Dr. David Lett, Superintendent - Mrs. Lori Ade, Director of Transportation
| Thursday, January 7, 2010
Pana Community Unit School District # 8 Bad Weather Procedures
Information to Students, Parents and School Personnel
This information will be broadcast at 6:00 a.m. and thereafter in the morning on the following Radio Stations: WRAN–FM 98.3, WMKR–FM 94.3, WTIM–97.3, Y103-102.9, 95Q-95.1, ESPN 1050 AMWQQL-101.9, . . .
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by Jessica Miller | January 20, 2012
The 7th Grade Boys Basketball team will play this Saturday, February 4th, at 1:00 p.m. at Fieldcrest Middle School in Wenona, Illinois. They will play Tremont in the first round.
The school address is as follows:
Fieldcrest Middle . . .
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Opening February 1, 2012
by Jessica Miller
The Pana School District administrators, teachers, and staff were introduced to a new student information system this past fall. This system, Lumen WeBSIS, is an online student information management system that organizes student data, . . .
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by Judy Scherzer | December 15, 2011
This prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Selection is based on ACT scores and class rank.
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by Judy Scherzer
Fourth grade students of Mrs. Kay Medley and Mrs. Carrie Beyers completed several activities for Veterans Day. Students learned about the Armed Forces, the origin of Veterans Day, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Tomb of the Unknown . . .
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by Jessica Miller
Students at Jefferson Middle School earned their way to a day of skating and fun by exhibiting positive behavior. They went skating on Friday, January 6, at the Silver Star Skate Center in Mattoon. A total of 158 students were . . .
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by Judy Scherzer
There is a new behavior plan in place at Jefferson Middle School. Students at JMS are given Panther Points for exhibiting "positive behaviors" at school. When students earn points they are able to buy items from the "school store" . . .
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October 4th thru October 11th
Attention students, staff, and families!!
Tuesday, October 4th thru Tuesday, October 11th, the Pana Jr. High School will once again be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in Room 17. The fair will open before school (7:30 a.m. - 8:00 . . .
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The Christian County Health Department Flu Clinic will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pana High School. Cost is $25.00 or Medicare Part B, UMWA (The Funds contract only) Retired or Current . . .
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The Pana High School office will be closed July 1-5. The office will re-open July 6th with summer hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Pana Jr. High Office will be closed from July 4th - July 22nd. The Jr. High Office will re-open on Monday, July . . .
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The Christian County Health Department Flu Clinic will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pana High School. Cost is $25.00 or Medicare Part B, UMWA (The Funds contract only) Retired or Current State . . .
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Thanks to two Pana Jr. High students, walking into the boy's locker room at the Pana Jr. High has just been upgraded. Mr. Higgins, Pana Jr. High PE teacher, asked the boys to paint a panther on the locker room wall. After two weeks of . . .
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May 6, 2011
Mrs. Dameris’ 6th grade math classes formed construction companies and built truss bridges. The bridges were tested for strength to the breaking point. TDHD Inc. was the winning bridge building company. Their bridge held . . .
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Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and Jr High Events
Event: Estimation Destination -For Lincoln School students and Parents. Date: Monday, May 9th at Lincoln School All Purpose Room from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Event: Curriculum Fair -For Jr. High Students and Parents.
Ever curious . . .
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May Lunch Menus for each building
April 29, 2011
Each building has a different lunch menu for May. You may click on the link for each building to access the lunch menu. You may also go to the buildings' homepage and click on the lunch menu button that is located on the homepage for each . . .
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Location Moved to Pana High School Parking Lot
April 27, 2011
SIU Med School to hold “Think First” Crash Reenactment Program at Pana High School Parking Lot.
"Think First," an injury prevention program offered by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, will . . .
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Broadcasting Pana Football and Pana Basketball Games
Pana Sports Fans, Tune into WTRH 93.3 FM , Broadcasting Pana Football and Pana Boys and Girls Basketball. Broadcasters: Gary Bowker and Terry Klein.
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Washington School Library - top floor
Registration of Pana Unit #8 kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year has been set for Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at Washington School.
There will be volunteers available who will give . . .
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March 15, 2011
Due to the number of snow days this year, the school calendar has been revised to make up some of the lost instructional minutes. Below is the list of updated days and times.
Wednesday, March 23rd is a regular 45 minute early dismissal . . .
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ISAT Testing (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) for grades 3 through 8 will start on March 7th and end on March 18th. Students in grades 4 and 7 will be tested in reading, math, and science. Students in grades 3,5,6, and 8 will be . . .
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The Pana Jr. High School physical education department recently embarked on a new journey with the use of technology. During the week of February 21, all of the physical education classes participated in a new unit entitled "Expanding . . .
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February 15, 2011
Due to the number of snow days used, the third nine weeks grading period has been pushed back to March 11, 2011.
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February 15, 2011
Pana School District will not be in session on Monday, February 21st, in observance of Presidents' Day. . . .
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Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
February 14, 2011
Parents and Students are invited to join the Pana Jr. High for a fun and exciting game of JEOPARDY to help students review ISAT (Illinois Standard Achievement Test) concepts and to help parents learn what they can do to ensure the success . . .
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The score of the big game. The name of the girl in their English class. The clothes and hairstyles. Those are just a few of the details your student will want to remember about this school year. Help your student keep those memories sharp by . . .
