Our Junior High Panther Readers just leveled up their reading rewards! To celebrate our March Reading Challenge participants, we hosted an Ice Cream Cookie Sundae Bar that was anything but ordinary.
A massive thank you to the incredible mother-daughter duo, Tabitha and Tinley Eichelberger from Tab’s Chocolates, for crafting such a unique experience! The highlight of the day? Students got to use mallets to smash through a chocolate shell to reveal the ice cream hidden inside! Check out the link for pictures from this celebration: March Reading Challenge Photos
We also want to send a huge shoutout to the PBL Education Foundation for their continued sponsorship of our monthly reading challenges. We couldn't do it without your support!
Today, Tuesday, April 7th, Officers Colon and Ryan from the Paxton Police Department met with our 7th grade students during their social studies classes to deliver a vital presentation on digital safety. Officer Ryan, our dedicated PBL Resource Officer, joined Officer Colon in leading an interactive discussion that helped students navigate the complexities of the online world, specifically focusing on the dangers of social media and the long-term impact of their digital footprints. PBL Junior High extends its sincere gratitude to both officers for providing such valuable guidance and advice, ensuring our students are better equipped to stay safe and responsible in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for March 30th - April 2nd. Great job, Panthers!
Our PBL Junior High Math Team coached by Mrs. Sawyer has been crunching numbers, solving complex equations, and sharpening their mental math skills! We are so proud of the dedication these students show during practice!
Wishing our Panther mathematicians the best of luck as they head into their Spring competitions. Show them how it’s done, PBL! 🐾
On Saturday, Mrs. Breen took five of our 6th grade students to Danville to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District 3 Band Performance, an exciting trip that began with early morning games and a special breakfast treat at Dunkin’ Donuts. The ensuing performance was truly wonderful, showcasing our PBL students’ ability to hold their own with confidence and skill alongside much larger schools. We are incredibly proud of our musicians and grateful to Mrs. Breen, who consistently goes the extra mile to provide these enriching, high-level opportunities for our students.
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for March 16th - March 20th. Great job, Panthers!
Come join us April 10-12 for our Into The Woods Musical. This will be hosted in the PBL High School Gymnasium. Tickets are $8 for Adult and $5 for students. Cash only. We are excited to share the hard work of our theater students with you! As you plan your family’s visit, we want to provide a quick content "heads-up." While Act 1 is a whimsical journey through classic fairy tales, Act 2 explores more mature themes, including grief and the loss of major characters. Because of these heavier elements, parents may find the second half of the show less suitable for very young children. We encourage you to use your discretion to ensure the best experience for your family.
After a long winter filled with illness, it’s more important than ever to refocus on consistent school attendance. Every day in the classroom matters—students build skills, stay connected with their peers, and keep up with important learning that’s hard to replace.
As we move into the spring months, let’s work together to rebuild strong attendance habits. Families, your support makes a big difference in helping students show up ready to learn each day!
📚 Attendance Goal: Students should aim to stay under 17.5 total absences for the entire school year. Staying on track now can make a huge impact on academic success by the end of the year.
Let’s finish the year strong—every day counts!
As we move into the spring months, let’s work together to rebuild strong attendance habits. Families, your support makes a big difference in helping students show up ready to learn each day!
📚 Attendance Goal: Students should aim to stay under 17.5 total absences for the entire school year. Staying on track now can make a huge impact on academic success by the end of the year.
Let’s finish the year strong—every day counts!
🥶 PBL Junior High's Track and Field team kicks off their spring season this afternoon! Coaches will conduct their parent meeting Wednesday 3/18 @ 5pm. Go Panthers!
Reminder! PBL is hiring immediately for a Unit Office Payroll Specialist / Recording Secretary. This is a full-time, 12-month position based in the Unit Office.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our district leadership team. If you are ready to make a difference behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: 12-Month
Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://bit.ly/40e6Aay
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our district leadership team. If you are ready to make a difference behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: 12-Month
Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://bit.ly/40e6Aay
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for March 9th - March 13th. Great job, Panthers!
On Wednesday, March 11th, our 7th & 8th grade band had a wonderful experience at Olivet Nazarene University performing at the ILMEA Large Group Festival! Students had the opportunity to perform, receive feedback, and work with Dr. Matthew Stratton in our on stage clinic. We’re grateful for the feedback, the experience, and the chance to represent our program alongside so many outstanding musicians. Proud of the hard work these students put in to make the day a success! Great job, PBL Junior High School Band and Director Mrs. Breen!
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School 3rd Quarter Straight A Honor Roll and Honor Roll students! Great job, Panthers!
🏐 PBL JH would like to wish our 8th grade volleyball team the best of luck as they travel to Pontiac this afternoon to take on Watseka in the semi-final round of the regional tournament. The championship match will be played after the completion of the semi-final matchups.
PBL Junior High School students will begin their Illinois Assessment of Readiness standardized tests this week. The ELA testing sessions will take place at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12th. Math sessions will take place on Tuesday, March 17th, Wednesday, March 18th, and Thursday, March 19th. Students are encouraged to bring a fully charged Chromebook each day in preparation for the test.
Due to the forecasted weather for this evening, Tuesday, March 10th, the Winter Showcase has been canceled and rescheduled. The PBL Junior High and High School Bands now invite you to join us for the 2026 Winter Showcase on Thursday, March 12th, at 6:00 PM in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a wide array of talent, including performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. We will also have concessions available for purchase, so please come out and enjoy a wonderful night of music while supporting our dedicated local student musicians.
We invite parents to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student surveys. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The PBL Junior High and High School Bands invite you to the 2026 Winter Showcase on Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00pm in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a variety of performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. Concessions will be available for purchase, so come out and enjoy a night of talent while supporting our local student musicians.
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for March 2nd - March 6th. Great job, Panthers!
🏐 PBL JH would like to wish our 7th grade volleyball team the best of luck as they travel to St. Joseph this evening to take on Monticello Junior High. Tonight's matchup is a one game sectional with the winner advancing to the state series!
