The 8th Grade Dance has been set for Saturday, May 11th from 7:00pm-9:30pm in the Commons Area. Check out the following link for all the details and expectations with the 8th Grade Dance.
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A heartfelt thank you to our food service team for their unwavering dedication! Day in and day out, you ensure our students have nourishing meals and assist in preparing for memorable field trips. Your commitment makes our cafeterias extraordinary. We appreciate you!
On April 30th, students in the Panther Pals program had an end of the year party. Students in the Life Skills classroom used profits from the Panther Store to create a menu, shop for supplies and put together gift bags. The students enjoyed Papa John's Pizza along with other snacks and drinks. Teams were created and students played "Minute to Win It" games in the gym. Thank you to those students who joined Panther Pals this year. Also a huge thank you to the Knights of Columbus whose generous donations help fund the Life Skills classroom, Panther Store and other activities throughout the year.
Big thanks to all the incredible principals at PBL! Your unwavering dedication to nurturing a dynamic learning environment elevates our educational experience in countless ways. Your leadership lights the path for students and educators alike.
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys track team who took 1st place at the Twin County Conference Tournament meet on Monday, April 29th. Congratulations to our 8th grade girls track team who also took 1st place at the Twin County Conference Tournament meet! Great job, Panthers!
Heads up! Next week (May 6 - May 10) is Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's show our teachers just how much they mean to us and make this week extra special for them! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the awesome educators in our lives.
PBL JH Band won first place in their conference or class and the PBL JH Chorus won first place in their conference or class. The PBL JH Choir also received best junior high and middle school overall.
Below are two items for Teacher Appreciation Week at our Junior High that we need parents' help with. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Please read below for more information.
Stock the Lounge: We'd like to say thank you to our PBL JH teachers and staff for all their hard work! To show our appreciation, we need your help to stock the lounge with snacks, drinks, or any other treats you would like to donate!
To ensure we don't duplicate efforts, here is a link to the SignUpGenius for our Stock the Lounge:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-49147318-stock#/
Any donation is appreciated and participation is completely optional. Donations may be dropped off at the school's office by Friday, May 3rd. Contact Julie Foster at (618) 304-4092 with any questions. Thank you!
Cookout: We want to show our appreciation by having a cookout during the lunch hour for PBL Jr. High Staff. If you sign-up, please bring your items the day and time of the cookout, so they are fresh. The cookout is going to be held on Tuesday, May 7th and will be located at the North Entrance outside where the gym is located. For any questions, please contact Julie Foster (618) 304-4092.
Click on the following link for information and items needed on SignUpGenius for our Cookout:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-49148521-cookout#/
Students in the Junior High Life Skills class created a poster to promote Autism Awareness Month.
Just a friendly excited reminder that there is no school tomorrow! Make it a great day and be safe. See you all Monday!
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 22 - April 25. Great job, Panthers!
A huge thank you to Cherin Whitaker, Alice Houtzel, Kerry Wise, Kadie Van Note, Laura Perez, and Jill Schrodt. You all are some of the best secretaries we could ask for. You take charge every day to make sure that our school district runs smoothly. Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!
The PBL JH track meet for today (April 23rd) has been canceled. Practice will be held from 3:20-4:45.
Congratulations to our PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 15th-April 19. Great job, Panthers!
Tomorrow is Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's give a big shoutout to all our amazing bus drivers for keeping our wheels turning smoothly! You're the superheroes of our school routes. Don't forget to show some love and thank your awesome bus drivers!
Mr. Rubarts 7th grade class got to dissect frogs today! Here are some cool pictures from one of the classes.
On Wednesday, April 17th Clara Peterson Elementary School and PBL Junior High School recognized two different students from each school at the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) Student Recognition Breakfast in Normal, IL at the Hancock Stadium Club located on the campus at Illinois State University. The teachers and administrators selected students for this honor because of their leadership characteristics in the classroom and their dedication and contributions to our schools.
At the recognition program different schools from the Corn Belt Region recognized students with a certificate of achievement, got to listen to a keynote speaker from the university, had a catered breakfast, and even got ice cream on the way back to school.
Get ready to slam dunk into fun because our PBL Girls' Basketball Program is gearing up to host an epic basketball camp! This is for future 6-8 grade students. This means your fifth grader can partake! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up their skills with our amazing coaches. Sign up now and let the basketball adventures begin!
Don't forget to pencil in our Junior High Spring Concert on your calendars! It's going to be a delightful occasion celebrating both our talented students and the hard work they've put in.
8th grade students during the 4th quarter take a Project Lead The Way course called Medical Detectives with Mr. Johnson. In the 9 week course students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They also solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks.
