A heartfelt thank you to the businesses and individuals who made our IGNITE day a success! Your participation was invaluable, and our students thoroughly enjoyed your presence. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again next year!
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of May 13 - May 17. Great job, Panthers!
Congratulations to our PBL retirees! You will be greatly missed. Thank you for all your contributions over the years. Wishing you a well-deserved and wonderful retirement!
Today at PBL Junior High School we will have our 8th Grade Recognition in the junior high gym. The gym doors will open at 8:15am for seating and the event will begin at 9:00am. Looking forward to great day and recognizing our 8th grade students.
Last Friday, we hosted Ignite Day at our Junior High, welcoming students from GCMS. This event was designed for our 8th graders to explore various careers through hands-on experiences. It was an exciting opportunity for them to learn new skills and gain insights into different trades. A big thank you to everyone who participated and shared their expertise!
On Tuesday, May 14th PBL Junior High School held the Spring Band & Chorus Concert in the Gymnasium at 6:00pm. At the concert there were performances by the 6th Grade Choir, 7th/8th Grade Choir, 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and the 7th/8th Grade Band. At the conclusion of the concert we had a small reception for parents, families, and students. Mr. Breen (Band Director) & Mr. Lerch (Chorus Director) would like to thank all the parents for their support this year and the great attendance at the final concert of the school year. The students all put on a great performance and here is a link to pictures from the PBL JH Spring Band & Chorus Concert - May 14, 2024.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gYhV7AVM2BuMa3YM8
It's a beautiful day for PBL/GCMS IGNITE day!
A big shoutout to our 2024 Retirees, Timothy Hess, Deb Cook, Kelli Vaughn, Helen Ellis, Michael Herriott, Kim Frichtl, Mike Frichtl, and Daron Johnson! Thanks for everything you've done here at PBL. Your dedication and contributions have made a significant impact here at PBL, inspiring countless students to excel. Wishing you all a retirement filled with happiness and fulfillment!
On Thursday, May 16th PBL JH will be recognizing the three (3) student-athletes who qualified for the IESA State Track Meet. At 7:45am we will be announcing and celebrating our student-athletes that qualified for the state track meet in the Commons Area. The IESA State Track Meet will be held in East Peoria, IL at the Eastside Centre on Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th. Jackson Cahill qualified for the 8th Grade 3A Discus and is the returning Discus State Champion from 2023. Caden Duley qualified for the 7th Grade 3A 400 Meter Dash. Hunter Shedd qualified for the 7th Grade 3A 100 & 200 Meter Dash and the Long Jump.
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of May 6 - May 10. Great job, Panthers!
On Tuesday, May 14th we will be holding our Spring Band & Chorus Concert in the PBL JH Gymnasium at 6:00pm. All 6th-8th grade students that participate in band and chorus will be performing for their parents and family members that attend. We will also have the 5th grade band here to perform. Following the concert there will be refreshments in the North Foyer just outside the gym. All chorus students need to arrive at 5:15pm and band students need to arrive at 5:30pm.
We had an incredible week celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! A huge thank you to all who contributed to its success. We truly appreciate the unwavering support of our community and the hard work of our teachers. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we hope you feel our gratitude every single day!
Tonight on Saturday, May 11th the 8th Grade Dance will be held in the Commons Area from 7:00-9:30pm at PBL Junior High School. There will be a DJ with music, concessions for sale, raffle tickets for sale, formal pictures for sale, and more. For 6th & 7th grade students that purchased admission at school you will be checked in to enter. For 6th & 7th grade students that still need to purchase admission the cost is $6 when entering. All 8th graders get in for free.
Congratulations to our track athletes that qualified for the IESA State Track Meet being held at the Eastside Centre in East Peoria, IL on May 17th & May 18th. Jackson Cahill qualified for the 8th Grade 3A Discus and is the returning Discus State Champion from 2023. Caden Duley qualified for the 7th Grade 3A 400 Meter Dash. Hunter Shedd qualified for the 7th Grade 3A 100 & 200 Meter Dash and the Long Jump.
The 8th Grade Dance will be on Saturday, May 11th from 7:00-9:30pm in the Commons Area. Looking forward to a great night celebrating our 8th Grade Class.
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 29 - May 3. Great job, Panthers!
Today, let's take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing school nurses who work tirelessly to ensure the health and well-being of our students. Your dedication and compassionate care make a world of difference every day. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and invaluable service!
Tomorrow's the night! Join us for the Fine Arts Festival at PBLHS!
Come check out our live premier of our new panther regiment in person at 5:00PM on Wednesday in the HS band room or online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vx7Du3j6k
Happy Teacher Appreciation week. Let's celebrate our incredible teachers during this week! They bring inspiration and support to our lives every day. Take a moment to express gratitude to a teacher who has made a difference in your life. Thank you teachers!
