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Just a reminder that today is a scheduled half day and school will dismiss at 12:00.
Drumming with friends and Mrs Tynan during music class. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has the beat!
Reviewing for our math test the Kahoot way in Mrs. Crawford’s class! Here’s our Kahoot winners:
#PublicSchoolsWeek2020
PJHS 6th Grade Art Students are using the I.C.E. Box Technology room today for their Stop Motion video creations with their Chromebooks!
Come out for a fun night of bowling on March 14!
http://bit.ly/2SnsW11
Biology students are reinforcing their understanding of the stages of mitosis by constructing flipbooks of the process.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids choosing a new book to exercise their mind, then exercising their bodies in PE. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 #publicSchools educate minds and bodies
ATTENTION PARENTS! The YMCA will not be hosting Pana Schools this Wednesday (2/26/20). Our next YMCA after school program will be March 18th.
Place value is tough, but these kids are rocking it!
PJHS is trying out the 3D printers in the I.C.E Box STEM lab.
Reminder for the week: Wednesday, February 26th, is a half-day school improvement day. All schools will dismiss 3 hours early.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class tweeter of the day is showing the class at library this week and one of their favorite books.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class loves to go to music with Mrs Tynan! Dancing and drumming are so much fun!
Mrs Holman has been teaching about functional and non-functional art. These are the projects that Ms Hahnenkamp’s class created. Are they functional or non-functional? The tweeter of the day took these pictures of what they do in art class.
All of third grade doing a RAK for Brewin’ Hope Coffeeshop. We decorated the cardboard holders that go on the outside of their coffee cups. ❤️
Congratulations to Marshall Pierce and Jacen Stout who signed the Wall of Fame this week for being responsible students!
Foods & Nutrition classes made a memory match game to help learn what to look for and what to avoid when choosing fresh vegetables.
Hockey season has officially started. A great 1st day of games.
Pana FFA would like to invite you to breakfast on Wednesday the 26th from 6:30am to 8:00am. We will be serving at the Pana Ag Dept. Menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. Please comment below or rsvp to bwood@panaschols.com or to eperry@panaschools.com. The public is invited to come and help us celebrate National FFA Week!
Hockey season has officially started. A great 1st day of games.
The 6th grade class had some fun with the date of 2/20/2020. They took a historic picture capturing 2:20 P.M. on 2/20/2020!
Mr. Pierce's resource classes have been experimenting with virtual reality headsets.
Foods & Nutrition class cooks fried rice after learning all about grains!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class did their first Fish Bowl Circle today. The kids gave Ms Hahnenkamp suggestions on what to do when she feels sad. Many great ideas were shared.
The horticulture class started some Kale and Swiss Chard today. We will see which ones germinate better, the ones in the greenhouse or those in the germinator.
Lincoln School hosted Grandparent Bingo on 2/14. The students enjoyed playing BINGO with their grandparents. A 3rd 4th n 5th grade grandparent was awarded with a basket of free items for a night out in Pana. Student prizes were earned for Bingo's and 3 lucky students won a Monopoly board game. A special thanks goes out to all the grandparents, Lincoln staff, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Malisia, Mr. Metzger, and Mr. Donahue for making the event run smoothly. Also thanks to The Roseland Theater, McDonald's, Casey's, and Pizzaman for donations to our event. All of your support made the event successful!
Working on hockey skills. 1st games are Friday.
During L.E.A.D. today at Lincoln Elementary, students worked on STEMpathy projects focusing on the word of the week (sympathy). They were given a scenario and a problem to solve using Legos. They then shared with the class.
This group of students from Ms Hahnenkamp’s class were working with the Gizmo and Gadget set. They used their prior knowledge from the circuit set to help them. They are ready to try and make a car.
Yesterday Ms Hahnenkamp’s class went on a virtual field trip to see the monuments and memorials or Washington, D. C. Thanks to Geo Brandon the host of the GEO Show!
PJHS students competed in the Young Artist Showcase (Decatur, Illinois) back in January. These three ladies placed third in their categories and made the top 200 artwork respectively. Congratulations! #Artwork #Winners
Join the PHS counseling department on Thursday, Feb. 27th to talk about student course requests for next year.
The senior class is selling custom shirts as a fundraiser. The front has “Senior World,” and the back has “20” on it with senior signatures. If parents/seniors are interested, please email apatton@panaschools.com. Mrs Patton will give further instructions. Orders must be turned in by this Friday at 3:30.
We love when the Ag Lady comes to visit!
Fractions on a Number Line
Third grade science snowflake STEM activity.
Third grade science snowflake STEM activity.
Reminder for the week: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day.
Mrs. Reynolds’ class enjoyed math and games with candy hearts today!
Mrs. smith’s class had a great Valentine’s Day. We did candy heart math, read our valentines, and had some sweet treats.
Watch for more creations in the classroom posts!
More creative boxes seen in the hallway at the end of the day!
More Creative projects!
Some super creative kiddos projects spotted today in the hallway..... Keep an eye out for more project posts
Get ready Pana, the Spring Semester Classroom Driver Education just got their certificates for their drivers permits. Don't they look excited!!!!
These students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class were greeting others in the morning. Its puts a smile on everyone’s face!
Circle time today in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room had students telling what “love is” to them.
Classmates recognizing other classmates in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room for being a good friend, being polite, and taking turns. Great job!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Jones and her first grade class!💕
Circle time today in May Hahnenkamp’s class found Students talking about what “love is” is to them.
Today’s St tweeter captured some of our Valentine boxes.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ms Hahnenkamp’s sweethearts!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Crawford’s cuties! ❤️
Mrs. Watson's Media class had a lot of fun in the STEM lab today!
Future Business Leaders collected close to 100 items to donate to the Giving Closet!! Love this group of kids!!
These PJHS Wall of Famers demonstrated helpfulness to adults and peers this week. We are proud of you Cole File, Desteni Christian, Shaelynn Woolard, and Jocelynn Weber!
Congrats to the PJHS Students of the Month for January: Noah Weeden, Claire Osborn, Haley Hocq, Bianca Rochkes, Dallas Lewis, and Griffin Vits. PJHS is proud of the students you are!
PHS Art Sudents wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Students chose to create a Valentine's Day Card for today's art creation project.
The Horticulture class is ready to start germinating seeds!
We have been working hard in Photoshop this week making cards for Valentine's Day!
PJHS Panther Den students helping out with the after school food program at the Methodist Church.
Sports Booster Bowling Fundraiser- Come out and enjoy a night of bowling! Click the link below to see the form and return it to the high school or contact Ashley. http://bit.ly/2SnsW11
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is learning about parts of a plant & what living things need to survive. Today they planted seeds (different herbs) to care for and watch grow. They will document their journey. They’re hoping to share the herbs with our cooks. Thanks to the ‘In the Trenches’ grant for our plant stand & grow lights!
Freshman Boys Basketball game tonight (at Hillsboro) has been postponed until next Thursday, Feb. 20th.
The Comp kids are participating in an extracurricular activity: drawing images from the “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by the Beatles. By exploring music, students are able to apply their knowledge to poetry that will be read later in the unit.
On Wednesdays ALL PHS Art students complete a sketchbook drawing prompt. Featured today are the 4th Hour Painting students. The prompt is to recreate a still life of six art materials found in the classroom.
We are busy writing out Valentines for our pen pals at the nursing home.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is working on cursive and practicing their math facts using XtraMath.
Mrs Hahnenkamp’s class did a mystery location Skype this morning with a 3rd grade class from Maine. They were so excited to see Mr Bauer today so he could be a part of our circle time.
Pana Police Department shared some valuable information about online scams with Mrs. Watson's Media class today. Thank you Pana PD for all that you do to help keep us safe!
Sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to visit the OKAW vocational center. Students were in awe of the facility and are excited to take classes there next year!
A special thank you to Brian Sims from Sloan Implement for visiting Mrs. Watson's Business and Technology class today!
Blood Drive
A sign of Spring!!!
When you have a birthday and your mom is the teacher, shenanigans happen!
Weekly Kahoot in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class focused on counting money. Look 👀 who was on the podium! Kids love ❤️ our long Monday because they know it’s Kahoot and Mystery Doug day.
