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Sunridge 7th grader wins state Rotary essay contest

Release Date:

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Sunridge Middle School student Haley Bradley and her writing skills stood out above middle school students from around the state to win the state Rotary 4-Way Test Essay contest.

Bradley won a $500 savings bond and her essay will now go on to the regional level. Bradley also won the local Pendleton contest, competing against 30 other Pendleton 7th graders, and winning $50. She received a standing ovation from the Rotary Club of Pendleton after reading her winning essay during a Monday meeting.

The “4-Way Test” essay contest challenges students to explain their understanding of the Rotary 4-Way Test and how it relates to their lives, experiences, and/or society in general. The 4-Way Test causes students to reflect on what they think, say or do based on four questions:

1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

State Superintendent Castillo to visit, honor Washington Elementary May 14

Release Date:

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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Susan Castillo, Oregon State Superintendent of Public Instruction, will visit Washington Elementary School on May 14 to officially honor staff and students for being named a 2012 Celebrating Student Success Champion school.

The Oregon Department of Education on April 11 announced Washington Elementary as one of just seven schools in the state to receive the prestigious award, which recognizes efforts in working towards closing the achievement gap. Washington Elementary is the only school east of the I-5 corridor and the smallest school to receive the award this year.

During her visit May 14, Castillo will tour the Pendleton school of around 385 students, as well as attend an all-school assembly at 2:15 p.m. Castillo will present Principal Curt Thompson with a trophy for the honor, as well as a $3,000 check for the school. The Nixyaawii Community School drummers will also entertain the crowd.

Washington Elementary student wins spelling contest

Release Date:

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Congratulations to Washington Elementary student Isaac Cano, who won first place in Division I (elementary division, Umatilla County) at the InterMountain ESD's annual Spelling Contest on May 7. Isaac will now be invited to compete in the state spelling contest at the Oregon State Fair on Sept. 1 in Salem. Way to go, Isaac!

School Announcements

Notice of Budget Committee meeting

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Pendleton School District 16R, Umatilla County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, will be held at 1207 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801. The meeting will take place on May 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 22, 2012 at 1207 SW Frazer Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

This is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the budget committee.

Kindergarten Round-Up set for April 17-19

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Prepare for the annual PSD Kindergarten Round-Up April 17-19 at the Pendleton Convention Center by filling out the forms below and bringing them with you.

PHS Spring concerts at TWO locations

The Pendleton High School spring concerts will be held at TWO different locations in March:

PHS Choir Concert
Monday, March 19
PHS Auditorium
7:30
Admission is Free, Donations Requested

PHS Instrumental Concert
Tuesday, March 20
Vert Auditorium
7:30
Admission is Free, Donations Requested

Report school safety concerns

Students: Do you have a school safety concern, such as bullying, harassment, drug issues, suicide or other area of concern? Or parents, are you aware of a school safety issue that needs to be reported? Now there are several easy -- and anonymous -- ways to report school safety concerns.

Call the anonymous Safe Schools Hotline: 541-966-3256.
Download a PDF form for reporting a concern.
Fill out the electronic form here on our web site.

Remember, it's important for everyone's safety at school to report these concerns. The Pendleton School District wants to make sure students, staff and parents know there are safe ways to do so.