May 30, 2020 Drive-Thru Graduation Details from Principal Sandven
Principal Melissa Sandven has provided details regarding PHS graduation on May 30, 2020. Please follow the link to read her letter: Graduation Communication
Seal of Bi-literacy Awarded to Five Seniors
The state of Oregon developed avenues for students to work towards and obtain a seal of bi-literacy on their high school diploma for demonstrating the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in more than one language. Pendleton School District connected Taffy Carlisle from the Oregon Department of Education to the CTUIR Language Department to develop a pathway for students learning Indigenous languages at Nixya’awii and Pendleton High School to demonstrate proficiency and obtain this high honor. CTUIR Language Department has been working tirelessly to preserve languages lost due to colonization and assimilation efforts of the past. Part of this work has been a pre-school language immersion program, Kindergarten Heritage Language program, addition of first grade Heritage Language program, and High School Language programs.
Five graduating seniors have earned the high honor of the seal of bi-literacy for the first time.
Seth Scott of PHS, Nez Perce language
Christina Kaltsukis, Susie Patrick, Lily Picard, and Joseph Simon of NCS, Umatilla language
Please visit the following link to read the full press release from CTUIR:
Five seniors awarded for proficiency in native languages
Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony
Pendleton High School will be conducting its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30th. Due to the pandemic impacts and social restrictions that are currently in place, this year’s ceremony will be different from year’s past, in particular, we will be utilizing a “drive-thru” strategy. There is a limit of one vehicle per graduate to the presentation of diplomas that will take place at the Round-Up Grounds. Despite these historic times, we are excited to be able to honor our graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.
Although final details are still being determined, graduates and families should expect to receive instructions for the 30th within the next 5-7 days. Please contact the school directly with any questions at 541.966.3804.
Pendleton FFA Plant Sale
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Pendleton FFA Chapter through our Plant Sale! While still in school the students worked hard to get these all going. This was not what we expected in the end, but we are pleased to still share our greenhous
e and plants with you.
Due to the limited restrictions, the greenhouse will not be open for you to pick out your plants. I have provided this order form to help you get what you would like and support the Pendleton FFA Chapter.
Plant Sale pick-up day is May 6th from 11-1 (following social distancing protocols). Here is the Order Form link and inventory list link.
Thank you for supporting our students!
Extended Hours for Student Items Pick-Up on May 7
On May 7, Sunridge and the Elementary schools will be open from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm to retrieve student belongings.
Pendleton High School Drive-Thru Schedule
Date and times for student drive-through pick-up in the bus lane in front of the school building
Student Items Ready for Pick-Up
Student belongings ready for pick-up on April 28 – 30, 2020.
Pendleton School District Announces New Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
The Pendleton School District has extended an offer of employment to Mr. Mike Somnis to be the new Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Pendleton High School.
District Designated as Best Communities for Music Education
Pendleton School District 16R has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Crystal Apple Awards CANCELLED
Due to the COVID-19 emergency and subsequent school district closures in Oregon, the 2020 Crystal Apple Awards for all districts in eastern Oregon are CANCELLED.