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Superintendent Message – Opening School Update

August 4, 2021

Keeping the main thing, the main thing!

I, like I am sure all of you, am excited that we are able to have all students return to school to open the 21/22 school year.  After what we all have had to experience the past year and a half, this is great news for our children and our families.  I know our staff are ready to welcome everyone back.

That being said, we will be opening school utilizing the mitigating strategies recommended by the Center for Disease Control, including the requirement for all students and adults to wear face coverings.  This requirement will be in place during regular school hours when students are present and for educational activities outside of the regular day.

The FAQ on the Face Covering Mandate is attached and includes links to the updated Ready Schools Safe Learners Resiliency Framework and state statute 333-019-1015.

I am hopeful that all families will work with us to return all students to our classrooms and keep all safe in order to minimize the impact on students and their education.  After all, getting our students back in school has been the top priority for over a year.  As Superintendent, I believe strongly in continuing all mitigating or preventive strategies at this time for the following reasons:

  1. Our county numbers are surpassing the all-time highs from the past year,
  2. The Delta variant adds a layer of unknowns and appears to be more transmissible than the original virus,
  3. Hospitalizations are on the rise locally,
  4. Upon our returning students to school last spring, we demonstrated that using all of the mitigation strategies, including face coverings, minimized transmission of the virus in schools, and
  5. In the event students come in contact with another student or adult that is case positive, they will not be required to quarantine if both parties are wearing a face covering.

We want all of our students back. We want all students and staff to be safe, and at this point in time, face coverings must be part of the equation.  The Oregon Health Authority will be reviewing the mandated requirements on a monthly basis.

Perhaps as case rates locally and statewide subside, we will see a lifting of some of the requirements that are currently in place.  Until then, I ask for your support in helping us keep our students in school with the least amount of disruptions.

Let’s be thankful for the fact that students can return full-time. Let’s keep the main thing, the main thing!

Respectfully,
Chris Fritsch

FAQ on MASK MANDATE 333-019-1015
FACE COVERINGS INFOGRAPHIC
ODE K-12 FACE COVERING RULE

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Mensaje del superintendente
4 de agosto de 2021
Actualización de apertura de la escuela

¡Manteniendo lo principal, lo principal!

Yo, como estoy seguro de que todos ustedes, estoy emocionado de que todos los estudiantes regresen a la escuela para comenzar el año escolar 21/22. Después de la experiencia que todos hemos tenido durante el último año y medio, esta es una gran noticia para nuestros hijos y nuestras familias. Sé que nuestro personal está listo para darles la bienvenida a todos.

Dicho esto, abriremos la escuela utilizando las estrategias de mitigación recomendadas por el Centro para el Control de Enfermedades, incluido el requisito de que todos los estudiantes y adultos usen cubiertas para la cara. Este requisito estará vigente durante el horario escolar regular cuando los estudiantes estén presentes y para actividades educativas fuera del día regular.

Las preguntas frecuentes adjuntas sobre el mandato de cobertura facial se adjunta e incluye enlaces al Marco de resiliencia de estudiantes seguros de Escuelas listas actualizado y al estatuto estatal 333-019-1015. Preguntas frecuentes sobre.

Tengo la esperanza de que todas las familias trabajen con nosotros para devolver a todos los estudiantes a nuestras aulas y mantenerlos a salvo para minimizar el impacto en los estudiantes y su educación. Después de todo, lograr que nuestros estudiantes regresen a la escuela ha sido la principal prioridad durante más de un año. Como superintendente, creo firmemente en continuar con todas las estrategias de mitigación o prevención en este momento por las siguientes razones:

  1. Los números de nuestro condado están superando los máximos históricos del año pasado,
  2. La variante Delta agrega una capa de incógnitas y parece ser más transmisible que el virus original.
  3. Las hospitalizaciones están aumentando a nivel local,
  4. Cuando nuestros estudiantes regresaron a la escuela la primavera pasada, demostramos que el uso de todas las estrategias de mitigación, incluidas las cubiertas para el rostro, minimizó la transmisión del virus en las escuelas y
  5. En el caso de que los estudiantes entren en contacto con otro estudiante o adulto que sea positivo, no se les exigirá que se pongan en cuarentena si ambas partes están usando una cubierta facial.

Queremos que todos nuestros estudiantes regresen. Queremos que todos los estudiantes y el personal estén seguros y, en este momento, las cubiertas faciales deben ser parte de la ecuación. La Autoridad de Salud de Oregon revisará los requisitos obligatorios mensualmente.

Quizás a medida que disminuyan las tasas de casos a nivel local y estatal, veremos un levantamiento de algunos de los requisitos que están vigentes actualmente. Hasta entonces, les pido su apoyo para ayudarnos a mantener a nuestros estudiantes en la escuela con la menor cantidad de interrupciones.

Agradezcamos el hecho de que los estudiantes puedan regresar a tiempo completo. ¡Mantengamos lo principal, lo principal!

