Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High

🏀 Please join us & celebrate our amazing 8th grade girls basketball players!

There is still time to sign up for free dental services. Orland Park Dental Services and The Illinois Department of Public Aid have arranged for dental services for eligible children. These services may include an exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants (a protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth), as well as the application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to treat the progression of tooth decay. Licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants will come to your child’s school with portable equipment. The form can be filled out on a computer or phone, and we also have paper copies in the main office. Here is a link to the dental program to register: https://bit.ly/3JTxNeo

Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for November 10th – November 14th. Great job, Panthers!

Please join us for an informational meeting at Veterans Square in Paxton. This meeting is being hosted in partnership with the Developmental Services Center. It is from 6-7pm on December 2nd. We hope to see you there!

🏐 Bump, set, spike it! PBL JH volleyball signups are underway. All participants must have a current sports physical and insurance waiver on file prior to tryouts. If you have any questions regarding the status of your student-athlete, please email lalred@pblpanthers.org and she'll be happy to help you. Go Panthers!

Let's go, Panthers!

Digital Safety Presentation: Officers Colon and Ryan from the Paxton Police Department recently met with 6th grade students to share crucial digital safety information. Officer Ryan, who serves as the PBL Resource Officer for our school district, along with Officer Colon, led the presentation and discussion, which helped students grasp the dangers of social media, the importance of their digital footprint, and much more. Both officers are scheduled to return to our school on Tuesday, November 25th, to speak with our 7th grade students, and PBL Junior High extends its sincere gratitude to Officer Colon and Officer Ryan for their valuable time, guidance, and advice as our students navigate the complex digital world.

Don't be late for a very important date! Today marks the last performance of the PBL Junior High School Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. The final performance is this afternoon, Sunday, November 9th, at 2:00 PM in the PBL High School Gymnasium. Join our talented young performers and the many cast and characters for their final bow and a wonderful afternoon of entertainment! Seating begins at 1:30 PM, and admission is just $5.00. Come support the students and experience the magic of Wonderland one last time!

The PBL Junior High Musical will have its second performance tonight! Come see the fun and support our talented students.

Tonight's Details (Saturday, November 8th)
⏰ Showtime: 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: PBL High School Gymnasium
🎟️ Admission: Just $5 at the door!

Concessions will be available for purchase, and the Choral Boosters' will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets! All are invited! Thank you for supporting the program!

Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for November 3rd – November 7th. Great job, Panthers!

Good luck to our Junior High Speech Team! They are going to be at their competition today at Tri-Point High School.

Location: Tri-Point Jr. High School
Start Time: 4:15 PM
Admission: $5 for ALL Spectators

Good evening,

We are implementing a new system for receiving bus updates, which will be accessible via our Rooms platform within the PBL App. We encourage you to download the app to remain informed about bus routes and all district-wide activities. Each route will have its own dedicated Room, and the Bus Garage will disseminate updates regarding any changes. This initiative aims to significantly expedite communication. We are pleased to launch this new system on Monday and hope you will download our app at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.pblcusd.

Tonight is the opening night of the PBL Junior High Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. All performances will take place in the PBL High School Gymnasium. Admission is $5 at the door, and doors will open 30 minutes prior to the show starting. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Show times at the PBL High School Gymnasium:
Friday, November 7th: 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th: 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 9th: 2:00 PM

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank Deb Cook, our dedicated School Psychologist, for her outstanding work and commitment to our students, staff, and families. School psychologists are vital members of our educational team, providing essential direct support and interventions to students while also collaborating with a range of professionals, including teachers, families, school counselors, and social workers, to enhance student support strategies. They are key players in improving school-wide policies and practices alongside administrators, and they expertly coordinate with community providers to ensure students receive comprehensive services.

The Jr. High Speech Team is in full swing as students prepare to showcase their talents in public speaking, acting, and performance this season! Speech is a unique and exciting extracurricular activity that challenges students to build confidence, think creatively, and express themselves with clarity and passion.

Team members choose from a variety of categories, such as humorous or dramatic improvisation, duet acting, small group acting, and much more, and spend weeks perfecting their pieces. With the guidance of their coach, students practice delivery, timing, and stage presence, all while learning valuable communication skills that will last a lifetime.

As the competition approaches, excitement is building! The team has been rehearsing diligently, fine-tuning every word and gesture to make sure they shine on stage. Whether performing a heartfelt monologue or a laugh-out-loud comedy, these young speakers are ready to impress judges and represent our school with pride at their competition this Friday, November 7th, 2025.

Come cheer on our Jr. High Speech Team as they take the stage and share their voices one speech at a time! Competition information is attached!
Location: Tri-Point Jr. High School
Start Time: 4:15 PM
Admission: $5 for ALL Spectators

Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🕐 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM
📍 Location: PBL High School Gymnasium

We invite all community members, families, and friends to come together for this special event recognizing our veterans’ service and sacrifice. Let’s show our gratitude and Panther Pride as we pay tribute to those who have defended our freedom!

Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of October 27th - October 31st. Great job, Panthers!

Picture retake day at PBL Junior High School is on Thursday, November 13th.

If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is needed.

If you purchased and were unhappy with your picture package, please send your picture package to school with your student on Thursday, November 13th. Your retake picture package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after retake day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original retake day, the retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.

Students who were absent for picture day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not pre ordered, please use the retake order code: 0104MVD. Go to https:/inter-state.com/Order