Welcome back to our annual acknowledgement of Impactful Teachers chosen by senior football players. Our first Impactful Teacher is Ms. Fox. Ms. Fox was chosen by Tyson Mitchell. Tyson chose Ms. Fox because "she was always there to help make some classes easier. She also always has a great attitude, treats us with respect and sometimes gives me snacks. She just makes class better every day." The Impactful Teacher shirts are sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance.
1 day ago, Josh Pritchard
tyson

Join us this Saturday for an evening of community, connection, and learning! The Down Syndrome Awareness Group invites you to our Down Syndrome Awareness Event to help promote inclusion and understanding.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 22nd

Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM

Location: The Cadillac (108 W State St., Paxton, IL 60957)

Dinner: Pulled pork barbecue meal served with mac and cheese, slaw, baked beans, and chips (free will offering taken for the meal).

Special Presentation: At approximately 6:45 PM, we will show a 25-minute video sharing the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down Syndrome, highlighting how we are all more alike than different.

Bring your family and friends—we look forward to seeing you there!

4 days ago, Josh Didier
Down Syndroome Awareness Event - August 22nd
The first day of school for all PBL schools is Monday, August 17. Please review the start and dismissal times listed below to assist with your advance planning.
7 days ago, Josh Didier
PBL - First Week of School - Start & Dismissal Times
First Year Fridays: Round 3!

As we wrap up week three, we’re excited to highlight the newest members of our High School team. Take a look at the photos below to learn a bit about them, and join us in giving them a warm Panther welcome. Wishing everyone a great Friday and a restful weekend!
8 days ago, Josh Didier
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS - Mr. Armstong (PE)
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS Life Skills Teacher - Mrs. Chelsie Kamradt
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS Special Education Teacher - Mr. Ben Cravens
⛈️ Tonight's Pork Chop Kick Off is cancelled. Team and senior pictures are also cancelled for today. Pictures will be rescheduled ~ more information will be forthcoming.
9 days ago, Lindsey Alred
We are still looking for two coaches within our Junior High Boys Basketball program, if you are interested please reach out!
Season starts 10/19.
10 days ago, Quinton Hatfill
JH Coaching Openings

Attention PBL HS Students!!
Blue Crew is ready to go this year! Sign up by purchasing a shirt from the link below.
Blue Crew perks include:
Sweet PBL Gear
$1 Admission to all home events
Pizza Parties
Student Section Props for games
Blue Crew Order

Sign ups close August 30th!!

Reach out to Mrs. Wachowski with any questions

12 days ago, Melinda Busby
Blue Crew
Focus on the Future: Be Present, Be Powerful at PBL!

Welcome back, Panthers! As we look ahead to an exciting school year, we want to share our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner to help your family plan memorable breaks while ensuring your child maximizes their learning time and keeps a clear Focus on the Future!

At PBL, we are committed to preparing every student for responsible citizenship and lifelong success by cultivating strong character, critical thinking, clear communication, and collaboration within a safe and high-expectation learning environment where daily attendance and active participation are supported by families and community partners. The foundation of this preparation starts with being present every day. Our attendance motto, Be Present, Be Powerful, highlights a fundamental truth: every single school day is a powerful opportunity for growth, discovery, and connection.

Daily attendance and active participation are essential, and we are grateful that they are so strongly supported by our PBL families and community partners. By utilizing the scheduled breaks listed in this planner for family travel and significant appointments, you provide the continuous learning flow our students need.

Let’s make this year extraordinary. Join us in encouraging excellent daily attendance.
12 days ago, Josh Didier
PBL Vacation Planner 2026-2027
Happy Friday! We’re continuing our First Year Fridays series today after launching it last week. Check out today’s photos as we highlight and welcome more of the newest additions to our staff. We are so excited to have everyone in the district—Go Panthers!
15 days ago, Josh Didier
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS Principal - Mrs. Melinda Busby
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS - Karile Wright (English Teacher)
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS - Mackenzie Harmon (AG Teacher)
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS - Jackie Schertz (AG Teacher)
Happy Friday! We’re continuing our First Year Fridays series today after launching it last week. Check out today’s photos as we highlight and welcome more of the newest additions to our staff. We are so excited to have everyone in the district—Go Panthers!
15 days ago, Josh Didier
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS & JH - Martha Adkins (Kitchen Cook)
Frist Year Friday - PBL HS & JH - Jill Kief (Kitchen Cook)
🎫 PBL Season Passes are now on sale! The pass is good for PBL HS and JH sporting events. If you are interested in purchasing, please reach out to our Athletic Director at lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org or call the HS office at 379-4331. Go Panthers!
16 days ago, Lindsey Alred
pass
Free Sports Physicals, Dental, and Behavioral Health Services for PBL Families!

Check out the attached flyers in English and Spanish for full details on these free services.

To schedule an appointment, please call 217-600-7000.
18 days ago, Josh Didier
Back-to-School & Sports Physicals (English)
Back-to-School & Sports Physicals (Spanish)
🐾 Attention PBL HS Cross Country Runners! One team. One goal. Panther pride!
23 days ago, Lindsey Alred
xc

📢 Let's get our Panthers registered!

Snap/8to18: https://manage.snap.app/register/pblpanthers

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org

29 days ago, Lindsey Alred
snap
📢Snap/8to18 registration is now open for all sports teams at PBL HS and PBL JH. Please register your student-athlete today for any sports they may participate in. If registering at the JH level, please select MS (as the middle school sport they wish to participate in). If you have questions, reach out to lmutchmore@pblpanthers.org
🔗https://manage.snap.app/register/pblpanthers
Go Panthers!
about 1 month ago, Lindsey Alred

Online Registration is coming soon!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 21st to get registered online for the upcoming year.

In the meantime, check out our school supply lists here:
Clara Peterson: http://bit.ly/3T2p5i9
Junior High: https://bit.ly/4poGVHY
High School: https://bit.ly/4vBWePc

about 1 month ago, Justin Benda
Online Registration Coming Soon
🌡️ High School Cross Country: Due to the high heat/humidity, tonight’s (7.15.26) summer running club has been canceled. Please share with other teammates. See everyone Friday at 8pm! For more information, please check Rooms or reach out to Coach Jones. Go Panthers!
about 1 month ago, Lindsey Alred

🤼 Calling all wrestlers! Our PBL Wrestling Team is hosting a camp for boys and girls of all ages. You won't want to miss this event! Sign up today.

about 1 month ago, Justin Benda
wrestling
Today we wrapped up our Youth Football Camp. This year we were busy with 70 campers from 3rd-8th grade. A little heat didn’t slow us down. Thank you to Bank of Pontiac for sponsoring shirts for the camp. Also thanks to the JFL for getting our field painted and providing cold water bottles for all of the athletes. We look forward to seeing all of you in our schools next month!
about 2 months ago, Josh Pritchard
3rd
6th
Our grade school basketball camp has come to an end! We had an excellent week learning the fundamentals and competing! Thank you to the campers, parents, and the great high school athletes that volunteered their time this week! We look forward to what the future holds for these athletes!
3 months ago, Quinton Hatfill
4th Grade
2nd/3rd
K/1
High schoolers work on ball handling with the campers.
Shooting