Pana CUSD 8

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Fourth quarter midterm grades are being sent home with students today. Please take a few minutes over the weekend to review these grades with your child and have a conversation about their progress.

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, this is a great opportunity to refocus, set goals, and make a strong push toward the finish. We appreciate your support in helping your student stay organized, motivated, and committed to finishing the year strong.

Also, please note that our End of the Year Dates flyer is attached and will be sent home with students as well. This includes important upcoming events and key dates as we wrap up the school year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued partnership,

PJHS Teachers

Join us in celebrating THREE remarkable careers!

Please join us as we celebrate the dedication, passion, and lasting impact they’ve made on generations of students and staff. There will be time to share memories, express appreciation, and wish them all the best in this exciting new chapter.

📅 Date: May 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:45PM - 4:00PM
📍 Location: PHS Commons - 201 W Eight St., Pana, IL 62557

Who keeps Pana High School running smoothly with a smile? 🙌 Meet our administrative heroes: Mrs. Foster and Mrs. McLeod!

Your hard work, kindness, and calm behind the scenes make school life possible. We appreciate you SO very much! 📚✨

Happy Administrative Assistant Day!

Pana Junior High School would like to thank their amazing administrative assistant, Mrs. Tina Ambrose!

Your warmth, organization, and steady support make every day smoother for students, families, and staff. Please join us in saying THANK YOU — share a memory or message for her below! 👇💙 #AdminAssistantsDay #PanaSchools

Pana High School National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, April 30th!
Not only does your donation save lives, but it also helps our graduating seniors earn scholarships!

📍 Where: Multi-Purpose Room (High School)
⏰ When: 9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Make your appointment today at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PanaHS

We can't wait to see you there!

Mr. Moore , from Edwards Jones took time out of his day to educate Mr. Miller's 7th grade class about the importance of saving. The 7th grade class has been learning about financial literacy.

Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Ginger’s morning classes had some very special visitors on the playground today! The kids convinced Officer Dudra and Officer Cole to join in on the fun—even going down the slide with them! Our students were beyond excited, and it truly made their day.

Kindergarten Art students learned about Vincent Van Gogh. They then created beautiful vases of sunflowers influenced by his work.

Elementary Art students studied the artist Vincent Van Gogh. They created beautiful masterpieces inspired by his work.

To celebrate their dedication to scholarship and service, our 2nd Year National Honor Society members headed to TopGolf for a day of fun! Thank you for being such incredible leaders at Pana High School!

On April 1st, we proudly hosted our annual National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. We are thrilled to welcome 27 new inductees into the PHS chapter, alongside 19 senior members who were recognized for their continued dedication.
These students represent the pinnacle of scholarship, leadership, and character. Their unwavering commitment to service makes a lasting impact on our school and the entire Pana community. Congratulations to our newest NHS members!

Ms. Holthaus’ Consumer Education classes took over Save-A-Lot to put their budgeting skills to work! Students had to shop for "families" of various sizes while navigating dietary restrictions and—most importantly—staying under budget.
We love seeing our students gain real-life skills in the community! Thank you, Save-A-Lot!

**Please share with anyone who has an upcoming Kindergarten age student.**

Kindergarten Screening for any student entering Kindergarten for the 26-27 school year will be May 6th, May 7th, & May 8th at the First United Methodist Church in Pana.

Families are asked to fill out the Google Form with the required information and select their top two time slots.
Pana Elementary School will contact the families confirming their time/date.

Please fill out the Google Form at this link:
https://forms.gle/H8unAhJY3ov7v1WF9

Congratulations to Artist of the month of April, Riley Gorenz! She describes her artwork as chaotic but going with the flow. Riley loves traditional art making supplies paper, pencil, & paint. Riley's advice to others includes: create artwork for you not other's enjoyment. #🐈‍⬛

Congratulations to the following PHS students who placed at the Shelby County Art Show. It's still an honor to represent Pana even if you did not receive a ribbon. 🟦 blue ribbon equals first. 🟥 red ribbon equals second. ⬜️ white ribbon equals third place. #panthers🐈‍⬛🐾 #art🎨

Tiny scientists at work! Today in Mrs. Simpson's preschool classes, we turned into real-life scientists as we melted ice to discover hidden dinosaurs! The kids made predictions, observed changes, and couldn’t wait to see which dino would appear next. So much excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning all in one activity 💚

Pana Jr High Panther Den helped out at the Methodist church, and on our walk back Pana School Board President got them all a little treat! Doing good for others makes a community better!