PJHS students and teachers represented PJHS at the 2025 Central Illinois STEM Fair. 🖳 The teachers and students demonstrated a few ways technology is being used in the classrooms. Some of the demonstrations included 3D printed tractors working with Sphero robots for a trator pull, 3D printed chessboards, Indie robots, and instruction on the processes of being a 21st Century Researcher. We are so proud of our students for sharing their knowledge with STEM Fair attendees from all over the Central Illinois area!
🎉 It's National Assistant Principal Week! 🎈 A special shoutout to Mr. Smith for all his hard work supporting PJHS students and staff! 💙
We were so proud to represent PES at the Central IL STEM Fair in Rochester last night! Our talented students, Bailey, Chloe, Emma, and Jayda, were a huge hit, expertly assisting attendees with the robots. A big thank you to them for their dedication! 🙌 Ms. Hahnenkamp is beaming!
We're so grateful for our accomplished PES Title Team! These talented educators make a real difference by providing focused small group support, helping our students build confidence and excel in their learning. Read more about them.
🎉 Huge shoutout to our PJHS 6th graders! They tackled the challenge of fitting pentominoes into a 6x10 rectangle, Only 2 students, Mason Nihiser and Evelynn Cervi, found a solution out of 2,339 possibilities! 🟩🟦🟪
Congratulations to our March Senior of the Month, Landon Meadows. Landon is the son of Melissa and Ryan Meadows. Landon has been involved in baseball, FCA, and Capturing Kids Hearts during his high school career. Landon is employed at Walgreens and in his spare time he enjoys watching sports and attending church. Landon plans to attend UIS for his pre-requisites before transferring to St. John's School of Nursing . Congratulations to Landon!
🌧️❄️Even the rain cold weather can't dampen the fun! 🌧️❄️ PJHS 6th graders had a blast playing Cross the River in Wellness class! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💦
🖼️📐🎉 Get ready for some amazing creativity! Our PJHS 8th graders have turned geometric shapes into stunning picture frame art! 🌟 Come check out their brilliant designs at the Curriculum Fair in May! 💖
🚜💥 Back in action again! PJHS 8th graders took to the arena for an epic Demo Derby with their 3-D tractors! Huge congrats to the champs, Jayden Stone and Parker Durham! 🏆✨
PHS Intro to Art students are working hard on Pop Art Sculptures. The Pop Art movement involves everyday life items turned into fine quality artwork from mass media & culture. Can you guess what the students created? #Panthers🐾 #Creativity✏️ #Art🎨
Due to the ACT Website crashing this morning testing at the high school is running approximately 1 hour behind schedule. 9th and 10th grade will now finish at approx 12:45. 11th Grade at 1:45. Students will be dismissed at the adjusted times.
Pana CUSD #8 is hiring! For more details visit our website-https://www.panaschools.com/ Please send your Application and Resume to Jmiller@panaschools.com
Celebrating Courage! ✨ These amazing students were recognized for demonstrating courage throughout March. Congratulations to our winners!
On Wednesday, April 9th, PHS students will witness a mock car crash. Reps from multiple agencies will be present including law enforcement, fire department, coroner and a helicopter if weather permits. Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the events at approx. 1:45.
ACT Testing at PHS on Tuesday: Parents , Please help your student remember to get a good night's rest and bring a chromebook to school.
ACT Testing will take place at the high school tomorrow, April 8th. Seniors will not be in attendance. 9th and 10th grade will be dismissed at 11:45. Juniors at 12:45. Lunch will be served.
🏀💪 PJHS 7th graders put away the math textbooks and tried using math strategies added with a bit of friendly competition. 🔥📚 Definitely harder than it looks.
🎉 PJHS 6th graders took on the Impossible Domino Tower Challenge! They had to stack, balance, and create the specific design with 16 dominos! Only a few conquered the impossible challenge! 😊✨
Another Reminder:
In-Person Kindergarten Screening is BACK for Pana Elementary School!!!
Kindergarten Screening for any student entering Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year will be May 7th, May 8th, & May 9th at the First United Methodist Church in Pana.
Families are asked to fill out the Google Form with the required information and select their top two time slots. Pana Elementary School will contact the families confirming their time/date.
Please fill out the Google Form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH_eTP5NARsKzi2rGBnreYQNJiVwpt2zRU7KJEa-E-hYEAHQ/viewform?usp=sharing
Congratulations to some of our PHS Choir students on earning special recognition at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday March 8 hosted by Central A&M High School. We are proud of Cayden Hankins, Gabby Heinrich, and Jayda Oary for earning perfect scores on their vocal solos; Gabby Heinrich also earned the "Best Solo of the Day" award for her judging room. Also, the PHS Treble Choir earned the "Best Ensemble of the Day" award for their judging room. The PHS Treble Choir consisted of Jayda Oary, Aurora Bryant, Liberty Law, Chloe Toohey, Brieanna Lenz, Haven Blodgett, Gabriella Heinrich, Alexis Smith, and Alyssa Jones, Madison Solomon and Maisen Virden. Not pictured is Harley Nichols-Owens. Congratulations to all these amazing musicians!