First grade had some visitors from Scoville Zoo today! Check out some of them in Mrs. Crawford’s class👇🏼
What a great addition to our staff. Since the beginning of the year Miss Blessman has provided services for 268 individuals, 19 small groups, 134 classroom lessons and18 all school assemblies We value her service and honored her last week during National School Counselor Week.
The AG lady came to visit our classroom on Friday.
Learning all about unit fractions with doughnuts.
What a great representation of our school. Way to go guys! #panapride
Yearbooks are on sale!
The 100th day of school!!
Today for Fun Friday, Mrs. Crawford’s class read to some of the preschoolers! We had a great time! Thanks Mrs. Ginger for letting us visit!
Happy School Counselor Week!!
Celebrating 100’s day writing about what we would want a 100 of and something we would never want 100 of. These kids said 100 Ms Hahnenkamp’s! Oh my! Fun to see what they write.
Weekly Kahoot was a review on what learned about Martin Luther King, JR in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class
Students worked so hard Monday morning in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room that they stopped and did a Little 1-2-3 brain break.
Mrs. Crawford’s class had a great 💯 Day! We are 100 days smarter! 🧠
Kindergarten enjoyed their 100th day of school!!
PHS Painting students show off their Analogous Tape paintings! Here is a reveal and an example of a couple of Senior students artwork:
A little 1-2-3 brain break this Monday morning in May Hahnenkamp’s class. Students have been working hard today.
The Class of 2020 is sponsoring a blood drive on February 11th. Along with giving the gift of life, seniors can potentially win a scholarship! Any adult friend or family member who donates can name a senior and that senior will be entered into a drawing for the scholarship. Please consider helping our community and seniors!
Attention PHS Families--we need your input to plan for the upcoming school year. Please take a moment and fill out our annual 5 Essentials survey. A huge shout out to those of you who have already taken the time to do so. Parents, please be aware that if you have students at multiple schools within the district we ask that you submit one for each building. The link can be found here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Pana FFA is attending the 212 Leadership Conference today!
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school today, Thursday, February 6th. Stay safe and warm.
Come out for a TACO SALAD SUPPER and support Pana Music Boosters and Senior Night Girls Basketball on Thursday February 6, 2020. They will be serving Taco Salads catered by Pana Community Hospital from 5:30-7pm or until sold out. Donations accepted. Thank you!
It maybe cold outside but in the gym we are warming it up with Indiaca ball. A combination of badminton and volleyball.
Attention Parents & Students:
All schools will be dismissed today at 1 pm due to inclement weather. See the bus schedule below:
1:00 Washington and Lincoln Cross town
1:05 Walkers Lincoln and Washington
1:10 Bus Students
1:18 Jr. High
1:20 High School
Come out and help support the Pana Sports Boosters during the CAKE AUCTION on Thursday February 6, 2020 during Half-Time of the Varsity Girls Basketball game Senior Night! See you there!
PHS Art Club meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays after school. Today we tried pour painting and it was a success! Note: make sure you have clean up supplies! Its messy but fun! #Creative #PHSArtClub #Paintingdifferently
Petty Officer Rocha discussing Nuclear Energy and educational opportunities in the Navy with the Pre-Calculus, Accelerated Algebra 1, Algebra 3, and Calculus students.
Thanks to Coaches Ron Sims and Al Stupek for talking to our 4th n 5th grade students about the upcoming helmet fitting day on Sat 2/8/20 @ the Jr High Gym at 9:00 a.m.
PJHS 7th and 8th Graders also ventured outdoors to create drawings from view. Art is also created outside of the classroom.
Our Fun Friday Kahoot winners! These boys know their fact families like the back of their hand! Check out their celebratory dance moves😄
Mrs.Blessman has been working with students as they find their "WORD" of focus in 2020!!
PJHS 6th grade Art Students went outside today 2/3/2020 to draw from the outdoors.
Intro to Ag enjoyed the warm weather and had an alternative educational environment today.
The horticulture class made their presentations today.
Attention all 4th and 5th grade students @ Lincoln Elementary!!!
"Grandparent Bingo" @ Lincoln Elementary School is coming up!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s circle tipis this morning was, “What is making you smile right now?”. One student said thinking about my family, my life, and people. Another student said, “Being a triplet.” We enjoy circle time because we learn more about each other.
5th grade completed an Inclusiveness Escape Room this week. Everyone was included and everyone had a job. Check out Thursday’s winners!
Physical education classes wrapped up badminton unit with a tournament.
The Comp 2 students traveled to Lake Land to learn more about research. They stopped at Steak-n-Shake on the way home and left a nice note to the waitress. :) Overall, Mrs. Patton was very proud of her Comp 2 Panthers!
Photoshop students have been creating their own "Monsters" this week.
PHS 5th Hour Crafts students are wrapping up their Calligraphy Mixed Media projects. #Painting #Drawing #Creating #Makingmemories
PHS 4th Hour Students are working on a Color Theory project, working with positive & negative space, and a bit of painter's tape. The big reveals should be next week! These are in progress photos.
PHS Introduction to Art Students 3rd Hour are wrapping up Mixed Media Drawings. These are pretty outstanding.
PHS 1st Hour Introduction to Art students are exploring the Sculpture Unit. Students are creating wire Sculptures like Alexander Calder!
PHS Introduction to Art 2nd Hour students are focusing on the Sculpture Unit. They are creating wire sculptures!
Physical science students had fun making a putty polymer in class on Wednesday.
English 4 students did an activity today where they were asked to break down and explain some of John Milton’s poetry.
Yesterday Ms Hahnenkamp’s student tweeter took pictures of our class celebrating making our behavior goal. Kids had free choice and class store. Dash was a big hit with the kids.
The PJHS First Lego League Competition group has been working on a community-oriented project to help families shop locally by use of a Caroline’s Cart. The students raised over $2000 dollars to purchase one of these carts, which will be available for use soon at Save-a-Lot. The team received donations from the Methodist Church and community members. Thanks to all who made this happen!
The 8th grade Cheerleading Team was recognized at 8th Grade Night on Tuesday, January 21st. Best wishes to this group as they move on to high school!
So, does exercise affect the rate that human cells undergo cellular respiration? Biology students are using bromothymol blue solutions to determine their carbon dioxide production during different levels of exertion.
The class of 2023 are selling fresh strawberries! Order and money is due Feb. 24. Berries will be delivered the week of March 9th. You can email your order is eperry@panaschools.com if you can’t find a class member.
4th grade Art students are making 3-D organic sculptures. They are studying the art elements of shape and form.
4th grade Art students are making 3-D organic sculptures. They are studying the art elements of shape and form.
Microwave cooking with Foods & Nutrition
Come Out and Help Support the Pana Sports Boosters during the Cake Auction on Friday January 31, 2020 during Half-Time of the Varsity Boys Basketball game! See you there!
Photoshop had fun today with Mr. Potato Head!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students were beyond thrilled to have tech rotations today. Pizza co group earned a new oven, circuit group made the light turn on, many jams created, & Dash was making figure 8’s.
Mrs Micenheimer and Annie came to teach Ms Hahnenkamp’s class about our organs. Kids were naming organs in our body and learning about their jobs.
PHS students got to preview a CEO class in Taylorville today. Wonder what amazing businesses they’ll develop in the future!
Earth science students made underwater volcanoes in class on Friday.
PJHS had a water main leak in the front parking lot. The crew has worked hard to repair it but we need your help to proceed cautiously at drop off and pick up! Thank you for your care and patience!
A drupe? An achene? A hesperidium? A pome? Zoology & Botany students are learning about different fruit structures today.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has been reading about penguins. This week they had the chance to watch two 360 videos about Antarctica to observe them in their natural habitat.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has been working in learning communities during math. They take turns explaining their work to the others in their communities.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class did a STEM challenge to see who could build the tallest stand alone tower using all their materials. A marshmallow had to be on top & it had to hold a weight for 10 seconds. We had 1 winner.
Mrs. Crawford’s class was on WCIA News today! They said the Pledge of Allegiance🇺🇸. Follow this link to check it out! https://www.wcia.com/pledge-of-allegiance/#/gallery/192420565
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This was Ms Hahnenkamp’s class greeter for the morning. Each day a different student greets kids and adults with a good morning 😃 Have a great day or I’m glad to see you.
