Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

🥎 2026 Lady Panther Softball Schedule 🐾

The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Lady Panthers are ready to take the field this spring! Check out the full schedule and mark your calendars to come support the team.

Let’s pack the stands and make it a great season.
Go Panthers! 💙💛

The PBL HS AP European History and Literature and Composition classes spent Wednesday, March 11, at the Art Institute of Chicago learning about the progression of art history and its link to history and literature.

Due to the forecasted weather for this evening, Tuesday, March 10th, the Winter Showcase has been canceled and rescheduled. The PBL Junior High and High School Bands now invite you to join us for the 2026 Winter Showcase on Thursday, March 12th, at 6:00 PM in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a wide array of talent, including performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. We will also have concessions available for purchase, so please come out and enjoy a wonderful night of music while supporting our dedicated local student musicians.

We invite parents to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student surveys. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

The PBL Junior High and High School Bands invite you to the 2026 Winter Showcase on Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00pm in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a variety of performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. Concessions will be available for purchase, so come out and enjoy a night of talent while supporting our local student musicians.

Congratulations to PBL Scholastic Bowl for winning the Regional Championship for the third year in a row!

With the win, the Panthers advance to the IHSA Sectional and will compete Saturday morning at Blue Ridge High School.

Good luck this weekend. 🐾📚

The PBL Junior High and High School Bands invite you to the 2026 Winter Showcase on Tuesday, March 10th, at 6:00pm in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a variety of performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. Concessions will be available for purchase, so come out and enjoy a night of talent while supporting our local student musicians.

It’s Social Work Week, and we are shouting out the four incredible individuals who keep our Panther family strong! 🐾💙

In a school district, social workers wear many hats: they are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and the "calm in the storm" for our students. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our kids and our community.

Whether you’re helping a student navigate a tough day or connecting a family with vital resources, your impact is felt far beyond the classroom. We are so lucky to have you on the PBL team!

Join us at the Pueblo Lindo Event Center on Saturday, March 14th, for an evening of fun and mystery. Mingle with fellow guests, indulge in a delicious meal, and enjoy a “killer” show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and a taco bar provided by Pueblo Lindo will be served at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to anyone high school age and older. If you are interested in attending, please register using the link below or email pblchoralboosters@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Click here to register for the event: https://bit.ly/4aZmsTs

Math Team won Regionals for the fourth straight year. We swept all ten team events!

Happy FFA Week! Thank you to our wonderful FFA for hosting our Petting Zoo. This is a great experience for all of our Clara Peterson students. Special thanks to all of our Ag teachers for their extra hard work making our FFA amazing!

🏀 Regional Title Game
📅 February 27 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Manteno High School
🎟 $8 – Cash Only
Let’s pack the gym!

Join Our Team at PBL!

PBL is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:

High School English Language Arts

High School Special Education

Elementary 5th Grade

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

Our Free Dental Clinic is now on Friday, 3/6. Perfect for incoming 6th & 9th graders to meet the May 15th state exam requirement! Slots are limited. Sign up now: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP

This Thursday, February 26th, the junior high and high school chorus will perform their Winter Interlude Concert in the high school gymnasium starting at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Howard, our junior high & high school chorus director, and her students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for this showcase of talented singers. Students should arrive by 6:15 p.m., and the doors to the gymnasium will open to the public at 6:30 p.m.

We invite you to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student survey. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Time is running out to secure your spot! On March 2nd, we are bringing a free dental clinic directly to campus for all junior high and high school students.

This is the perfect chance for parents of incoming 6th and 9th graders to check off the state-mandated dental exam requirement (due May 15, 2026) without the hassle of a separate appointment. Since these exams are valid for 18 months, your student will be fully cleared for the upcoming school year!

Through our partnership with Orland Park Dental Services and the IDPA, licensed professionals will provide cleanings, exams, fluoride, and more using on-site portable equipment.

Sign up now before slots fill up: http://bit.ly/4pS9SuP

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!