Jag Street Journal
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 07 6th Gr to KC Zoo
May 07 Orchestra Concert
May 09 Vocals Concert
May 10 All Library Books Due
May 10 8th Gr Chromebook Check-in
May 14 Orchestra Rental Night
May 15 Band Concert
May 17 Spring Fling (5th-7th)
May 17 8th Gr to Worlds of Fun
May 20 Band Rental Night
May 21 8th Gr Recognition @ 10 am (Last day of school for 8th grade)
May 21 8th Gr Recognition Party 7 - 9 PM
May 21 7th Gr to Main Event
May 22 Last Day of School (5th-7th grade) - 11:15 Dismissal (No lunch served)
8th GRADE RECOGNITION
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMP
MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
DRIVER'S EDUCATION
Summer Driver Education Online and In-Person Driving Program
Cost $265- No Refunds once a student starts class.
Spring Session- Enrollment Deadline - May 17th
Lead Instructor - Jon Maska
maskaj@usd231.com /913-787-3940
Parents and Students are required to attend one (30) minute ZOOM meeting
May 20th or May 21st at 7:30 PM
Meeting Links will be sent out after enrollment closes.
In-Person Learning at GEHS - (June 14th) ATTENDANCE IS STATE MANDATED
At GEHS- Two Sessions 9-12 or 1-4. Sessions will be first come first serve basis. 50 Students Max per session.
In-Person Learning session will consist of the following:
Students will take the state permit test.
NOTE: Students who already have their permits, are still required to attend!!!
Driving expectations and procedures.
Driving Procedures and Sign-ups will be explained.
Driving Instructors will work with Parents to schedule Drive Times. (This will require flexibility on both parties.)
Online Learning - (May 28th - June 20th )
Zoom Sessions are Mandatory
Students will be required to attend several online Zoom sessions for the course.
Zooms will be on Mondays and Tuesdays 8AM and 7PM each day. Students will need to choose one of these options for each Zoom.
Note: Students will be able to obtain their permit through this program.
Students must be 14 years of age on or before June 14th, to be eligible.
Expectations:
Students must have access to an electronic device, other than their cell phone to participate in the course (school chromebooks are not required).
Students may Checkout a Device at the district office if needed.
Students will complete one unit every 3 school days (MTWTF)
Students must score at least an 80% or better on all work.
Zoom attendance is mandatory!
All students will be held accountable.
Parent communication will be made when a student does not complete work.
Three parent communications are grounds for student dismissal from the program, without refund.
All assignments and activities will be posted through Google Classroom.
In-Person Class Date and Driving Information:
In-person learning is scheduled for Friday, June 14th. DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THAT DAY!
Drive times may last through August 5th.
Driving will start up after June 14th.
Registration Link- https://tinyurl.com/SUMMER24DRIVERED
Payment Options: MySchoolBucks, Checks (Made Payable to GEHS) or Cash turned into GEHS. Payment must be made before May 28th, 2024. MySchoolBucks Link Below:
https://tinyurl.com/MySchoolBucks24
Questions or Concerns: Jon Maska / maskaj@usd231.com / (913) 787-3940
SUMMER ORCHESTRA
Middle School Orchestra Camp
Dates: July 15 - 19
Times: 5th Grade 9:00-9:50am / 6th Grade/Basses 10:00-10:50am / 7th & 8th Grades 11:00-11:50am
Location: TRMS Music Rooms
Cost: $45 per participant
**5th Grade camp fees are covered through the enrollment fee they pay to be in their school's orchestra.**
Contact: Bethany Schultz (schultzb@usd231.com)
Credit card payment link: https://bit.ly/2024OrchestraCamp
5th Grade: Students will get a jump start on learning about and how to play their instruments before the school year starts. Students will go through instrument care, learn how to properly hold their instruments, start learning how to read music, and much more!
6th Grade: Students will get to review some of the skills they learned in orchestra last year as well as learn about and play fiddle music. The fee that the students pay for the camp includes a fiddle book that we will use during camp sessions that they will get to keep for future use.
Bass Camp: Middle school bass players in the district will have the opportunity to get some one-on-one direction from a bass teacher about specific skills and techniques used to play the bass. This is a great way for your student to get a head start on the school year.
7th/8th Grade: Students will have the opportunity to work in small ensembles and as a large group on pop music. The fee that the students pay for the camp includes any music/books the students will receive during the camp that they can keep for future use.
SENIOR WALK
CROSS COUNTRY CAMP
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
SUMMER THEATER OPPORTUNITY
BLAZER FOOTBALL
WRESTLING CAMPS
NEXT LEVEL WRESTLING
KC FOOTBALL CHEER
GEHS YOUTH BASEBALL
GEHS Baseball has a number of youth programs coming up:
Blazer Baseball T-Ball Academy - Winter 2024 (Starts Feb. 3) limited spots available.
Spring Break Clinic for Grades 5th-8th
Youth Baseball Camp Dates May & June 2024
For more information and to register, click the link below:
GEHS BASKETBALL CAMPS
OUTSTANDING FEES DUE
Please start making payments towards any outstanding balance. Contact our office or email KussatzC@usd231.com if you have any questions about fees still owed or if you would like to set up a payment plan.
All accounts must be paid in full by the last day of school!
To apply for benefits online, please use the Nutrition Services link https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. If you have already completed the survey but have questions regarding your benefits, please email Nutrition Services at nutrition@usd231.com.
