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.
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:








2026 Crystal Apple Awards
/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburgWe 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 […]