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Chris Fritsch

Superintendent Message – October 27, 2021

October 27, 2021/in News - District & All Schools, Superintendent Messages /by rthornburg

It’s hard to believe we are already two months into the 21-22 school year.

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State In-Service

State In-Service Offers Training Opportunities

October 1, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

On Friday, October 8th, teachers across the state of Oregon will be spending some time focusing on developing new skills in their profession.

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Pendleton Virtual Learning Academy Begins 21-22 Year

September 29, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

The 21-22 school year at the Pendleton Virtual Learning Academy (PVLA) is starting out strong, according to Jenny Corey, the K-8 PVLA Coordinator.

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Summer Programs Help Students Start the Year Strong

September 24, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

The Pendleton School District had several programs during Summer 2021 that were focused on helping students start the 21-22 school year.

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Chris Fritsch

Superintendent Message – September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021/in News - District & All Schools, Superintendent Messages /by rthornburg

As we return from Round-Up week, I would like to take a moment to thank all of our families for a great opening of the 2021-2022 school year.

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Chris Fritsch

Superintendent Message – September 10, 2021

September 10, 2021/in News - District & All Schools, Superintendent Messages /by rthornburg

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.

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Yellowhawk Mobile Vaccine

Mobile COVID Testing AND Vaccination Clinic

September 9, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

CTUIR is doing a free mobile COVID testing and vaccination clinic in the Wildhorse parking lot September 9 -19, 2021.

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Link Crew

Start of the 2021-22 School Year

September 2, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

The Pendleton School District had its first day of the 21-22 school year on Tuesday, August 31.

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2021-22 Bus Routes Posted

August 27, 2021/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

The 2021-22 bus routes are posted.

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Chris Fritsch

Superintendent Message – August 26, 2021

August 26, 2021/in News - District & All Schools, Superintendent Messages /by rthornburg
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2025-05-26

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May 26

No School – Holiday

No school due to Memorial Day observed.

1 event, 27

2025-05-27

Art Show

Art Show

May 27 @ 8:00 am - May 29 @ 5:00 pm

Art Show

Pendleton School District Art Show at the Pendleton Convention Center. Evening only on 5/27/25.

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2025-05-27

Art Show

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HAHS Graduation

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HAHS Graduation

Hawthorne Alternative High School Graduation @ Hawthorne

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Scholarship Night

May 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Scholarship Night

Scholarship Night is by invitation only in the auditorium.

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2025-05-27

Art Show

2025-05-29

Seniors Last Day

Seniors Last Day

May 29

Seniors Last Day

Congratulations Class of 2025!

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

Baccalaureate in PHS Auditorium

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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

PHS Graduation

June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

PHS Graduation

Congratulations, Class of 2025!  Graduation will be held in the Round-Up arena on Sunday, June 1, 2025.  More details to come.

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2025-06-02

1 Hour Late Start

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1 Hour Late Start

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8:00 am - 9:00 am Event Series

Board Work Session

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Event Series

Board Work Session

Meets in the District Office boardroom

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5th Grade Track Meet

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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June 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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June 5 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

3rd Grade Track Meet

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School Ends

School Ends

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School Ends

2 hour early release.  Last day of school in the 2024-25 school year.  Enjoy summer!

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End of 2nd Semester

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June 9

In-Service

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Regular Board Meeting

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Regular Board Meeting

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Art Show

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May 27 @ 8:00 am - May 29 @ 5:00 pm

Art Show

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

HAHS Graduation

May 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Scholarship Night

May 27
May 27 @ 8:00 am - May 29 @ 5:00 pm

Art Show

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Seniors Last Day

May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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June 3 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Event Series

Board Work Session

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

5th Grade Track Meet

June 4
June 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

4th Grade Track Meet

June 5
June 5 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

3rd Grade Track Meet

June 6
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School Ends

All day

End of 2nd Semester

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June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Event Series

Regular Board Meeting

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