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PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY BULLETIN

Week of: August 30 – September 5

SCHOOL MOTTO & EXPECTATIONS (P5)

Prompt • Prepared • Positive • Polite • Productive

GENERAL OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Main Line: (559) 584-0112
  • Attendance Hotline: Extension 1 | [email protected]
  • Front Office: Extension 2
  • School Counselor (Mrs. Freitas): Extension 2103 | [email protected]

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Principal: Mrs. Anderson

Dear Middle School Families,

Teachers have begun entering grades into Infinite Campus. Parents are encouraged to check Infinite Campus weekly to monitor their student’s grades. Missing assignment auto-generated emails will be sent out on Fridays to help parents stay informed of missing work starting Friday, August 28th.

— Mrs. Anderson

📌 Picture Make-Ups Announcement:

  • Date: Friday, September 11th
  • Company: Island Photography
  • School Code: 709

PANTHER WELLNESS HUB

During the month of August, students will participate in the counseling lesson “Meet the Counselor & Counseling Services.” Students will learn how to access support at school, identify trusted adults, and understand the many ways school counseling supports academic, social-emotional, and student success needs.

The goal is to help every Panther feel supported, connected, safe, and ready for a successful school year!

  • Need to See the Counselor?
    • New Counseling Support Request Form: Please use the new counseling support request form for the 2026–2027 school year. This form replaces the form used last year and may be completed by students, staff, or families to request counseling support for a student.

WEEKLY NUTRITION MENU

  • Cost: Breakfast and Lunch are FREE daily.
  • Breakfast Time: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM (Includes 1 milk; extra milk is $0.50)
  • Breakfast Options: Assorted Fruits, Juice & Milk
  • Lunch Options: Assorted Vegetables and Fruits, Juice & Milk
Day Breakfast Entree Lunch Entree
Monday (8/31) Cereal Corn Dog
Tuesday (9/01) Benefit Bar Mini French Toast
Wednesday (9/02) Buttermilk Twin Bar Shredded Chicken & Gravy
Thursday (9/03) Mini Cinnis Chicken Sandwich
Friday (9/04) Donuts Cheese Breadsticks

*This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Menu is subject to change without notice.

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Monday, August 31

  • Volleyball Game @ Kings River-Hardwick:
    • Junior Varsity (JV): 3:30 PM
    • Varsity: 4:30 PM
    • Note: Parents must make plans to pick up your student after their game at KRH.
  • Flag Football Practice: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Cross Country Practice: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM

Tuesday, September 1

  • Flag Football Practice: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • JV & Varsity Volleyball Practice: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Band & Guard Rehearsal: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Cross Country Practice: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM

Wednesday, September 2

  • Flag Football Game @ HOME: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Varsity Volleyball Game @ HOME: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (No JV Game)

Thursday, September 3

  • Flag Football Practice: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • JV & Varsity Volleyball Practice: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Band & Guard Rehearsal: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Cross Country Practice: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
  • Band Booster Meeting: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Friday, September 4

  • Cross Country Practice: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Band Booster Meeting: Thursday, September 3rd (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
  • Labor Day (NO SCHOOL): Monday, September 7th
  • Picture Make-Ups: Friday, September 11th
  • PUESD Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 PM

ATTENDANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

  • Reporting Absences: Please report absences daily by calling the attendance hotline at (559) 584-0112 ext. 1 or emailing doctor’s notes to [email protected].
  • 3-Day Rule: If notification is not received from the parent within three days of an absence, the absence will be marked unexcused (AR 5113).
  • Doctor’s Note Requirements:
    • Absences exceeding 3 consecutive days require a doctor’s note or will be marked unexcused.
    • After 6 total days of absences, a doctor’s note will be required every time a child is absent.
  • Early Sign-Out Policy: A valid, physical form of ID is REQUIRED every time you come to sign your student out of school early. If you do not have your ID with you, you will not be allowed to sign your student out. No Exceptions.

MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • Mental Health Support: If your child is experiencing mental health difficulties, please contact your health care provider or call school counselor Mrs. Freitas at (559) 584-0112 ext. 2103 or email [email protected].
  • Homelessness Resources: If you are experiencing homelessness and need access to local resources, please contact the school office at (559) 584-0112.

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