Paxton-Buckley-Loda Senior High

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!

On Friday, Paxton-Buckley-Loda Cheer proudly represented PBL at the IHSA State Cheerleading Competition! This team showcased months of hard work, dedication, and Panther pride on the biggest stage in Illinois. We are incredibly proud of the way you competed, supported one another, and represented our school and community. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾💪

This week, we are recognizing the essential work of our school counselors: Stacy Johnson, Mindy Duley, and Lisa Niewold.

Thank you for your steady support, your advocacy for our students, and the dedication you bring to our school every day. We truly appreciate the impact you have on our community.

Yearbooks will be increasing in price on Sunday February 1st to $60. Anyone interested in purchasing a yearbook at $55.00 can visit: https://bit.ly/3NNIyQS

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.