Paxton will be hosting the 1st Round of the RPAC West Basketball Tournament on Saturday, 1/23/21. Here is the schedule of games. Please use the East Main Entrance when attending.
RPAC Art Show was held on January 20th in Cambridge. Congratulations to all participants and winners.
Medal winner: Maria Garcia, “Rhino Safari,” White Charcoal
1st Honorable Mention: Jasmine Burch, “Helpers of the World,” Ink
2nd Honorable Mention: Adrian Eakins, “Precious Moment,” Pencil
3rd Honorable Mention: Zaydee Crowe, “Staring Forward, Looking Back,” Pencil
Here are the brackets for the RPAC BB Tournaments (Brackets are in Central Time!).
Also is the order of games to be played in Paxton on Saturday 1/23/21.
Thanks to our Paxton Dance Team and seniors, Makayla and Adrian, for teaching our 6th graders some new moves for the dance.
Paxton High School’s Quiz Bowl Team traveled to Maxwell for RPAC. They finished the afternoon with 5 wins, placing third in their pool!
Can't make it to tonights games? The Paxton live streaming has switched to YouTube. Check out tonights games and all others at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0meyIVVxjXm38rAQkLbww
It is also linked off of our school web pages under Important Links
Paxton Athletic Contests will be open to the Public at 50% occupancy. We plan to monitor attendance and comply with this occupancy requirement per NSAA guidelines. Go Tigers!!!
Below is an updated schedule for our high school basketball games this week...
Welcome Back!!! We are excited to begin our second semester with in-person learning. We continue to work with local and state health officials to monitor COVID 19 in our area. Please help our school stay safe by monitoring your children prior to attending school or activities. Please continue to social distance, wear face coverings, wash your hands, stay home if you are ill and report any symptomatic cases. Your help ensures that our school remains open for in-person learning during this pandemic. Thank you Tiger Families.
Paxton Schools is a member of the NSAA. We will continue to follow NSAA guidelines to avoid any sanctions that may be imposed. Non-compliance may include but not be limited to reprimands, fines or exclusion from the postseason. Support our students by following the protocols.
NSAA guidelines were effective on 1/4/21.
-Active participants are permitted, but not required, to wear face coverings during competition/performance.
-Coaches and non-active participants (those not currently on the court, mat or stage) are required to wear face coverings at all times.
-Spectators are required to wear face coverings at all times while attending indoor events. Face coverings must cover the nose and mouth.
-Attendance is restricted to 50% of occupancy.
-6 feet of physical distance between household groups in stands and spectator areas.
-The host school may establish additional requirements in consultation with local health departments. Additional requirements implemented by the host school must be the same for all schools, officials, judges, and spectators.
-Following the conclusion of the final contest, fans should leave the facility immediately. There should be no congregating or socializing in the building.
Get ready for StuCo Spirit Week Jan 11-16 '21
(1/11) Color Day
Gr 12/PK-K Black
11/1 Navy
10/2 Gray
9/3 White
8/4 Yellow
7/5 Red
6/Staff Orange
(1/12) Crazy Socks Day
(1/13) Pajama Day
(1/14) Hat Day
(1/15) Blue/Gold Day
Quick addition for the January Newsletter..... https://5il.co/oanm
The junior high basketball games against Sutherland has been rescheduled to Monday, January 18th. Girls will still start at 1:00 with boys to follow.
The January 2021 Newsletter is now available. https://5il.co/o9wy
The NSAA Moratorium begins on December 23rd and runs through December 27th. All key fobs will be deactivated during this time.
Have a great break and we'll see you all in 2021!
Congratulations to the Paxton Lady Tigers winning third-place at the Paxton 2020 Pre-holiday tournament. Paxton 41 Garden County 36. Go Lady Tigers!
Maywood Hayes Center girls get the win over Paxton 50-30. Mullen girls get the win over Garden County 52-13.
At halftime of the Paxton Pre Holiday Tournament. Maywood Hayes Center leads the Paxton Lady Tigers 32-16 and the Mullen Lady Broncos lead Garden County 31-9.
Tues. Dec. 22, 2020 is our last day of the semester. Students will be dismissed at 1:50. We are grateful that we could be TOGETHER IN SCHOOl during the past several months! Thank you all so much for your patience, cooperation and kindness! Have a wonderful Christmas break!
The Perkins Co. basketball games will now be on January 12th. JV will start at 4:30 with Varsity to follow.
Paxton Schools is a member of the NSAA. We will follow NSAA guidelines to avoid any sanctions that may be imposed. Non-compliance may include but not be limited to reprimands, fines or exclusion from the post season. Support our students by following the protocols. Go Tigers!!!