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The second nine weeks report cards are going home with students on Monday, January 10, 2011. There will be no school on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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December 16, 2010
The Pana School District uses a School Messenger Program to notify parents of school emergencies. Parents will be notified by telephone message of school closings due to inclement weather, unscheduled early dismissals due to an emergency, and . . .
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Due to the snow day on Monday, December 13th, final exams for Pana High School students has been revised. The schedule you have received in the mail has been revised to the following schedule. Final Exams will begin on Friday instead of . . .
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On November 9th, 2010 The Den at PJHS (a student volunteer service committee) raked leaves at Kehias Park. The students had a FANTASTIC time. This is what one of the students wrote about the experience:
" I am a chairman in the service . . .
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by Judy Scherzer
Revised Schedule (12-9-2010) The Pana Youth Basketball Schedule has been revised. Note: All games for the Youth Basketball will be played at Pana Jr. High at the same time as the original schedule. New Schedule is attached, click on the . . .
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November 29, 2010
On November 18th, 2010, the PJHS 7th Grade Science classes donned their rubber boots, waders, and coats, braved the chilly fall air, and traversed to Anderson Prairie to take water samples from the creek. The students' objectives was to . . .
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Tuesday, November 16th, was Parent Participation Day at Jefferson Middle School. In both 5th and 6th grade, parents were able to volunteer to help students complete a science lab. In 5th grade, students dissected owl pellets. In 6th grade, . . .
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A new button has been added to the District Website. The third button, titled Pana Spirit Shop allows Panther fans to purchase team apparel. Check out the link and be sure to use promo code BT445 at checkout and receive 50% off a custom . . .
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For the first time in PJHS history (or at least as far back as anyone can remember), both the 7th and 8th grade girls' basketball teams have ALL MEMBERS achieving the honor roll! Each team member has earned all A's and/or B's in ALL THEIR . . .
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Pana Jr. High will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 25th thru October 29th. The activities for the week include:
Monday, October 25th: Wear Sweats. The dress up day is titled "Being Drug Free is No Sweat". . . .
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Friday, October 15, 2010 is the end of the first nine weeks grading period.
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October 6, 2010
Pana Schools will not be in session on Monday, October 11, 2010 in observance of Columbus Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 12, 2010.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Parent Teacher Conferences for the Pana School District will be on Monday, October 4th. The Conferences will be held at each school building from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be no student attendance on . . .
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Press Release
On September 25, 2010, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place . . .
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Annual Title I Schoolwide Parent Meeting for
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF ALL STUDENTS!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Session I Washington 6:00pm to 6:45pm
Session II Lincoln 7:00pm to 7:45pm
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 . . .
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Egyptian Trust and Meritain Health have combined to create one web site to be accessible by anyone. Employees can click on the first button at the right of the screen to access this web site. Health, life, dental, vision and Section 125 . . .
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September 4, 2010
The Pink Panther Running Club is planning for the upcoming annual Panthers in the Park 5K run/walk. This is the fourth year for the 5K that is held on Labor Day weekend. Last year, nearly 150 runners and walkers participated in the annual . . .
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August 3 and August 4
All Pana Schools will register at the Pana High School. Registration will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd and Wednesday, August 4th. Registration times for both days are:
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. . . .
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July and August Band Camp Information
Times and dates for High School and Jr. High students attending band camp are as follows:
Date
Event
Time
July 12
High School Camp Meeting
7:00 p.m.
July 12 - July 16
High School Drumline Camp . . .
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The 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held in Decatur on June 26, 2010 at Fairview Park. 3,840 participated in the race for the breast cancer cure. Many businesses, organizations, schools and individuals from Pana . . .
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Dr. David Lett, Superintendent of Schools, announces that the Pana Education Foundation has a new website. You can access the website by clicking on the Pana Education Foundation button (the first button in the button link column of this . . .
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April 22, 2010
On Tuesday, April 13, Pana Junior High held a Career Day for 8th grade students.
Over 30 local professionals donated their time and expertise to help students explore
careers. Staff at PJHS worked together to organize and coordinate a . . .
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PRESS RELEASE
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
To: Tom Latonis, Editor Pana News-Palladium
From: Dr. David Lett, Superintendent Pana C.U.S.D. #8
Re: Pana C.U.S.D. #8 H1N1 Flu Update
Pana C.U.S.D. . . .
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On
Tuesday, September 29th, Pana High School hosted the second annual
"Volley for the Cure". This year, the participating teams were the
Panthers of PHS, and the Hiltoppers from Hillsboro. Next year, the
two teams will continue the . . .
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Pana School district is working with Illinois PBIS coordinators and
Mid-State Special Education to implement a five year plan to
increase positive behaviors for students in grades . . .
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September 10, 2009
A H1N1
link has been created, it is located under Pana School District on
the left hand column of this web page. The link will contain all
current information concerning the H1N1 flu virus.
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September 10, 2009
PRESS
RELEASE
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
To: Tom Latonis, Editor Pana News-Palladium
From: Dr. David Lett, Superintendent Pana C.U.S.D. #8
Re: Preventative Flu Season Practices & District
Procedures
Most certainly . . .
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The
Illinois Department of Public Health and the IL State
Superintendent of Education have issued flu guidelines to schools
to help reduce illness in schools statewide. The guidance is
designed to decrease the spread of regular seasonal . . .
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