January is School Board Recognition Month

Thank You to Bob Forbes, Jennifer McDonald, Jason Pierce, Steve Schenk and Sam Scott

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January is School Board Recognition Month

Thank You SHSD School Board Members: Bob Forbes, Jennifer McDonald, Jason Pierce, Steve Schenk and Sam Scott

Sports Fundraiser Fun Day! Monday Jan 21st 8:00-3:00

Pioneer Students are welcome to spend the no school day at Pioneer doing games and activities. Pizza lunch provided! Click on the title for more info and permission slip.

WINTER SPORTS START JAN 29TH

Boys Basketball and Girls soccer registration is now open:
To sign up your student for either sport:
 1. Register your child on FamilyID. Go to Pioneer’s website:
 Our School | Athletics | Athletic Registration
 2. Fax, email or turn in an updated physical Pioneer. They are good for two years.
 3. Pay for sports user fee and ASB card.
Practices are from 2:45-4:50pm. A 5pm activity bus is available. FamilyID has a toll free support line if you need assistance registering online. Click on the heading for the Family ID link or copy this into your browser:
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/pioneer-middle-school-2

Learn About New Standards Based Grading (SBG)

Review a PowerPoint presentation on Standards Based Grading beginning this year at Pioneer Middle School. Click on the title to view the presentation.

Questions about 6th Grade Camp in April? Click Here!

Registration forms, fundraising info, camp dates, chaperone info, camp costs, activities, facts about camp can all be found here!

Pioneer Weekly News - Stay Up To Date

Stay up to date with Pioneer happenings. Every Friday a newsletter is sent to Pioneer families. If you are not receiving this newsletter, check your spam folder. Call Pioneer or send an email to check or update your email address. Newsletters can also be found on our website-click on the above title.

PIONEER MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Watch Pioneer’s morning announcements produced daily by Mr. Beaulieu’s Video Production Class. Go to Mr. Beaulieu's web page or click on the above title.

Did Your Student Forget Something?

If your student forgot a lunch, homework, library book, etc. please drop off at the Attendance Office. Please tell your student to check there for these items during passing time.

Is Your Child Absent or Tardy Today?

Please call the Attendance Office at 583-7205 to excuse an absence or tardy. See the Attendance Office link under the "Our School" tab for attendance policies.

Need to Pay for Lunch, Item or Student Fee?

Click on the title for the link to pay for lunch, a fee, purchase a p.e. uniform or clothing. About everything can be paid for here except yearbooks. Go to Jostens.com to purchase a yearbook. Tangible items can be picked up at the attendance office -- print and bring your receipt with you.

Picking Up Your Student Early?

If your student needs to be dismissed early, please send a note to school with your child that day. The Attendance Office will give the student a pass to leave class at the requested time. You may also call the Attendance Office prior to pickup to have your student ready. Parents must sign students in and out at the Attendance Office.

Transportation Changes/Questions?

If you need to notify your student of a change in transportation, please call the school one hour before school releases to be sure your message can be delivered in time. If your student has a bus change, please send a note to school and tell your child to get a bus pass from the office. Student Transportation information can be found under the Busing Tab. Questions should be directed to transportation@steilacoom.k12.wa.us or contact Durham Student Transportation number at 253-584-1365.

School Hours

School hours are 8:10-2:40. ACE Day Wednesday dismissal is 1:40. Please refer to the calendar link for early release days and holidays. Unless students have a previous arrangement with a teacher, students are not to enter the building until 7:40 am when morning supervision starts.

Team Up! Join Pioneer PTA

Support the Pioneer PTA so they may continue to offer family nights, classroom and student support and many other worthy causes at our school. Click on the Team Up! title to go to the PTA page and print a membership application. Also be sure to fill out an online volunteer application if you would like to volunteer at our school. Click on the Volunteer Information Link under "Quick Links".