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We are hiring bus aides for the upcoming school year!
about 1 hour ago, Allison Swisher
bus aide

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.

about 3 hours ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
These are the dates for the 2026-2027 athletic handbook meetings.
We have a few volleyball camp t-shirts left to pick up at the high school front office. The last day to pick them up for the summer will be Monday (6/15/26) from 7:30 until 3:30. Come to the circle drive and ring the bell at the door to pick up your volleyball camp shirts. Any shirts left over will be available to pick up once school starts in the fall.
about 4 hours ago, Coach Cothern
The PHS Band and Choir began their summer with a trip to sunny Florida! It was a great way to end an incredible year of growing through music! Special thanks to our amazing chaperones!
about 7 hours ago, Mrs. Chase
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🌾🐾 Join Our Panther Family! 🐾🌾

Pana High School is looking for a passionate and dedicated Agriculture Teacher to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders!

Are you ready to cultivate knowledge, grow student success, and make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond? This is an exciting opportunity to teach a variety of agriculture courses, help students develop real-world skills, and be part of a supportive school community.

If you have a passion for agriculture and education, we want to hear from you!
Apply today at www.panaschools.com

Please share and help us find the perfect addition to our Panther team! 💙🧡
about 23 hours ago, Pana CUSD 8
Hiring Ag Teacher
Please help us spread the word!
We are currently hiring bus drivers for the upcoming school year!

4 days ago, Allison Swisher
bus driver
We're Hiring!

Pana CUSD #8 is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Behavioral Coach & Interventionist to join our team!

This position plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing behavioral interventions and helping create positive learning environments for all students.

Preferred Qualifications:
✔️ ABA/RBT Certification
✔️ BCBA Certification
✔️ Professional Educator License (PEL)

If you are passionate about helping students overcome challenges, build positive behaviors, and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you! 🐾
7 days ago, Pana CUSD 8
Hiring for a Behavioral Coach & Interventionist
Congratulations to our 4th Quarter High Honor Roll Students! 🎉📚

We are proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and academic achievement of our students who earned High Honor Roll status for the 4th quarter. Their commitment to learning, perseverance, and effort throughout the 4th quarter have paid off in a big way.
9 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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Congratulations to our 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students! 🎉📚

We are proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and academic achievement of our students who earned Honor Roll status for the 4th quarter. Their commitment to learning, perseverance, and effort throughout the 4th quarter have paid off in a big way.
9 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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Please help us spread the word!
We are hiring bus aides for the upcoming school year!
9 days ago, Allison Swisher
bus aide
Please help us spread the word!
We are currently hiring bus drivers for the upcoming school year!

10 days ago, Allison Swisher
bus driver

Parents of Volleyball Campers:

Our volleyball camp t-shirts are still delayed in shipment. They have not arrived here at the school yet. We will post when they arrive and then you can come in and start picking them up at the high school office.

15 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
We honored our retiring staff members for their years of dedication, commitment, and service to the students, families, and community of Pana. Thank you for the lasting impact you've made and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! 🌟

We also celebrated certified and non-certified staff members who reached significant years-of-service milestones. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment help make our schools stronger each year.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking all of our honorees for the difference they make in Pana CUSD #8. We are grateful for each and every one of you!
16 days ago, Pana CUSD 8
5 Years of Service  (pictured below, left to right) Kevin McDonald, Riley Dugan, Casey Ruppert, Beth Mcleod,  Suzanne Robinson, Emily Icenogle, Nicole Martell, Patricia Wright. Not Pictured: Eli Holman, Brenda Krusely, Lori Magnussen, Robert Wooley, Brooke Kiser, Jessica Lanier, Kate Smith.
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Who’s ready to celebrate two amazing performances at the IHSA State Track Meet?

Kyla Oller is the 3A 8th Grade Girls Discus State Champion! 🥇

Reagan McGlauchlen finished 3rd place in 1A Discus! 🥉

Their performances reflect strong commitment and disciplined training, qualities that serve students well in academics and future careers. A huge shoutout to them as well as the dedication of our coaches and program!

17 days ago, Amanda Skinner
Kyla Oller — 3A 8th Grade Girls Discus State Champion!
Reagan McGlauchlen — 3rd place in 1A Discus!
The baseball game at Lakeland College versus North Clay has been cancelled for today (5-23-26) due to excess rain.
20 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
🧡Congratulations to our PES April and May Character Trait Winners! 💙

In April, we celebrated students who showed outstanding Integrity by doing the right thing, being honest, and showing strong character each day.

In May, we recognized students who demonstrated amazing Perseverance by working hard, never giving up, and pushing through challenges.

🐾We are so proud of all of these students for being positive role models in our school community! 🐾

(Not pictured - Emma Daniels, Cecilia Penewell, & Arjan Tipsword)
21 days ago, Laura Hubbartt
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Last Wednesday 4/28 our Animal Science had a tour at Borgic Farms. Students were able to tour the Sow farm that house roughly 12,000 pigs. They raise roughly 450,000 market pigs for the pork industry and are a Family owned and ran company. They saw management and care practices, reproductive processes of Artificial Insemination (AI), farrowing & weaning process. We had 8 students try and pull piglets from sows in the farrowing barns! Half were successful, but proud of them for trying something new! They learned a lot and we enjoyed the day as a class connecting knowledge learned in class with real world principles.
21 days ago, Casey Ruppert
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Pig pulling team! Waylan Pauley, Lincoln Burris, Cameron Banning, Connor Simpson, Jadyn Kiser, Bailey Morgan, Shelby Brown, Kinsey Perry
Shelby, Jadyn and Bailey in the farrowing barn
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Pen layout with crates for safety of piglets
Learning more about the operation
Thursday May 14th the Pana High School bass fishing team competed in regionals at Coffeen Lake and had a good day but came up short of advancing to sectionals.
21 days ago, Mr. Lipe
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PHS Student Council would like to congratulate Mrs. Angela Chase on Staff of the Month for May 2026! This is voted on by students. Mrs. Chase recieved a gift certificate from Tres Compadres, who sponsored this entire year of Staff of the Month Awards!
21 days ago, Kristie Hardimon
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PJHS 8th grade field trip to Ramsey State Park.
22 days ago, Mr. Miller
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