Pendleton School District

Welcome to the Pendleton School District

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:

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.
Being Responsive to the needs of all students is reflected in our motto, “Every student, every day”.
Innovative and emerging trends and practices is a trademark for our district. We are proud of such innovations as the Pendleton Early Learning Center to our Agricultural Sciences program.
Living the Brand speaks to the value we place on what we do every day and the impact that we have on our students.

265
Administrators, Teachers,
Counselors & Assistants

2881
Total District
Student Body

16
Languages
Spoken

Data from 2023-24 Oregon At-A-Glance District Profile

Come visit us and perhaps join our team or our community as we pursue our vision,
“The Pendleton School District, a place where you belong, a place where you can succeed.”

InterMountain ESD Sports Reporter, Annie Fowler, is covering sports in the region. You can access the articles and photos about the local teams at this link or clicking on the graphic.

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Latest News Articles…

Classified Appreciation Week: Celebrating Our Maintenance & Custodial Team

March 5, 2026

Behind every safe, welcoming school is a dedicated maintenance…

Classified Appreciation Week: Celebrating Our Paraeducators

March 4, 2026

This week we proudly celebrate our amazing paraeducators —…

Past News Articles…

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Classified Appreciation Week: Celebrating Our School Secretaries

March 3, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

During Classified Appreciation Week, we want to recognize the incredible school secretaries who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. They are often the first friendly voice families hear, […]

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Crystal Apple Award Nominations

February 20, 2026/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

Nominations due April 1, 2026.

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Sunridge Middle School Presents Peter Pan in February

February 20, 2026/in District Site News, Sunridge News /by rthornburg

The Sunridge Middle School (SMS) drama program is presenting the play “Peter Pan” on February 25th, 26th, and 27th at 7:00 PM in the school Commons. It is free and open […]

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CTE Month – February 2026 Spotlight: Brady Chichester

February 17, 2026/in District Site News, High Schools News /by rthornburg

CTE Month – February 2026 Spotlight: Pendleton High School Graduate Brady Chichester During Career Technical Education (CTE) Month, Pendleton High School reached out to a few PHS graduates who are […]

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