Welcome to the PBL Education Foundation Web Site
 P.O. Box 192
Paxton, IL  60957
217-395-2450
pbl@pblfoundation.org

Our Mission:  To acquire and distribute resources for enhancing or supplementing the educational programs for all learners in the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit #10 School District located in Paxton, Illinois

About Us  |  Grants  |   Book Fairs  |   Sr. Awards Reception   |   Scholarships   |   Sources of Funds    |   Alumni

ADVANTAGE CAMPAIGN FUNDS PAY FOR PBL JR. HIGH'S NEW PORTABLE COMPUTER LAB.  Visit ADVANTAGE page for details.


$10,000 AdvantageTech Money Available to Educators. Visit Advantage Page.
FOUNDATION
SPONSORS BOOK FAIRS FOR 2009-2010.
See more details on fairs at three schools on the Book Fair page.
 
OPPORTUNITY GRANT 2009-10 See Details on Grant Page

Memorials to Foundation Given in Honor of
Alumni, Former Faculty Members, and Community People
The family of retired educator Gene Kingston honored their father's memory by designating that his memorial contributions be given to the PBL Education Foundation.  Visit the Kingston Tribute page to see pictures and stories.  Visit the Memorials page to see other memorial contributions.

iotc 2009-10
The PBL Education Foundation's 2009-10 It Only Takes Cents Fund Drive began on the opening day of school when 143 generous and supportive faculty and staff members pledged $4,952 to the campaign.  On the following day,  over 3,000 letters were mailed to community and business leaders, alumni, and retired educators. To date, over $22,750 have been donated by the letter recipients.  Funds from this campaign are used to fund grants applied for by teachers who wish to conduct an innovative project that enables teachers to become more innovative in their approach.  Visit  the IOTC web page for more details.

IPG DONATES $1,000 TO EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR PANTHER TOUCHDOWNS DURING 2009-10 FOOTBALL SEASON
Visit our Donor Showcase page to see details
Visit our Senior Awards Reception page and the Senior Awards Photo Gallery to see photos of seniors receiving awards at annual reception

grants available for 2009-10 school year
Attention Teachers:  Grants are available for the 2009-10 school year as follows:  $7,000 worth of Opportunity Grants (max of $500 each); $3,000 worth of Mini Grants (max of $1,000 each); and $4,000 for a PBL Grant (or two at $2,000 each). To apply, visit the Grant Applications page.  Because the PBL Education Foundation still has some technology money from our Advantage . . . PBL campaign, the Foundation is offering TECHNOLOGY grant money.  Educators may apply for a grant of any amount up to $10,000.  Use the Mini Grant Application available on the Grant Applications page.

scholarship applications
Attention High School Seniors:  Information and application forms for the Farmers-Merchants National Bank Scholarship and the Virginia Graham Scholarship can be obtained by visiting FMNB Scholarship or Graham Scholarship.  The deadline for both scholarships is February 11, 2010.  A new scholarship being sponsored by the PBL Education Foundation is the Ryan Coe Memorial Scholarship.  Please visit the Coe Memorial Scholarship page.  Note that the deadline for applications for the Coe scholarship is March 15, 2010.