Pana High School National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 4th! Not only does your donation save lives, but it also helps our graduating seniors earn scholarships!

📍 Where: Multi-Purpose Room (East 9th Street)
⏰ When: 9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
🎁 Bonus: Donate in March and receive a $15 gift card via email, plus a free A1C test!

Make your appointment today at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PanaHS

We can't wait to see you there!

13 days ago, Allison Swisher
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Today, Mrs. Simpson’s preschool classes wrote their names and numbers in shaving cream! It was a fun, hands-on activity, and the kids had a great time learning and exploring.
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Graduation will be right around the corner before you know it! If you haven't ordered your graduation gear, check in with Illini Grad sales today!
15 days ago, Amanda Skinner
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2-9-26 Girls Basketball
**We will play the varsity girls basketball game at 6:00 today with the JV girls basketball game to follow.

**We will have our junior color guard performance at halftime of the JV game.

15 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
🐾 PES is excited to recognize our January Students of the Month for showing respect! These students treat others with kindness, listen responsibly, and help create a positive school environment. Thank you for being role models and making our school a better place every day. We are so proud of you! 💙🧡

Not pictured: Abbadon Wills, Deliliah Passini, and Vinnie Allen
15 days ago, Laura Hubbartt
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Parents and Guardians,

It's time for the annual Parental 5 Essential Survey. We use the results to plan school improvement activities for next school year. Please go to http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ or visit the district website to complete the survey and help us plan for next year.
18 days ago, Kevin McDonald

PJHS Parents/Guardians - 3rd quarter progress reports are being sent home with students today. Please take some time to review their progress this quarter. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the classroom teachers.

18 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
April Hunter from First National Bank of Pana spoke to the Jr High financial literacy class about savings accounts and fraud.
18 days ago, Mr. Miller
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Congratulations to Laura Bennett for winning the Washington DC/New York City Ball Drop Fundraiser prize of $500. Proceeds from this fundraiser supports participating students who are going on the trip this summer. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket from one of our students. We appreciate your support!
19 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
PES is proud to recognize our December Students of the Month, who were selected for demonstrating the character trait of responsibility. These students consistently show they can be counted on by completing their work, following expectations, helping others, and taking ownership of their actions.
Thank you for being outstanding role models and showing our school community what it means to be responsible. Keep up the amazing work! 👏💙

Not pictured: Sawyer Cravens, Hannah Bryson, Adelynn Crawford, and Clairebell Walter
19 days ago, Laura Hubbartt
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Congratulations to PHS Senior Liberty Law as she represented Pana Schools at the ILMEA Future Music Educators Seminar in Peoria! She enjoyed collaborating with other Illinois students interested in a music education career and also soaked in advice from collegiate music education majors and current music teachers. Liberty, we are proud of you for being selected for this - Congratulations!
19 days ago, Pana Panther Choirs
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📢 Pana Jr High parents 📢 The popcorn fundraiser will be sent home with students on Thursday, Feb. 5. If your student has a large order, they may need picked up from school versus riding the bus home. Also - our fundraiser was so successful that they ran out of supplies for the Turtle flavor! TURTLE only will be delayed until next week.
Thank you so much for your support of PJHS! 🧡💙
20 days ago, Susan Ade
GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW! 🦆🏀

Looking for a reason to cheer even louder during the Pana vs. Taylorville game? Join the PHS National Honor Society for our "Chuck-A-Duck" halftime fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 7th!

Not only are you supporting our NHS scholars, but you could also walk away with an awesome prize!

The Prizes:

💵 HALF the total cash jackpot!

🍕 Gift cards to local favorites: Whiskey Bills, Pizza Man, Scoop’d, Oak Terrace, and Shade & Mane!

The Deals:

1 Duck for $2

3 Ducks for $5

6 Ducks for $10

Can’t make the game? No problem! Buy your ducks from any NHS member and we will "chuck" them for you. You don’t have to be present to win!

Grab your ducks today and let’s fill the gym!
20 days ago, Allison Swisher
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NYC/DC Ping Pong Ball Drop Date Change
20 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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Junior High Volleyball Fans
The junior high volleyball game versus Vandalia for 2-5-26 at Pana JH has been moved to this evening (2-4-26). The 6th grade will start at 5:00 followed by the 7th and 8th grade volleyball matches.

The Washington D.C. Ping Pong Ball Drop Fundraiser will also be moved to take place between the 7th and 8th grade volleyball matches (Approx. 6:30 PM).

20 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director

🎉 Students of the Month – Congratulations! 🎉

We are so proud to recognize our Students of the Month for their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to doing their best every day. These students model what it means to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn—and we couldn’t be more proud!

Way to go! Keep shining and inspiring others. 💙📚

22 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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Shoutout to our 7th graders for winning last month's Attendance Challenge! 👏🎉
Their reward? The chance to face off against the teachers in a few epic rounds of dodgeball last week. 😄💥
22 days ago, Mrs. Mayhall
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We’re Hiring: Junior High Track Coach! 🏃‍♀️

Are you passionate about athletics and empowering young athletes? Our school district is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Junior High Track Coach to inspire, guide, and help our students reach their full potential—on the track and in life! How to Apply: Submit your resume to jmiller@panaschools.com.
22 days ago, Pana CUSD 8
We are hiring a Jr. High Track Coach
Hey PJHS Family! 🎉 Capture the memories — pre-order your yearbook online now and save before Feb. 20th! 📘✨ Visit yearbookforever.com to order one today or donate to help others. 😄💫 Students can also bring in a cash or check for $25 to the PJHS office! Limited quantity available!
22 days ago, Sara Williams
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1/31/26 Girls Basketball vs. Effingham St. Anthony
Lady Panther basketball fans, please note that the game time for tomorrow's (Saturday) game versus Effingham St. Anthony is now at 3:30 PM for the JV with the varsity to follow.

25 days ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director