American Education Week at the Jr High, Tues. Nov 14 - Dress up day: Students dress like teachers/Teachers dress like students. Recess activity: Pumpkin putt putt golf.
Jr. High students celebrated American Education Week with fun activities and dress up days. Monday, Nov. 13 was "Anything but a Trapper Keeper" and trivia at lunch time.
Thursday Mrs Ruppert's Animal Science Class had a tour at Ogle Genetics where students learned more about the genetic selection for show hogs and the business side of the operation. They were able to see the process of AI in a sow and learned what to look for when a sow is in heat. Next we stopped at 6S Farms and toured the facilities. The farm was a producing dairy farm until 3 years ago, now houses beef producing cow-calf pairs. Students were able to learn about both dairy and beef production and the differences in management and facility requirements.
Thursday Mrs Ruppert's Animal Science Class had a tour at Ogle Genetics where students learned more about the genetic selection for show hogs and the business side of the operation. They were able to see the process of AI in a sow and learned what to look for when a sow is in heat. Next we stopped at 6S Farms and toured the facilities. The farm was a producing dairy farm until 3 years ago, now houses beef producing cow-calf pairs. Students were able to learn about both dairy and beef production and the differences in management and facility requirements.
Congratulations to these fine young musicians on participating in the Illinois Music Education Association District 5 Concert Festival on Saturday, November 18th. The students completed a rigorous audition process to be selected, and then enjoyed rehearsals and performances on that festival day. They all performed wonderfully under the tutelage of professional guest conductors.
Selected for the Senior Mixed Chorus were Emmett Mendenhall, Nicole Arkebauer, Cayden Hankins, Madison Wehrle, John Berns and Emma Stephens.
Selected for the Senior Band was Abbey Cline on flute. Selected for the Senior Orchestra was Liberty Law on French Horn.
Selected for Junior Band were Milo Martell (French Horn), Alyssa Pieper (Clarinet), Brynlee Tipsword (Trumpet), Karlee Hooper (Flute). Dace Jones (Tuba) and Nancy Presnell (Oboe).
Mr. Hicks and Mrs. Chase are very proud of these young musicians! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Senior John Berns for being one of two singers from the ILMEA District 5 Senior Chorus to be selected to perform the National Anthem at a future IHSA spring sport championship game. This is huge honor for the Pana Music Department and we are very proud of this accomplishment! Congratulations, John!
Mrs. Schmitz's class loved traveling to Sullivan to watch Elf Jr at the Little Theater on the Square. We are definitely in the Christmas spirit now!
Don't mind us; we're just testing for the presence of macromolecules in a McDonald's breakfast in Biology today.
The Roving Reporter Building Crew visited the new Pana Elementary School for the first time. They wrote the questions, filmed the interviews, and edited the video under the supervision of Ms. Hahnenkamp. Thank you to PEF for the new microphones and iPad stand! The crew will return in January to continue their work. Enjoy the video! https://tinyurl.com/4h93rd5m
Dear Parents and Guardians.
There was an error on the 23-24 Dates and Times list. The 45 min early dismissal prior to Christmas break is Wednesday, December 20th. It was mistakenly listed as Tuesday. The website has also been updated. Have a great week!
Don't miss out on a chance for an advent calendar AND supporting our students for post-prom! Deadline for orders and money is tomorrow, November 16th.
Bryson Jeffrey succesfully coded 2832 lines of code for his Digital Literacy App. This is an AMAZING accomplishment! Please join us in congratulating him on a job well done. WOW!!
Mrs Epley's class enjoyed Dilly Bars for having the best attendance in October!!! They love coming to school!
Last Wednesday, November 8th 10 members attended the Fall Middle School Conference hosted at ICC. Members interacted with other students from across the state, participated in team building and leadership activities, learned about various Career and Leadership Development Events and opportunities in FFA. Students were also given a tour of the ag segment of the college and career opportunities in the ag industry.
Last Wednesday, November 8th 10 Jr High members attended the Fall Middle School Conference hosted at ICC.
Members interacted with other students from across the state, participated in team building and leadership activities, learned about various Career and Leadership Development Events and opportunities in FFA. Students were also given a tour of the ag segment of the college and career opportunities in the ag industry.
PHS Seniors Megan Scoles, Emma Stephens and John Berns sang the National Anthem at the Pana Veterans Day ceremony at Kitchell Park on November 11. Thank for your sharing your musical talents with our community!
A recap of What's Happening in the PHS ART Classroom!
Craft students were able to explore hand sewing in a very small way. Intro to Art students wrapped up their acrylic landscape canvas paintings also. Ask what your child is currently working on in Art. Also, Congrats to the Artists of the Week!
See below! Keep on being creative!
Attention Junior and Senior Parents--The Post-Prom Committee needs your help to sell Advent calendars. Fundraiser forms were sent home with your student today. Any help selling them will be greatly appreciated!
Please enjoy a tribute to our veterans from the Pana Junior High 7th/8th Grade Band and 6th/7th/8th Grade Choir. Thank you for your service!
https://youtu.be/mMm7noCvCHc
Pana High School Star Spangled Singers John Berns, Megan Scoles, and Emma Stephens shared their talents at the Pana Community Veterens Day ceremony at Kichell Park.
