Pioneer Middle School Staff are Awesome!!! Case 2: I had the privilege of carrying out a series of home visits today with Pioneer science teacher, Angie Butler. She brought several of her students a tasty holiday treat and let them know how much she cares about them.

Pioneer Middle School Staff are Awesome!!! Case 3: The final case for today. I witnessed a Pioneer staff member commit one of the most amazing acts of caring and humanity that I have seen. You know who your are.

I had an aha reading Cobb and Krownapple's Belonging through Dignity this am. While I am not generally prone to linear thinking, I may have been in this case. Mazlow's Hierarchy is a continuum with fuzzy boundaries. All 49ers Belong @ Pioneer Period!

Jurassic Park at Pioneer??? Nope, just construction progress. Shared by our fearless librarian, Sara Strickland.

My deepest gratitude goes to our local producers, Rebecca Cooley from the Farm to School Program and Martin Fortney, Afterschool Program Director @ Pioneer. We delivered 5 cases of food today to Pioneer families. Food Insecurity is Real in WW.

On the shortest day of what feels like the longest year, I am thankful for the Pioneer Middle School Staff. Principal Duncan, Rachel Geiter and Stephanie Kytola are preparing gifts for some Pioneer students and families. Many staff members support this outreach program.

Like many, I place an American flag on our home on the 4th of July and other holidays. I did so again this morning with renewed intentionality to support all young people in my community as they become compassionate, literate and informed leaders.

Here is video created by my friend and colleague Mr. Stacy Estes, AP at Wa-Hi. As he noted in his video, we are all capable of accomplishing beautiful things in our world. Let's get it done together. youtu.be/YvU5h8sQtWA

Pioneer 2nd Semester materials pick up is happening now. Last names A-L today & M-Z tomorrow. 7:45 am to 4:00pm. Call the # on sign when you get here and we will bring it out. Come get your awesome new Chromebook case.

Welcome Back To Pioneer Middle School Walking Tour with Principal Duncan youtu.be/6riJmTTMZl0 via YouTube Hopefully this video of me doesn't scare anyone away!

It is very exciting to have kids return to in person learning here @ Pioneer. This is our very first class to utilize the Temporary Structure for PE. Nice and warm in there this morning! It is a great day to be a 49er!

We've been waiting for this day for almost a year. Let's get these kids back!

It's almost time to register for Wa-Hi 2021-22 classes! Check out the new "We Are Wa-Hi" website for class info and much more. Look it over and join us Tuesday, March 2 from 6-7:30 pm for Q&A sessions with teachers, counselors and principals! wahi.link/wearewahi #wearewahi

Looking forward to the return of Wa-Hi soccer and volleyball today. It is great to have kids back on the pitch and the court! Soccer starts at 2:00 P.M. @ wahi.link/gsoccer Volleyball starts at 7:00 P.M. @ wahi.link/volleyball

If you have 4 minutes and want to smile, watch Mr. Rubio's inaugural Pioneer news update (PBC). Mr. Fortney passed the baton to Mr. Rubio this past month. I can't wait to see what is next. youtu.be/_a_MXzVIT-E

I read an unflattering national article about teachers in the editorial section of our local paper last night. Today, I was struck with the dichotomy of one man's opinion vs. the reality of the excellent work that is taking place at Pioneer. Teachers are working harder than ever.

WALLA WALLA, WA - U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced today the selection of Melito Ramirez, an intervention specialist at Walla Walla High School in Washington state, as the nation's first Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RI… nbcrightnow.com/news/melito-ra…

SEATech Construction Technology students are hard at work building a new shed as part of the Pioneer Middle School project. Great example of learning and service to the community!

Hottest surfaces in the universe: 2. The sun 1. Troy Johnston’s bat

No brainer. Troy Johnston takes home Southern League Player of the Week after leading the league in average, runs, hits, total bases, homers, on-base, slugging, and OPS!