Pana High School 2024 Homcoming Court, left to right: Junior attendants, Alissa Edwards and Bow Lenover; Senior court Ayda Coleman and Isaiah Harbert, Issabell Reed and Hayden Blackwell, Isabelle Anderson and Brayden Carlson, Aubrey Tassone and Roaren Lees, Wyatt Kile and Ashlyn Christer. Sophomore attendants, Lilly Jostes and Ethan Lehn; Freshman attendants, Adrianne Perry and Ryker Spracklen. Photo credit:Pana News Group
Every morning, Mr. Metzger is in the parking lot directing traffic , rain or shine, greeting students and their grown-up with a friendly wave.
The District Administrator stopped by the Hunter Education class to take the safety test with students. (She passed)
Many 5th graders enjoy using the Cricut machine to create personalized gifts. These students were diligently crafting birthday cutouts for the other students at PES.
5th grade Art students at Pana Elementary School worked together to make a collaborative art piece to hang outside the Art room door. They did a fantastic job!
Six year old Molly and 10 year old Howard from the novel The Kid in the Red Jacket greeted 4th graders this morning! It was such a fun way to start our novel study!
SAVE THE DATE: PJHS is having a Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 7-10. The Book Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 10.
A reminder to Pana CUSD parents and students that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th, we will dismiss 3 hours early.
Reading stations are a great way for our 5th graders to practice their reading skills. They're working on a variety of activities today. Stations included IXL, vocabulary Jenga, theme, and reading warm-up.
Why are cells so small? Ask the AP Biology students! They're modeling movement of substances into cells by using potatoes and iodine. Does cell size make a difference? We will see...
Rainy days and Mondays won't stop us from having fun! Our students enjoyed running and practicing their catching skills in the gym today.
🚨🌊 Our 7th graders are on a mission to learn about natural disasters! They've researched using the Gale database and transformed their knowledge into stunning digital posters on Canva! 🌍✨ Check out their creativity!
During the summer, Mrs. Angela Chase, the Choir and Guitar Teacher at Pana High School, took initiative to enhance the guitar storage in the PHS music room. She considered various options and sought assistance from the community. The Tanner Jacobs Foundation stepped in to help, and now, robust, handcrafted guitar stands are in use.
Constructed by David Dorn, a Pana resident and music parent, with financial backing from the Tanner Jacobs Foundation, these stands ensure the instruments for the PHS Guitar Techniques Class are well-organized and protected from damage. The students appreciate the ease with which they can manage the guitars they use daily.
Tanner Jacobs, son of Ronnie Jacobs and Tawana Jacobs, was a 2019 graduate of Pana High School who tragically passed away in May 2023. A skilled HVAC technician, dedicated athlete, and enthusiastic guitarist and singer, Tanner's family founded the Tanner Jacobs Foundation to contribute to the community in his honor. The foundation aims to support projects that reflect Tanner's interests in sports, skilled trades, and music. They have initiated fundraising activities, including a recent golf tournament, to fulfill their vision of commemorating Tanner in ways that enrich the community.
Ronnie and Tawana Jacobs recently visited Mrs. Chase at PHS to view the new guitar stands. They presented a check for the material costs and were shown the commemorative plaque that will adorn the guitar room as a lasting tribute to Tanner. The Pana High School Music Department deeply values the generosity of the Jacobs family and David Dorn's craftsmanship in creating the stands.
Congrats to your Marching Panthers on a Class A First-Place finish at Saturday's Normal Marching Band Invitational! Kudos also to our Color Guard on winning the 1st Place Auxillary caption award! Congrats to all the talented students, Drum Major Madison Walter, Color Guard Captain Paige Smith, Color Guard Instructor Mrs. Mooday and Band Director Mr Hicks! We are so proud of you!
PJHS students were hyped up tonight cheering for the Panthers!
Smencil Day is here! Our students are excited to sell Smencils to their peers. They're learning important business skills and having a blast in the process.
The horticulture class had their first floral design lab this week. After learning about color, size, and clustering it was time for them to see what they could do.
Reviewing our FFA Official dress with some art outside.
Tonight, it's a battle of undefeated South Central Conference opponents. North Mac travels to Brummett Field to take on your Pana Panthers! The tailgate will start at 5:00 with kickoff at 7:00.
Tonight is also the Pink Out. Donation buckets will be placed at the front gate and a football signed by both teams will be auctioned at halftime. All proceeds will go to the Amber Blackwell Memorial Fund.
PHS students and staff are wishing Mrs. Amling a happy, happy birthday today!