Mrs Bowker always has the coolest games for us! Ms Hahnenkamp’s class loves to go to class each day.
PJHS Fundraiser Reward Party will be tonight. Top sellers should be here at 5:30pm for pizza. All students who sold 2 or more items can arrive at 6pm. The party will end at 7:30pm.
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball celebrated 8th Grade Night at their last home game on Tuesday. We wish them best of luck as they move on to high school!
Congrats to the students who achieved Honor Roll and/or Perfect Attendance for 2nd quarter at PJHS! They were treated to donuts on Tuesday.
All PJHS and PHS activities, games, and practices are cancelled today, January 23rd, due to weather conditions.
Due to icy weather conditions, Pana schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 23rd. Stay safe and warm!
Addasyn Casner is "Principal for a Day" as a reward for being Lincoln Elementary fundraiser TOP SELLER
Our Morning Greeters at Lincoln Elementary Welcoming Everyone Back After A Long Weekend
Intro to Ag classes are learning about all things swine. Wholesale and retail cuts were on the agenda for today.
Students in Mrs. Watson's Business and Technology class are enjoying some time in the STEM lab today!
Reminder for the week: NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th, for Martin Luther King's Birthday.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students were making connections with each other today. Checkout the string net showing the connections they made. Getting know each other creates new friendships. Ms Blessman was teaching us about friendship and perseverance.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s tweeter of the day on Tuesday is showing what we do during music.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students are practicing their spelling words for the test tomorrow using Spelling City.
Today was Flashlight Friday in Mrs. Crawford’s class! 🔦
Friday is Four Square Omnikin Ball
Due to the threat of inclement weather the Pana CUSD #8 will be dismissing school at 1:00 PM. Washington and Lincoln cross-town will be at 1:00 P.M. Bus service will be at 1:10 PM. Jr. High bus service will be at 1:18 P.M. and the High School bus service will be at 1:20 P.M. There will also be no afternoon YMCA or Jr. High fun night.
The advanced chemistry students investigated gas density today while constructing Cartesian divers and working through several challenge exercises.
Attention: Pana schools will be dismissing today, January 17, at 1 pm due to weather conditions.
Mr. Pierce might teach language arts, but he also loves music and plays in a band! 8th grader Colton Finley surprised Mr. Pierce with a cajon drum he made just for him! So cool!
Mrs. Epley’s Third Grade Wizards are trying hard to master their multiplication facts!
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Students in ms Hahnenkamp’s class were talking about word choice when writing and reading. Choosing the correct word to convey meaning.
Not only does Mr. Shalter have mad English skills, but he also can show a student the correct way to work a tie.
Students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class are recognizing classmates each day for being good listeners, polite, working hard, etc. Look who has been recognized! Congratulations to our bracelet winners!
Weekly Kahoot worked on main idea and supporting details. Look who the top 3 were in ms Hahnenkamp’s class.
These kids in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class all had towers that remained standing. They were all close to the same height.
So, we’ve all heard about cats, but is there more than one way to skin a pig? Ask the Anatomy & Physiology students...
Lincoln Elementary, 3rd Grade Math Break Out Centers and 100% engagement!!
Panther Nation-- A reminder that the boys' basketball program will be collecting your loose change at the Tuesday, January 14th home game. The loose change is being collected as part of the Change For Change program that benefits local organizations. Over $120 has been raised!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids are working on creating a spaghetti tower. Can’t wait to see who has the tallest tower that stands on its own.
Multiplication review fun!
Dreary day calls for Flashlight Friday in third grade!
Congrats to Waylan Pauley for being the first student to sign the Wall of Fame in the new year! He went above and beyond with his effort in language arts. Great start to 3rd quarter, Waylan!
The character trait at Lincoln Elementary last month was KINDNESS!!! Congratulations to these Lincoln Learners who were awarded for their kindness and carrying during the month of December!
Reminder for the week: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 6th. This is a Teacher Institute Day.
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Crawford’s class!
PHS Football Head Coach Trevor Higgins was honored at Soldier Field at the Bears vs. Chiefs game on Sun. Dec. 22 for being the Chicago Bears COACH OF THE WEEK in week 2 of the 2019 NFL Football Season! Congratulations from Panther Nation!
Reminder for the week: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 23rd through Friday, January 3rd, 2020, for Christmas Vacation. There is also NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 6th, as this is a Teacher Institute Day.
"Paws" (Lincoln School's Mascot) is here to remind us to "paws" and think about our actions. He resides in a classroom for 1 month at a time as a reward to the class with the fewest/no referrals for the month!!! The December winner is Mrs. Reiss’s class!!!!! Congratulations!
Lincoln Learners made over 300 ornaments and students delivered them to Heritage Health, Prairie Rose, Life's Journey, and Hickory Estates to over 200 residents & 2 parking lots to show an example of a Random Act of Kindness. Thanks to Miss Blessman, Mrs. Matthews, and Mr. Osborn
Santa came to Mrs. Hrabak’s Class!! Merry Christmas!
Apparently Reindeer Games were happening at Lincoln Elementary Today!!!
Lincoln Learners enjoyed a fun morning with our annual sing along today!!!
Mrs. Smith’s class had a fun Grinch Day!
Just a reminder that school will dismiss at 2:15 today 12/20/19 to start our winter break! Happy Holidays from all of us at Lincoln Elementary!
Gingerbread houses on a $1 budget. Tons of fun!! I think we have some future architects in Mrs. King’s classroom.
Mrs. Morrell’s 2nd Grade class was very excited to get letters in the mail today from Santa. He also sent them a bell from his sleigh. 🎅🏼
Mrs. Hrabak’s Kindergarten class enjoyed Grinch Day!!
Foods & Nutrition 1 demonstrate some of the skills learned this semester by decorating cookies for their final grade!
After a semester exam, sometimes you gotta Just Dance!
Good Deeds Group enjoyed making treats for our community heroes—firefighters, policemen, and nursing home employees. We appreciate all that they do!
Ms Hahnenkamp and Mrs Morrell did a Christmas Kahoot with the 2nd graders for Sharing Day. What a fun way to see who really knows about Christmas. Look who the winners were.
Mrs. Hrabak’s Class has fun decorating their Gingerbread Houses.
A special shout out to all PHS Art students! Thank You for your hard work this semester! Please view some outstanding work we have completed this semester. You have truly outdone yourselves. Keep up your creativity over break and into next semester! :)
Mrs. Lehn's class was full of crazy holiday sweaters today!!
Mrs. Beyers Holiday Sweater Celebration!
Mrs. Crawford's class celebrated the Holiday Sweater Challenge!!
Holiday celebrations
Mrs. Smith’s class had a great time decorating Gingerbread houses
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade really showed the reason for this season. They filled the table around their Christmas tree with food donations for Christmas baskets for our community.
It’s Crazy Christmas Sweater Day in Mrs. Schmitz’s classroom!
1st Semester Students of the Month were treated to a VIP lunch today. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Sowarsh waited on these guests, serving them pizza and drinks during lunch.
6th grade band students spread holiday cheer for the office today! 🎄
Foods & Nutrition 1 classes had a GREAT time visiting Lincoln Land Community College and learning some useful culinary skills! Students participated in a knife skills boot camp, using their skills to make an Asian stir fry. Students also learned to make an apple puff pastry. Everyone enjoyed making and sampling all the food!
PHS and PJHS Parents and Students: All sporting events, games and practices, are cancelled for Tuesday, December 17th.
Pana High School students and families: Please see the revised final exam schedule due to the snow days this week.
Attention Parents and Students: Due to inclement weather, Pana schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th.
Reminder for the week: Students are dismissed 45 minutes early Friday, December 20th, due to a major upcoming holiday.
Attention Parents and Students: Pana Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, December 16, due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
This week at PJHS...November and December Students of the Month were announced. Congrats to Dane Epley, Seth Horton, Reagan McGlauchlen, Brianna Mathis, Lillyanna Rochkes, Lauren Ambrose, Clyde Witt, Leah Chrisman, Zoie Wemple, Blayne Pope, and Ethan Hicks. Congrats also to Leah Chrisman and Claire Osborn who signed the Wall of Fame for being AMAZING readers!!
