Pana Education Foundation Wall of Fame Nominations Sought

The Pana Education Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wall of Fame.

One graduate—living or deceased—will be selected from the graduating classes of 1886 through 2006 from Pana Township High School, Pana Senior High School, or Pana High School. To be eligible, nominees must have graduated at least 20 years ago.

The selected individual will be honored on the Pana High School Wall of Fame alongside alumni who have distinguished themselves through outstanding professional accomplishments, exceptional service to their communities, or other significant contributions to society.

Selection Criteria

Nominees should exemplify the spirit of humanitarianism by:

• Making an extraordinary difference in the lives of others.

• Achieving distinction in their profession or field.

• Making meaningful, positive contributions to society.

How to Submit a Nomination

Official nomination forms are available here: Wall of Fame Nomination Form

as well as the Pana Education Foundation Facebook page, the Pana CUSD #8 website, and the Pana Education Foundation section of the district website.

If submitting without the official form, please include the following information:

• Nominee's full name

• Year of graduation from Pana High School

• Whether the nominee is living or deceased

• Current address and phone number (if applicable)

• Occupation

• Civic, community, and professional organizations

• Outstanding achievements and accomplishments

• A detailed explanation of why the nominee deserves Wall of Fame recognition

Supporting materials such as copies of awards, newspaper or magazine articles, and other documentation are encouraged. The more information provided, the stronger the nomination.

Please also include the names and contact information of close relatives (parents, siblings, children, or other family members) who may be contacted if the nominee is selected. If the nominee is deceased, please identify someone who can attend the induction ceremony to accept the award on the nominee's behalf.

Induction Ceremony

The 2026 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Pana High School Panther Den as part of PHS Homecoming Weekend festivities. The celebration is open to the public.

Nomination Deadline

All nominations must be postmarked no later than Friday, August 21, 2026.

Mail Nominations To

Wall of Fame Committee
Becky Carter-Beeson, PEF President
Pana High School
201 W. Eighth Street
Pana, IL 62557

Just a reminder to anyone with an athlete going into grades 6 through 12 that the first athletic handbook meeting is on 7/22/26. The first two meetings are in the PJHS auditorium and the last two meetings are in the PHS commons.

Pana Community Unit School District #8 is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and student-centered School Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff.

As a valued member of our educational team, the School Nurse plays an essential role in promoting student health, managing medical needs, and helping ensure students are ready to learn each day.

Location: Pana CUSD #8
Position: Full-Time Elementary School Nurse

Interested candidates should submit an application through the school website or contact the district office for additional information.

Help keep our Panthers healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 🐾💙🧡

Athletic Handbook Meetings Rescheduled
**The dates for athletic handbook meetings sent out earlier are being rescheduled. Please disregard the previous dates and be looking for us to post the new dates once we know exactly when they will be.

Please see the photo for athletic handbook dates and times for the 2026-2027 school year. Students planning on playing any sport going into grades 6-12 and their parents need to attend ONE meeting to meet the athletic requirement of attending a handbook meeting.