Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

Educator of the Year - Crystal Apple Award: This year, every school in our district will honor one teacher with the Educator of the Year – Crystal Apple Award, proudly sponsored by Horace Mann. A nomination form will soon be emailed to all staff members; please use this form to provide the teacher's name and school, your reasons for the nomination, and specific examples of their exceptional teaching skills, dedication to students, and positive impact on the learning environment. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 1st, and the winners will be announced during our all district meeting in the Commons Area on Tuesday, May 26th, as we gather to close out the 2025-2026 school year.

Crystal Apple Award Nomination Form (2025-2026): https://bit.ly/4aNKxg5

Join us for the 37th Annual PBL FFA Farm Toy Show on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM at PBL High School!

This free, family-friendly event brings together farm toy collectors and dealers from across the region to celebrate agriculture past and present. Enjoy visiting vendor booths, collector displays, a children’s tractor pull at noon, a silent auction, and concessions served all day.

Don’t forget — this year’s feature tractor is the Case 430, and fewer than 25 remain. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring agriculture while supporting the PBL FFA Chapter. We hope to see you there!

On Friday, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Cheer proudly represented PBL at the IHSA State Cheerleading Competition! This team showcased months of hard work, dedication, and Panther pride on the biggest stage in Illinois. We are incredibly proud of the way you competed, supported one another, and represented our school and community. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾💪

This week, we are recognizing the essential work of our school counselors: Stacy Johnson, Mindy Duley, and Lisa Niewold.

Thank you for your steady support, your advocacy for our students, and the dedication you bring to our school every day. We truly appreciate the impact you have on our community.

Yearbooks will be increasing in price on Sunday February 1st to $60. Anyone interested in purchasing a yearbook at $55.00 can visit: https://bit.ly/3NNIyQS

Due to the weather, PBL Cheer will not be traveling to the Lexington cheer competition today.

The Scholastic Bowl Tournament scheduled for Saturday, January 24th at 9:00 AM has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31st at 9:00 AM. This event will still take place at Prairie Central HS.

The JV and Varsity boys basketball games scheduled for today at IVC have been rescheduled for February 16th at 5:30PM and 7:00 PM.

Good afternoon, PBL families, students and staff. We will be eLearning tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd. We have dangerously low temperatures forecasted Friday with snow to follow especially on Sunday. Here is a summary for this weekend:

FRI: eLearning, no student activities, practices or games

SAT: proceed with scheduled activities as planned until 7pm. Dance postponed.

SUN: no facility use with anticipated heavy snowfall. Wishing you a safe Friday and weekend!

Jon Kilgore Interim Superintendent

Congratulations to our first semester High School Honor Roll students. Your dedication and hard work have resulted in outstanding academic achievements this quarter. We recognize and appreciate your success. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our second-quarter High School Honor Roll students. Your dedication and hard work have resulted in outstanding academic achievements this quarter. We recognize and appreciate your success. Keep up the great work!

This March, we will host a free dental clinic on campus for junior high and high school students, which is especially convenient for parents of students entering 6th and 9th grade who are required to submit proof of a dental examination by May 15, 2026. Because these examinations remain valid for 18 months, eligible children can meet their school requirements through this partnership between Orland Park Dental Services and the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants will bring portable equipment to the school to provide comprehensive services, which may include exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants to protect the chewing surfaces of back teeth, and the application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to stop the progression of tooth decay. To participate, parents can complete the registration form via computer or smartphone at the Dental Clinic Registration link, though physical paper copies are also available for pickup in the main office.

Registration Link: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP

Dear Panther Families,

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has recently approved several by-law changes that will impact seasons, schedules, and summer plans. Please see the link below or the attached image for what the changes entail.

https://aptg.co/kLf4BF

Due to the cold and bad roads, PBL will not be sending a bus or athletes to the Marian Catholic Cheer Competition today.

Due to the forecasted weather, all morning practices for Friday, December 12th are canceled.

The girls JV and Varsity basketball games scheduled for tonight, December 11, against Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School have been cancelled.

We will share updated information if these games are rescheduled.

Schedule Update:
The High School Girls JV game tonight has been cancelled.
The Varsity game has been moved from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This Saturday, December 6th, the PBL Girls Basketball team spent their afternoon giving back to the community at Mrs. Claus’s Closet!

Our players volunteered as elves, helping children of all ages pick out Christmas gifts for the special people in their lives.

We are incredibly proud of our girls—not just for how they compete on the court, but for how they show up every day as leaders, helpers, and role models in our community. 💙💛🎄