Welcome to the Pendleton School District

Summer Meals 2026

Grab-to-Go Meals (Breakfast & Lunch)
June 15 – August 6
Monday – Thursday
11:30-12:30
@ the PELC

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 2867 students, 162 licensed staff and 79 support staff. We operate four elementary schools, one middle school, and one comprehensive high school. In addition, we are the host to Nixya’awii Community 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.

268
Administrators, Teachers,
Counselors & Assistants

2867
Total District
Student Body

16
Languages
Spoken

Data from 2024-25 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.

https://tinyurl.com/yc78a3mj

Latest News Articles…

Pendleton High School Principal Transition

June 29, 2026

Pendleton School District has begun the search for the next principal…

PHS 2026 Graduation in Happy Canyon Arena

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

June 1, 2026

From the stage, our graduates saw something powerful — a sea…

Past News Articles…

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Annual District Art Show Features Color and Imagination

May 15, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

Pendleton School District organized another successful District Art Show, May 5-7, 2026 at the Pendleton Convention Center.

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National School Principals Day

May 1, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders at the heart of our schools—our principals!

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2026 Crystal Apple Awards

April 27, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

We are bursting with pride to announce the recipients of this year’s Crystal Apple Awards! These incredible educators and staff members represent the heart of our district. They don’t just […]

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PSD Admin Professionals Day

April 22, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

Today we celebrate the heart of our front office—our incredible school district secretaries! 💛 From the first warm greeting of the day to the countless ways they support students, staff, […]

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Upcoming Events…

Full Calendar

Oct

Mud Wars

PHS Annual Mud Wars Competition at Happy Canyon

Starts at: 07:00 PM

Oct

Homecoming

PHS Homecoming Football Game vs Burns at Pendleton Round-Up Grandstands

Starts at: 07:00 PM

Feb

Forecasting 2027

Pendleton High School is hosting Family Forecasting Night for students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2027.

Starts at: 05:00 PM