📸 Picture Day is Coming to PBL High School & Junior High! 📸
PBL High School: Wednesday, September 23rd
PBL Junior High: Thursday, September 24th
How to Order Photos Online: Skip the paper forms and order your photo packages directly online before Picture Day!
Visit: inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
Enter Your School Code:
High School Code: 0519GJ
Junior High Code: 0694KJ
PBL Junior High School Student Council Homecoming Spirit Week!
Get ready to show your Panthers pride! The PBL Junior High Student Council is excited to announce our Homecoming Spirit Week for next week, September 8th–11th. Participation is completely voluntary, but we encourage all students and staff to join in the fun and show off their school spirit by dressing up for each day's theme.
Daily Themes & Dress-Up Days
Tuesday, September 8th – Pajama Day: Kick off the week in your favorite comfy, school-appropriate pajamas.
Wednesday, September 9th – Hat Day: Wear your favorite hat to school.
Thursday, September 10th – Dress to Impress: Wear your favorite outfit or dress up. Be sure to come back out later that evening to cheer on the Homecoming Parade starting at 6:00 PM!
Friday, September 11th – PBL Super Fan Day: Go all out in blue and gold to support our school ahead of the Home Football Game vs. Prairie Central High School at 7:00 PM!
Please note: The standard school dress code still applies on all spirit days. Additionally, face paint is not permitted during the school day.
Softball & Baseball 8th Grade Spotlight
As the season winds down, we want to take a moment to showcase our 8th grade softball and baseball players! Thank you to these athletes for their time, dedication, and leadership on and off the field. You've represented our school with pride, and we truly appreciate all the hard work you've put into our programs.
Be sure to cheer them on this Monday, September 7th, as both teams head to Gibson City, IL:
8th Grade Softball: 4:00 PM vs. GCMS Middle School at GCMS High School (IESA Regional Round 1)
8th Grade Baseball: 4:30 PM at GCMS Middle School
Thank you to our 8th grade players and their families—best of luck on Monday!
Each week, we are honored to recognize the amazing members of our PBL Junior High School staff! 💙
We are incredibly thankful for the dedication, compassion, and service our staff provides to our community each and every day. Their commitment makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Please join us each week as we celebrate and recognize the wonderful people who make PBL Junior High School such a special place! 👏
Thank you for all that you do!
This year at PBL Junior High, we’re celebrating weekly perfect attendance! While maintaining a perfect record all year is a big hurdle, putting together a solid, attendance-perfect week is a goal every student can reach.
Our weekly routine looks like this:
Fridays: We run the weekly attendance reports.
Mondays: Students with perfect attendance for the prior week fill out tickets during advisory.
Tuesdays: We pull winning tickets in the main office for fun weekly prizes and rewards.
Today, we celebrated 10 students per grade level who held perfect attendance for the week of August 24 through August 28 with a donut party in the library. Great job, Panthers!
⏱️Game time 6:30
🚌Bus time 5:15
📍softball diamond 5; baseball diamond 7 (A games only)
However, the wet bulb reading could change all of this as the afternoon progresses!
In their respective military roles, Mr. Callahan serves as a First Lieutenant and Mr. Anderson serves as a Private First Class. The opportunity to see a current faculty member and a former student serving alongside one another in uniform represents a source of pride for our schools and communities. This powerful connection reflects our commitment to rigor, relevance, and relationships as these values extend beyond our classrooms and into real-world service.
We extend our sincere gratitude and support to First Lieutenant Callahan, Private First Class Anderson, and all the men and women who serve in the armed forces.
Today, PBL Junior High School hosted its first home cross-country meet of the season! Our athletes delivered fantastic performances against a tough field of visiting teams.
Check out photos from today’s meet here: Cross Country - First Home Meet
The team will back in action on Tuesday, September 1st, competing at JL Nash Middle School starting at 4:00 PM.
📢 Stay Up-to-Date with PBL Junior High Daily Announcements!
Want to know what’s happening day-to-day at the junior high? You can check out daily announcements, schedule updates, club meetings, athletic news, and upcoming event reminders directly on our school website.
👉 View PBL JH Daily Announcements
PBL Junior High Cross Country 2026 Season Kick-Off!
The Panthers are back on the trails and ready to run! We’re kicking off our 2026 Cross Country season with two big meets this week. Come out and cheer on our Junior High athletes as they represent PBL with pride, speed, and determination!
Meet Schedule:
First Meet: Today at Rossville, IL | Start Time: 4:15 PM
First Home Meet: This Thursday at PBL Junior High - North Field | Start Time: 4:30 PM
Take a look at some of the best moments from last week: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JobXSXjwFWSBnPo96
Here's to a fantastic week ahead—Go Panthers!
Dive into the deep blue with PBL Junior High School’s fall musical, Finding Nemo Jr.—our proud third production!
The musical is open to all students, and you do not need to be in chorus to participate. Directed by Mrs. Howard, alongside assistant director Mrs. Munoz, our team is fantastic about accommodating busy fall schedules with other activities. If you want to be part of a great show, make sure to sign up and get involved—we need both cast and crew members to make this year's production a success! We are also looking for parent volunteers to assist with the production.
For all the details and timelines, please review the parent information packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zs9gpfR5OU9ihjLriLIoW24KM57OO1E63w2zpklmtpc/edit?tab=t.0.
Performance Schedule (PBL High School Gymnasium & Stage)
Friday, November 6: 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 7: 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 8: 2:00 PM
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Howard at thoward@pblpanthers.org.