Mrs. Rodman’s class had a fun afternoon! They invited their parents to a Christmas party !🎄 There were snacks, crafts, and a showing of class technology projects. Everyone enjoyed the Holiday Movie Kahoot.
Neither Skeletal System Practical Assessments nor Semester Exams nor the possibility of inclement weather can get the Anatomy & Physiology students down! Keep your spirits up PHS!
Washington and Lincoln Schools made beautiful ornaments in Art to display at the Christmas Celebration!
Washington and Lincoln Schools made beautiful ornaments in Art to display at the Christmas Celebration!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class graphed the number of sprinkles on their Little Debbie Christmas tree brownies. Of course, we had to eat the brownies when we were finished!
Washington School Holiday program tonight!!!
The Motivate to Graduate - M2G mentoring students and adult mentors celebrated a successful 1st semester tonight with a bowling party. Fun was had by all!!
Get onto the Christmas spirit with Lincoln School!
PJHS Panther Den Students volunteering their time helping out at the Methodist Church with the backpack food program.
PHS Biology students are modeling osmosis today. Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane. Will they be able to correctly predict the movement of the water molecules in their model cells? I’ll bet they can!
PJHS December Act of Service: food basket donations. Thank you to all the students who contributed!
New employment opportunities are available. Check them out here: https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
Get onto the Christmas spirit with Lincoln School!
Winter Color Guard performed at halftime last night. Great job crew!
Congratulations to Laney Weber in Mrs. Chernisky's 5th grade class for being the first Lincoln Learner to reach the 50 mile mark in our 100 mile challenge!!!
Students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class worked on a Venn diagram comparing & contrasting 2 versions of the same story.
Some of our Service learning students still need community service hours by December 18th. If you are a non-profit organization and need help please contact Laurie Berns at lberns@panaschools.com. thanks!
Get onto the Christmas spirit with Lincoln School!
PJHS had over 100 students and their families enjoy watching The Polar Express last night!
Thank you to Casey's, Pizza Man, Dairy Queen, and Subway for donating door prizes and County Market for donating hot chocolate!
Physical education classes had a blast playing hockey.
Holiday arrangements today during horticulture.
These are the ornaments from the Senior Citizen dinner that Lincoln students donated as part of a Civics project with Ms Blessman.
Students at Lincoln Elementary have been working hard on their Civics Projects with Miss Blessman so that they can share these ornaments with our friends at The Pana Senior Citizens Center.
Agree! Thanks to Mrs. Keeling’s Resource Class for taking pride in our school!
Child Development students celebrate the expectant "birth" of their RealCare babies at the baby shower/gender reveal!
Thank you P &H for the welding supplies.
Liz Hager from the Secretary of State office shared this brochure with all the driver education classes on Thursday. If you haven't had that conversation with your family members yet go to www.LifeGoesOn.com and consider the options.
PJHS Homestead Bakery fundraising items will need to be ready for pick up Tuesday, Dec. 10th until 4:30. Items will be frozen, so you may want to pick your child up or plan to pick up your order by 4:30 pm.
The Student Council is sponsoring a food drive for the Pana Food Basket until December 13th. Students may bring food items to their homerooms. They may bring anything non-perishable, including boxed goods, canned goods, dry pasta, etc. The Homeroom that collects the most food items will win a special treat, courtesy of the student council!
Mrs. Lehn's 2nd grade would like to thank our Board of Education for creating the "In the Trenches" Grant initiative. With our grant, we purchased Osmo kits, Kindles, and a few flexible seating options to add to our classroom. The students are LOVING this new learning tool!!!!
Mrs. Lehn's 2nd grade would like to thank our Board of Education for creating the "In the Trenches" Grant initiative. With our grant, we purchased Osmo kits, Kindles, and a few flexible seating options to add to our classroom. The students are LOVING this new learning tool!!!!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is learning about being a good citizen. Ms Blessman came in to do a lesson to help us learn many ways to be good citizens.
“Brushing Up” on Kindness and Respect at Lincoln School. Using toothpaste to show words and actions are hard to take back. They can make a mess...it’s difficult to get toothpaste back in the tube as students found out!
Today in the 7th grade class meeting, PJHS students discussed the power of stepping away from a negative situation. Students also actively participated in an experiment in how to keep positive energy flowing in our school. Break the chain of negativity and be supportive of each other!!
Why are the PHS Anatomy & Physiology students invading Saint Louis University? Why, to attend the Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) Program, of course! Check it out at https://www.slu.edu/medicine/clinics-community/aims/index.php.
Deck the Walls....with artwork!
Check out the designs our students are displaying at Pana Junior High School this season.
https://youtu.be/p2j8dgbtdfI
The Distress Bandanna Organization were guest speakers today in Driver Education classes. You can see more information at www.distressbandanna.com
Mary Had a Little Lamb and Hot Cross Buns never sounded so good! Great job Lincoln Elementary 5th graders! #superproudprincipal
Freshmen/JV/Varsity Boys Basketball tomorrow at PHS has been cancelled.
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball at Cowden has been cancelled for today.
The 5th grade band has been practicing hard and are excited to perform for you tonight 12/2 @ 5:30 p.m. at the junior high school
Horticulture made their first attempt at flora design today. The only direction given was create a vase display.
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade) When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM Where: Pana Junior High School Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
Attention all 5th Grade band students at Lincoln Elementary: The entire band will rehearse together tomorrow, Monday, December 2. Please bring your instrument on this day even if it is not your regular band day!
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade) When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM Where: Pana Junior High School Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade) When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM Where: Pana Junior High School Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade) When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM Where: Pana Junior High School Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
Congrats to Jason Vernon, Eric Brilley, and Aiden Shedosky who all signed the Wall of Fame this week. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Third grade at Lincoln Elementary shared snacks today by bringing a cup of goodies to share in a Cornucopia with each other.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids enjoyed a 2nd grade progressive feast. Our class hosted the dessert portion. Lots of fun was had by all remembering the first thanksgiving!
And the winners from Mrs. Lehn's Mayflower Challenge are........ These two boats tied for first place, with each holding 250 pennies (that's all we had)!!! Nice constructing, kiddos!
Just a reminder that today's early dismissal is still our regular 2:15 Wednesday dismissal time.
How would you grow food crops on the International Space Station? What would you grow? Here are a few ideas from the Zoology & Botany class that may just answer those questions...
Mrs. Epley’s third graders are gobbling over these books!!
And they’re constructing! 👀 at the ideas. They are trying to construct a boat that will hold 102 pennies. Can you guess why we chose that #? We will see who in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class can meet the challenge. Mrs Mahnke has accepted the challenge as well. Results to come later.
What a great turn out at our annual parent breakfast "Morning Muffins" @ Lincoln Elementary. Mrs. Matthews, Title 1 building coordinator, did an amazing job preparing & serving our 300-plus guests, with games and resources and keeping everyone organized. Thanks to all who helped!
Mrs. Lehn's class started the Mayflower Challenge today. With limited supplies, pairs of students had to plan and create a boat that will really float. Tomorrow, we will test their designs to see how many pennies they will hold while remaining afloat!
Mrs. Lehn's class started the Mayflower Challenge today. With limited supplies, pairs of students had to plan and create a boat that will really float. Tomorrow, we will test their designs to see how many pennies they will hold while remaining afloat!
Students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class teamed up to solve several addition problems. They used skills taught to find the solution to the word problems and show their work. Great 👍 loved their thinking!
Support your local FFA in Panther colors! Please contact the Ag. Dept. with your order. Tee shirts are $5, long sleeve tees are $15, and hoodies are $25. Youth sizes will be available. We will be placing our order December 2nd.
A very special thank you to ALL of our Smart Buddy Readers during American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary School: Susan McGrath, Nancy Voudrie, Jennifer Mathis, Lori Harlow , Carol Schramm, Carol Chandler, Tammy Grotts, Jackie & John Metzger!
A very special thank you to ALL of our Smart Buddy Readers during American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary School: Susan McGrath, Nancy Voudrie, Jennifer Mathis, Lori Harlow , Carol Schramm, Carol Chandler, Tammy Grotts, Jackie & John Metzger!
When the Skeletal System really triggers the imagination of the students, you know it a a great day!
