Pioneer Press
February 14th, 2025
Important Update: Weekly Newsletter
To streamline communication, our school will use the weekly newsletter as the primary way to share updates and important information. Rather than posting multiple times a week on ParentSquare, we will consolidate key announcements in the newsletter.
Coaches and teachers will continue to use ParentSquare as their main tool for communication.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to check their notifications regularly for important messages, schedules, and announcements.
To ensure you receive timely updates, please keep your contact information current in Skyward.
Please be sure to check it regularly to stay informed!
6th Grade Camp - IMPORTANT
Dear Families,
We are excited for our upcoming 6th Grade Outdoor Education Week at YMCA Camp Colman! Below are important details and links for registration, payment, and chaperone sign-ups.
To continue providing a high-quality experience for all students, we’ve had to adjust the family contribution from $25 to $40 due to unexpected cost increases. We appreciate your understanding and want to reassure you that the new total still reflects a $130 savings off the actual camp cost.
Today, your student received an information packet (see attached) along with the YMCA Release of Liability form, which must be completed and returned to the science teacher.
Dates: April 14-16 (BYRD's Science Classes) or April 23-25 (GUILLEN's Science Classes. Students who are in not in Byrd's or Guillen's science class they will go to the 2nd session on April 23-25
Location: YMCA Camp Colman
Action Items:
Register your student:
Make a payment: https://wa-steilacoom.intouchreceipting.com/signin
Sign up to chaperone: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/43087466?school_id=542
There is a $25.00 fee chaperones must pay in order to attend camp
More Information:
Camp Website: https://sites.google.com/steilacoom.k12.wa.us/pioneerms-6th-grade-camp/?usp=sharing
Parent Meeting Q&A - Feb. 13 @ 5:45PM (Zoom): https://steilacoom-k12-wa-us.zoom.us/j/87818513216
Please complete registration and payment by March 14. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
A ParentSquare post was sent out today with the registration form.
Thank you!
Amanda Gidley
agidley@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Kyle Haller
khaller@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Spirit Shirt Contest
Help us show Pioneer Pride!
This is a contest for the best t-shirt design that showcases school spirit at Pioneer.
The person with the best shirt will have their design sold at the Pioneer Student Store and will receive a free t-shirt.
Designs are to be completed on an 8.5 X 11in cardstock and must be the student’s original work (no licensed/trademarked logos or characters).
For best results, use bold colors and broad lines. Cardstock will be provided to students when interest forms are turned in.
Please email Mrs. Marrero with any questions at:amarrero@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Submissions due by: February 20th
Attached is the permission slip!
February Lunch Menu
From the Main Office
Pioneer MS Office business hours: 7:40 am -3:30 pm
Our office staff is available to answer the door and phone lines during regular business hours. Outside of business hours, please leave a message or call district office at 253-983-2200.
Is your student arriving late to school?
Students start class at 8:10 a.m.
-If your student arrives at 8:10 a.m. or later, please have them stop at our check-in kiosk for a pass to class. Tardies need to be excused by parent/guardian.
Don't forget to excuse your student's absences and tardies!
Reporting Attendance:
Option 1: Call 253-583-7200, choose the attendance option.
If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message. The voicemail for the attendance line is checked several times a day, so there is no need to call more than once a day.
Option 2: Email us at pioneermsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us to ensure your student's attendance is updated promptly. Do not email staff directly regarding attendance.
Transportation Changes?
Option 1: Please call the office no later than 2:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and 1:00 pm on ACE days (Wednesdays) to request transportation changes.
Option 2: You can also request transportation changes by emailing us at pioneermsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Sports Schedule
See the Boys' Basketball Team February and March practice schedule
Girls' Soccer - no practice Friday, Feb. 14th or Monday, Feb. 17th
* Check the Pioneer MS website for game schedules next week*
School Clubs
Tuesdays:
Junior Student to Student (JS2S) Room A115 with Ms. Taylor
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) - Room C102 with Mrs. Iglesias
Christian Faith Group (CFG) - Room B103 with Mrs. Vaccaro
Math Help - Room B101 with Mr. Martin or Room A203 with Mr. Stugelmeyer
Homework Help in the Library with Mrs. Hilton
Art Club suspended for the rest of the school year.
Thursdays:
Builder's Club in the Library with Mrs. Holyfield
Pokemon Go Club with Mrs. Elshire
Game Club Room C202 with Mrs. Nixon
Math Help Room B101 with Mr. Martin or Room A203 with Mr. Stugelmeyer
Homework Help in the Library with Mrs. Hilton
Yearbook Sales
You can buy your 2024-25 SY Yearbook directly through Jostens
Use the link below:
Order your yearbook NOW!
Coming Up!
Friday - February 14th - NO SCHOOL - Snow make up day
Monday - February 17th - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
Wednesday, February 19th - ACE Day - 1:40 pm release time
Thursday, February 20th - Student Assembly: Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History
8th grade - 8:15 am
6th grade - 9:15 am
7th grade - 10:15 am
Friday, February 21st - Valentine's Day Social 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, February 26th - ACE Day - 1: 40pm release time
Parking Lot Safety
If you opt to drop-off or pick-up your student(s) in the Pioneer MS parking lot, please pull into a parking space and have the student(s) exit there, doing this helps traffic flow smoothly and allows everyone to walk safely to school.
Please remember that the handicap parking spaces and surrounding areas are not to be used for student drop-off or pick-up.
Also, please observe the posted speed limits in the school zone.
Thank you for helping keep our school and students safe.
