Pendleton School District

Welcome to the Pendleton School District

Welcome to the Pendleton School District. We are located at the base of the Blue Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. Pendleton is known worldwide for the Pendleton Round-Up, which takes place the second week of September for more than 110 years. We are equally proud of our school district that provides diverse opportunities for students in preparation for their lives after high school.

We are home to 2909 students, 167 licensed staff and 69 support staff. We operate four elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school and one alternative high school. In addition, we are the host to Nixya’awii Charter School that serves students on the Confederate Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Our work is driven by four main goals that are the focus of our efforts and they include:

Instructional Excellence, which involves seeking out the very best people to work with our students. Then providing our staff with professional growth opportunities throughout their careers. Our people make the difference.
Being Responsive to the needs of all students is reflected in our motto, “Every student, every day”.
Innovative and emerging trends and practices is a trademark for our district. We are proud of such innovations as the Pendleton Early Learning Center to our Agricultural Sciences program.
Living the Brand speaks to the value we place on what we do every day and the impact that we have on our students.

265
Administrators, Teachers,
Counselors & Assistants

2881
Total District
Student Body

16
Languages
Spoken

Data from 2023-24 Oregon At-A-Glance District Profile

Come visit us and perhaps join our team or our community as we pursue our vision,
“The Pendleton School District, a place where you belong, a place where you can succeed.”

InterMountain ESD Sports Reporter, Annie Fowler, is covering sports in the region. You can access the articles and photos about the local teams at this link or clicking on the graphic.

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Latest News Articles…

Tribal Dance Presentation at PHS

November 20, 2025

Pendleton High School students and staff enjoyed a tribal dance…

National School Bus Safety Week October 2205

National School Bus Safety Week – October 20-24, 2025

October 22, 2025

National School Bus Safety Week - October 20-24, 2025 The…

Past News Articles…

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National School Lunch Week

October 15, 2025/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

As part of National School Lunch Week, October 13-17, 2025, Pendleton School District is celebrating the district’s nutritional services. First, some numbers: How many meals does the district provide every […]

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National Principals Month

October is National Principals’ Appreciation Month! We’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible principals who lead with heart, vision, and dedication every single day. Our principals work tirelessly to […]

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Welcome to PSD – Bailey Weinke

October 9, 2025/in District Site News, Sunridge News /by rthornburg

Bailey Weinke PE Teacher Sunridge Middle School Bailey was born and raised in Pilot Rock and graduated from Pilot Rock High School in 2015. She attended Eastern Oregon University to […]

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Welcome to PSD – Kristin Olson

October 6, 2025/in District Site News, Early Learning Center News /by rthornburg

Kristin Olson Special Education Teacher Pendleton Early Learning Center Kristin grew up in Spokane and Neah Bay, Washington. She is new to Pendleton. She earned her Associate of Applied Science […]

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Upcoming Events…

Full Calendar

Nov

1 Hour Late Start

All Day Event

Nov

Evening Conferences

K-5: 4:00 - 8:00 pm

SMS: 4:00 - 8:00 pm. In-person (arena style). 6th grade in the commons. 7th/8th grade in the gym.

PHS: 4:00 - 8:00 pm. In-Person (arena style) in the commons.

Starts at: 03:30 PM

Nov

No School - Conferences

Day & Evening Parent/Teacher conferences.

K-5: 7:30 - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 7:00 pm

SMS: 7:30 - 1:00 pm In-person, virtual, or telephone conferences in classrooms. 2:00 - 7:00 pm, In-person (arena style). 6th grade in the commons. 7th/8th grade in the gym.

PHS: 7:30 - 1:00 pm In-person or virtual in classrooms. 2:00 - 4:00 pm In-person or virtual in classrooms. 4:00 - 7:00 pm, In-person (arena style) in the commons.

Starts at: 07:30 AM

Nov

No School

Thanksgiving Break

All Day Event

Nov

No School - Thanksgiving Break

The district is closed for Thanksgiving Break, November 27-28, 2025.

All Day Event