We would like to invite you to provide feedback to assist us in driving our school improvement efforts. The 5Essentials Survey, which will help schools and districts identify areas of strength and those in need of support, is open until March 28. There is an optional parent survey that goes along with the teacher and student survey. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. We are asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Audra Nuckols has been awarded the Empowering Education Grant from Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative (EIEC). This grant, provided by EIEC to support schools and teachers, will fund projects designed to inspire and engage students. We extend our sincere gratitude to EIEC and Mrs. Nuckols for their commitment to education.
Congratulations to our Math Team Regional Champions!
Front Row: Lilly Schaumburg, Aubree Sawyer, Sydney Pickens, Karley Putnam, Savannah Jones, Jeri Dunlavey, Cole Ostendorf, Samantha Hewerdine
Middle: Cassidy Casteel, Anna Hudson, Lauren Sawyer, Anna Birge, Tanner Graham, Aubrey Busboom, Ava Reinhart, Grace Hughes, Dylan Otto, Jayden Steele, Ella Strebeck, Makenna Stout
Back: Cooper Gattung, Brody Gattung, Gavin Kief, Mason Loschen, Tyler Cole, Johnny Rodeen, Kayden Vance, Sofia Rebollo-Olivares, Meredith Foster.
Go Panthers!
Spring shopping is here! We're hosting a Craft & Vendor Show on April 5th, 9 AM to 2 PM at the High School. We're thrilled to announce we're completely full with amazing vendors, so you know it'll be good! See you there!
Boys Basketball will play for a regional title tomorrow night at 7 pm. Let's get a big crowd over to Hoopeston. Go Panthers!
Our students enjoyed a fantastic visit to the FFA Petting Zoo, hosted by our Ag department. Thanks to everyone who helped make this wonderful experience possible!
Senior night is tomorrow (Friday February 21st) for boys basketball and cheerleading. The JV will be playing 5 minute quarters with senior recognition beginning immediately following the JV game. Ge there early to support these seniors!
Congratulations to Kirsten Wyatt! Mrs. Wyatt has been selected as an honoree for the FFA Golden Owl Award, nominated by our students and staff. She received a $500 check in recognition of this achievement. Thank you for being such an impactful educator, Mrs. Wyatt!
Please see the link below to access the 2025 PBL Baseball Team Shop. The shop closes next Thursday. Thank you in advance for your support this season!
https://artwork.bsnteamsports.com/v3/flyer/1293/129372/12937288/c49cdb/12937288-flyer.pdf
We are looking to add to our team for the 2025-2026 school year with some positions available immediately.
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
It's School Resource Officer Day! A big thank you to Officer Ryan for his dedication to our students. He keeps our school safe, mentors our kids, and teaches them valuable lessons about safety and community. We appreciate all that you do!
Our High School Scholastic Bowl had a warm up yesterday where they went 3-0 in preparation for their conference tournament on Saturday. Congratulations and good luck on your tournament!
Girls Basketball schedule update: The IHSA regional game at Oakwood on Saturday will now start at 3:30, not 5:00.
Go Panthers!
Do you know an alumni who's made an outstanding impact in their field or community? Nominate them for the PBL High School Hall of Fame! We're seeking individuals with exceptional achievements to honor and celebrate their legacy.
Submit your nominations today via the form linked below and help us recognize those who’ve made PBL proud!
http://bit.ly/4i00vFT
On April 1st, PBL High School will celebrate “Declaration Day,” where seniors are invited to wear their chosen college, career, workforce, or military apparel to showcase their next steps after high school. See the attached flier for more information. We are excited to see and support everyone’s next steps as they approach graduation and finalize postsecondary plans!
We are excited to share that we are hosting a new fundraiser for the band: a Chili Cook-Off, open to the public for entries, on Sunday, March 2, at 4:00 PM in the PBL Commons. The evening will feature a concert by the PBL Junior High Jazz Bands, PBL High School Jazz Band, and PBL High School Band, along with a dessert auction and a 50/50 raffle.
The entry fee for the Chili Cook-Off is $15, and for tasting, it’s just $5. Tasting fee is waived if you enter a chili or provide a homemade dessert donation for the auction.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Breen - jbreen@pblpanthers.org or Amanda Dunlavey - adunlavey@pblpanthers.org.
Thank you for your continued support of our band program!
The Ford County Attendance Initiative would like to give some tips to help students get to school as much as possible and limit our chronic absenteeism! Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before school. Establish a bedtime and morning routine. Plan trips and appointments outside of school hours if possible. Minimize screen time before bedtime to help achieve restful sleep. Ask school staff to help if your child is having anxiety about school. Have a back up plan to get to school if something comes up. Let's work together to help better student attendance at our schools. Be Present, Be Powerful!
Just a few more chances to see the Panthers in action this winter!
This week was National School Counseling Week, which highlights the unique contributions of school counselors across the country. They help students achieve school success and plan for the future. A big thank you to Mrs. Johnson, Kristin Oyer, and Lisa Niewold for all they do to support students, staff, and families in our schools and district.
