Overall, I would say this has been a smooth opening to school when you factor in all of the distractions and challenges of the past year and a half. I want to make sure everyone is clear of a few things as we take a short recess for the Round-Up next week.

The first day of school is just two weeks away.

During the 2021-2022 school year, Pendleton School District will follow the CDC guidelines directed by Umatilla County Health Department for those who test positive for COVID-19 or are identified as a contact.