Pana CUSD 8

🍎 Start the day strong with school breakfast!

A healthy breakfast helps fuel growing bodies, active minds, and a great day of learning.

Encourage your student to take advantage of school breakfast each morning!

#SchoolBreakfast #FuelForLearning

13 days ago, Amanda Skinner

School breakfast is brain power for learning

Softball and Baseball fans at PHS and PJHS

*With the newly constructed softball field, it is important that we do our best as fans and spectators to ensure that traffic is flowing smoothly around the baseball and softball fields. Spectators should plan on arriving after 3:30 to avoid dismissal traffic as each of our three buildings dismiss at slightly different times. Fans may park behind the junior high school or in either parking lot at the elementary school. Please see the attached parking maps for information.

We are also asking parents to please pick their athletes up in those designated parking lots after practices as well as games. We are trying to avoid a line of parents picking up their athletes at the field to ensure that traffic can flow smoothly around the fields.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in this endeavor.

14 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director

PJHS Open House is this Thursday from 4:30-5:30!🏫✨
We are excited for you to explore the classrooms and meet the junior high teachers.

14 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall

Pana CUSD 8 would like to welcome our new staff members this year! We are excited to have them join our district and look forward to the expertise, experience, and enthusiasm they bring to their respective areas.

Welcome aboard! We’re so glad you’re here 🎉

14 days ago, Laura Hubbartt

What a fantastic first day of school at PJHS — so many smiling faces and excited students! 😊 We had a great day and are looking forward to meeting families at our Open House on the 20th from 4:30–5:30 PM. 👋📚

18 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall

Junior High Baseball and Softball at Vandalia has been moved to a 6:00 start time in Vandalia. The bus will leave from the front of the junior high school at 4:15.

18 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director

The football orange and blue scrimmage has been cancelled for this evening due to field conditions. The athletes will still practice from 5:30-7:30 in full pads on the practice field.

18 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director

The junior high baseball game for 8/13/26 at Pana has been cancelled. If there is a make up date we will let everyone know.

19 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director

To help ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed, PHS will continue to hold students accountable for meeting attendance expectations. Students who do not follow the attendance policy may face consequences outlined in the student handbook. We encourage students and families to prioritize being present and on time each day. A reminder that the school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. — arriving on time helps students start the day prepared and ready to learn. We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow!

19 days ago, Ashley Christensen

Please read the following information involving a new program we are excited to begin.

20 days ago, Jeremy Nihiser

PHS students and families the bell schedule has changed for the 2026-2027 school year. WIN time is now at the end of the day. 1st hour starts for all students at 8:00am.

20 days ago, Kevin McDonald

As we prepare for a successful school year, we're excited to share our updated attendance policy with our PHS families. Our goal is simple: to ensure every student has the opportunity to be as successful as possible.
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement, graduation, career readiness, and overall student success. By working together, we can help students build the habits they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Every day matters. Every student matters. 💙🧡

20 days ago, Ashley Christensen

The First Day of School is right around the corner! 🎒📚

Please be patient with us as we navigate the first few weeks of school.
Pick-up/drop-off times may vary by 5–10 minutes before or after the listed time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we get back into our school-year routine!

21 days ago, Allison Swisher

Welcome Back to PJHS!! Attached is a quick Parent's Guide to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. If you haven't registered, please do so ASAP.

Parent's Guide to PJHS

21 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall

Better attendance leads to better grades. Students who are present each day are more likely to understand new concepts, complete assignments on time, and experience greater academic success. Every day counts.

21 days ago, Ashley Christensen

Missing just one or two days of school each month can add up to weeks of lost instruction over the course of a school year. Every class period provides valuable learning opportunities that cannot always be replicated. Being in school every day gives students the best chance to succeed.

22 days ago, Ashley Christensen

Please review the arrival & dismissal documents for K-5 students at PES!

GOOD NEWS-- It stayed the same as last year!

A paper packet will be printed for new students, Kindergarten students, and PreK students.

There will also be packets available at Meet the Teacher night in the office for anyone else wanting one.

**PreK arrival & dismissal information will be sent via Dojo from the PreK teachers and a paper copy will also be provided at PreK teacher conferences.**

25 days ago, Adam Metzger

Good attendance is one of the most important habits students can develop for future success. Employers value individuals who are dependable, punctual, and committed. Attending school consistently helps students build the work ethic, responsibility, and skills needed to be career-ready after graduation.

25 days ago, Ashley Christensen

Good habits in high school help prepare you for college.

Attention Pana CUSD Families – Transportation Information Needed!

As you complete your student's online registration, please do not skip the transportation section.

We have noticed that many families are leaving this section blank. This information is required for every student, even if your child will not be riding the bus.

The Transportation section is essential for us to:
1. Plan safe and efficient bus routes.
2. Ensure students are assigned to the correct transportation.
3. Prepare for the start of the school year.

If you have already completed registration but did not fill out the Transportation section, please log back in and update it as soon as possible.

We kindly ask that all families complete this information as soon as possible so we can finalize our bus routes before the first day of school.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation. We appreciate your help in getting the school year off to a great start!

26 days ago, Pana CUSD 8

Please fill out transportaion questions !

Student-athletes are expected to be leaders both on the field and in the classroom. Consistent school attendance is essential for academic success and athletic eligibility. Being present, engaged, and on time each day helps ensure students are prepared to compete and succeed.

26 days ago, Ashley Christensen