Super proud of our fall senior athletes!

Beginning the week of October 19th, tutoring at Pana High School will be available virtually AND in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30. Students coming in for tutoring will need to come in through the front doors and have their temperature screened.
PJHS 7th & 8th Graders drew pumpkins today for their last day of Art. The pumpkin drawings are in the display case in the hallway. #Awesome #Oilpastels #Fall #Artwork🎨
#Panthers🐾

6th grade language arts students have been learning research skills using World Book Online. Today, physical encyclopedias were dug out and students used them to conducted research! As a result, students liked researching using a real book rather than the online sources.



Happy Boss’s Day to Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Haston. PJHS staff honored our bosses today with a Disney-themed celebration. Mrs. Ellis, thanks for being such a wonderful leader for our building. We are so grateful of all your hard work and effort to make PJHS the best. Mr. Haston, we are so happy to have you in our building this year. You are a wonderful addition to our team.



Orders for Illini Grad Sales have been extended one more week!
If you are interested in ordering an achievement jacket under the pre-Christmas deadline, call 217-817-0607 or visit www.illinigradsales.com

The staff of PHS would like to give a huge thank you to our two fearless leaders who have kept us motivated this year all while having to make the tough decisions. Through your support and guidance, we have gone from surviving to thriving in one of the craziest years in education. Happy Boss's Day!


This week PHS features Mrs. Stalets!

We here at PHS would like to welcome back all of our remote learners returning to in-person instruction Monday! We can't wait to see you again! Be sure you have your schedule ready and know where to go 1st hour. You will also need to bring all of your textbooks in with you along with a charged chromebook. If you have any questions, please let us know in the office so we can help you. We will do a symptom check at the door and you will be required to have your mask on at all times (except while eating) when inside the building. Again, welcome back Panthers!

Congrats to our recent 25 mile runners from 2nd grade!


Reminder!! Washington and Lincoln Schools' fundraiser delivery is TODAY from 4-7 at Lincoln School.

When there is a sub shortage out there everyone at Pana CUSD#8 works together. Today, board member Kyle Anderson stepped up to plate to pitch in!!!

Mrs. Tynan was introducing Chrome Music Lab to Mrs. King’s 3rd graders today. What a cool way to make music!



Mrs. Glick’s 5th graders learned about catapults today with Ms. Hahnenkamp. Then they were doing some research when they began designing their catapults. Check back next week to see what they build.



Parents/Guardians: The Pre-Christmas Order date for achievement jackets has been pushed back to this Friday, October 16th in order to receive them by Christmas.
You can call to order at 217-817-0607 or use the website www.illinigradsales.com.
Congratulations to 5th grade teacher, Shauna Maxedon at Lincoln Elementary for being the October “Gratitude Giveaway” recipient. Shauna was the 11th caller with the correct answer to this month's trivia question, “How many dots does a pair of dice have” Shauna received a webcam to enhance her one line lessons!

Mr. Miller’s 8th grade SS classes wrapped up their Revolutionary War unit with student choice projects. They created models, Google Sites, slide deck, and poster displays to demonstrate their knowledge. Here are a few examples.




PJHS: Picture Day is Monday, October 26th. Remote Learners: If you would like your picture taken, a time has been reserved for you from 10-10:30 A.M. that day. Please call the office (562-6500) to reserve your spot. More information will be sent home next week.

Ms. Hahnenkamp was amazed at the candy towers that Mrs. Lehn’s 2nd graders constructed. They were using what they learned in their designs.




Washington School can’t camouflage their love for Mrs. Wysong! Students and teachers dressed in camo to celebrate their “Commander in Chief”. Teachers will celebrate tomorrow with a special luncheon in her honor. Thank you, Mrs. Wysong!



