We are extremely proud of our track athletes who competed at the SIJHSAA state meet in Carterville, IL. We had a fun pep rally to celebrate their accomplishment and wish them good luck! #105percent
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Great field day today! Thank you to the staff as well as the PTO for the inflatables! The students had a great time! #105percent
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Mrs. Thouvenot’s class celebrated with a day at the beach!!
As of now, our projected ship date for YEARBOOKS is May 27th. We will post when they have arrived and let families know when they can pick them up.
As of now, our projected ship date for YEARBOOKS is May 27th. We will post when they have arrived and let families know when they can pick them up.
PreK celebrated their last day of school with a Beach Blast! It was so much fun!!
Timm Chapman is an internationally published award winning photographer. His images have been featured in publications all over the world including National Geographic Traveler, Terra, Arizona Highways, United Airlines' Hemispheres' magazine, Frommer's Travel Guides and others. He came to Pontiac to talk to our students who are interested in the Arts. He will be at Art on the Square in Belleville this weekend. We are so grateful he came to visit, his talk was inspirational and his photos from all over the world were eye opening. Actual gasps were heard from students amazed at the beauty of his work.
Mrs. Poe, our National Junior Honor Society sponsor, needs 2 more donors.
Here is the information below !
Please ask the donor to give the phlebotomist your group/location code 10774 when they donate and let them know they are donating on behalf of Pontiac Jr. High School.
We only need TWO more donors to be able to add these donors to achieve the Lifesavings Grant.
Hours are:
Friday and Saturday: 7 AM – 3 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 11 AM
Tuesday and Thursday - Closed
Please let Mrs. Poe know when you are donating (if possible) so it can be tracked.
Our new incoming 5th graders are going to ROCK their ROLE as middle schoolers next year! Getting ready for our annual 5th grade Orientation tomorrow. All of our 5th graders will be coming over to Pontiac for a presentation, tour, & lunch. Pontiac can't wait to meet you!!
PTO Culver's Night Tonight!
PTO Culver's Night this Thursday!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Blood Drive on Friday!
If you could not attend the blood drive, here is another opportunity...don't forget - you will receive a $10 (to Amazon, Starbucks, Target, Walmart & more) AND a tree planted in your name. Thank you so much! Our drive was super successful.
People can go to our Donor Center in Fairview Heights to donate blood, 10900 Lincoln Trail (Midway Plaza) within a week of your blood drive.
They can call 1-800-747-5401 or go to bloodcenter.org to schedule an appointment at our Fairview Heights Donor Center. The group code they will use is 10774
Please ask the donor to give the phlebotomist your group/location code 10774 when they donate and let them know they are donating on behalf of Pontiac Jr. High School.
Hours are:
Monday and Wednesday: 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday and Saturday: 7 AM – 3 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 11 AM
Tuesday and Thursday - Closed
NJHS Society from 3-6 pm today!
Reminder NJHS Blood Drive is tomorrow!
May the 4th be with you!
Congratulations Track team! Pontiac had a historic day for Pontiac track and field yesterday sending the most athletes to state. The boys finished second overall and the girls finished fourth, which is also the highest for both teams.
Individuals and relay teams advancing to state
Boys
Kolton H-shot put
Kymani W-100m Hurdles
7th grade 4 by 200 team - Eli C, Teron J, Kaleb D, Isaac H
TJ P in the 800 and the 1600
Isaac H in the 100m dash
Girls
Ryla J in shot put and discus
Sydney B in the 100m hurdles and the 400 m dash
4 by 400 Relay team Paullette M, Aliyah E, Keira R, and Sydney B
Paulette M - 800m
4-5 Beginning Band and the PJH Band performed a mini concert for the 3,4 and 5 graders today.
NJHS Blood Drive
We are thrilled to celebrate Josiah R at the IPA Student Recognition Breakfast! #105percent
Congrats to the Science Olympiad team on a successful season. The following students placed top 5 at the state tournament on Saturday:
Eli L and Ethan B for Dynamic Plant
Leina A and Kaleb D for Write it/Do it
Aadi S and Noah A for Storm the Castle
Thank you to all the students for their hard work this season.
A huge thank you to Mr. Monroe, Mr. Robien, and Mr. Josh for all their time and effort this season! Nice job Coach Resillez!