Thanks to these four high school student council members who helped out with Teaching Tuesday at Lincoln. They talked about teamwork, respect, and leadership in extracurriculars!!
Photoshop students have been having fun with the Cricut!
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade) When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM Where: Pana Junior High School Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
We are excited for morning muffins with our parents during breakfast tomorrow Wednesday, November 27th. The rsvp forms have all been collected, the food order has been placed and we have over 300 guest coming for this event! It is a rotating open house style and we will be serving between 7:00 and 8:30.
Attention all 5th Grade band students at Lincoln Elementary: The entire band will rehearse together today Tuesday, November 26th. Please bring your instrument on this day even if it is not your regular band day!
Mrs. Morrell‘s second grade class thinks science is delicious! The students enjoyed root beer floats while observing how states of matter can change from one state to another.
Please join us for Movie Night on December 9th, 2019 at the PJHS Auditorium. There will be numerous door prizes given out.
Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/pjhspolarexpress
Identifying Arthropods today in 5th grade
Miss Rodman and Mrs. Rodman teamed up to write letters to our troops for the holiday season! Together they were able to send 50 letters and pictures to those serving in our military! What a neat experience for our 2nd and 3rd graders to take part in!!
PE class having fun bowling
Susan McGrath read to Mrs. King’s class during AEW.
Just a few of today's morning greeters at Washington School. We also had 2 firemen- they got away before getting their picture taken........
Thank you for sharing yourselves with our students!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s 2nd graders finished their volcanoes 🌋 by painting and labeling the parts. They have learned so much about the layers of the earth, which layer magma is in, important nutrients in the soil & the way they are listed on the periodic chart, atoms/molecules, & states of matter.
Admission to the boys basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th, will be non-perishable food items for the Loaves & Fishes food pantry.
Reminder for the week: There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29th, for Thanksgiving Vacation.
Reminder for the week: Students are dismissed 45 minutes early Wednesday, November 27th, due to a major upcoming holiday.
Many 6th graders took advantage of an extra credit opportunity to find this Pana Coal Mine painting in town and take a picture with it! Not all participants are pictured.
Last chance to order items from The Homestead Bakery! The PJHS student council will accept orders on Monday only. Thank you to everyone who ordered! We appreciate your support!
Mark your calendars for December 9th!
Attention all 5th Grade band students at Lincoln Elementary: The entire band will rehearse together on Tuesday, November 26th. Please bring your instrument on this day even if it is not your regular band day!
PE class having fun bowling
PE class having fun bowling
Mrs. Whalen’s students used algebra tiles to learn how to solve quadratics by “completing the square” this week.
Physics students used projectile motion equations to solve and predict where a ball rolled down a ramp will land horizontally on the classroom floor. Their data and predictions were excellent with many of the balls hitting the floor exactly on the predicted spot.
6th grader Rhylie Allen has been listening closely to the coal mining lessons in Reading, Language Arts, and Science. She brought in this book about the Pana Coal Mines as a personal learning connection!
Mrs. Crawford’s class snuck around the school today to find common and proper nouns. We were also practicing being a brave speller and sounding out the words as we added them to our chart.
What/Who: Holiday Band Concert (5th - 12th Grade)
When: Dec 2 at 5:30 PM
Where: Pana Junior High School
Students should be there at 5:00 with their instrument and music book, dressed in nice clothes (color does not matter) and may wear a holiday accent item if they wish.
IDNR Game Warden Wright stopped by the Outdoor Resource class at PJHS to go over rules and regulations.
Thank you to the Pana History Museum for creating a real life learning experience for 6th graders. They will use their analysis information in an essay.
Lincoln Learners celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Tuesday with Red, White, and Blue Day! Check out the whole school pledge during the Flag Ceremony with the local Boy Scout group.
https://youtu.be/CwA32csgK2M
Kyle Anderson from Willms and Associates came in today to speak to the Drivers Education students about buying insurance and proper insurance coverage.
National Honor Society had a great turn out today for our blood drive. 82 units of blood was collected for the American Red Cross.
Red White and Blue day during Red Ribbon Week at Lincoln Elementary School. Thank you to our local Boy Scouts for performing The Flag Ceremony this morning
When the Pana P.D. stops by lincoln Elementary in the morning for a friendly game of football before school!
We are excited for morning muffins with our parents during breakfast next Wednesday, November 27th. The rsvp forms have all been collected, the food order has been placed and we have over 300 guest coming for this event! 😃
Mrs. Epley’s third graders have become pen pals with residents of Heritage Health. The idea is for the students to write to them in cursive for practice, and then learn to read the notes written to them in cursive. Plus they will form connections with their pen pals and will get to meet them in the spring. We are so excited!!
Mrs. Epley’s third graders have become pen pals with residents of Heritage Health. The idea is for the students to write to them in cursive for practice, and then learn to read the notes written to them in cursive. Plus they will form connections with their pen pals and will get to meet them in the spring. We are so excited!!
Pana High School shows their support for the Vandalia community by wearing red today.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class read the book Balloons Over Broadway. They learned how the first balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade were created. They chose their own balloon design for our hallway bulletin board.
🎄Lincoln School Christmas Program: Thursday, December 12th at 7:15 P.M. We’ll be in the high school gym. Artwork will be on display in the Panther Den. Our Washington School Program is that same night. Please don’t come before 7:00 to avoid craziness in the parking lot😊
🎄Washington School Christmas Program: Thursday, December 12th at 6:00. We’ll be at the high school gym. Artwork will be on display in the Panther Den. Our Lincoln Program will be at 7:15 that same night. Please be quick to head out to avoid craziness in the parking lot😊
7th and 8th grade Social Studies class making use of the TV purchased from the In The Trenches Grant.
Parents: Please take a moment to complete the 5-Essentials Survey.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
English 1 College Prep students playing Quiz Quiz Trade to study for the literature test tomorrow.
Mr. Wood is making sure the Ag Construction class is “squared” away.
Good Deeds Group had fun with their friends from Life’s Journey painting fall leaves with broccoli.
Picture retakes take two!
Reminder for blood donors: Save time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of your donation by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass from the convenience of a mobile device or computer.
If any Pana community organizations have service opportunities for our students, please contact Mrs. Berns at lberns@panaschools.com. A few of our service learning students need more service hours in the community. Thank you.
PHS students and staff, please join us in wearing RED Tuesday, Nov 19th to show our support for Vandalia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and those affected by Saturday's tragic accident.
Good Deeds Group enjoyed making fall crafts with the residents of Heritage Health.
Lincoln Learners please join in the fun as we celebrate American Education Week!
Picture retakes take two!
PHS Winter Sports Pictures will take place Monday, November 18th, at 3:30 pm in the big gym.
Reminder for the week: Pana High School picture retakes have been rescheduled for Friday, November 22nd.
Retake picture forms are available to pick up in the front office.
Blood Drive Reminder: National Honor Society will sponsor a blood drive at Pana High School on Tuesday, November 19th, from 8:30 am - 2 pm.
Seniors who donate or have a parent donate for them will be entered into a drawing for a $2500 scholarship.
Picture retakes take two!
Lincoln Learners please join in the fun as we celebrate American Education Week!
Students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class along with the help of Mrs Wysong, Mr Donahue, Mrs LeDuc, and Mrs Bauer used ingredients to make their volcanoes 🌋 erupt.
Students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class along with the help of Mrs Wysong, Mr Donahue, Mrs LeDuc, and Mrs Bauer used ingredients to make their volcanoes 🌋 erupt.
Jack, in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class, brought in a bottle and colored paper to make it look like a 🌋 to show how explosive an eruption can be. The class took to the gym for this eruption. What a day of learning that took place!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students learned how to read a recipe, use measuring cups & spoons to make dough that they shaped into a mountain/volcano. Just wait to see if they erupted!
Picture retakes take two!
Picture retakes take two!
Lincoln Learners are making the best of indoor recess by having fun in the Maker Space connecting circuits!
The IHSA 2A Football Quarterfinals, Pana vs Nashville, will take place in Nashville, Saturday, November 16th at 1 pm. Come out and support our Panthers! Can't make it? The game will be live streamed at the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/gam0529403cf2
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class learned about Smart Grids with Ms Ashley from the U if I Extension. They learned how to light up the neighborhood.
