Herbicide Notice
The Pendleton School District Facilities will be applying an herbicide treatment across the district to all lawns, ornamentals, and sports fields the week of March 23-27, 2026.
Key Communicators
Mission Statement
The Key Communicator Network is a network of opinion leaders who establish solid two-way communications among organizations and their public. These opinion leaders talk to lots of people who tend to listen to what they have to say. They keep in touch with district officials and immediately report questions, concerns, rumors, etc.
Goals of the Key Communicator Network Committee Include:
- Improved communication with the public leads to better student education because of a higher level of trust and communication in decision making.
- An informed community also increases parental involvement and support for students.
Who are the Pendleton School District’s Key Communicators?
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Pendleton School District’s Key Communicator Network, please contact:
Ronda Thornburg | 541-276-6711 | Email
When do Key Communicators meet with the District?
3 times a year for 60-90 minutes.
- October 16, 2025
- February 12, 2026
- May 7, 2026
District Office Contacts for Key Communicators
Key Communicators may contact Pendleton School District officials by visiting the District Office (107 NW 10th St.), by calling the appropriate phone number, or via email.
- Michelle Jensen, PhD, Superintendent | 541.276.6711 | Email
- Ronda Thornburg, Executive Secretary | 541.276.6711 | Email
- Michelle Jones, Director of Business Services | 541.966.3259 | Email
- Matt Yoshioka, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 541.966.3260 | Email
- Julie Smith, Director of Special Programs | 541.966.3262 | Email
- Kevin Dinning, Director of Human Resources | 541.966.3958 | Email