Reminder - PJHS Popcorn Fundraiser Orders are due Monday!

📣 It’s Time to Schedule Preschool Screenings! 📣
📄 Please see the attached flyer for important dates, details, and how to schedule a screening.
📄 Please see the attached flyer for important dates, details, and how to schedule a screening.

Representatives from Pana Land of Lincoln Credit Union came and spoke to the Jr High Financial Literacy class about checking accounts.

PJHS Honor Roll students hit the lanes! 🎳 Pop‑Up party reward for 2nd quarter achievers — well deserved celebration!




🎉 Big shoutout to PJHS students who made the 2nd Quarter Exceptional Honor Roll! Your hard work paid off—keep shining!🌟



🎉 Big shoutout to PJHS students who made the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll! Your hard work paid off—keep shining!🌟



Congratulations to the 4 students who made it to the top 200 final artworks at the "Arts In Education," Masterworks show in Decatur, IL. Seniors are: Camdyn Allen, Ambriel Lowe, & Paige Smith. Sophomore included: Riley Gorenz. This is an honor to be displayed in an Urban setting.





PHS is part of the German-American Partnership Program (GAPP), sponsored by the U.S. and German governments. We’re seeking families to host a German exchange student March 18–29 (about 11 days).
Hosting is easy—just a place to sleep (shared room / air mattress okay!) and inclusion in daily family life, meals, school, and activities. Basically, they do what you do. They have their own money and full medical, liability, and travel insurances. In exchange, your Panther becomes eligible for our partially grant-funded Germany trip next June (last trip ≈ $2,000 all-inclusive). Your student also receives recognition and graduation cords for hosting, and they're eligible to go on all of our field trips here in Illinois with the GAPP group.
Now in its third year, GAPP creates lasting friendships, global connections, and future professional networks. Host families make this program possible, so please consider hosting this March! This program just can't function without our PHS families. Contact Mr. Dail at tdail@panaschools.com if you're interested. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you!
Hosting is easy—just a place to sleep (shared room / air mattress okay!) and inclusion in daily family life, meals, school, and activities. Basically, they do what you do. They have their own money and full medical, liability, and travel insurances. In exchange, your Panther becomes eligible for our partially grant-funded Germany trip next June (last trip ≈ $2,000 all-inclusive). Your student also receives recognition and graduation cords for hosting, and they're eligible to go on all of our field trips here in Illinois with the GAPP group.
Now in its third year, GAPP creates lasting friendships, global connections, and future professional networks. Host families make this program possible, so please consider hosting this March! This program just can't function without our PHS families. Contact Mr. Dail at tdail@panaschools.com if you're interested. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you!

Today at PJHS, our 7th grade class hit 100% attendance!

Pana Jr High students took home a fundraiser packet today! They are selling Creekstone Kettle Works popcorn (based out of Raymond), with delivery just in time for your Super Bowl party! See any jr high student to order, or call the school office. Thank you for your support .

Good luck to PHS competitive cheer as they compete in the ICCA State Tournament tomorrow.
🌟PES November Character Trait Winners! 🌟
We know we’re a little late announcing, but these students are absolutely worth celebrating!
This month’s character trait was Teamwork 🤝
Teamwork means helping one another, sharing ideas, and solving problems as a team. Our winners truly demonstrated this by supporting their classmates and helping make our school a better place! 👏
Congratulations to all of our students who showed teamwork in action!
✨ Stay tuned for our December Character Trait Winners coming soon! ✨
We know we’re a little late announcing, but these students are absolutely worth celebrating!
This month’s character trait was Teamwork 🤝
Teamwork means helping one another, sharing ideas, and solving problems as a team. Our winners truly demonstrated this by supporting their classmates and helping make our school a better place! 👏
Congratulations to all of our students who showed teamwork in action!
✨ Stay tuned for our December Character Trait Winners coming soon! ✨






BOYS BASKETBALL FANS
**We will play a Freshman/Sophomore game versus Gillespie tonight at 5:30 at Pana with the Varsity game to follow. There will only be two games played tonight F/S at 5:30 with varsity to follow.
PJHS Student Council enjoyed a Christmas party on Dec.28 where they brought donations for the food bank, played games, ate pizza, and exchanged white elephant gifts.

Pana CUSD #8 is now hiring a Music Teacher!
Are you passionate about helping middle school and high school students discover their musical potential? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to inspire and educate young musicians.
For more details visit our employment page on our website: panaschools.com
Please send your application and resume to email: jmiller@panaschools.com
Are you passionate about helping middle school and high school students discover their musical potential? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to inspire and educate young musicians.
For more details visit our employment page on our website: panaschools.com
Please send your application and resume to email: jmiller@panaschools.com

Lots of hardware returning to Pana High School after the recent holiday tournaments!
Congratulations to our PHS Cheerleaders on 1st place in the cheerleading competition at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament! 📣
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team on placing 3rd at the Vandalia Holiday Tournament! 🏀
Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team on winning the Consolation Championship at the North Mac Holiday Hoopfest! 🏀
Go Panthers!


Second Grade Christmas /Grinchmas Fun!


🎄🎶 “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” 🎶🎄
That’s exactly what PES students and staff did today as they gathered in the gymnasium to sing along to Christmas carols, filling the building with joy and holiday spirit!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VwzQMKPc2HO_yjUlbfd39zZILi_2KqP/view?usp=sharing
That’s exactly what PES students and staff did today as they gathered in the gymnasium to sing along to Christmas carols, filling the building with joy and holiday spirit!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VwzQMKPc2HO_yjUlbfd39zZILi_2KqP/view?usp=sharing

❤️🍪 PJHS 6th graders enjoyed their annual cookie exchange with big smiles, generous sharing, and plenty of tasty treats! 🍪😍

✨🏡PJHS 7th graders turned persuasive essays into real estate pitches—selling their gingerbread houses like pros! 🏘️🏗️🍪