Mrs. LaMarche's class is so very thankful for the grant provided STEM build kits and logic games! We just can't wait to challenge our brains! THANK YOU!!
PJHS students are selling cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and pumpkin butter until Friday Nov. 22nd. We are asking for each student to sell at least 2 items to help support our school.
Students at PJHS completed an activity to remind us to start our day from a place of gratitude. All students created a link for our gratitude chain which will hang in the main hallway as a daily reminder.
Reading Mini-lessons have been enhanced with the integration of Nearpod! Now students can share their learning during the lesson.
Grace Fitzgerald and Lillian Shallenbarger were also selected and as October Students of the Month at PJHS. They were absent for last week’s photo.
Pana FFA hosted Leadership Training School Thursday evening. Thank you to all of the chapters in attendance.
Honoring our veterans at Lincoln Elementary School.
PHS Students & Staff: Picture retakes have been rescheduled for Friday, November 22nd.
PHS National Honor Society will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, November 19th, from 8:30 am - 2 pm. Anyone 17 years or older may donate (16-year-olds may donate with a signed permission slip that can be picked up in the office). Seniors who donate or have a parent donate will be entered into the drawing for a $2500 scholarship.
Students had the opportunity to attend the Construction Trades and Apprenticeships Career Day. Several trades were present with lots of hands on activities!
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade had the opportunity to learn about electrical grids thanks to the U of I Extension Office.
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade did an amazing job on their spider projects.
Just a reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow at Lincoln Elementary School.
Intro to Ag classes are creating their own herd of horses.
High school service learning students are reminded that 5 of your service hours must be volunteer work outside of school.
SAT practice day
Next week is American Education Week! Join us in a week full of fun activities.
All sporting events are cancelled today, November 12th.
PJHS basketball vs Rochester is cancelled for both home and away games.
Stay safe and warm!
Today is a good day to take the 5 Essential Online Survey http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Attention Parents and Students:
Pana schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12th, due to inclement weather.
Reminder for the week: Wednesday, November 13th, is a half-day school improvement day. All schools will dismiss 3 hours early.
Reminder for the week: NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11th, for Veterans' Day.
Congratulations to the PHS Scholar Bowl team who placed 2nd out of 19 teams today!
Congrats to this week’s Wall of Fame signers and October Students of the Month! Wall of Fame: Blayne Pope, Cameron Banning, Brynn Ade. Students of the Month: Ryan Karbach, Laney Wafford, Landon Meadows, Domacio Wills
Mrs. Wysong and her 'twin' wore identical shoes today for Fairy Tale Day!
First grade had a great time with Fairytale Day today!
October Spider Projects in Mrs. Morrell's room
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class worked on reinforcing place value concepts using Splash Math.
Accelerated Algebra 1 students work on writing the equation of a line in point-slope, slope-intercept, and standard forms in Mr. Wolf's class.
The Class of 2020 is selling cookie dough and Fannie May candy to help raise money for the senior trip. See a senior if you would like to order! We will accept orders until Nov. 25th
Join us at the Tailgate tomorrow, November 9th, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Cheer on your Pana Panthers as they take on the Oakwood Comets at 1 pm.
Pana Police came in Wednesday and Thursday to discuss community relationships with the Drivers ed Students and to share driving tips and things they deal with daily.
PHS students: Reminder that Picture Retake Day will be on Tuesday, November 12th. Retake forms will be in the office if needed.
Our first shirt!! So proud of these girls!!
Our first shirt!! So proud of these girls!!
Substitute Employment Positions are available and posted on our website. Check them out here: https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class did a Kahoot in identifying nouns. Look who finished in the top 3.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is learning about respect and tattling with Ms Blessman this morning.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is learning about respect and tattling with Ms Blessman this morning.
Saving the environment one piece of paper at a time. These two young men do a great job of running the recycling program at PHS.
Veterans Day
Mrs Beyers class packed up goodies and notes of thanks to a young Marine and all of his fellow Marines all the way in California. The kids were excited and happy to help. We even sent a special picture and goody bag to a Dad from our class who is in the Army. Happy Veterans Day.
The Marching Panthers held their end-of-the-year banquet on November 6th. Various band members were recognized for their outstanding performances during the season. A special shoutout to the Boosters for their support!
Go Panthers!
Great minds must think alike, or in the case of the Ag. Dept they dress alike.
Can you see the “focus” on the faces of these PHS Biology students? They are honing their microscopy skills today by examining the differences between plant and animal cells.
Congratulations to the winner of our Future Business Leaders raffle at Saturday's playoff game. Thank you all for your continued support!!
Calling all parents/guardians of Washington Elementary Students. It is time to fill out the 5 Essential Survey again! Please go the attached link and help us reach our goal of 100% parent participation.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
PBL Collaboration x’s two!
Pana Junior High Veterans Day program November 8th at 8:15A.M. Veterans and community are invited.
Using the skill of classifying with shells
Miss Rodman’s third grade class, at Lincoln Elementary, loved having Paws in their classroom for the month of October! It was a great reminder of how to demonstrate PAWS-itive behavior not just at school but outside of school too!
More Halloween fun!!
Calling all parents/guardians of Lincoln Elementary Students. It is time to fill out the 5 Essential Survey again. Please go the attached link and help us reach our goal. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Family & Consumer Science classes practice teamwork skills by participating in the Marshmallow Challenge.
PHS Teachers support PCH Mammography Department!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class enjoyed using their estimating skills with their pumpkin; how many seeds, how much did it weigh, how many vertical lines, the circumference. Even Mr Bauer joined in on how much it weighed.
After a team building game of BINGO, Lincoln Elementary staff got down to business analyzing our Illinois Report Card finding opportunities for growth and areas to celebrate!
Halloween Parade
Halloween Parade
Halloween Parade
This week at PJHS: Tyson Clements, Kamden Bennett, Chase Hunter, Seth Horton, Lilly Shallenbarger, and Brandon Schulz all signed the Wall of Fame for their positive office referrals, and all perfect attendance and honor roll kids were treated to a pop up party!
Spending some time seeing what agricultural colleges have to offer.
Pana Basketball has a Spiritwear store! There are a variety of items for women and men such as shirts, hoodies, polos, sweatpants, shorts, backpacks, & more!
The shop closes on November 4th. Get your new Panthers gear today!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/mGuYbMfDnC
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 3rd. Set those clocks back 1 hour!
Mrs. Hedderich’s class designed creepy spider webs for their Halloween stem activity.
3rd grade STEM activity. Students had to design a platform for their pumpkin to be place on.
PJHS had some scary cute visitors today for Halloween! We enjoyed the 1st grade parade! 🎃👻
Halloween 🎃 fun. Mrs. Rodman’s class made slime. 👻
Pumpkin fun
PJHS students were so creative for Dynamic Duo day for RRW. The winners were Brynn Ade and Mrs. Ade for their recreation of UP!
Physical science students did a virtual lab on their Chromebooks yesterday to better understand gas laws.
Practicing how to make a Sincere Apology through skits in LEAD!
Students in Mrs. Berns's geometry are using nearpod software to translate shapes with their chromebooks.
FBLA students will be selling chances to win this goodie basket at the game Saturday!
PJHS Art Students WON a Pop Up Party during Red Ribbon Week! They do enjoy a tasty treat! #RRW #Redribbonweek #Bedrugfree #Bekind
Hey Lincoln Learners! Remember we don't dress up for Halloween BUT we will still celebrate in our classrooms AND since "Drug's Don't Scare Us" lets all wear CRAZY HAIR on Thursday!!!
PJHS Art Students WON a Pop Up Party today!!! Congrats! #RedRibbonWeek #RRW #BeDrugFree #Bekind
Room on the Broom STEM activity!
Day 1 of mock interviews with the Co-op students
Algebra students are practicing solving multi-step equations with partners today. Each answer leads to a new problem to solve.
Mrs. Whalen’s students are trying out new algebra activities on Nearpod.com. It was a good warm-up for class!
Hey Lincoln Learners, our Wednesday Red Ribbon Activity is to "Follow Your Dreams and Be Drug Free" by having a Pajama Day!
PJHS students and staff reflected upon their influencers for RRW by dressing like a their favorite meme or vine characters. Can you identify them?
