To kick off homecoming weekend, Donut Dollie's is COMING BACK to Pana High School! Friday, September 25th, from 7- 8 a.m. for Pana High School students and 8-11 am for the general public. Find them between the high school and junior high! All TIPS given will be donated to Pana High School National Honor Society!! Join us for a sweet treat to kick off a fun weekend! 🍩🥤
To kick off homecoming weekend, Donut Dollie's is COMING BACK to Pana High School! Friday, September 25th, from 7- 8 a.m. for Pana High School students and 8-11 am for the general public. Find them between the high school and junior high! All TIPS given will be donated to Pana High School National Honor Society!! Join us for a sweet treat to kick off a fun weekend! 🍩🥤
Due to the heat, here are the following athletic changes regarding contests today.
-JH Baseball at Raymond is cancelled.
-Girls Golf at Indian Springs is cancelled.
-Boys Golf at St. Elmo is cancelled.
-Cross Country at Carlinville is cancelled.
-Boys Soccer at Pana is cancelled.
**At the time of posting this information, JH softball is still on at Morrisonville at 7:00 PM.
If there are any changes, we will let you know.
-JH Baseball at Raymond is cancelled.
-Girls Golf at Indian Springs is cancelled.
-Boys Golf at St. Elmo is cancelled.
-Cross Country at Carlinville is cancelled.
-Boys Soccer at Pana is cancelled.
**At the time of posting this information, JH softball is still on at Morrisonville at 7:00 PM.
If there are any changes, we will let you know.
Thank you to Mr. Cothern from TCCU in Pana for talking to the Financial Literacy class at PJHS about the importance of a checking account
The soccer game for today (8/31/26) versus Meridian at Pana has been cancelled due to heat. Since we do not have lights on our field there is no way we can push the start time past the 6:00 mark to hope for cooler temperatures. We will look to reschedule this game and post any updates when we know something.
PANTHER FOOTBALL FANS:
Friday (9-4-26) the varsity panthers will travel to Vandalia. Vandalia's administration has asked that we share the following with our fans:
"Vandalia will be using square for concessions and admissions for their home games. There will be cash only ticket sales on the visitor entrance side and the home side will be cash, card, or electronic payments such as Apple Pay. Parking for visitors will be in the JH lot."
GO PANTHERS!!
8-31-26 PHS Sports Updates
*The JV football game versus Piasa SW has been moved to 7:00 PM from 6:00 PM.
*The varsity boys soccer game versus Meridian has been moved to 6:00 PM from 5:00 PM.
*Golf practice will be 4:00-5:00 at Oak Terrace.
WE’RE HIRING!
Do you have a passion for basketball and a desire to make a positive impact on young athletes?
Our district is looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic coahes for the positions stated below to join our athletic program:
🏀Boys 6th Grade Basketball Coach
🏀Boys 7th Grade Basketball Coach
We’re looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with middle school athletes
Can teach fundamental basketball skills and teamwork
Is committed to building character, sportsmanship, and confidence
Can create a positive and encouraging team environment
If you’re ready to help our young athletes learn, grow, and compete—we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact the school office for more information about the position and application process or visit our school website.
Do you have a passion for basketball and a desire to make a positive impact on young athletes?
Our district is looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic coahes for the positions stated below to join our athletic program:
🏀Boys 6th Grade Basketball Coach
🏀Boys 7th Grade Basketball Coach
We’re looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with middle school athletes
Can teach fundamental basketball skills and teamwork
Is committed to building character, sportsmanship, and confidence
Can create a positive and encouraging team environment
If you’re ready to help our young athletes learn, grow, and compete—we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact the school office for more information about the position and application process or visit our school website.
Our high school senior athletes, along with the band and color guard, stopped by Pana Elementary to help kick off the fall sports season!
Our littlest Panthers were SO excited to see the big kids and cheered loud and proud as they welcomed our high school athletes back to another season. There’s nothing quite like Panther pride across all ages!
