On Monday, October 3rd we are encouraging all students & staff to wear blue & gold in support of World Day of Bullying Prevention. During the month of October we will be doing several items in school & in advisory to help make the junior high a better place for all students.

Our school picture day is on Thursday, September 29th. You can go to the following link and enter the code 72418J to do the process online: https://inter-state.com/Shop. Students will be brining home order forms and we also have them in the main office.
There will be a girls’ basketball parent meeting at the conclusion of practice tonight at 6:30 in the junior high gym. Each player should have at least one parent attend this meeting.
Good luck to the PBL JH Baseball Team tonight against GCMS Middle School. The game will begin at 4:15pm in Gibson City, IL. Attached is a picture of all the 8th grade players and coaches from the final home game last night against Milford. Good luck Panthers-

Good luck to the PBL JH Softball Team in their final regular season game tonight at Watseka Glenn Raymond starting at 4:00pm. Attached is a picture of all the 8th grade players from last week when they had their final home game against Milford. Good luck Panthers-

PBL Junior High Softball, Baseball and Cross Country are all at HOME today beginning at 4:30. See you there! Go, Panthers!!🐾🐾🐾
The PBL JH softball game vs Champaign St. Matthew has been canceled today due to wet field conditions in Champaign. We will now hold practice on our home field from 3:30-5.
This week is School Safety Week at PBL Junior High School. We have numerous activities happening for the students this week to promote school safety. By the end of the week, students will have met the School Resource Officer, spoken with State Trooper Jayme Bufford and Special Agent Alyssa Bufford on digital safety, performed our ALICE Drill, and pledged to See Something, Hear Something, Say Something in regards to school safety. Check out the flyer to learn more!

Below is a link to the PBL JH Daily Announcements. There is information in the announcements about LEGO League, Speech Team, and more for the junior high.
https://sites.google.com/a/pblpanthers.org/pbljh-announcements/pbljh-announcements?authuser=0
It's the first full week back at PBL Junior High School and we wanted to share some tips for both students and parents to have a successful year! Check out the infographic attached to learn more! Let's have a great year Panthers!


All 7th and 8th grade families are invited to join us for our Junior High Open House tonight, August 22nd, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Please enter through the junior high commons. We hope to see you there!

Come join us for our 7th and 8th grade Open House at PBL Junior High on Monday, August 22nd from 5:30-6:30 PM. Our teachers and staff are excited for you to come tour the classrooms and make a connection with you and your family. Please enter through the Junior High Commons.

Our baseball and softball teams will play at HOME tonight beginning at 4:30! Let’s go, Panthers!!🐾🐾
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
