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.
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!
