WE NEED BUS DRIVERS!
The Pana School District is hiring for route bus drivers and substitute bus drivers. A valid CDL is required or you must be able to obtain one. You must be able to pass a background check and a drug test. Hours vary but usually a morning and an afternoon route. Applications can be printed off the District web page or picked up at the Unit Office. Pana Schools Employment Page - https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment Please contact the District Office (217-562-1500) for any questions.
Mrs. Jones' class is preparing to use their Chromebooks. Before they start, they're reviewing how to care for the devices properly. Ms. Hahnenkamp is excited to work with them and teach them how to be responsible digital citizens.
It's game day! Week 0 Rivalry for the Casey Williams Foundation has already started in the Sanders Household. Come out to Brummett field tonight and watch the Panthers take on the Raiders and see who will leave with the Coal Miners Trophy. Tailgate starts at 5pm! 🐾🏈 #BeAPartOfThePride
If you ordered a Week 0 Rivalry shirt, orders can be picked up tomorrow after 8:30am in the front office of Pana High School. PHS Students and District staff shirts will be delivered.
Mrs. Berner's Kindergarten class is exploring the letter L! They're practicing writing it and learning its sound. Can you think of a word that starts with L? If not, reach out to this class, they would Love to tell you one.
Tonight's the night! 🌙 Don't forget about Open House at PJHS! Come meet your child's teacher, explore the classroom, and learn about the exciting year ahead. We can't wait to see you there! 🏫
Don't forget about Open House at PHS from 5:00pm-6:00pm! Come meet the teachers, see the school, get answers to questions, and learn about the year ahead! We will see you there! 🏫
Don't miss out! Open House is just around the corner.
Join us on August 22nd from 5:30 to 6:30 to meet your child's teacher, explore our classrooms, and learn about the exciting year ahead.
We can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to the Pana High School Lady Panthers Volleyball Teams on being named to the IHSA Best of the Rest! Pana Volleyball just missed the cut in making the list of the Top 50 IHSA Girls Volleyball Programs from 1974-2024, but received votes from multiple committee members and was named to the Best of the Rest! What an accomplishment!
Come join us Thursday (8/22/24) for our volleyball orange and blue night! Donations at the door will go to help support the Pana Sports Boosters. We hope to see everyone there!
Please join Pana High School for our Open House on Thursday, August 22nd from 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Meet the teachers, see the school, and get answers to any questions you may have! We hope to see you there!
Read all about it! These students checked out the new Pana Elementary School library with Ms. Harlow and Mrs. Wright. They got a tour and learned about all the library has to offer.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Capturing Kids Hearts Officers! Treasurer-Lilly Rochkes, Secretary- Lexie Hubner, Vice President- Izzy Reed, President- Belle Anderson, Social Media Manager- Ayda Coleman. 💙#BetterTogether
Drop off at the HS today was fantastic! Thank you. Please note the following change for pick up. Cars in the North/Student Lot will exit to the right out of the South West exit, nearest the JH, until the buses have left. Once the buses have left the East exit will open for cars to exit left onto School Drive. Thank you for your patience as we attempt to make the process as efficient as possible.
Thank you-- Thank you-- Thank you!!
PES families and staff crushed it today!
With the subtle changes to arrival & dismissal at PES we saw the following changes:
Arrival line Day 1: Completed at 8:18am
Arrival line Day 2: Completed at 8:02am
Kindergarten dismissal Day 1: Completed in 22 minutes
Kindergarten dismissal Day 2: Completed in 14 minutes
After School Dismissal Day 1: Completed in 26 minutes
After School Dismissal Day 2: Completed in 14 minutes.
It takes EVERYONE! We appreciate your patience and working with Pana Elementary School in order to get your child safely to and from school.
We will continue to make small changes in order to improve. Thank you
-Mr. Metzger
Get ready to meet your child's amazing teachers and explore our classrooms! Join us for Open House on August 22nd from 5:30 to 6:30. We can't wait to see you there!
Introducing Twyla Goff. Pana Elementary School and Pana CUSD #8 are so excited that you are here with us! Check out the picture to learn more about her.
PJHS Parents and Guardians:
Thank you for such a smooth drop off and pick up on Friday. Traffic at the junior high flower smoothly and quickly, and we thank you for following procedures so well.
One reminder - please refrain from using the bus exchange (north parking lot) to drop your children off. We want to keep that area completely clear for bus traffic.
Thank you for your help as we transition to having three buildings on one campus!
First, thank you to all community members for your patience on Friday during drop off and pick up. Reminder. High School traffic should flow onto School Drive from 7th St. Please abide by the following adjustments as we continue to refine the process to make it as efficient as possible. The North lot in front of the high school is for student parking. Do not use the lot for pick up or drop off. Please do not arrive early and park in the circle drive for pick up. Parked cars back up traffic and congest School Drive. Thank you for helping us make drop off and pick up as efficient as possible.
Pana Elementary School will be making a few subtle changes before this week’s arrival and dismissal. (3 photos in post)
1) There will be 2 lines of traffic (as shown in the photos) for arrival and dismissal. These lines of traffic will merge once near the school. These lanes will be coned off.
2) It is recommended that when exiting PES onto Panther Drive any traffic that decides to go LEFT onto Chestnut (north) should take a RIGHT onto 9th street (towards Pana Community Hospital) in order to avoid heavy traffic. This is shown in a photo below.
3) During dropoff, traffic should pull all the way forward towards the playground at PES until stopped by a staff member.
4) At pickup, 2nd-5th grade parents should be prepared to share the name of their student/teacher’s name to PES staff members assisting with dismissal.
Thank you for your continued patience and focus on student safety during this exciting transition into the new building!
