Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

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. 💙💛🎄

Girls BB schedule update: On Thursday, December 4th, the varsity game will be played first. Varsity will start at 5:30 pm with the JV game to follow.

This year we will be holding district-wide Winter Concerts on Sunday, December 7th in the PBL High School Gymnasium. We will be using the JH Commons Area and JH Gym for grade school students with drop off and pick up. If we did have bad weather our rain date would be Sunday, December 14th. Here is the schedule for Sunday, December 7th:


2:00 PM - Kindergarten and First Grade

3:00 PM - Second and Third Grade

4:00 PM - Fourth and Fifth Grade

5:00 PM - Junior High

7:00 PM - High School

Due to the weather, all before-school practices scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, December 2nd are canceled.

📢 Weather Update – Important Notice for PBL Activities Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted weather, PBL will be canceling all practices and open gyms scheduled for tomorrow. All district gyms will be closed on Saturday, November 29. Stay safe and warm, Panthers! 💙🐾

🎁 PBL FFA Angel Tree – December 4th, 2025 🎁

Join us in supporting families in need this holiday season!
The PBL FFA will be collecting monetary donations during the Girls’ Basketball game vs. Westville, starting at 5 PM in the PBL High School lobby.

🏀 Half-Court Contest
Take your shot during halftime of the Varsity game!
• $5 for 3 shots
• $7 for 10 shots

Every donation helps make a difference. 💙💛
Thank you for supporting our PBL community!

There is still time to sign up for free dental services. Orland Park Dental Services and The Illinois Department of Public Aid have arranged for dental services for eligible children. These services may include an exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants (a protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth), as well as the application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to treat the progression of tooth decay. Licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants will come to your child’s school with portable equipment. The form can be filled out on a computer or phone, and we also have paper copies in the main office. Here is a link to the dental program to register: https://bit.ly/3JTxNeo

Please join us for an informational meeting at Veterans Square in Paxton. This meeting is being hosted in partnership with the Developmental Services Center. It is from 6-7pm on December 2nd. We hope to see you there!

Congrats to PBL’s own Audrey McCoy for competing in the IHSA State Cross Country Meet this past weekend! She finished 92nd out of 252 runners and ran a PR of 19:06. Congratulations and great job representing the Panthers!

Congratulations to our first-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 effort!

🏀📣 Join us for the Winter Kickoff Scrimmage! 🏀📣 📅 Friday, November 14th, 2025 📍 PBL High School Come out for a fun night of basketball, cheer performances, and great food! 🍕 $8 Pizza Meal Deal - includes pizza, salad, breadstick & drink 🎯 3-Point Contest | 🤸‍♀️ Cheer Routine | 🏀 Girls & Boys Scrimmages 🎟️ 50/50 Raffle before the boys game! Public dinner starts at 5:00 PM, events tip off at 5:30 PM. Bring your school spirit and support our teams! 💙💛

Good evening,

We are implementing a new system for receiving bus updates, which will be accessible via our Rooms platform within the PBL App. We encourage you to download the app to remain informed about bus routes and all district-wide activities. Each route will have its own dedicated Room, and the Bus Garage will disseminate updates regarding any changes. This initiative aims to significantly expedite communication. We are pleased to launch this new system on Monday and hope you will download our app at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.pblcusd.

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank Deb Cook, our dedicated School Psychologist, for her outstanding work and commitment to our students, staff, and families. School psychologists are vital members of our educational team, providing essential direct support and interventions to students while also collaborating with a range of professionals, including teachers, families, school counselors, and social workers, to enhance student support strategies. They are key players in improving school-wide policies and practices alongside administrators, and they expertly coordinate with community providers to ensure students receive comprehensive services.

Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🕐 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM
📍 Location: PBL High School Gymnasium

We invite all community members, families, and friends to come together for this special event recognizing our veterans’ service and sacrifice. Let’s show our gratitude and Panther Pride as we pay tribute to those who have defended our freedom!

The PBL softball program has a wide range of old jerseys/jackets that were worn during past seasons. The jerseys are from former JV and Varsity level teams. Below are images and jersey numbers (and sizes) that are available for free will donations to the PBL Softball Program.

Please contact Coach Sprout at csprout@pblpanthers.org with any questions or requests for jerseys!

Please note that numbers or sizes available may change. Please contact Coach Sprout to check specific availability if you are interested in a certain number!

Mark your calendar! Our College Fair and Financial Aid Night is happening next Wednesday, the 15th.

College Fair starts at 4:00 PM

Financial Aid Night starts at 6:00 PM

Please join us at the High School Lobby and then the Little Assembly. We're excited to see you there!

Hello High School Find Your Future, Fund Your Future is coming up soon! Check out some fast facts about our special event. We are happy to be able to help you find your future with 7 postsecondary pathways, hands-on workshops, and 20 local alumni!