Pana Junior & Senior High Schools want to welcome our new staff members! We are thrilled to have you as part of our community. Join us next week as we introduce each of them and share what they are most excited about this school year! 🙌✨
2 months ago, Amanda Skinner
8/15/25 JH Baseball and JH Softball Time Changes: We are moving the junior high baseball and junior high softball games to 6:00 PM this evening versus Vandalia. Both games are at home.
2 months ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
🌟 We are excited to welcome new staff members to the Pana Elementary team! Their diverse skills will undoubtedly enrich our learning environment. Stay tuned next week as we introduce each of them and share how they will help elevate our school!
2 months ago, Laura Hubbartt
🎉PES sends a big THANK YOU to Triple-T Treats and all our supportive community members for the delicious sweet treats this morning! Your generosity made our day extra special!
2 months ago, Laura Hubbartt
🎉 Pana Elementary had a fantastic first day! We're all set for a year filled with adventures in learning. 📚✨
First Day of School is tomorrow! We want to make sure that all students get to and from home as safe as possible! Please see information below!
2 months ago, Allison Swisher
Meet the Teacher Night is tomorrow night (Wednesday, August 13th) from 5-6:30pm at Pana Elementary School! This is a great time to bring school supplies and get to know the staff with your student!
**This is also a wonderful time to take "1st Day Pictures" as there will not be an opportunity to do so in the drop-off line in the morning on Thursday. **
Parents and students can come at any time from 5 until 6:30pm as this is a come-and-go event!
See you soon!
3 months ago, Adam Metzger
PJHS Parents & Guardians - Don't forget to register your student for the 2025-2026 school year. The first day of school is August 14th!
3 months ago, Mrs. Mayhall
Yearbooks are in! Class of 2025 GRADUATES can pick up their yearbooks from the PHS main office at any time! Current PHS students will receive their yearbooks during lunches either the first or second week of school. If you are not a recent graduate, please wait until yearbooks are distributed. :)
3 months ago, Timothy Dail
📚✨ Meet the Teacher Night is here! ✨📚 Join us Wednesday, August 13th from 5 to 6:30 PM! Bring your child's school supplies and get ready for an amazing school year! 🏫❤️
3 months ago, Laura Hubbartt
Junior high students, if you are interested in trying out for JH cheerleading, please see the information in the photo. Tryouts will be in the junior high gymnasium.
3 months ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
Pana CUSD 8 Parents: Please take a few moments to review the updated arrival and dismissal procedures for each school. We've attached the detailed information for your convenience.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and on time!
3 months ago, Pana CUSD 8
SCHOOL MEALS UPDATE
All Pana Schools are designated as CEP Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. All Students will receive Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals. They may purchase Ala Carte items.
3 months ago, Jessica Miller
This event is quickly approaching. Don't miss out.
3 months ago, Mrs. Sowarsh
A fiber line is scheduled to be repaired on Friday, August 1st. Our district will be without internet that day. The Unit Office will be closed. School offices will be open from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Thank you for understanding.
3 months ago, Pana CUSD 8
Attention incoming PHS freshman and their parents: The times listed for Freshmen Orientation in the registration paperwork was incorrect. Please see the attached flyer for the correct information on this event. Sorry for any confusion. I can't wait to see you all very soon!
3 months ago, Mrs. Sowarsh
Kindergarten Health Reminders!
3 months ago, Adam Metzger
***We still have over 200 students at PES who have not registered through the first 15 days of registration. The secretaries are now back and are available in the office to answer your phone calls from 7:30am-3:30pm each day.
**If your child is moving out of district for next year, a phone call is also greatly appreciated as it helps us to best plan for 25-26!
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now available in Lumen. Visit our website and follow the “Registration Information” link for further details.
Returning students will be able to register through Lumen. If you have trouble logging in, or have general questions, call the PES office at 217-562-1510.
————————————— PreK registration assistance— Returning preK students: Register as normal.
New preK students: You will need to call PES at 217-562-1510.
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If your child is new to the district, please contact PES for assistance with registering.
3 months ago, Adam Metzger
The last athletic handbook meeting is this Sunday (7/27/25) at 3:00 in the PHS Commons.
3 months ago, Mr. Cothern-Athletic Director
We're Hiring Bus Drivers! Join Our Team! What We Offer: ✅ Competitive pay ✅ Paid training ✅Opportunity for extra trips
Requirements: 🔹 Valid CDL (Our district will pay for you to obtain it) 🔹You must be able to pass a background check and drug test
