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.
Join us this Saturday for an evening of community, connection, and learning! The Down Syndrome Awareness Group invites you to our Down Syndrome Awareness Event to help promote inclusion and understanding.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM
Location: The Cadillac (108 W State St., Paxton, IL 60957)
Dinner: Pulled pork barbecue meal served with mac and cheese, slaw, baked beans, and chips (free will offering taken for the meal).
Special Presentation: At approximately 6:45 PM, we will show a 25-minute video sharing the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down Syndrome, highlighting how we are all more alike than different.
Bring your family and friends—we look forward to seeing you there!
Come out and support our Panthers at home today at 4:30 PM!
Baseball: PBL Panthers vs. Buckley St. John's
Softball: PBL Panthers vs. Tri-Point Junior High
📍PBL JH Baseball games will be played at Unity High School tomorrow (8/17) afternoon. The address is 1127 County Road 800 N, Tolono, IL. Games begin at 4:30 pm.
Season starts 10/19.
Good luck to our Panthers as they officially kick off the 2026-2027 season tonight! The team hits the road to take on Prairie Central Junior High, with the game starting at 4:30 PM.
Bring home that first win of the season, PBL! 🐾
PBL JH Open House & Back to School Night is This Thursday!
PBL Junior High School’s Open House and Back to School Night is just around the corner! We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back.
When: Thursday, August 13th | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Commons Area (All families and students will enter through the Commons Area)
Schedule Pick-Up Information:
6th & 7th Grade: Pick up schedules directly in the Commons Area.
8th Grade: Enter through the Commons Area, then head down to the 8th Grade Wing to pick up schedules.
What Else to Expect:
Meet Your Teachers: Walk your schedule and connect with staff.
Locker & Supply Setup: Students will receive their locker assignments so they can unpack and drop off school supplies
before the first day.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Welcome back, Panthers! As we look ahead to an exciting school year, we want to share our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to help your family plan memorable breaks while ensuring your child maximizes their learning time and keeps a clear Focus on the Future!
At PBL, we are committed to preparing every student for responsible citizenship and lifelong success by cultivating strong character, critical thinking, clear communication, and collaboration within a safe and high-expectation learning environment where daily attendance and active participation are supported by families and community partners. The foundation of this preparation starts with being present every day. Our attendance motto, Be Present, Be Powerful, highlights a fundamental truth: every single school day is a powerful opportunity for growth, discovery, and connection.
Daily attendance and active participation are essential, and we are grateful that they are so strongly supported by our PBL families and community partners. By utilizing the scheduled breaks listed in this planner for family travel and significant appointments, you provide the continuous learning flow our students need.
Let’s make this year extraordinary. Join us in encouraging excellent daily attendance.
Welcome back, PBL JH Panthers! We are excited to launch another great school year.
Catch up on important announcements by reading the Principal's Update: https://www.pblunit10.com/o/junior-high/page/principals-update
Upcoming Dates & Reminders:
Thursday, August 13th: Open House & Back to School Night | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 17th: First Day of School | 1:47 PM Early Dismissal
Tuesday, August 18th: Second Day of School | 1:47 PM Early Dismissal
Check out the attached flyers in English and Spanish for full details on these free services.
To schedule an appointment, please call 217-600-7000.
