PBL Junior High School Open House - Back to School Night is almost here. Join us on Thursday, August 13th from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in the Commons Area.
Families and students will come to the Commons Area to pick up schedules and meet teachers. Students will also receive their locker assignment to drop off supplies.
For more information, please click on the following link to read the Principal's Update: https://www.pblunit10.com/o/junior-high/page/principals-update.
Snap/8to18: https://manage.snap.app/register/pblpanthers
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org
PBL Junior High Cross Country is ready for week one! All participants will need a current sports physical and waiver on file - please note PBL JH does not receive sports physicals from PBL JFL & Cheer. Athletic Directors will be at the first day of practice to collect paperwork! Questions? Reach out to lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org. Go Panthers!
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Go Panthers!
Online Registration is coming soon!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 21st to get registered online for the upcoming year.
In the meantime, check out our school supply lists here:
Clara Peterson: http://bit.ly/3T2p5i9
Junior High: https://bit.ly/4poGVHY
High School: https://bit.ly/4vBWePc
🤼 Calling all wrestlers! Our PBL Wrestling Team is hosting a camp for boys and girls of all ages. You won't want to miss this event! Sign up today.
🐾 PBL HS Summer Running Club is underway!
We’re currently looking for passionate and dedicated coaches to join us!
If you have experience coaching, mentoring, teaching skills, or helping individuals reach their goals, we’d love to connect with you. If interested or have questions, please reach out to Lindsey Mutchmore ~ lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org
PBL JH Parents & Families:
We wanted to provide an update regarding the 8th grade field trip returning from Washington, D.C., with Grand Classroom and Peoria Charter. Our 8th grade students, parents, and chaperones are now safely on their way home to Paxton, IL.
The five 8th grade students and the 8th grade parent have been discharged from the hospital and are joining the rest of the group for the trip back.
The group is currently expected to arrive back in Paxton at approximately 1:00 a.m. Thank you again to everyone for your patience, support, and care throughout the day. Safe travels to the rest of our group on their way home!
Josh Didier, Principal
PBL Junior High School
PBL JH Parents & Families:
We want to inform you that the 8th grade trip returning from Washington, D.C., with Grand Classroom and Peoria Charter, was involved in an accident this morning in Myersville, Maryland, on their way home to Paxton, IL. The Peoria Charter bus was rear-ended by another bus not connected to our group. Five 8th grade students and one 8th grade parent were transported to the hospital by ambulance for evaluation. Please note that these transports are precautionary, and thankfully, there are no life-threatening injuries to report.
Another Peoria Charter bus is on its way to pick up the remainder of our group. Depending on the timeline, the group may wait for the hospitalized students and parent to be discharged, or they may begin the trip home earlier if there is a significant delay.
As a result of this situation, the group is now expected to arrive back in Paxton late Saturday night, June 6th, or early Sunday morning, June 7th. We will keep our families updated as we receive new information. Our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of our students and chaperones on this trip with Grand Classroom and Peoria Charter.
Josh Didier, Principal
PBL Junior High School
Gear up for another incredible year at PBL Junior High School! To help you get a head start on your back-to-school shopping, the official supply lists for the upcoming school year are ready to view. If you have any questions or need assistance, our main office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am – 3:30pm and Fridays from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Please see the grade-level lists below to make sure your student is ready to hit the ground running on day one:
6th Grade List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A-KF7rJ-on4PvxdFW8waU2lQBIp8rsm7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105227370486502725760&rtpof=true&sd=true
7th Grade List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xRVCB7maBqtVIT9iHx4o6-1KishkCAK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105227370486502725760&rtpof=true&sd=true
8th Grade List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7wJf2spqm3tBzukRRQ0gLU-0ABM2RYo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105227370486502725760&rtpof=true&sd=true
This year, PBL Junior High School partnered with Paxton Masonic Lodge #416 for their "Bikes for Books" program—a literacy initiative that encourages elementary and middle school students to read. Congratulations to 6th grader Rex Reber, who won a brand-new bicycle of his choice for reading over 50 books this school year! Pictured with Rex is James Shearl from Paxton Masonic Lodge #416.
🍎✨ CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION! ✨🍎
We are bursting with pride to announce our three incredible Teacher of the Year - Crystal Apple winners! 🏆
What makes this award so incredibly special? These teachers were nominated and voted for by their own peers and colleagues. There is truly no higher honor than being recognized by the people who work alongside you in the trenches every single day.
A huge thank you to our building principals and Mr. Steve Fiscus from Horace Mann for helping us present these well-deserved awards and celebrate our amazing staff.
🌟 Meet Our Winners 🌟
Kara Kinzinger, Clara Peterson Elementary School – Your dedication to your students and your infectious energy inspire everyone down the hall.
Katrina Reber, PBL Junior High School – Thank you for always going above and beyond, and for being the ultimate teammate.
Sheila Pickens, PBL High School – Your passion for teaching shines brightly every day, making our school a better place.
"The influence of a great teacher can never be erased." ❤️
