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District Designated as Best Communities for Music Education

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. musical instruments

Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, music staff led by Emily Muller-Cary answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instructional time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

“This recognition confirms the combination of outstanding educators, great students and an amazing community focused on the values and benefits of music education”, stated Superintendent, Chris Fritsch.

This award recognizes that Pendleton School District is a state and national leader with learning opportunities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA recommends music and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all children. Here is what some of the district’s students and staff said about the award notification:

“Being a part of the music program has been a highlight of my high school experience. I will be able to pursue music for the rest of my life because of the foundation that has been provided by Mr. and Mrs. Cary.”
—Andrew Wolotira, PHS Senior and member of the Jazz Band, Swing Choir, Symphonic Band, and A Cappella Choir

“Our music program is full of amazing and talented students and teachers who are willing to go the extra mile for each other in and out of class.”
–Tanna Stewart, PHS Senior and member of A Cappella and Swing Choir

“The music program at Pendleton High School is an amazing way for students to express themselves. The staff involved make sure the environment feels safe, which leads to some pretty rad art!”
–Collin Taber, PHS Senior and member of A Cappella and Swing Choir

“I’m proud to work for this school district and continue to be amazed by the incredible students we have and the level of support we receive in arts education in Pendleton.”
— Andy Cary, Music Instructor, 16th year in PSD, PHS and SMS Band

“Pendleton School District is incredibly supportive of the arts, and we’re so fortunate to work in a district that recognizes that every student has different needs and ways to succeed.”
–Emily Muller-Cary, Music Instructor, 12th year in PSD, Strings/Orchestra 4-12, and PHS Choir

Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. After two years of music education, researchers found that participants showed substantially more improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers. Students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school, but also to attend college as well. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically trained children than in those without music training.

A 2015 study supported by The NAMM Foundation, “Striking A Chord,” also outlines the overwhelming desire by teachers and parents for music education opportunities for all children as part of the school curriculum.

About The NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs.  For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

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Calendar of Events

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1 event, 27

2023-11-27

Late Start

Late Start

November 27

Late Start

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

0 events, 30

0 events, 1

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

4 events, 4

2023-12-04

Book Fair

Book Fair

December 4 - December 8

Book Fair

PELC is having a winter Book Fair the week of Dec 4-8.

2023-12-04

Late Start

Late Start

December 4

Late Start

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

December 4 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

The Pendleton School Based Health Clinic is offering an Immunization Clinic and Well Child Checks that are available to all students in the Pendleton School District at no cost to […]

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

MES - Parent Club Meeting

3 events, 5

2023-12-04

Book Fair

2023-12-05

MES – Movie Night

MES – Movie Night

December 5

MES – Movie Night

McKay Creek Elementary, Parent Club, Movie Night!

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

Held in the District Office Boardroom. 8:00-9:00 am

3 events, 6

2023-12-04

Book Fair

2023-12-06

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

December 6

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

9:30 am -- 1st and 2nd (Phillips, Whitten, Hancock, Leighty & Cook) 10:30 am -- 5th and Smith (Walters, Noble & Smith) 1:30 pm -- 3rd and Deutz (Deutz, Erwin […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

Sherwood Parents Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Sherwood Elementary cafeteria. Free childcare is provided to those in attendance. We hope to see […]

3 events, 7

2023-12-04

Book Fair

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

The PELC students are pleased to perform their winter concerts on December 7, 2023. Otters, Coyotes – 8:30 AM Bees, Racoons, Beavers – 9:30 AM Squirrels, Bears, Owls – 12:20 […]

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

Meet 1 – PHS Gold Gym from 4-8 pm.

1 event, 8

2023-12-04

Book Fair

0 events, 9

0 events, 10

2 events, 11

2023-12-11

Late Start

Late Start

December 11

Late Start

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

Held in the District Office Boardroom. 6:00-7:00 pm

2 events, 12

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

December 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

Sherwood will have their winter concerts on Tuesday, December 12 at the following times: 8:30 am – Grades 1 & 2 9:30 am – Grades 3, 4 & 5

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its Winter Choir Concert on Tuesday, Dec 12th at 7 PM in the commons.

0 events, 13

1 event, 14

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its Winter Instrumental Concert on Thursday, Dec 14th at 7 PM in the commons.

1 event, 15

10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

December 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

Sunridge Middle School is pleased to present its 6th Grade Winter Concert on Friday, Dec 15th at 10 AM in the gym.

0 events, 16

0 events, 17

2 events, 18

2023-12-18

Late Start

Late Start

December 18

Late Start

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

Pendleton High School will perform its winter choral concert at 7:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium

2 events, 19

9:00 am

Winter Concerts

December 19 @ 9:00 am

Winter Concerts

Washington Elementary is having its winter concerts. Grade 1 – 9:00 AM Grades 2 & 3 – 11:00 AM Grades 4 & 5 – 1:00 PM

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

Pendleton High School will be performing its winter instrumental concert at 7:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium.

0 events, 20

1 event, 21

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

No School – Winter Break

December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 22

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 23

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 24

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 25

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 26

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 27

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 28

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 29

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 30

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

1 event, 31

2023-12-21

No School – Winter Break

November 27
All day

Late Start

  • There are no events on this day.
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  • There are no events on this day.
December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

Late Start

December 4 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

SBHC @ the PELC

December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MES – Parent Club Meeting

December 5
December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 6
December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 7
December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

MES – Movie Night

December 5 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Board Work Session

December 4
All day

Book Fair

All day

MES – Holiday Programs (see different times)

December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents Club

December 4
All day

Book Fair

December 7 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Winter Concerts

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FTC Robotics

December 4
All day

Book Fair

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 11
All day

Late Start

December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

December 12
December 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Winter Concerts

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Choir Concert

  • There are no events on this day.
December 14
December 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Instrumental Concert

December 15
December 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

6th Grade Concert

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
December 18
All day

Late Start

December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Choral Concert

December 19
December 19 @ 9:00 am

Winter Concerts

December 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Instrumental Concert

  • There are no events on this day.
December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

December 21
All day

No School – Winter Break

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