Hosting is easy—just a place to sleep (shared room / air mattress okay!) and inclusion in daily family life, meals, school, and activities. Basically, they do what you do. They have their own money and full medical, liability, and travel insurances. In exchange, your Panther becomes eligible for our partially grant-funded Germany trip next June (last trip ≈ $2,000 all-inclusive). Your student also receives recognition and graduation cords for hosting, and they're eligible to go on all of our field trips here in Illinois with the GAPP group.
Now in its third year, GAPP creates lasting friendships, global connections, and future professional networks. Host families make this program possible, so please consider hosting this March! This program just can't function without our PHS families. Contact Mr. Dail at tdail@panaschools.com if you're interested. I'm really looking forward to hearing from you!
Pana Jr High students took home a fundraiser packet today! They are selling Creekstone Kettle Works popcorn (based out of Raymond), with delivery just in time for your Super Bowl party! See any jr high student to order, or call the school office. Thank you for your support .
We know we’re a little late announcing, but these students are absolutely worth celebrating!
This month’s character trait was Teamwork 🤝
Teamwork means helping one another, sharing ideas, and solving problems as a team. Our winners truly demonstrated this by supporting their classmates and helping make our school a better place! 👏
Congratulations to all of our students who showed teamwork in action!
✨ Stay tuned for our December Character Trait Winners coming soon! ✨
BOYS BASKETBALL FANS
**We will play a Freshman/Sophomore game versus Gillespie tonight at 5:30 at Pana with the Varsity game to follow. There will only be two games played tonight F/S at 5:30 with varsity to follow.
Are you passionate about helping middle school and high school students discover their musical potential? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Music Teacher to inspire and educate young musicians.
For more details visit our employment page on our website: panaschools.com
Please send your application and resume to email: jmiller@panaschools.com
That’s exactly what PES students and staff did today as they gathered in the gymnasium to sing along to Christmas carols, filling the building with joy and holiday spirit!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_VwzQMKPc2HO_yjUlbfd39zZILi_2KqP/view?usp=sharing
Boys Varsity Basketball Vandalia Holiday Tournament Schedule 2025
*Boys varsity basketball fans, attached is the schedule for the Vandalia Holiday tournament that starts on 12/26/25.
North Mac Varsity Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament Schedule and Bracket
**Girls varsity basketball fans, attached is the schedule and bracket for the North Mac Holiday tournament that starts on 12/26/25.
What a wonderful way to practice real-life skills while spreading a little holiday cheer! 😊
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Auburn Game Rescheduled
*The JV and varsity boys basketball game (originally scheduled for 12/13/25) at Auburn that was cancelled due to the weather has been rescheduled for Monday 12/22/25 at Auburn starting with the JV at 6:00 and the varsity to follow.*