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!
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!



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.
Introducing Jessica Swenny. 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.

It was a great first day at PJHS! We loved seeing the familiar faces of our 7th & 8th graders and welcoming our new 6th graders!
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Thank you to Poettker Construction for taking these photos during last evening's celebration.
Thank you to Poettker Construction for taking these photos during last evening's celebration.
Rep. Brad Halbrook visited Pana Elementary School last evening during our Open House & Ribbon Cutting event.
Pictured (L to R): Board President Kyle Anderson, Rep. Brad Halbrook, and PES Principal Adam Metzger

Introducing Brenda Terneus. 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.

Introducing Lee Hicks. 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.

Introducing Jenny Epley. 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.

Introducing Jessica Jones. 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.

Introducing Danielle Black. 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.

Introducing Jessica Swenny. 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.

It was a historic night for Pana CUSD #8 as they hosted the dedication of the new Pana Elementary School. We had the school board members from the past and present here for the dedication. PES staff is ready to welcome students!


Mr. Metzger and Mrs. Matthews lead the first Pana Elementary School opening staff meeting. Everyone is thrilled to be a part of the first staff to welcome students in the school! Amazing things are awaiting the next generation of learners!

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Bus Pick Up Please review the bus pick-up times for this school year. If you're a new bus rider and you have not spoken with our transportation department, please give them a call tomorrow morning at 562-1500. Thank you!
Introducing Delaney VanDoren. 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.

Pana CUSD #8 is excited to welcome our new leadership team. It's going to be an amazing year!

Bus Pick Up
Please review the bus pick-up times for this school year. If you're a new bus rider and you have not spoken with our transportation department, please give them a call tomorrow morning at 562-1500.
Thank you!

