The cold days during the past two weeks didn't stop PJHS students from having fun during indoor recess!
Mrs. Simpson's Preschool classes got to mix different colors of paints to create new colors today. First, they mixed red and blue to make purple. Then, they mixed blue and yellow to make green. The students really enjoyed this activity.
Mrs. Simpson's Preschool classes are 100 days BRIGHTER!!
We had a fun day celebrating 100 days of school.
Happy 100th Day from Mrs. Crawford's class! 💯
Mrs. Schmitz's class had a great day celebrating the 100th day of school. We have loved being together for 100 days of friendship and learning!
Fourth grade Art students at Lincoln are learning about printmaking. They made a stencil and printed it using the silkscreen method.
Mrs. King’s class had a STEM challenge of creating the tallest snowman using baking soda and conditioner! Check out their designs!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Senior John Berns on his selection to sing the National Anthem at two Boys Basketball STATE CHAMPIONSHIP games! John is one of 18 students from around the state who were selected to audition for this huge honor! He will sing the National Anthem at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois at approximately 10:45am and again at 5:15pm on Saturday, March 9! CONGRATS, John! We are super-proud of you!
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Lake Land will be here tonight at 5 pm for an informative meeting where questions will be answered about FAFSA and student loans. New Scholarships are posted almost daily at https://sites.google.com/a/panaschools.com/phs-counselor/scholarship-information?authuser=0
Congrats to Gage for earning January’s character trait of the month (respect) and to Hailey for earning January kindness Kounts from Mrs. Crawford's class!
The 8th-grade students were celebrated last week for their hard work and achievement on their winter MAP math assessment. These students as a grade level showed a 12% growth from fall to winter!
They celebrated with hot chocolate and popcorn, free time in the gym, and a drawing for prizes.
This past weekend, Seniors John Berns and Emma Stephens, along with PHS Choir Director Mrs. Chase, attended the All-State Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria. Both students enjoyed two days of intense rehearsals with the most accomplished student musicians in the state under the direction of esteemed guest conductors. To be selected for these groups is a true honor and should be celebrated throughout our community.
Emma Stephens was selected for the Honors Chorus and was part of a stirring Finale Concert on Saturday, January 27. She sang in a choir of around 350 other choral students and their director was Dr. Eugene Rogers of Michigan University. The Honors Chorus is the top-selected chorus of the all-state conference and it was a thrill to see her down there in such talented company!
John Berns was selected for the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble and performed in the incredible Jazz Concert on Friday night, January 26. Their director was Stacy Cunningham, a well-known choir director at East Leyden High School in Franklin Park Illinois. John sang in a highly-selective group of 24 students from around the state with a passion for vocal jazz. He was also a featured soloist on one of the songs. In addition, John also was selected to represent ILMEA District 5 in the National Anthem auditions which form the field of students selected to sing the National Anthem at future IHSA State Championship events. He completed this audition while at All State this past weekend. John also received an Honorable Mention Award for his choral composition, "Easter Hymn" as part of the All-State Composition Contest.
While the students were in rehearsal, Mrs. Chase and thousands of other music teachers from around the state participated in professional development and performance sessions. This is a great weekend for the teachers to gather new ideas on how to best teach our students!
Words cannot express what a huge honor this is for these students and for Pana Schools. Please enjoy these pictures and video links and make sure to congratulate Emma and John, our ILLINOIS ALL STATE MUSICIANS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHVVIDfy2TU
https://youtu.be/kKorSxDTmeM
The Comp 2 students traveled to Lake Land to learn more about the writing process. The students listened to a presentation by Librarian Andy and were able to learn more about the researching process.
Mrs. Schmitz's class had fun drumming with pool noodles to get some energy out on a rainy day.
The Financial Aid Night has been rescheduled for January 30th at 5:00 pm. All seniors and parents are encourage to attend. Lake Land will be here, but will be able to talk to you about financial concerns for all colleges and trade schools.
PJHS Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their grade-level teachers for demonstrating excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, being well-mannered, and being respectful to peers and teachers.
Mrs. Hunter from First National Bank of Pana, teaching the PJHS Money 101 students how to setup a checking account.
January PJHS parent newsletter
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Tonight's Regular Board Meeting has been canceled due to icy road conditions. A Special Board Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., at the District Unit Office, 14 E Main St., Pana, IL 62557.