Junior High School (6th-8th)

OPEN HOUSE - Monday, August 11, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:30 for All Schools. We hope to see you then!

Good morning.
Softball tryouts have been cancelled for this morning due to weather. We will push back and day and have them tomorrow and Wednesday. Same time/location.

Golf this morning has also been cancelled due to the weather.

📣 Attention PJHS Baseball Parents & Guardians!

There will be a Parent Meeting for parents/guardians of students participating in junior high baseball on Thursday, July 31, at 6:00 PM at Jaycee Park.

Please plan to attend to receive important information about the upcoming season. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Red Fez Shrine Club of Illinois is sponsoring a free screening Clinic
for Children August 23, 2025 8am –noon hosted by the Livingston
County Health Department in their Building on Torrance Ave in Pontiac.
The purpose of the Clinic is to help parents of children that could get
help at Shriners Children’s in Chicago fill out paper work and initiate
contact with Shriners Children’s. Clinic walk -ins are welcome or make
appointment at 815-343-7661.

🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Registration Now Open!
Registration for Pontiac Junior High School Cross Country is officially open!

If your student is interested in joining the team, please complete the registration at https://schools.snap.app/pontiac429.

Important: All students must have a current physical on file to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact:
Coach Travis Simmons – simmonstra@pontiac429.org
Athletic Director Matt Christensen - athleticdirector@pontiac429.org

Attention Incoming 6th–8th Grade Families:
Baseball and softball tryout information has been emailed to you, including details on how to register your student.

Tryout Dates & Locations:
⚾ Baseball Tryouts: August 4–7 at Jaycee Park, 3:30–5:00 PM
🥎 Softball Tryouts: July 28 & 29 at the Rec Plex Fields, 8:00–10:00 AM

Important: All students must have a current physical on file to participate.
For more information, please check your email or contact:
Baseball Coach: Matt Schopp – schoppmat@pontiac429.org
Softball Coach: Presley DiNardi – dinardipre@pontiac429.org
Athletic Director: Matt Christensen – athleticdirector@pontiac429.org

The track meet for tonight has been cancelled. 8th grade night will be Monday, May 5th.

We are selling "Warrior Showdown" shirts for our track invitational on May 10th. Please use the following link to order your shirts! Shirts must be ordered online--do not bring money to school. They will be delivered to the school and available for pick up at the invitational.  https://warriorshowdown2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Warrior Families: The 7/8th grade volleyball game on Thursday 2/27 has been moved up to a 4:00 start time. 8th grade will now play first at 4:00 followed by the 7th grade game afterwards.

Pontiac Junior High Families: The 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball game scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, has been canceled due to anticipated inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe!

Warrior Families: In light of the school cancellation on January 21, 2025, all games, practices, and afterschool activities scheduled for tomorrow are also canceled. Stay safe and warm!

Winter Break - Reminder that winter break will run from Monday, December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025 with students returning on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Baseball Game Time Update: Due to the wet field conditions, today’s baseball game will now start at 11 AM to give the field some time to dry out. Thanks for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you there!

School Picture Day! Thursday, August 22, 2024 - District Wide

Dear PJHS Families, Due to weather conditions, Softball Tryouts for today are canceled. Tryouts will continue tomorrow, August 2, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Dear PJHS Families, We regret to inform you that today's softball tryouts have been canceled once again due to unfavorable weather conditions. Tryouts will continue tomorrow, August 1, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Pontiac CCSD 429 will dismiss at 2:15 EVERY WEDNESDAY throughout the 2024-25 School year. Please note that this includes the first day of student attendance. Transportation routes will be adjusted and you will be contacted by that department once times are set.

Attention PJHS Softball Families: Due to weather conditions, softball tryouts scheduled for today, Monday, July 29th, have been canceled. Tryouts will now begin on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, and continue through Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Rec Plex. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We look forward to seeing all the athletes at the rescheduled tryouts! Best regards, PJHS Athletics Department

Cafeteria Subs Needed! Seeking Food Servers & Cooks. No experience necessary. Great hours and great way to earn extra money. Application can be found online at www.pontiac429.org or contact Matt Schopp, Food Service Director at schoppmat@pontiac429.org or 815-842-3147 with questions.