Students in Mrs. Keeling and Mr. Butler's science class used their coding skills with Spehero Indi cars to match vocab words and definitions today.
Mrs. Pauley visited Mrs. Perry and Ms. Williams' Homesteading class to talk to us about first aid procedures.
Mrs. Perry's 6th grade math has been learning about writing and graphing inequalities. Here are a few pictures of one of the activities we completed.
Mrs. Anselm's Book Club at PJHS has been spreading KINDNESS by delivering Valentines to local nursing homes. Earlier this month, students made Valentines for the Book Club to deliver.
PHS STUCO offered Valentine Candy Grams this week and last! Students could send a card and candy to another student of their choice. We hope to have spread some joy!
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PHS Biology classes are exploring why cells have to be so small. It's all about the rate of diffusion!
PJHS Student of the Month - These students demonstrate excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom and are well-mannered and respectful to peers and teachers.
6th grade - Drake Bland and Alawna Haines; 7th grade - Tru Kaiser and Mason Wright; 8th grade 0 Megan Hudelson and Lowell Witt
PJHS February Parent Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/kt8vf
PJHS Art Department kiddos & myself would like to say Happy Hearts Day early & to remind people of keeping Positive Affirmations.
There is enough LOVE in the world for everyone despite relationship status, gender, age, or race. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3ULEcK/
Mrs. Mathis's 4th graders worked hard to find the area and perimeter of triangles this week. Then, they were able to successfully code the bots to roll around the perimeter of the triangles!
Mrs. Cross's Fourth graders tested out their solar cars and turbines today! Every group had a successful run!
Thanks to Brittany Eakle, branch manager from Land of Lincoln Credit Union for coming in to talking to the Money 101 class about savings accounts. She also talked about the differences between a bank and credit union.
This week at PJHS we celebrated Mrs. Sowarsh! We appreciate all that she does for our students to help them be successful in and outside of the classroom!
Mrs. Smith's students were having snow much fun constructing tall snow structures today using only 25 toothpicks and 30 marshmallows. One of the structures measured 7 inches!
The High school bass team would like to thank all the sponsors for their generous donations to allow us to purchase several fishing rod and reel combos and baits/line to help us out this season. Your generosity is appreciated.
Congratulations to the Pana High School Choir as they hosted around 230 singers from area schools in the annual Area Choral Festival on February 8. The students loved working with guest director J. Ryan Rimington from Neuqua Valley High School and presented an amazing concert! What a great thing for our school and community!
Just a reminder that scholarships are posted on our website at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J6uxBWdhtYz6_-lLTlg3UdiFEjqH3lSm2SnjmitVCyM/edit?usp=sharing or in Student Services.
Updates are made daily!
Snow much learning and fun today in Mrs. Beyers' class. The students were challenged to build the tallest free standing structure using only 25 toothpick and 30 marshmallows. A few structures measured 5 1/2 inches. Way to go!
Ms. Hahnenkamp's idea comes to life! Good Deeds Group and AAMP team up to put a " Blessing Box" / mini food pantry for the community to use on the front porch of the AAMP building at 215 S Locust Street. People may access the pantry 24/7. The community is encouraged to take what they need and give what they can. Please help spread the word!
