PBL families,
The City of Paxton, with Clark Dietz’s assistance, is preparing a funding application for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Grant Program for the Clayton Hale Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The Safe Routes to School Grant Program provides funding to improve conditions for school children to walk or bike to school.
In order to assist, we are asking parents to complete a survey about students walking and biking to school.
Thank you for your help!
City of Paxton’s Safe Routes to School – Parent Survey
PBL Junior High School's Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, September 25th. You can order your pictures easily online! Just go to https://inter-state.com/Shop and enter the order code 0104MN.
PBL is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Agriculture
Elementary ESL
Elementary 5th Grade
Elementary Paraprofessional
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
Did you know missing just 2 days a month can lead to chronic absenteeism? That adds up quickly—and can impact a student’s ability to read on grade level, stay engaged, and graduate on time.
That’s why our district partners with the Champaign-Ford ROE 9 Attendance Improvement Program. This initiative helps us:
✅ Monitor attendance more closely
✅ Identify patterns early
✅ Work directly with families to remove barriers to regular school attendance
🏫 School success starts with showing up—every day, on time, ready to learn. Together, we can support our students in building strong attendance habits for a brighter future.
📞 If you need support, don’t wait—reach out to your students’ school! We’re here to help.
#BePresentBePowerful
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Our Fall Musical this year is Alice in Wonderland, Jr., and we're so excited to see all the talented students who will bring this classic to life! Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 3rd, from 3:15-5:00 PM. We'll also host a Parent Information Meeting about the musical on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 5:30 PM in the Commons Area. This will be followed by a Parent Choral Booster Meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howard.
Auditions for the Junior High Musical, Alice in Wonderland, Jr., are approaching quickly. To help students prepare, there will be optional practices after school this week, Monday through Wednesday, from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM. The auditions themselves will take place by appointment after school on September 2nd and 3rd, from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM. Students can sign up for a time slot on the sheet outside the choir room. Callbacks will be held on September 4th, starting at 3:15 PM, for anyone Mrs. Howard needs to hear again. Additionally, there will be a parent information meeting on September 2nd at 5:30 PM in the Commons area, which will be immediately followed by a parent booster meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howard.
🌡️Today's JH softball game at Ridgeview has been pushed back to a 5:30 start time and B innings have been canceled. Bus time is now 3:30.
Good Habits = Great Attendance = Success at School!
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to build strong routines at home that set students up for success! Here are 3 simple habits that can make a BIG difference:
📅 Set a consistent bedtime & morning routine
A good night’s sleep and a calm morning help students feel ready to learn.
🎒 Prep the night before
Pack backpacks, lay out clothes, and talk about what tomorrow will bring!
⏰ Prioritize daily attendance
Every school day counts. When students show up, they grow—socially, emotionally, and academically!
Let’s work together to help every student show up ready to shine ✨
#BePresentBePowerful
