{"id":1034,"date":"2026-08-14T14:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T21:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pioneerunion.org\/ms\/?p=1034"},"modified":"2026-08-14T14:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T21:00:38","slug":"weekly-bulletin-8-16-8-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pioneerunion.org\/ms\/2026\/08\/14\/weekly-bulletin-8-16-8-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Bulletin 8\/16 – 8\/22"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out this week\u2019s edition of the Weekly Bulletin\u00a0 MS Weekly Bulletin 8\/16 – 8\/22<\/a><\/h3>\n

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PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY BULLETIN<\/h1>\n

Week of:<\/strong> August 16 \u2013 August 22<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc3e Motto \/ P5:<\/strong> Prompt \u2022 Prepared \u2022 Positive \u2022 Polite \u2022 Productive<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce2 FROM THE PRINCIPAL (Mrs. Anderson)<\/h3>\n

Dear Middle School Families,<\/p>\n

Back to School Night is Wednesday, August 26 from 5:00 PM \u2013 6:30 PM!<\/strong> We are hosting an open-house style event this year. Our doors and gates will open at 5:00 PM and close at 6:30 PM. Families are encouraged to make their way around campus, visit classrooms, and meet teachers at their own pace.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check our Weekly Bulletin for important announcements. \u2014 Mrs. Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc6 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK<\/h3>\n
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  • Monday (8\/17):<\/strong>\n
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    • \ud83c\udfd0 Volleyball – Mandatory Volleyball Tryouts (Day #1): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Tuesday (8\/18):<\/strong>\n
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      • \ud83c\udfd0 Volleyball – Mandatory Volleyball Tryouts (Day #2): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n
      • \ud83c\udfb7 Band & Guard Rehearsal: 3:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Wednesday (8\/19):<\/strong>\n
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        • \ud83c\udfeb PUESD Board Meeting: 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Thursday (8\/20):<\/strong>\n
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          • \ud83c\udfd0 Volleyball – Mandatory Volleyball Tryouts (Day #3, if needed): 3:30 PM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n
          • \ud83c\udfb7 Band & Guard Rehearsal: 3:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Friday (8\/21):<\/strong>\n
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            • \ud83c\udf89 Weekend Vibes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \ud83d\udccc UPCOMING EVENTS<\/h3>\n
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              • Mandatory Volleyball Tryouts:<\/strong> This week! (8\/17 \u2013 8\/20)<\/li>\n
              • PUESD Board Meeting:<\/strong> August 19 at 6:00 PM<\/li>\n
              • Back to School Night:<\/strong> August 26 from 5:00 PM \u2013 6:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \ud83c\udf55 WEEKLY MENU<\/h3>\n
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                • Cost:<\/strong> Breakfast and Lunch are FREE<\/strong> daily.<\/li>\n
                • Breakfast Time:<\/strong> 7:30 AM \u2013 8:15 AM (Includes 1 milk; extra milk is $0.50)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  Day<\/th>\nBreakfast<\/th>\nLunch<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Monday (8\/17)<\/strong><\/td>\nCereal<\/td>\nDouble Dog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Tuesday (8\/18)<\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit Bar<\/td>\nMini Pancakes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Wednesday (8\/19)<\/strong><\/td>\nButtermilk Twin Bar<\/td>\nChicken Drumstick<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Thursday (8\/20)<\/strong><\/td>\nApple Frudel<\/td>\nChicken Nuggets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  Friday (8\/21)<\/strong><\/td>\nChocolate Donut<\/td>\nCheese Breadsticks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                  • Breakfast Options:<\/strong> Assorted Fruits, Juice & Milk<\/li>\n
                  • Lunch Options:<\/strong> Assorted Vegetables, Fruits, Juice & Milk<\/li>\n
                  • Note: Menu is subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \ud83e\udde0 PANTHER WELLNESS HUB<\/h3>\n
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                    • First Counseling Lesson:<\/strong> Wednesday, August 26 during PE classes (Theme: “Meet Your Counselor!”<\/em>).<\/li>\n
                    • Need to See the Counselor?<\/strong> Students, parents, and teachers can refer a student using our Counselor Referral QR Code\/Link. It is quick, confidential, and ensures faster follow-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \ud83d\udccb ATTENDANCE POLICIES<\/h3>\n
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                      • Reporting Absences:<\/strong> Call 559-584-0112 ext. 1<\/strong> or email doctor’s notes to pmsattendance@puesd.net<\/code>.<\/li>\n
                      • 3-Day Rule:<\/strong> Absence notifications must be received within 3 days or the absence will be marked unexcused (AR 5113).<\/li>\n
                      • Doctor’s Notes:<\/strong> Required for absences exceeding 3 consecutive days, and required for every absence once 6 total days are reached.<\/li>\n
                      • Early Checkout:<\/strong> A valid physical ID is required every time you sign a student out early. No exceptions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        \ud83d\udcde CONTACT & RESOURCES<\/h3>\n
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                          • Office Hours:<\/strong> 7:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n
                          • Main Line:<\/strong> (559) 584-0112<\/li>\n
                          • Attendance:<\/strong> Ext. 1 | pmsattendance@puesd.net<\/code><\/li>\n
                          • Front Office:<\/strong> Ext. 2<\/li>\n
                          • School Counselor (Mrs. Freitas):<\/strong> Ext. 2103 | FreitasC@puesd.net<\/code><\/li>\n
                          • Homelessness Resources:<\/em> Contact the school at 584-0112.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            \"Bulletin\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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