Parents please make sure your kiddos are dressed appropriately for the changing Fall weather. Always dress your students as if we will be going outside and err on the side of caution. It's very easy to just remove a layer if they get warm.
Thank you to Moore Sports Photography for designing these awesome buttons that FBLA will be selling at Saturdays game!
What type of dermatoglyph do you have? Ask Anatomy & Physiology students!
The Intro to Ag classes started the Horse Industry Unit today. They participated in a measuring exercise to see how tall they would be if they were a horse.
Nothing cures Monday blues like pickle ball.
Any senior who wanted to order cap/gown pictures from the proofs given a few weeks ago need to give the forms/money to Mrs. Patton by Monday, November 4th.
English IV created Knight Shields to go along with their reading of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” a Medieval tale. Mrs. Patton was very impressed with their creativity!
English IV reviewed for their test using Kahoot today. 1st place got a homework pass!
Mrl Lipe and Mr. Pumphery's Driver Education classes were Treated to a few Tricks by the Distracted Driver Simulator. Thanks to Chris Bax from the Secretary of States office for making this service available to our kids.
Trick or Treat info
Hey Lincoln Learners! Tomorrow we will have a Taco Tuesday to remind us to "TACO BOUT" not doing drugs for our Red Ribbon Week Celebration!
Freshmen working on their grammar and writing skills using NoRedInk.
Designing community spaces for kids
Mr. Wood has been teaching soft workplace skills so students have a solid foundation for their future.
Come on out and support your Pana Panthers as they take on the Red Bud Musketeers, Saturday, Nov 2nd. Tailgate is from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
PHS Marching Panthers participated in the Oblong Spooktacular parade on Saturday, October 26th. The band placed 2nd overall in their division and also won 2nd drum major, 2nd color guard, and 1st drum line. Go Panthers!
Sophomores are working hard in the concession stand while cheering for their Panthers!
Hey Lincoln Learners!!!!! Tomorrow starts Red Ribbon Week! Be sure to Get "Red-Y" to be drug free by wearing red on Monday!
Red Ribbon Week!!
A group of Ms Hahnenkamp’s students began learning about circuits this week.
Red Ribbon Week 2019 plans for PJHS
Earth science students are examining metamorphic rocks today in class.
Hey Lincoln Learners!!!!! Don't forget that next week is Red Ribbon Week!
Ag Business students were busy today researching different Franchise options.
The snack cart looks great! Thank you Madison!!
We integrated math into our Intro to Ag classes with straight line depreciation!
Congratulations to Michael Pierce for typing 81 words a minute in Mrs. Thompson's Keyboarding Class
After school tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pana High School for all students.
Today Geometry students learned to partition a directed line segment using a given ratio.
Please fill out the survey to help the Lego League team determine if we are in need of a specialized cart in our local stores.
bit.ly/2pSF3hi
Pana Community Hospital will host its 16th Annual Children's Health & Safety Fair on October 26th from 9 am - 12 pm at Pana High School:
Why does the science department hallway smell like that? Don’t worry!! It’s just Anatomy & Physiology students starting their comparative study of fetal pig anatomy.
Students in Mrs. Berns's 1b Algebra learned to graph on a Cartesian plane using Point Slope form of a line.
The Horticulture class has been filling the greenhouse by transplanting, dividing, starting new plants and winterizing the geraniums.
Foods & Nutrition classes quiz each other in preparation for their kitchen safety test!
Just a reminder that the Lincoln School fundraiser pick up time is today 10/24 from 3 to 6. Please enter the building through the back North West door (where the doorbell is).
Student council members attended a leadership conference at LLC featuring comedian and musician Jason Lavesseur. They had fun learning about professionalism, goal setting, and of course- leading!
Teachers at Lincoln Elementary got to explore and play in the Makerspace area today while collaborating as a grade level to create stem lessons to use and share.
Thank you to these four student athletes from the high school who came to Lincoln for Teaching Tuesday. They talked about respect and how to be a part of a team!
REMINDER: The Washington/Lincoln fundraiser items are scheduled to be delivered to Lincoln School tomorrow (Oct 24). Please make arrangements to pick up your child's items between 3-6pm. Thank you for your support!!
Just a reminder that the Lincoln School fundraiser pick up time is tomorrow 10/24 from 3 to 6. Please enter the building through the back North/West door (where the doorbell is).
PJHS students viewed the “Be Strong” simulcast at their class meeting today to kick off Red Ribbon Week next week. The theme is #dotherightthing and Mrs. Sowarsh spent time previewing the week’s activities which center on taking care of yourself and others. The guests on the simulcast also spoke about how to address bullying and how to persevere. More to come on RRW soon!
Mr. Pumphery's 1st and 3rd hour Driver Education classes were witness to a demonstration of the extraction of a victim from a vehicle in a mock accident. Thank you Mike Foster and crew from Pana Fire and EMS for a job well done.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students reviewing math facts using quiz, quiz, share.
Intro to Ag have been busy working on AET record keeping.
Physical science students worked on separating a mixture by using the physical properties of the substances that made it up.
Anatomy & Physiology students are exploring the “sense”-sational properties of the human integumentary system today!
Engaging brains from the moment they walk in. Look at all the brain activities they have faced already on a Monday morning. Students had to figure out if one star on the VAB NASA building is 6 foot wide, then how many feet would 5 stars be? I ❤️ the different ways they used to come up with the answer.
100 mile club- 25 mile achievement winners
Third grade had the RAP lady visit us today! Be a superhero and come to school!
Look at Ms Hahnenkamp’s class bug jar they did in art with Mrs Holman. Amazing! She teaches them so many skills as well as vocabulary. We are so fortunate to have her.
Seniors and Parents/Guardians:
Need help with the FAFSA process for Student Aid? Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at PHS from 6 - 8 pm for assistance.
Washington/Lincoln PTO fundraiser delivery is Thursday, October 24 from 3-6 at Lincoln School. We need help starting at 1 to sort the delivery and prepare it for pickup. Please email jlehn@panaschools.com if you can help!
PJHS celebrated the end of 1st quarter with some harvest games and s’mores this afternoon. Special thanks to the Student Support Committee for planning this fun event!
Congrats to the PJHS students who signed the Wall of Fame this week, Gage Hackney and OzzMarie Dilley!
Having some fun playing lacrosse
Consumer Education students enjoyed job shadowing
Friendships and Acts of Kindness at Lincoln Elementary
Friendships and Acts of Kindness
Friendships and Acts of Kindness at Lincoln Elementary!
Friendships and Acts of Kindness at Lincoln Elementary!
Friendships and Acts of Kindness at Lincoln Elementary!
A great big shout-out to our amazing PTO! Thank you so much for the additional items to Lincoln Elementary's Makerspace! #loveourpto #ourptoisthebest
PHS Crafts Class finished their Mixed Media Sculpture Pumpkins. Perfect timing for Fall & Harvest!
All PHS Art Students complete a Weekly Wednesday Sketchbook assignment at school. This week Crafts class had to complete a landscape drawing that demonstrated Foreground, Middle Ground, & Background. Two student artworks reveal a unique quality & fits the current season. Enjoy!
Kindness Kounts
Happy Bosses Day to Mrs. Wysong! We are so lucky to have you as our principal!
Ms. Frizzle came to help Mrs. Morrell’s class make spider webs. The students have been learning many interesting facts about spiders this month.
PJHS Panther Den students volunteered for Share and Care food program at the Methodist Church.
Lots of fun things happening at Washington School! Happy Bosses Day Ms. Frizzle....I mean Mrs. Wysong!😊
Ms hahnenkamps class had an absolutely great time learning about apples yesterday at the Okaw Valley Apple Orchard.
Mrs. Rodman’s class enjoyed a visit and STEM lesson from Ms. Frizzle! All classes were also invited to share in an expanded lesson.
Ms Hahnenkamp wants to thank all the parents who attended conferences in her class. 96% of parents attended. That’s amazing! Her students are blessed.
We had a special visitor today Ms. Frizzle. We did a science experiment and learned about the water cycle.
Remember to check out our employment listings as new opportunities are available.
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
Friday, October 18th, marks the end of the 1st 9 Weeks.
Students of PHS: Don't forget about the FREE tutoring service provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Teachers are here to reinforce concepts and answer your questions. We are here to help!
