Thank you to our PTO for hosting the annual Thankful Breakfast at Pontiac Junior High. It was a lovely event!
Here is the link to all of the photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zv6D5PMzeS97Yq1m6
4th grade students share their personal narratives around the campfire and enjoy s'mores!
7th grade science learning how potential energy transfers to kinetic energy.
6th grade science learning about the microscope while investigating pond water-oh the microscopic organisms we saw!
7th grade searched for clues in ELA to help Sherlock Holmes solve the Mystery of the Speckled Band!
See all of the pictures here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17ETHKaWJE3NJ1PrJamGaa5uk1EmLCehB?usp=sharing
7th grade science applying their knowledge of kinetic energy to a lab. Which has more kinetic energy-golf ball, ping pong ball, or marble?
6th grade preparing for our test by completing the Flubber Lab. Is it a physical or chemical change?
Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our School Board Members. Their leadership and commitment play a vital role in creating a positive, supportive environment for our students to learn and grow. Thank you for your unwavering support and service to our schools and community.
Happy School Board Members Day!
A huge thank you to PJH for hosting our Veterans Day assembly Friday! It takes a community to serve our community, and it's an honor to honor our service members and their families! We are fortunate to have talented staff, some of whom are veterans as well as currently serving, who have already begun planning next year's assembly!! More pics coming...
Thank you to the teachers and staff who coordinated our Veterans Day assembly, thank you MSgt Wade Green, USAF & parent of Aiden & Lincoln for your talk, thank you Andy Dippolito, veteran, scout leader & parent of Liam for leading the scouts in presenting and posting of the colors, and thank you families for your support!!
We are proud to present the Pontiac Campers of the Month for the month of October!
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Walk to School Day is Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6th! Join us at the nearest stop by 8:05 to walk with some friendly District #105 faces. This will be our last Walk To School Day until we resume in March!
Last week 🎉 we wrapped up our exciting mock election in our social studies classes! 🗳️ It was amazing to see the students engage in the democratic process and learn about the importance of voting and civics.
6th grade science learning about physical and chemical changes inspired by artifacts from the Titanic.
Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month, Mrs. Juhas!
Yearbooks are on sale now through March 21st. The cost is $19.
The District #105 Social Emotional Learning Team is looking for opportunities for our staff to give back to our community. If you know of an organization that needs volunteers or has some sort of need that we could fill please contact Heather Bain, School Social Worker, at hbain@pwh105.org or by phone at 233-6004. We recognize that volunteering is a great form of self-care and so we would love to create some opportunities for our staff.
Can you believe it, November1st is this Friday! It is time to start preparing for colder weather! If your child or anyone in your household needs a winter coat please contact your Social Worker or Counselor either by email or phone by tomorrow, October 31st and give them the sizes you need. We will have the coats for you next week!
7th grade science-can your solar cooker transfer thermal energy to heat up water or melt chocolate? Testing to find out!
Congratulations to our 8th grade softball and cross country teams. They were all honored at 8th grade night last night.
