PBL High School students and their parents are encouraged to attend Financial Aid Night and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Night at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15th, in the Little Assembly at PBL High School.
The filing period for the 2025-26 FAFSA opened October 1st. The FAFSA is the application that students must complete to apply for federal student aid, including Pell grants, federal loans and work-study opportunities.
In addition, FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for Illinois student aid. Completing the application is the gateway to accessing funds for college for some 20 million students per year.
For more information, contact the school’s counseling office at 379-4331. Hope to see you there!!
Happy National Custodian Day! A huge thank you for all you do. You make a tremendous difference in our schools and have a great impact on our students. We appreciate you keeping our hallways clean and always lending a hand for school events.
Today, all PBL High School athletes received four coupon booklets to sell as part of our annual athletics fundraiser.
📘 Each booklet costs a $20 donation and contains nearly $100 worth of coupons!
💙 Proceeds directly support PBL Athletics, helping us provide the best opportunities for our student-athletes.
🙌 This is also a great way to give back to the community, as the coupons highlight and benefit many of our local businesses.
🏆Thank you to all of the businesses that are participating in this fundraiser.
Thank you for supporting our athletes and programs! If you are interested in getting one, or maybe a few more, please reach out to bwachowski@pblpanthers.org
We are excited to announce our lineup for this years FYF (Find Your Future, Fund Your Future) for our High Schoolers on Oct. 15th at PBL High School. This is a great opportunity to explore various career paths and gain valuable insights into different professions through engaging sessions and interactive workshops. We are thankful to the many professionals who are giving their time to inspire the next generation.
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 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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Gameday! Our Panthers will head to Milford High School to take on the Bearcats at 5:30 PM! 🐾🏐🐾
Match Day! ⛳
- Girls @ Blue Ridge - 4:00 PM
- Boys: @ Prairie Central - 1:00 PM
- 🏃♂️Cross Country is away at the Cow Chip Classic in Chrisman, Illinois, racing at 9:00 AM
- 🏐Volleyball at HOME, with freshmen serving at 10:00 AM
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/bus-garage-updates
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
The deadline is 8/17/25