Respetuosamente,
Chris Fritsch

FAQ on MASK MANDATE 333-019-1015
FACE COVERINGS INFOGRAPHIC
ODE K-12 FACE COVERING RULE

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1 event, 1

2023-05-01

Late Start

Late Start

May 1

Late Start

0 events, 2

2 events, 3

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day

May 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day

Pendleton FFA is hosting a Farm Day from 4:30 pm-7:00 pm on May 3rd for our community. Students and kids can travel from station to station to learn about local […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS BroadMay Concert

May 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS BroadMay Concert

Swing Choir Only PHS Auditorium

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0 events, 5

0 events, 6

0 events, 7

1 event, 8

2023-05-08

Late Start

Late Start

May 8

Late Start

0 events, 9

0 events, 10

0 events, 11

1 event, 12

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

The Pendleton FFA invites you to join them Mother’s Day weekend for their plant sale.  Students have been working hard the past couple of months, taking care of flowers and […]

1 event, 13

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

May 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

The Pendleton FFA invites you to join them Mother’s Day weekend for their plant sale.  Students have been working hard the past couple of months, taking care of flowers and […]

0 events, 14

1 event, 15

2023-05-15

Late Start

Late Start

May 15

Late Start

0 events, 16

1 event, 17

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Farm-to-Market Day at McKay

May 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Farm-to-Market Day at McKay

3 events, 18

8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 18 @ 8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

Washington 4th grade field trip to Tamatslikt from 8:10-1:00

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SMS Talent Show

May 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SMS Talent Show

BIONIC is hosting a student talent show from 6-7:30 pm.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Symphony Strings

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

Symphony Strings

Symphony Strings with the OES Youth Orchestra at the Vert Auditorium at 7

3 events, 19

6:30 am - 6:15 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 19 @ 6:30 am - 6:15 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

Washington 4th grade field trip to Baker City from 6:30 am to 6:15 pm

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

McKay 4th grade field trip to Fort Walla Walla

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Awards Assembly

May 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Awards Assembly

Washington 1st & 2nd grade awards assembly from 9:30-10

0 events, 20

0 events, 21

1 event, 22

2023-05-22

Late Start

Late Start

May 22

Late Start

2 events, 23

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grade 2 Field Trip

May 23 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grade 2 Field Trip

Washington 2nd grade field trip to the Library and Rec Center from 9:30-12.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Family Night

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Family Night

SMS is hosting a family night for incoming 6th graders. Students and parents from McKay, Sherwood and Washington are welcome.

4 events, 24

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

McKay 3rd grader science field trip

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Spring Concerts

May 24 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Spring Concerts

Spring Concerts in the PELC Gymnasium 9:30am – Otters/Foxes 10:30am – Coyotes/Bears 11:45am – Bees/Beavers/Raccoons 1:30pm – Owls/Squirrels/Deer Please enter the gym through the double doors on 13th Street  

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Instrumental Awards Concert

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Instrumental Awards Concert

PHS Auditorium

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Choir Concert

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Choir Concert

SMS & PHS Combined Choir Concert in the PHS Auditorium at 7

2 events, 25

8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 25 @ 8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

Washington 4th grade field trip to Heritage Station from 8:10-1

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Place Flags

May 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Place Flags

SMS Leadership Class will place flags at Olney Cemetery

3 events, 26

2023-05-26

Fire Dept Visits PELC

Fire Dept Visits PELC

May 26

Fire Dept Visits PELC

The Pendleton Fire Department visits the PELC.

8:30 am - 11:00 am

McKay Field Day

May 26 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

McKay Field Day

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Awards Assembly

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Awards Assembly

Washington 3rd & 4th grade awards assembly

0 events, 27

0 events, 28

1 event, 29

2023-05-29

Memorial Day – No School

Memorial Day – No School

May 29

Memorial Day – No School

2 events, 30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

SMS & PHS Combined Instrumental Concert in PHS Auditorium at 7

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Choral Awards Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Choral Awards Concert

PHS Auditorium

5 events, 31

2023-05-31

Officer Elections

Officer Elections

May 31

Officer Elections

SMS 2023-24 Freshman Class Officers Elections

8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

PHS Seniors end-of-year assembly in Warberg Court at 8:45

9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

McKay 5th grade field trip to Sage Center  9-2:20 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

Hawthorne Graduation at Hawthorne High School at 6 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

PHS Scholarship Night in Auditorium at 7

5 events, 1

2023-06-01

Seniors Last Day

Seniors Last Day

June 1

Seniors Last Day

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Sherwood 3rd grade field trip to Sage Center

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

Field Day from 12:30-2 pm

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

McKay 2nd grade pet day 12:45-1:30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

PHS Baccalaureate in Auditorium at 7 pm

5 events, 2

10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

SMS 6th Grade Concert in SMS Large Gym from 10-11 am.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

Class of 2023 Seniors will walk through their elementary schools in their cap and gown after graduation practice.

11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Washington 3rd grade field trip to Pioneer Park Picnic & Play from 11:20-1:30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

Washington’s 5th Grade Award Assembly and Promotion from 1-2 pm

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

SMS Bronc Activity and Field Day from 2:15-3:15

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

PHS Graduation in Round-Up Stadium at 10 am.  The live stream will air on the PHS Media YouTube account https://youtube.com/@PHSMedia Ceremony begins at 10:00 am in the Round-Up Stadium. Gates […]

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Late Start

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May 3
May 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day

May 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS BroadMay Concert

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May 8
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Late Start

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May 12
May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

May 13
May 13 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

FFA Plant Sale

  • There are no events on this day.
May 15
All day

Late Start

  • There are no events on this day.
May 17
May 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Farm-to-Market Day at McKay

May 18
May 18 @ 8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SMS Talent Show

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

Symphony Strings

May 19
May 19 @ 6:30 am - 6:15 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 19 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Awards Assembly

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
May 22
All day

Late Start

May 23
May 23 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grade 2 Field Trip

May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Family Night

May 24
May 24 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

May 24 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

PELC Spring Concerts

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Instrumental Awards Concert

May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Choir Concert

May 25
May 25 @ 8:10 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 4 Field Trip

May 25 @ 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Place Flags

May 26
All day

Fire Dept Visits PELC

May 26 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am

McKay Field Day

May 26 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Awards Assembly

May 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Choral Awards Concert

May 31
May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

  • There are no events on this day.
May 29
All day

Memorial Day – No School

May 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PHS Choral Awards Concert

May 31
All day

Officer Elections

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

June 1
All day

Seniors Last Day

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 2
June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 3
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

  • There are no events on this day.
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