Hawthorne Class of 2020 Graduation

May 29, 2020/in District Site News, Hawthorne High News /by rthornburg

Congratulations Hawthorne Class of 2020!

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At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles Released

May 21, 2020/in District Site News /by rthornburg

The Oregon Department of Education has released the At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles.

May 21, 2020

Media Contact: Marc Siegel

At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles Released

(Salem, Ore.) – At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles (previously Special Education Report Cards) showing special education data for Oregon school districts and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education programs are now available on the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website. The profiles are a federally mandated compilation of results from the 2018-2019 school year as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.*

The data reflect trends such as an increasing graduation rate and decreasing dropout rate. The profiles also show Oregon’s strength compared to national figures when it comes to identifying children with special needs at a very young age and providing them with appropriate and timely services.

The At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles have been redesigned to align with the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles and include graphics showing the special education figures for each district and program compared to state specified targets in 10 categories:

Graduation rate – both 4-year and 5-year cohort
Dropout rate
Timelines for referrals and eligibility determination
Child find for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities
Least Restrictive Environment – students served as much as possible with non-disabled peers
Academic Participation
Post-secondary outcomes when students with disabilities exit special education
Disproportionality related to over- or under-representation in special education and over- or under-representation within specific disability category
Parent survey results
Child outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschool children receiving special education services

More information can be found on the At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles webpage.

*Note: All of the data is for the 2018-19 school year with the exception of Graduation Rates, Dropout Rates and Suspension/Expulsion which are from 2017-18.

Senior Events Updates

May 19, 2020/in District Site News, High Schools News /by rthornburg

As graduation nears, Principal Sandven has provided additional details for senior events.

1) Scholarship Night via Google Meeting: May 27, 7:00 pm.
2) Hawthorne High School Graduation, Drive-Through Format at P-TECH: May 27, 6:00 pm.
3) Baccalaureate via Google Meeting: May 28, 7:00 pm. (sponsored by Chris Thatcher and Young Life)
4) Final Drive-Through Check-Out, May 29, 10-2:30 pm (return books and other school property, pay fees) Senior Parents distribute gifts to seniors 10-12:00 pm at Warberg Court.
5) Pendleton High School Graduation, Drive-Through Format at Round-Up Grounds: May 30, 10:00 am.

Please call the High School if you have questions. (541) 966-3800

Superintendent Message – May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020/in News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

I hope this message finds you all healthy and safe.

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Pendleton FFA Plant Sale

May 5, 2020/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Pendleton FFA Chapter through our Plant Sale! While still in school the students worked hard to get these all going. This was not what we expected in the end, but we are pleased to still share our greenhouse and plants with you.

Due to the limited restrictions, the greenhouse will not be open for you to pick out your plants. I have provided this order form to help you get what you would like and support the Pendleton FFA Chapter.

Plant Sale pick-up day is May 6th from 11-1 (following social distancing protocols). Here is the Order Form link and inventory list link.

Thank you for supporting our students!

We Miss Our Bucks!

April 28, 2020/in High Schools News /by rthornburg

PHS Drive-Through Schedule

April 27, 2020/in High Schools News /by rthornburg

Senior Drive-Through Check-Out: Monday, May 4, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Drive through bus lane in front of the school.

Pay for Cap and Gown if you have not already done so. (10:00am-1:00pm ONLY)
Pick Up Cap and Gown
Pay Fees
Return library and textbooks (keep books you still need and turn in at end of the semester!)
Return other school property (uniforms, etc.)
Pick Up Athletic Photos and Certificates
Pick Up PE and school locker contents

Grades 9 – 11 Drive-Through: Wednesday, May 6, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Drive through bus lane in front of the school.

Pay Fees
Return library and textbooks (keep books you still need and turn in at end of the semester!)
Return other school property (uniforms, etc.)
Pick Up Athletic Photos and Certificates
Pick up PE and school locker contents

Principal Letter – April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020/in High Schools News /by rthornburg

April 27, 2020
Dear Pendleton High School Parents,

We will be giving Pass/Incomplete final grades on June 4 when the semester ends.
 If students were not passing on March 12, they need to continue to work in order to earn a full credit.
 If students were passing as of March 12, they need to keep working until June 4 or until they complete the course in Acellus to earn full credit.
 We want students to stay engaged in meaningful learning and cover as much content as possible through the end of the semester.
 If your student has barriers to participating in distance learning, contact the administration immediately.

These are some strategies for staying aware of your students’ progress:
 Look at their grades in Home Access.
 For Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health 1 look at their Acellus account (we emailed user names and passwords on April 8).
 Email teachers or counselors.
 See our PHS website for teacher contact information and information about classes.
 Call the administration at 541-966-3804 for usernames and passwords and any other questions.

Information to follow about Senior Drive Through Check-Out on May 4. Grades 9-11 drive through locker pick-up on May 5.

Take care of yourself and your family. Do not hesitate to call us if you have questions or need support.

Sincerely,
Melissa Sandven, Principal
541-966-3806
msandven@pendletonsd.org

District Designated as Best Communities for Music Education

April 14, 2020/in District Site News, Hawthorne High News, High Schools News, Pendleton High News /by pendletonsd

Pendleton School District 16R has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

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