Lincoln Learners the weather is changing and fall has arrived! Make sure you dress appropriately for going outside this week!
Congratulations to Austin Karbach on shooting an 83 at the El Paso Boys’ Golf Sectional. He fell 1 stroke away from advancing to state.
However, this is the best tournament score on record for any boy since 2007!
Congrats, Austin & let’s keep shooting low over the next 2 years!
Congrats to Anna Beyers and Madison Clark on their performances at the Jacksonville Routt Girls' Golf Sectional today.
Anna shot a 102 and Madison shot a 130. Looking forward to watching these two freshmen improve over the next 3 years. Good job, ladies!
Reminder for the week: NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14th, for Columbus Day.
What a great turn out at Lincoln Elementary for Parent/Teacher conferences! Thanks to all the families who were able to attend. Enjoy the long weekend ahead!
Reminder that PJHS Picture Retakes are Tuesday, October 15th. Have an enjoyable long weekend!
Golf regionals.....2 advanced.....congrats to Anna Beyers and Madison Clark and good luck in Jacksonville on Monday.
Freshman after the junior olympics
Reminder to Parents and Students: There is no school on Thursday, October 10th through Monday, October 14th.
Parents: Schools will host Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow, October 10th, from 12 - 4 pm and 5 - 8 pm.
Mrs. Reynolds class enjoyed a visit from the Pana firefighters and got to ride on their new fire truck! Thank you, Pana firefighters!
Come on out for the Fire Department Open House!
Mrs. Hrabak class riding the fire trucks.
Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten enjoyed a visit and ride from our firefighters.
Mrs. LaMarche's class working hard to put together one of their favorite community workers. Firefighters!
Congratulations to Austin Karbach shooting a 92 in the Okaw Valley Golf Regional and advancing to the El Paso Golf Sectional!
Engineering model arms in 5th grade
Teaching Tuesday with Ms Blessman and students who recieved a citation for Random Acts of Kindness! The RAK citation club was a student lead initiative by our very own Ambriel. Way to go Ambriel!
Last week, McKylee Rhoades & MacKinsey Perry read their book on Black Footed Ferrets to our class. These young ladies wrote over 6 chapters, illustrated pictures, wrote a glossary, and added a table of contents.
Excited to see what else these 5th graders will come up with next!
Photoshop made Memes this week!
Algebra students had fun trying a new activity today called “quiz, quiz, trade.” Everyone solved their own problem, then traded with someone else. They worked together to complete all of the problems!
Say cheese! Picture day happened at Lincoln Elementary School today but don't worry if you forgot your envelope!
You can still order pictures online. Just go to the picture website and use this code!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students researched how long it takes gourd seed to germinate-seed to gourd as well as what kind of sunlight they need. They are learning so much!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students did a Kahoot today to see what they already know about counting patterns before beginning their next chapter in math. Look who made the leader board.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class continued to test our cylinder columns today. This one is holding 51 books. It has held them for 3 hrs & 15 min. Wonder if it will still be standing when the kids come back tomorrow. Ask one of my students why a cylinder is the strongest. They should know.
PHS students caught being good
On 9/11, PJHS held a bake sale fundraiser. As an Act of Service, a part of the profits from the bake sale were donated to Pana Fire Department.
The book fair is officially open at Pana junior high school!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students worked in stations today. Some ran a pizza shop using Pizza Co., some coded using Coding Awbie, and others coded by working in Code.org. It was a busy day of learning.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students worked in stations today. Some ran a pizza shop using Pizza Co., some coded using Coding Awbie, and others coded by working in Code.org. It was a busy day of learning.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students worked with creating different kinds of towers using paper. We tested them using books to see which kind was the strongest. Tomorrow we will discover why the cylinder column is strongest.
Algebra 2 students were busy working at stations around the room today. They practiced graphing quadratics, as well as writing their own functions. They checked their own answers with the provided answer key to monitor their progress. They should be ready for tomorrow’s quiz!
Parents and seniors of 2020: Herff Jones will be here Tuesday, October 8th, to take orders for graduation announcements, cap and gowns, and senior swag. Please plan to come 3 to 6:30 pm. A deposit of $60 is required at time of order. Mrs Patton will have extra order forms for any seniors who didn’t get an order form.
Mrs. LaMarche's first grade clas visited the Pana Fire Department! We learned so much about fire safety and all the things the firefighters do to help keep us safe. A big thanks to the PFD and firefighters Anderson, Christer, Foster, and Mahnke!
Come join us on October 11th:
Check out the information to digitally add money to your child's account through Scholastic for the upcoming PJHS Book Fair:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/assetuploads/eWallet-Commercial_final.mp4
Reminder for the week: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 11th. This is a Teacher Institute Day.
Reminder for the Week: There is NO school on Thursday, October 10th. Instead, Parent Teacher Conferences will take place from 12 - 4 pm and again from 5 - 8 pm.
50-year queen and 2019 Queen
Janice Waddelow Knutson and Olivia Schmitz
Congratulations to the members of the 2019 Homecoming Court. Lane Perry and Olivia Schmitz were named the 2019 King and Queen.
A special thank you to our FBLA members for helping out at tonight's game. You're the BEST!!
Physical science students learned about density this week by calculating the density of candy bars and predicting whether or not they would float.
Friday afternoon fun at PJHS! Sno cones for all, and some friendly teacher-student competitions—a rock, paper, scissors relay race and dodgeball. Go Panthers!
Lincoln Learners who earned PBIS Citizenship Awards!
This week at PJHS four more students signed the Wall of Fame and the following students were selected by their teachers as September Students of the Month: Mason Richards, Amber Litton, Joey Laker, Carter Barber, Simon Rickett, and Katie Christer. They will be treated to a VIP lunch later this semester.
The PJHS Panther Den hosted a hat day on Wednesday to benefit the family of Sullivan’s Tyson Mendoza.
The Horticulture class took a flower walk to find flowers in the neighborhood. The class will be identifying them on Monday.
FBLA would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Corbin Moore, of Moore Sports Photography, for making the Pana Panther buttons for the game tonight!
Happy Homecoming from the PHS staff! Go Panthers!
Classifying animals.
Classifying animals.
6th graders have been busy creating Smart goals for the year. We are getting ready for student-led conferences next week!
Just a reminder that the temperature will be changing over the next couple of days. Make sure to dress your kiddos for the cooler temperatures that are coming our way, as we will be outside for recess/PE enjoying the fall weather.... finally!
Trying out some fun subtraction strategies in Mrs. Crawford’s 1st grade!
Future Business Leaders of America will be selling Pana Panther buttons at the Homecoming game this Friday. Buttons are $5 each
Business and Technology students are creating a graffiti wall to offer tips for negotiating the terms of a contract.
Students in Business and Technology learning contract terminology using the Each One Teach One activity.
Mrs. LaMarche's first grade class is super excited to have received the first of nine books gifted to the students this year from some very special book sponsors throughout our community! THANK YOU!
IDNR CPO came and talked rules and regulations to the Outdoor Resource class.
Future Business Leaders of America will be selling chances to win this Panther Nation wreath, generously donated by Cheri Thevenot, at the homecoming game this Friday. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.
Foods & Nutrition 1 classes got their first food lab experience. Cupcakes...YUM!!!!
PHS students support the Sullivan community by wearing blue today in honor of Tyson Mendoza.
PJHS Geography students making 3D projects of countries. Thanks to Pizza Man for donating the pizza boxes.
Join us this Friday!
Please join us!
Meet the new Lincoln Elementary mascot, Paws!
He is here to remind us to "PAWS" and think before we act!
Good morning, Panthers. Sullivan school district suffered a tragedy on Friday. To show our support, please wear blue tomorrow to school (PHS students: As it is Homecoming week, PJs are still okay, too).
Working on the scientific method using gummy bears!
Mrs. Chernisky's 5th graders chart their guess for a gender reveal!! Engaging students and building relationships!
This week at PJHS: Dillan Hocq, Conner Simpson, and Belle Anderson joined the Wall of Fame, and the 7th grade class received a “pop” up party of Orange and Grape Crush soda pop for having the best hallway behavior and being on time to class!
Mrs. Thompson's Cooperative Education Class learned how to look up different types of Help Wanted Ads this week in class