Help your student soar! ✈️ To make sure everyone has the best testing experience possible, please make sure your student is at school on March 24th - 26th.

Why it matters:

✅ Students feel more comfortable testing with their classmates.

✅ It avoids the need for "make-up" sessions that pull them out of their regular favorite classes later.

Make sure they get a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast. We've got this, PJHS! 🍎✏️
about 20 hours ago, Mrs. Mayhall
IAR Testing
Happy Friday, PJHS families!

This is a quick reminder that we have an early dismissal today, Friday, March 20th. Please ensure your students have their transportation and after-school plans arranged for the earlier time.
1 day ago, Mrs. Mayhall
Early Dismissal
Heads up, PJHS families! Pana will be hosting the 8th grade State Volleyball tournament this weekend! To ensure everything is ready, all students will be dismissed at 2:38 pm on Friday, March 20th. Please make sure your students have their after-school or pick-up plans set for this earlier time.
3 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
Early DIsmissal
Post Prom 50/50 Raffle is still undergoing! Check out the flyer for more details!
3 days ago, Amanda Skinner
50/50 Raffle
Pana High School will be hosting the IESA State Volleyball Tournament this Friday. The games will start at 4:30. In order to accomodate parking and traffic the high school will run a Wednesday early out schedule on Friday. School will let out at 2:36.
3 days ago, Kevin McDonald

Post Prom Committee is sponsoring a fundraiser for a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at PHS on Sunday, March 22. See flyers for details! 3-on-3 starts at 1 PM.

3 days ago, Amanda Skinner
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Junior High Cheer Tryouts
4 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
Junior High Cheer Tryouts 2026
IAR Testing is scheduled for March 24th - 26th at Pana Junior High. Parents and guardians, please make sure your student is in attendance these days so that they can take their assessments. When students take the assessment with their scheduled group, they get to stay on track with their daily assignments once testing is over. No one likes playing "catch up"!
5 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
IAR Testing
PJHS students, we will be opening the Scholastic Book Fair on Monday morning before school. Remember, you can shop before school Monday - Thursday and during your lunch hour on those days. Families are welcome to come shop the fair during the afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday. Don't forget, you can set up an eWallet to make shopping easy! Let's make it a great fair week!
6 days ago, Mrs. Cothern
PJHS Scholastic Book Fair
What's happening in the 6th grade art classroom: painting our newspaper collaged masks. Every student got to custom design a full mask or a half mask for 3 quarter art. #PJHS🧡💙 #Art🎨 #GoPanthers🐈‍⬛🐾
9 days ago, Megan Henkel
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Congratulations to our High School Choir and Band students who participated in the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 7! Our singers and instrumentalist presented solos, duets, and larger ensembles for professional judges who offered praise, suggestions for improvement, and ratings.

We are proud to share that our students earned seven “Superior” ratings and two “Excellent” ratings. In addition, senior Cayden Hankins received a prestigious Best of Day award!

Come see these amazing musicians in action as they perform these selections at the annual Music in Our Schools Recital on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM in the Pana Junior High Auditorium. We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening of music!
9 days ago, Mrs. Chase
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PJHS 6th grade Art students have had a beautiful opportunity of working with iPads. We are drawing and painting on the procreate app. We are thinking, "Spring is Here!" Enjoy the photos of students & artwork. #Art🎨 #Panthers🐈‍⬛🐾
9 days ago, Megan Henkel
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Today is Kevin's 5th birthday! The junior high celebrated with a cupcake party. Mrs. Christian baked the cupcakes and our Culinary Cuisine class learned icing techniques to put frosting on them. Happy Birthday Kevin!!
9 days ago, Mrs. Sowarsh
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Scholastic Book Fair will be ready next week - March 16-19 for PJHS students and their families! The Fair encourages students to find books they love to read at home AND raises funds to support reading opportunities in our schools. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/panajuniorhighschool
9 days ago, Mrs. Cothern
Scholastic Book Fair eWallet

Congratulations to Pana Junior High School's Lucy Ishmael and Hillsboro Junior High School's Kate Cunningham for being selected as the 8th Grade IESA Volleyball Regional 15 Sportsmanship Pin recipients.

10 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
Lucy Ishmael-Pana Jr. High School and Kate Cunningham-Hillsboro Jr. High School  for being selected as the IESA 8th Grade Volleyball Regional 15 Sportsmanship Pin recipients.

Congratulations to the Pana Junior High School Panthers for winning the 8th Grade 3A Volleyball Regional Championship this evening! The Panthers are 23-2 on the season. Good luck in the sectional.

10 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
Pana 8th Grade Volleyball Panthers-Regional Champions 2026
Calling all night owls!

We're looking for Post Prom volunteer chaperones to help make Post Prom safe and fun for the attendees. Post Prom begins at 11 p.m. on April 18th to 4 a.m. on April 19th.

If you can volunteer for a few hours, the whole night, or until the coffee runs out, please reach out to Abby DeBrun at (217) 820-1180 or message them on Facebook. #prom #panapostprom #Pana #PostProm #VolunteerOpportunity
15 days ago, Amanda Skinner
Post Prom 2026
A big thank you to our hardworking PHS National Honor Society members who organized and ran this year’s spring Blood Drive! 🩸❤️

Thanks to their efforts—and the generosity of our amazing students and community donors—we collected 112 units of blood with the Red Cross. An incredible accomplishment that will help save lives!
15 days ago, Allison Swisher
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🎉 Pana Junior High Students of the Month 🎉

Congratulations to our Students of the Month at Pana Junior High! These students have stood out for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to doing their best both in and out of the classroom.

We are proud of the example they set for others through their effort, responsibility, and kindness. Keep up the great work—we are lucky to have you representing PJHS!

16 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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Pana Jr High Student Council would like to say "THANK YOU!" for your support of our recent Creekstone Kettle Works popcorn fundraiser! Several students had over $200 in sales each, with the top seller being Mattix Mathias. Thanks again to all those who participated.
17 days ago, Susan Ade
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