Secondary Panther Pride Post | September 2026

Secondary families: 

We've officially made it through our first month together, and what a month it's been! From advisory kickball to Homecoming spirit, our Panthers have shown up with energy and pride from day one. Here's a look at everything we're up to:

Day 1 was a blast! We kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with a kickball tournament and information sessions.  The session covered activities, eligibility, expectations, schedule, and attendance.  Advisories also chose their team names and created their flags for the year. The creativity of our students, as well as their sense of humor, is incredible.  It is fun to see students rallying together to create culture in their advisories.  It is safe to say that the staff and students were spent by the end of the day, because it was FULL, but it was a great day.  We look forward to our next advisory competition on Friday at the PepFest! 

We're excited to let families know that PACT is using Digital Hall Pass through Infinite Campus this year. Instead of paper passes, students will ask staff for permission to leave class and then sign out using a kiosk, giving our team a clear, real-time record of where students are during the school day. This helps us keep hallways safer, reduce lost instructional time, and better track student movement throughout the building. In the event of an evacuation, this also allows us to locate students quickly and efficiently. We are thankful for this upgrade to gather data and manage how students move around campus. 

Need a little extra help in math or English Language Arts? We offer Secondary Academic Tutor Tables (SATT) for students in grades 6-12. This is a dedicated opportunity for academic support and enrichment! Tutoring provides a supportive environment that enables students to excel academically. We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource. Let's strive for academic success together! Sign up here: Secondary Academic Tutor Tables

Get ready to Unleash the Pride! Homecoming Week is September 14-18; we're celebrating everything that makes our school community great. From spirit days and packed game schedules to the Pep Fest and Homecoming Dance, there's something for everyone to get involved in. We can't wait to see students, staff, and families show up with school spirit and make this a week to remember!

After the football game, high school students are invited to stay for the Homecoming Dance in the cafeteria. Cost is $7 in advance (available during lunch) or $10 at the door. Dance Team and Football Team members get in for free!

As always, thank you for partnering with us to make this school year a great one. I'm grateful for this community and excited for everything still ahead this fall.

Warmly, 

Dr. Shawn Lohse

Secondary Principal