First Day at PBL Junior High School was great! Students had a chance to enjoy some lunch and recess time together today. Looking forward to a great school year and building strong relationships with our students and learning community.
Just a reminder that the 6th Grade Open House at PBL JH is tonight on Monday, August 15th from 5:30-6:30pm. 6th grade students and families will come to the Commons Area to get their schedules & from there they will report to their 1st period class.
PBL Junior High Cross Country practice will be held August 8th - August 12th from 8:30-10:00am at Pells Park. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade participants must have a current physical and waiver in order to participate. Extra waiver forms will be available at practice.
PBL Junior High baseball try-outs are today at 8:30am at the Swedes Field at Clara Peterson. Any athlete trying out must have a current physical and a current waiver on file at school or should bring paperwork with them today. Extra waivers will be on hand if needed.
PBL Junior High softball try-outs begin today at 4:00 at the HS softball field at Clara Peterson. Any athlete trying out must have a current physical and a current waiver on file at school or should bring paperwork with them today. Extra waivers will be on hand if needed.
There will be a PBL Athletic Booster Club Meeting at Clara Peterson on Monday, August 1st. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Commons Area. Anyone interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend!
Click on the link below to take you to the PBL JH Principal's Update. This update has summer office hours, 6th-8th grade school supply lists, fall sports update, and more. https://sites.google.com/a/pblpanthers.org/pbljh-announcements/principals-update?authuser=0
We still have spots open for PBL JH students in the PBL & NIU Summer STEAM Camp. PBL has partnered with Northern Illinois University for a fun-filled summer learning experience. This summer camp is open for students currently in grades 6th-8th this school year. This summer camp is a great chance for students to have a new experience and make a university connection. Click on the following link to register for either Session #1 July 11-July 15 or Session #2 July 18-July 22: https://forms.gle/ugnDuvPjemT8Hb8C8
We will be holding our 8th Grade Recognition on the final day of school on Thursday, May 26th at 9:00am in the PBL Junior High School Gymnasium. All parents and families are welcome to attend the event. The north entrance doors will open at 8:30am for seating in the JH Gymnasium. Congratulations to all our 8th grade students. Here is a link for more information: https://sites.google.com/a/pblpanthers.org/pbljh-announcements/principals-update?authuser=0
On Tuesday, May 17th PBL JH held the Spring Band & Chorus Concert. It was a great night for our band & chorus students to showcase all their talents and more.
Be sure to check out the following link for pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kC2eAVrUAfL8o4wa8
Tonight the 8th Grade Dance will take place in the PBL JH Gym from 7pm-10pm. Admission for the dance is $5. Students can also purchase pictures at the dance for $2 & concessions will be available for purchase. Looking forward to a great night for our students to celebrate.
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Girls 4x200 Meter Relay Team for placing 6th at the IESA State Track Meet today in East Peoria, IL. The relay team ran a time of 1:58:38 to medal at state. Way to go Cora Busby, Hallee Johnson, Morgan Goss, Kylie Rust & Payton Lackey.
Today at PBL JH we all wore Red and/or Black to show support for our neighbors at GCMS and the Falcon Family during this difficult time. Falcon Strong #2.
Tonight on Tuesday, May 17th we will have the Spring Band & Chorus Concert in the PBL JH Gymnasium at 6:00pm. The concert will feature 6th-8th grade chorus & 5th-8th grade band. All are welcome to attend & the doors will open for seating at 5:30pm.
Today the PBL JH Track team was at Maroa-Forsyth for the 3A Track Sectional. Congratulations to the Girls 4x200 Relay Team (Kylie Rust, Morgan Goss, Hallee Johnson, & Cora Busby). They set a new school record with a time of 1:57:04 and qualified for the IESA State Meet on May 20th & May 21st at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria, IL.
Registration for the PBL & NIU Summer STEAM Camp opens tonight for PBL JH students. PBL has partnered with Northern Illinois University for a fun-filled summer learning experience. This summer camp is open for students currently in grades 6th-8th (2021-2022 School Year) this summer in July. Click on the following link to register: https://forms.gle/ugnDuvPjemT8Hb8C8
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at PBL JH and schools across the nation. If you have a teacher or staff member you would like to thank this week you can click on the link, fill in the form, & we will deliver the good news. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2nAys_nMKLBO2XnaoJPw5vHwuLuN9oqy998UH97MTnPVRcw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
The PBL Junior High home track meet is still on as scheduled today. The meet will begin at 4:00.
Today on Tuesday, April 26th our junior high will be dismissing an hour early at 1:17pm. This is taking place across the school district with Clara Peterson dismissing at 1:00pm, the High School dismissing at 1:10pm, and the Junior High dismissing at 1:17pm.
Congratulations to the PBL JH Scholastic Bowl Team in winning the Twin County Conference Tournament. The IESA Regional for the team will start on Wednesday, April 27th at Limestone Middle School in Kankakee, IL at 4pm against Prairie Central Junior High.
