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Bad Weather Procedures

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, . . . read more

7th Grade Boys Basketball Team Advances to State Tournament

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 . . . read more

Lumen WeBSIS Home Portal

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, . . . read more

Pana High School State Scholars for the Class of 2012

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.  read more

Lincoln School Veterans Day Activities

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 . . . read more

Jefferson Middle School - PBIS Skating Trip

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 . . . read more

Positive Behavior at Jefferson Middle School

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" . . . read more

Pana Jr High Scholastic Book Fair

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 . . . read more

Christian County Health Dept. Flu Clinics

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 . . . read more

Pana High School and Pana Jr. High Office hours

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 . . . read more

Christian County Health Dept Flu Clinic

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 . . . read more

"Panther Pride"

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 . . . read more

Jefferson Middle School 6th Grade Bridge Project

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 . . . read more

Upcoming Events including Spring Curriculum Fair at Pana Jr. High

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 . . . read more

May Lunch Menus

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 . . . read more

"Think First" Crash Reenactment Program

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 . . . read more

WTRH 93.3 FM

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. read more

Kindergarten Pre Registration April 14th and April 15th, 2011

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 . . . read more

Updated Schedule for School Days and Events

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 . . . read more

ISAT Testing March 7th - March 18th

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 . . . read more

Expanding Wellness through Technology

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 . . . read more

March 11, 2011 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks

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.  read more

Presidents' Day - February 21, 2011

February 15, 2011

Pana School District will not be in session on Monday, February 21st, in observance of Presidents' Day. . . . read more

Jr High Jeopardy ISAT Night and Book Fair

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 . . . read more

Pana High School Yearbooks

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 . . . read more

Report Cards | Martin Luther King, Jr Day

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. read more

School Messenger System

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 . . . read more

High School Final Exams Revised Schedule

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 . . . read more

PJHS Den Leaf Raking Project

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 . . . read more

Pana Youth Basketball Schedule

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 . . . read more

PJHS 7th Grade Science Class Microorganism Sampling

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 . . . read more

Parent Participation Day at Jefferson Middle School

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, . . . read more

Pana Spirit Shop

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 . . . read more

Student Athletes

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 . . . read more

Red Ribbon Week Oct 25 - 29, 2010

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". . . . read more

End of First Nine Weeks Grading Period

Friday, October 15, 2010 is the end of the first nine weeks grading period. read more

Columbus Day-Monday, October 11, 2010

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. read more

Parent Teacher Conferences

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 . . . read more

National Take-Back Initiative

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 . . . read more

Annual Title 1 Schoolwide Parent Meeting

  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 . . . read more

Employee Benefits

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 . . . read more

Pink Panthers Annual 5K Run/Walk

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 . . . read more

Pana Schools Registration

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. . . . read more

High School and Jr High Band Camp

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 . . . read more

20th Annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure

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 . . . read more

Pana Education Foundation Launches New Website

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 . . . read more

Career Day at Pana Jr. High

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 . . . read more

PRESS RELEASE

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. . . . read more

Volley for the Cure

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 . . . read more

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)

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 . . . read more

H1N1 Flu Information

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. read more

H1N1 Press Release

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 . . . read more

H1N1 Flu and Back-to-School

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 . . . read more

 
 

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