5th grade Art students at PES did a great job expressing their thanksgiving spirit by creating beautiful shaded cornucopias.
Mrs. Schmitz's class has been busy prepping for Thanksgiving. We made butter by shaking cream in a jar and made pumpkin pie in a bag.
Wow! Our last day before Thanksgiving break was fun filled. Ms. Ashley taught us how to make pie in a bag. We had an Art show and concert. The day ended with a fall craft and a fun filled feast! 🦃
Update: Our Pana Turkey Tournament will be slightly modified this weekend. Centralia CORL will not be returning and they will be forfeiting their remaining two games. Therefore, the first game on Friday, Nov. 29 will be the 2:30 game between Mattoon and Gillespie and the first game on Saturday, Nov. 30 will be the 5th place game between Pana and the winner of the Mattoon/Gillespie game. We hope to see everyone there!
It was a crazy busy day in Mrs. Smith's class with the music/art program and our feast today. We had a lot of fun making our placemats, turkey popcorn bags, and turkey hats. We also made pumpkin pie pudding in a bag today. Thank you to everyone who sent in items for our feast. We had pumpkin pie pudding, ham, turkey, cranberry sauce, cornbread, sweet potatoes, and popcorn. It was a great day!
STUCO will be featuring a member each day. Here is today's spotlight!
We're grateful for our amazing support staff! Last week, we celebrated our Extra Support Professionals with a special lunch. Your hard work and dedication make a difference. Thank you for all you do to make PES a great place to learn!
PJHS Parents-Just a reminder that we will be dismissing at 2:38pm tomorrow for Thanksgiving break.
Congratulations to Pana Senior Softball Player Shelby Ashcraft, who signed on to continue her academic and softball career at Kaskaskia College! Pana High School is proud of you and we can't wait to see what you do as a Blue Angel!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/26/24, is a 45 minute early dismissal. The high school will release students at 2:36. There will be no school the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Reminder for tomorrow at Pana Elementary School:
Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 26th) is a 45 minute early dismissal.
PreK & Kindergarten = 2pm
1st grade = 2:05pm
2nd-5th grade = 2:15pm
Thank you!
STUCO will be featuring a member each day. Here is today's spotlight!
Health class had a guest speaker by the name of SSgt. Pedro E. Cintron who spoke on the importance of wellness and the opportunities that the Air Force can provide. Thank you for your sacrifices.
On Saturday, November 23, thirteen talented music students from Pana Junior and Senior High Schools took part in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 5 Festival. This prestigious honor followed a rigorous audition process. The students had the opportunity to rehearse alongside peers from other schools in the area, under the guidance of esteemed guest directors. The event culminated in a series of exceptional festival performances that were enjoyed by the public.
The following Pana Junior and Senior High School musicians were selected for the 2024 ILMEA District Five Festivals:
Liberty Law (French Horn) performed in the Senior Orchestra.
Karlee Hooper (Flute) and Alyssa Pieper (Clarinet) played in the Senior Band.
Treyson Presnell (Trumpet), Milo Martell (French Horn), Lilly Frost (Trumpet), and Brynlee Tipsword (Trumpet) participated in the Junior Band.
Em Mendenhall (Tenor), Gabby Heinrich (Alto), Cayden Hankins (Bass), Maisen Virden (Alto), Tyler McGuire (Bass), and Haven Blodgett (Alto) sang in the Treble and Mixed Choirs.
This event highlighted the exceptional musical talents of these students and their dedication to their craft.
Our PES students had a great time with the PHS CKH club! They enjoyed a fun 'Would You Rather' Thanksgiving discussion and some friendly company during lunch. We're so grateful for our strong Panther family! #PantherPride #Community
A little fun on Thursday! Our staff, district wide, participated in an 'Anything But a Cup' challenge, much to the amusement of our students. #SchoolFun #TeacherLife
Our Pre-K students love spending time with Mr. Donahue! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit our classroom each week.
Thursday was a special day at PES! A huge thank you to our amazing PJHS students for showing their appreciation on Thank a Teacher Day! Your kind words and treats mean a lot. We're so lucky to have you. We're always here for you! #AmericanEducationWeek2024
Our garden box has added so many fun learning opportunities. It taught us a lot about soil and plants. Now we built our own community. Everyone could bring or find things in the classroom for our residential, business, park, and rural areas. Ask us about Larry! 🦗
During American Education Week, let's take a moment to acknowledge and thank our Pana School Board members for their dedication and support to our district.
