Don't miss the PBL Junior High School Spring Band & Chorus Concert tonight, Tuesday, May 13th, at 6:00 PM in the Gymnasium! The evening will showcase the talents of the 6th Grade Choir, 7th/8th Grade Choir, 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, and the 7th/8th Grade Band. A small reception for parents, families, and students will take place in the North Foyer at the concert's conclusion. Mrs. Breen, the Band Director, and Mrs. Howard, the Chorus Director, are excited for their students to perform and deeply appreciate the ongoing support of parents for their programs this year.
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of May 5th - May 9th. Great job, Panthers!
🥎🏃⚾ Fall sport sign ups are underway!
This week at PBL Junior High School we are celebrating our teachers who are truly SUPERHEROES without capes! Throughout the week teachers are completing Superhero sized challenges with each other and their students, being showered with gifts from the community, and getting shoutouts from their fellow staff members, parents and staff.
We celebrate these incredible educators who inspire minds, spark curiosity, and shape our future every single day. To all the teachers who go above and beyond—thank you for your patience, passion, and dedication. Your impact is immeasurable!
If you'd like to give a shoutout to one of our teachers, please use this link to fill out the form! PBL Junior High School Teacher Recognition Form: https://bit.ly/JHRec
Congratulations to the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School 7th Grade Girls and 8th Grade Boys Track and Field teams for their outstanding performance at the Twin County Conference Meet held on Monday, May 5th. Both teams secured second place finishes in the conference meet.
The junior high track program will continue its season with the Unity Invite in Tolono, IL, on Saturday, May 10th. This will be followed by the IESA Sectional competition on Friday, May 16th, hosted at Watseka High School with events beginning at 12:00 PM. We wish all our athletes the best of luck in these upcoming competitions!
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 28tt - May 2nd. Great job, Panthers!
Our PBL Girl's Basketball team has a camp coming up. Forms are due by May 30th. Cost is $40. Check it out below!
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PBL Junior High honored its 8th grade track & field athletes on Thursday, May 1st, during their last home meet of the year. We recognized all our 8th grade participants that evening and sincerely thank them for their commitment! We also want to wish our athletes and coaches the very best of luck at the Twin County Conference Track Meet in Watseka today, Monday, May 5th, starting at 3:00 pm.
It's School Lunch Hero Day today, May 2nd! We want to take this opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible school nutrition heroes for their hard work and dedication. Our kitchen staff plays a vital role in ensuring our students receive healthy and delicious meals each and every day. They are truly valued members of our school community. Let's all show them our appreciation!
What a fantastic year it has been for our Panther Pals at PBL Junior High! We celebrated all the wonderful friendships and positive connections made throughout the year with an end-of-year party held on Tuesday in Ms. Keever's room. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Panther Pals in making our school such a welcoming and positive environment.
Kara Harrison was honored at Monday night’s IEA Friends and Advocates Banquet in Urbana. The PBLEA thanked Kara for her dedication as a teacher, coach, sponsor, and union treasurer. The photo shows Kara Harrison receiving her award from PBLEA secretary Kourtney Brownfield. Congratulations!
🥇Join us this afternoon at Guyot Track!
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 21st - April 25th. Great job, Panthers!
Our 7th graders in science recently dove into physics and design by building and testing catapults in a unit led by Mr. Rubarts. The students explored force, motion, and simple machines, applying these concepts to construct their own launching devices. The unit culminated in a distance competition, where students tested their creations to see whose catapult would launch the furthest. This hands-on project fostered critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles and demonstrated learning in action!
Dear PBL JH Families:
Below are two items for Teacher Appreciation Week that we need parents' help with. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. Please read below for more information.
Stock the Lounge: We'd like to say thank you to our PBL JH teachers and staff for all their hard work! To show our appreciation, we need your help to stock the lounge with snacks, drinks, or any other treats you would like to donate! To ensure we don't duplicate efforts, here is a link to the SignUpGenius for Stock the Lounge: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-56239545-stock#/ . Any donation is appreciated and participation is completely optional. Donations may be dropped off at the school's office by Friday, May 2nd. Contact Julie Foster at (618) 304-4092 with any questions. Thank you!
Cookout: We want to show our appreciation by having a cookout during the lunch hour for PBL Jr. High Staff. If you sign-up, please bring your items the day and time of the cookout, so they are fresh. The cookout is going to be held on Tuesday, May 6th from 11:45am-1:00pm and will be located at the North Entrance outside where the gym is located. We will have tables and chairs set up for the junior high staff to get lunch from 12:20-1:00pm. For any questions, please contact Julie Foster (618) 304-4092. Click on the following link for information and items needed on SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-56239513-cookout#/
Miss DeLong's 6th grade science class experienced an exciting connection to the real world during their Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Flight & Space unit. Captain Tim Rehg from Spirit Airlines visited the class, providing students with a firsthand perspective on the aviation industry. Students had the opportunity to ask Captain Rehg questions about his experiences, gaining valuable knowledge related to the science of flight, navigation, and even flight crew scheduling. This special visit enhanced the curriculum and inspired students as they explored the challenges and innovations of aerospace.
Congratulations to our Scholastic Bowl Team on their first place victory in the Twin County Conference Tournament last night at Tri-Point! Our team demonstrated exceptional dedication, securing an exciting conference title match win against GCMS Middle School. Mrs. Sawyer is extremely proud of the team’s hard work, dedication, and being great teammates. Go Panthers!
🏅 The PBL JH home track meet originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 1. The meet will begin at 4 pm. Go Panthers!
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paxtonbuckleylodajrhs
Spring is here, and the members of our 7th grade Gardening Club are hard at work. They have been spending their lunch recess time clearing brush, planting bulbs, spotting early blooms, and weeding. Yesterday, the group walked over to the PBL FFA Greenhouse to check out the beautiful selection of flowers and started daydreaming about colorful annuals to plant around the perimeter of the school garden.
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