📚During the month of February students at PBL Junior High School participated in our monthly Reading Challenge! The students read novels in the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres. The students were rewarded with a Kino's Coffee delivery to their classroom! Thank you to Kino's Coffee- Paxton and the PBL Education Foundation for partnering with us to make this happen for our students! 📚
📢 PBL JH would like to wish our 8th grade volleyball team the best of luck as they begin post season play this Saturday at Pontiac Junior High School.
The PBL Junior High and High School Bands invite you to the 2026 Winter Showcase on Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00pm in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a variety of performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. Concessions will be available for purchase, so come out and enjoy a night of talent while supporting our local student musicians.
Congratulations to our 7th grade volleyball team who are Regional Champions! The girls beat GCMS Middle School in the Regional Championship match on March 3rd in three sets. The girls will play in the Sectional game on Monday, March 9th!
The 8th Grade Orientation/Parent meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, March 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the PBL commons area. All current eighth grade students and their parents or guardians are invited to attend. Students and parents will receive information about courses offered at PBL, graduation requirements, extra-curricular activities and general policies. Also, there will be an open house taking place at the high school as departments and extra-curricular groups will be accessible for questions. Tours of the building will also be available. Please call the high school guidance office at 217-379-4331 ext. 2 with any questions.
It’s Social Work Week, and we are shouting out the four incredible individuals who keep our Panther family strong! 🐾💙
In a school district, social workers wear many hats: they are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and the "calm in the storm" for our students. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our kids and our community.
Whether you’re helping a student navigate a tough day or connecting a family with vital resources, your impact is felt far beyond the classroom. We are so lucky to have you on the PBL team!
In a school district, social workers wear many hats: they are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and the "calm in the storm" for our students. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our kids and our community.
Whether you’re helping a student navigate a tough day or connecting a family with vital resources, your impact is felt far beyond the classroom. We are so lucky to have you on the PBL team!
Join us at the Pueblo Lindo Event Center on Saturday, March 14th, for an evening of fun and mystery. Mingle with fellow guests, indulge in a delicious meal, and enjoy a “killer” show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and a taco bar provided by Pueblo Lindo will be served at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to anyone high school age and older. If you are interested in attending, please register using the link below or email pblchoralboosters@gmail.com to purchase tickets.
Click here to register for the event: https://bit.ly/4aZmsTs
Click here to register for the event: https://bit.ly/4aZmsTs
🏐 7th Grade Regional Title Game
📅 Tuesday, March 3
🏆 Ford County Showdown
⏰ 5:30 pm GCMS Falcons v PBL Panthers
📍 PBL Junior High School
🎟 $5 Admission
➡️ Let’s pack the gym...one more time...Panther fans!
📅 Tuesday, March 3
🏆 Ford County Showdown
⏰ 5:30 pm GCMS Falcons v PBL Panthers
📍 PBL Junior High School
🎟 $5 Admission
➡️ Let’s pack the gym...one more time...Panther fans!
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for February 23rd - February 27th. Great job, Panthers!
🏐 7th Grade Regional Semi Final Night
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 5:30 pm GCMS Falcons v Clifton Nash Rockets
⏰ Approximately 6:30 pm PBL Panthers v Prairie Central Hawks
📍 PBL Junior High School
🎟 $5 Admission
➡️ Let’s pack the gym...again...Panther fans!
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 5:30 pm GCMS Falcons v Clifton Nash Rockets
⏰ Approximately 6:30 pm PBL Panthers v Prairie Central Hawks
📍 PBL Junior High School
🎟 $5 Admission
➡️ Let’s pack the gym...again...Panther fans!
📢PBL Junior High is hosting the 7th grade volleyball regional tournament!
💰 $5 admission (children 5 and under are free)
🐾 Let's pack the gym and support our own!
💰 $5 admission (children 5 and under are free)
🐾 Let's pack the gym and support our own!
Join Our Team at PBL!
PBL is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Special Education
Elementary 5th Grade
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
PBL is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Special Education
Elementary 5th Grade
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
Our Free Dental Clinic is now on Friday, 3/6. Perfect for incoming 6th & 9th graders to meet the May 15th state exam requirement! Slots are limited. Sign up now: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP
This Thursday, February 26th, the junior high and high school chorus will perform their Winter Interlude Concert in the high school gymnasium starting at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Howard, our junior high & high school chorus director, and her students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this showcase of talented singers. Students should arrive by 6:15 p.m., and the doors to the gymnasium will open to the public at 6:30 p.m.
🏐Please join us & celebrate our amazing 8th grade volleyball players! Let's go, Panthers!
We invite you to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student survey. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Time is running out to secure your spot! On March 2nd, we are bringing a free dental clinic directly to campus for all junior high and high school students.
This is the perfect chance for parents of incoming 6th and 9th graders to check off the state-mandated dental exam requirement (due May 15, 2026) without the hassle of a separate appointment. Since these exams are valid for 18 months, your student will be fully cleared for the upcoming school year!
Through our partnership with Orland Park Dental Services and the IDPA, licensed professionals will provide cleanings, exams, fluoride, and more using on-site portable equipment.
Sign up now before slots fill up: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP
This is the perfect chance for parents of incoming 6th and 9th graders to check off the state-mandated dental exam requirement (due May 15, 2026) without the hassle of a separate appointment. Since these exams are valid for 18 months, your student will be fully cleared for the upcoming school year!
Through our partnership with Orland Park Dental Services and the IDPA, licensed professionals will provide cleanings, exams, fluoride, and more using on-site portable equipment.
Sign up now before slots fill up: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 our 8th grade students participated in our annual PBL Junior High School Career Fair. Mrs. Johnson collaborated with the PBL community to allow for our students to have small group conversations with a variety of professionals to discuss different aspects of their career. In the afternoon the 8th graders spent time in different sessions led by PBL high school students learning about different programming options at the high school. We are grateful for all of the time and energy that Mrs. Johnson put into collaborating with the community, staff, and students to make this day successful. We also want to thank the Paxton Masonic Lodge #416 and the PBL Education Foundation for providing donuts and lunch for our presenters. Please check out the Google Photo Link for pictures from PBL 8th grade Career Day.
PBL Junior High Chorus - Winter Interlude Concert
We are delighted to invite you to the PBL Junior High Chorus Winter Interlude Concert. Mrs. Howard, our Junior High Chorus Director, and her students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this winter showcase of talented singers.
When: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: PBL High School Gymnasium
Student Arrival: Chorus students should arrive at 6:15pm to prepare for the concert.
We will have plenty of seating available and invite everyone to join us. We thank you for your ongoing support of our students and our chorus program. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are delighted to invite you to the PBL Junior High Chorus Winter Interlude Concert. Mrs. Howard, our Junior High Chorus Director, and her students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this winter showcase of talented singers.
When: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: PBL High School Gymnasium
Student Arrival: Chorus students should arrive at 6:15pm to prepare for the concert.
We will have plenty of seating available and invite everyone to join us. We thank you for your ongoing support of our students and our chorus program. We look forward to seeing you there!
Calling all 8th grade parents! Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:00pm in the PBL JH Commons Area to discuss plans for this year's dance.
This event is organized by parents with school support, and all funds raised will go directly to the Class of 2030 to assist in their fundraising for future high school events like prom and more. If you're interested in helping, planning, and hearing more, please join us!
This event is organized by parents with school support, and all funds raised will go directly to the Class of 2030 to assist in their fundraising for future high school events like prom and more. If you're interested in helping, planning, and hearing more, please join us!
