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Message from Superintendent Headings – January 12, 2023
/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg1/12/2023 @ 10:45 am
This morning across the street from McKay Elementary School a power pole “transformer” blew and set off the fire alarms at the school. Students were safely evacuated and the fire department was dispatched. The building was checked inside and out by the fire department and once deemed safe, students were allowed back into the school and will continue with classes.
Washington Elementary Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburgThe gym of Washington Elementary School was filled with Native American drumming, dancing and applause from students during the school’s Native American Heritage month celebration event on Friday, November 18, 2022.
The Nixyáawii Golden Eagles performed drumming for students & staff while dozens of Washington students joined the dance floor.
Fred Hill, Sr., Umatilla Language Teacher, and Mentor, spoke to the students about Native American culture, rites of passage for tribal youth, styles of the dances, and the different regalia. “We really appreciate this invitation to be here to share our culture, songs, and dance,” Hill said.
Washington Principal Coree Terjeson said “Recognizing & celebrating culture in our school is a critical experience for all of our Wildcats. A big shout-out goes to our Title VI staff and Mr. Heinrich from Nixyáawii for coordinating this event at Washington!”
Letter to Families – Illness and Staying Home
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgDecember 9, 2022
Dear Pendleton School District Families and Guardians –
There is a lot of illness going around our community and our schools. We hope your family is staying well, and we wish you the best. However, if your student is displaying symptoms of illness, please keep them home until they are better. To see the different symptoms of the illnesses going around, see the attached list.
PLEASE KEEP ILL STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL
Thank you,
Kevin Headings
Superintendent
Pendleton School District
NEW! Bus Tracking App – ParentView
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgPendleton School District, along with First Student, is excited to announce the launching of ParentView, a bus tracking and parent communication app.
Kindness Assemblies at Washington Elementary
/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburgStudents at Washington Elementary School got a concentrated boost of positivity and kindness at two special assemblies on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Nov 14 – 18 Indigenous Dress Week at Washington!
/in Washington School News /by hpaullusMonday the 14th: Bust Out Your Beadwork!
Tuesday the 15th: Rock Your Mocs Day!
Wednesday the 16th: Wear your Braids!
Thursday the 17th: Wear Orange Day!
Friday the 18th: Ribbon Work Day! Drummers and Dancers Assembly at 10am in the Gym
Pendleton School District Seeks Input
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgWe are asking you to help us by completing a survey.
New Teacher Feature: Jessica Frazier
/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburgThe Pendleton School District is happy to feature new PSD teachers.
2022-23 Symphony Strings
/in District Site News, McKay Creek School News, Sherwood School News, Washington School News /by rthornburgPendleton School District and the Oregon East Symphony are excited to begin a new season of Symphony Strings! This program is open to all 4th and 5th grade students in the PSD and is an exciting opportunity to learn to play violin, viola, or cello.
We meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the Pendleton High School music department from 3:45-4:15 (we are unable to provide transportation), and students can still enroll! Classes start October 19, and students may enroll up until Oct. 26.
Students can bring their completed registration form with them. Please note that financial assistance and instrument loans are available for anyone who needs them.
Please reach out if you have any questions to Emily Muller-Cary at ecary@pendletonsd.org or Zach Banks at education@oregoneastsymphony.org.
Registration forms and the information are below and also on the Oregon East Symphony website.
2022-23 Symphony Strings Flyer
2022-23 Symphony Strings Registration