We’re wishing all of our Pana Panthers the best of luck this fall! Go Panthers! 🧡💙🐾
#PanaPanthers #PantherPride #FallSports #GoPanthers
Our littlest Panthers were SO excited to see the big kids and cheered loud and proud as they welcomed our high school athletes back to another season. There’s nothing quite like Panther pride across all ages!
We’re wishing all of our Pana Panthers the best of luck this fall! Go Panthers! 🧡💙🐾
#PanaPanthers #PantherPride #FallSports #GoPanthers
Tomorrow morning, we will be riding to school in honor of Shelden. Our 8th grade students have worked together to plan this ride. Students can meet at Kitchell Park around 7:15 am. We will be taking off at 7:30 am and riding together to PJHS. Teachers and Pana PD will be part of this ride. Below is the route we will be taking to school.
Caryn Eisert from WAND News visited Mr. Nihiser's classroom today to highlight the Panther Pack food assistance program his classes are sponsoring. Students were working to fill bags with non-perishable food items for their classmates who struggle with food security.
Football themes for home games 2026
The freshman/sophomore volleyball game for today (8-25-26) versus Tri-City will take place at 5:00 instead of 4:30. The JV and varsity matches will follow.
As we begin our home football games today and start our home volleyball games next week, we wanted to remind everyone of the admission prices for regular season high school games.
Please see the flyer for current admission prices for regular high school athletic events.
All students must pay admission this year or purchase a pass. Please be reminded that tournament admission prices may be different and passes are not honored for tournaments and postseason events.
GO PANTHERS!!
Please see the flyer for current admission prices for regular high school athletic events.
All students must pay admission this year or purchase a pass. Please be reminded that tournament admission prices may be different and passes are not honored for tournaments and postseason events.
GO PANTHERS!!
PES would like to thank Tom Coleman for donating these stumps to help support the reading nook outside the preschool area!
WE’RE HIRING! 🍎🧡💙
Pana Elementary School is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team!
Are you someone who is:
🍎Caring and patient
🍎Dependable and positive
🍎Passionate about helping children succeed
🍎Ready to make a difference every day?
This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside our dedicated educators while supporting students in their academic, social, behavioral, and personal growth.
Make a difference. Build relationships. Help students shine!
Interested? Apply today or contact the Unit Office for more information.
Pana Elementary School is looking for a Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team!
Are you someone who is:
🍎Caring and patient
🍎Dependable and positive
🍎Passionate about helping children succeed
🍎Ready to make a difference every day?
This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside our dedicated educators while supporting students in their academic, social, behavioral, and personal growth.
Make a difference. Build relationships. Help students shine!
Interested? Apply today or contact the Unit Office for more information.
Tonight is Open House at PJHS! Stop in to say hi and meet the teachers!
Pana volleyball fans, please see the attached flyer that has tonight's orange and blue night information on it. We hope to see you in the gym this evening.
As we prepare for the start of high school football games, please read the following expectations for spectators at home Pana football games for the 2026-2027 football season.
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION
The Physician Certification of Student Absence form is required only when a student misses any portion of the school day due to a scheduled doctor, dental, medical, or other healthcare appointment and the absence is being verified as a medical appointment, or when the handbook policy dictates that a doctor's note is required.
This form is NOT required when a student is absent from school due to illness and does not attend a medical appointment. Parents/guardians should continue to report illness-related absences to the school following the normal attendance procedures.
The purpose of this form is to verify the date and time of the student's appointment and, when applicable, whether it was medically necessary for the student to miss additional instructional time before or after the appointment.
The Physician Certification of Student Absence form is required only when a student misses any portion of the school day due to a scheduled doctor, dental, medical, or other healthcare appointment and the absence is being verified as a medical appointment, or when the handbook policy dictates that a doctor's note is required.
This form is NOT required when a student is absent from school due to illness and does not attend a medical appointment. Parents/guardians should continue to report illness-related absences to the school following the normal attendance procedures.
The purpose of this form is to verify the date and time of the student's appointment and, when applicable, whether it was medically necessary for the student to miss additional instructional time before or after the appointment.