ACADEMIC BUS
ACADEMIC BUS Students needing extra help must have permission from a teacher to stay in their classroom. Students are only allowed to stay if they are working with and have permission from a teacher. The academic bus will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and leave PRMS around 4:15 PM. This bus will make limited stops, so be sure to CLICK HERE for available bus stops.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSURES
We are writing to share the inclement weather procedures and where to locate information as it relates to school closings.
In the event USD 231 closes school due to inclement weather or other school-related closures, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in the following ways:
- Posted on our website - www.usd231.com
- Posted to social media ( https://www.facebook.com/gardneredgerton and https://twitter.com/gardneredgerton.
- Local television stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC)* Please know we are at the mercy of these stations as to whether or not they relay the information. There have been instances when the district has provided information, and the news station did not get it posted.
- Thrillshare App ( Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.gardner&hl=en_US OR Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/usd-231-gardner-edgerton/id1446800227)
GESD RECOGNITIONS
GESD STUDENT RECOGNITION
GESD EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
HELP WANTED
COME WORK WITH US - PARA HELP NEEDED
Are you interested in working at PRMS? We are in need of a few more paraprofessionals. Please contact our office if you are interested and we can point you in the right direction for applying or CLICK HERE.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
PTO NEWS & INFORMATION
Join the PTO - Please consider joining the PRMS PTO! This is a great way to get involved in your child's education and your school! If you have any questions, you can reach us at prmsgardnerpto@gmail.com or join our Facebook group: Pioneer Ridge Middle School PTO.
Spirit Wear -There are so many options to choose from and it ships directly to you!
The best part.... you can order WHENEVER you want! This site is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! They do offer seasonal sales, so check back in often!
The PTO will receive 10% of the sales, which will help provide for student field trips, 8th grade shirts and year-end party, parent/ teacher conference teacher meals, and much more!
The Pioneer Ridge Back-to-School Sale is live! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments with fast home delivery! You'll save 30% off the entire site, including all new designs and product lines! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/37226.
NUTRITION SERVICES
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Ever wonder what your student is eating for lunch? Review their meal purchases in your MySchoolBucks account to stay in the know! This option is available for ALL families even if you pay with cash or check.
Log in through your PowerSchool parent portal or create your FREE account today:
Questions about your student's account? Email us at nutrition@usd231.com. We're here to help!
Breakfast:
Elementary - $1.55
Middle - $1.65
High - $1.65
Lunch:
Elementary - $2.85
Middle - $2.90
High - $3.00
Adult - $4.50
SPORTS PHYSICAL
2023-2024 SPORTS PHYSICAL
Make sure all copies are signed before returning to the school office. The completed packet must be turned in prior to the first day of practice. Thank you.
ACTIVITY PASS
2023-2024 ACTIVITY PASS
23-24 - Middle School Activity Pass - Student - $20
23-24 - Middle School Activity Pass - Family - $40
CELL PHONE POLICY
If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the office. 913-856-3850
This policy is in place to ensure the integrity of the learning environment for all students. We ask for your help in keeping the learning environment distraction free. Thank you so much!!
GIVE BACK 2 SCHOOLS
Have you heard all the buzz? Our district, in cooperation with the Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation, has been on the ground floor of a new way to support Pioneer Ridge Middle School through an innovative company called GiveBack2Schools. Here is the good news – it doesn’t require spending extra money, selling something, or adding events to your packed calendar.
Dozens of area businesses have pledged a percent of every purchase to go back to the school group(s) of your choice. See some of the businesses below.
By downloading the phone app and following the directions provided, our school will receive easy money. You can select what group within our school you want the funds to go toward (i.e., grade level, activity group).
Share this information with your family members. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents can participate as well. Get started now by downloading the app. Search GiveBack2Schools. The logo is an open hand with a green hand in the center.
Thanks for your continued support of our school and students.
CLICK HERE...LET'S DO THIS JAGUARS!!
The Other Place - Tropical Smoothie Cafe - La Carreta (Gardner location) - Planet Sub - Emerald City - Corner Bakery Cafe - IHOP - Johnny's BBQ - Papa Murphy's - Old Shawnee Pizza - Gleam Team
+Dozens more and still growing
MY SCHOOL BUCKS
ABSENCE REPORTING
prmsattendance@usd231.com or 913-856-3850
HEALTH NEWS
Please remember to send your students updated immunization forms to the office. You can email them to Nurse Carey at lantisc@usd231.com.
Parents: If you have a student who will be taking scheduled medications during the school day, a new physicians order will be necessary. It should include the students name, date of birth, medication name, dosage, and time to be given. Call 913-856-3809 to schedule an appointment to drop off the medications with the nurse.
BACK SNACK PROGRAM
The BackSnack program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious, child-friendly food for schoolchildren to take home. If you are interested, please contact your child's counselor:
Jodi Warner - 5th & 7th warnerjl@usd231.com
Shelby Hodges - 6th & 8th hodgess@usd231.com
CONTACT US
ABOUT US
Principal - Josh Kindler
Assistant Principal - Ryan Colston
5th/7th Grade Counselor - Jodi Warner
6th/8th Grade Counselor - Shelby Hodges
Email: serriozs@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/pioneer-ridge
Location: 16200 South Kill Creek Road, Gardner, KS, USA
Phone: 913-856-3850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRMSJaguars/
X & Instagram: @PRMSJaguars