Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

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. 💙💛🎄

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