Forecasting Family Night at PHS for Grades 8-11
All students and families of eighth through eleventh grade students in the Pendleton School District are invited to a Forecasting Family Night on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Pendleton High School.
The purpose of the event is to learn about academic opportunities and student activities available at PHS for students who will attend in the 2024-25 school year.
The event from 5:00 – 7:30 pm will include:
- PHS counselors giving short, informative presentations in the PHS Auditorium at 5:15 and 6:00 pm
- Dinner & drinks at food trucks; individuals who attend a presentation will receive a meal ticket
- Information tables about academics, AP programs, CTE classes, athletics, music, clubs/activities, college credit opportunities, School to Careers & more
- Prizes
- Music
“This is an opportunity for us at PHS to showcase our school community and all we have to offer students,” said Karen Demianew, PHS Counselor, “plus a great chance for families to see the school and ask questions to help their students plan for next year.”
Attendees are asked to park in the PHS Student Parking Lot.
For more information or questions about Forecasting Family Night, please contact Pendleton High School at 541-276-3621.
CTE Spotlight – Tessa Ayers
Pendleton High School CTE Student Spotlight – Tessa Ayers
Name: Tessa Ayers
Grade: Senior
What CTE classes/pathway are you taking?
I have taken Food and Travel 1-4, which is part of the Hospitality and Travel Pathway.
What do you enjoy about your CTE classes at PHS?
They have helped me learn about the culinary industry and the health benefits of the food. Doing the takeout meals for teachers has given me experience in the aspects of managing a business.
How are CTE classes making a difference in your education?
It has helped me learn the value in food so I can eat healthy and eat well. It also has helped me build experience working as a team. After high school, I plan to study sports medicine or nutrition. Food and Travel classes have given me foundational knowledge of food and its values to further my education after high school.
Would you like to share anything else about CTE at PHS?
I recommend trying the CTE program. You learn so many life skills that you can carry over into your life and further your career. Don’t be scared – it’s fun and collaborative. There are lots of opportunities to get volunteering experience to put on your resume and gain real-world experience. Even if you don’t think you’re going to go into the food or nutrition industry, I do recommend doing at least a year of Food and Travel because it helps you learn basic cooking skills.
CTE Spotlight – Kelli Nelson
Pendleton High School CTE Student Spotlight – Kelli Nelson
Name: Kelli Nelson
Grade: Senior
What CTE classes/pathway are you taking?
Animal Science and Agriculture, which will directly transfer to my future career of animal science and veterinary medicine.
What do you enjoy about your CTE classes at PHS?
The hands-on learning and experience are what I enjoy most. My level of engagement and retention of the information seems to increase with the real-world application. Seeing what I am learning and not just reading it from a textbook helps me develop my critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
How are CTE classes making a difference in your education?
Because these classes are educating me about everything that is happening in the world and in the veterinary and animal industries, they are improving my education. My agricultural education classes molded me into the mentor and leader I am today. We can begin to understand how agriculture affects the world around us and learn other crucial life lessons by teaching and studying it. The cycle of growth, life, and death—a cycle that all living things go through—is the foundation of agriculture.
Would you like to share anything else about CTE at PHS?
The advisors, Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Hunt are always willing to help you succeed and be your most potential self. You can always lean on them with questions or for advice.
CTE Spotlight – Viviana Martinez
Pendleton High School CTE Student Spotlight – Viviana Martinez
Name: Viviana Martinez
Grade: Senior
What CTE classes/pathway are you taking?
I am taking Advanced Studio Art, which aligns with the Visual and Media Arts CTE Pathway.
What do you enjoy about your CTE classes at PHS?
I really enjoy how freely we are able to create within the classroom. The studio art classes are entirely independent, which encourages me to plan and design virtually anything I want. Mrs. Prevot, the art teacher, also gives positive feedback and advice for my and other student’s ideas, which is encouraging.
How are CTE classes making a difference in your education?
Since I want art to be my future career pursuit, the Visual and Media Arts CTE Pathway has made it exponentially easier to learn different drawing/painting techniques and how to navigate through different digital applications. Being able to use different digital art/photography programs has been beneficial since those skills are needed in a professional multimedia environment.
Would you like to share anything else about CTE at PHS?
Taking any CTE Pathway is a good way to keep track of what skills and knowledge you need to know for your future career.
CTE Spotlight – Ella Guenther
Pendleton High School CTE Student Spotlight – Ella Guenther
Name: Ella Guenther
Grade: Senior
What CTE classes/pathway are you taking?
I take aerospace engineering classes.
What do you enjoy about your CTE classes at PHS?
I like being able to do hands-on projects to learn about flight and space.
How are CTE classes making a difference in your education?
Engineering classes at PHS have shown me opportunities that I wouldn’t have considered before and allowed me to work with a variety of different people doing hands-on projects.
Would you like to share anything else about CTE at PHS?
I would strongly recommend trying engineering classes at PHS, even if it doesn’t sound interesting.
Operation Christmas Bags at PHS
Operation Christmas was a huge success at PHS this year. The PHS Counseling Office was able to organize gift bags for 50 students this year. This could not have happened without the generous donations we received from PHS Staff and community members. A special shout out to Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Medical Center Dental, Pendleton Faith Center and Premium Tire and Lube.
The joy and appreciation that each student displayed was heartwarming and made all the work that went into it worth every minute. We hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas this year.
New Faces in Pendleton SD – Zoe Jones
The Pendleton School District is happy to feature new PSD teachers.
New Faces in Pendleton SD – Zachary Gaulke
The Pendleton School District is happy to feature new PSD teachers.
Jack & Jill Events at PHS
The purpose of some fun activities this year at Pendleton High School (PHS) is to increase participation in school events and boost PHS spirit. One of the ways to increase participation is to be involved in or watch a Jack and Jill event.
The Jack and Jill events are so named because teams who participate must consist of male and female students. There are a variety of competitions planned – volleyball, black light volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and spike ball. The events are scheduled once a month in Warberg Gym. Teams pay $2 per person to register to participate.
According to Stu Clem, PHS Leadership Advisor, the high school has been having Jack and Jill events for more than 10 years, and they are a true PHS tradition, as he hasn’t heard of any other high school that does them.
The winners of each competition get to participate in a really fun event in the spring/end of the school year. Each student team goes up against a PHS Staff Jack and Jill team.
Jaydon, a Junior, said he and his friends participate in the Jack and Jill events because it’s fun.
Aubrie, a Junior, said it is a break from Advisory class. “I’m terrible at some of the events/sports, but it’s fun,” she said.
Grace Pitner, PHS Senior, is the Assembly Director for PHS Leadership this year, and she said planning the Jack and Jill events has been fun. “I like yard games, and it’s fun to play against kids your age and not your parents. It’s also good because it makes for fun competition because the students who sign up for Jack and Jill are playing because they want to.”
Last year, Pitner and her teammate won three events – pickleball, volleyball, and black light volleyball. So they were able to compete against staff teams for two events – pickleball and volleyball (the two volleyball competitions were combined). They lost both events, which she said was embarrassing but still a great experience.
