Around Campus
This week, we welcomed 600 enthusiastic 8th graders to campus for our annual "A Day in the Life of a Titan" visit! Our visitors experienced the full spirit of our school through an engaging assembly showcasing our exceptional student performers. The ASB, Song, Drill, Cheer, Band, and Choir teams put on an impressive display of Titan pride and highlighted their talent.
Throughout the day, our guests rotated through breakout sessions where they explored our rich campus traditions, toured our facilities, and participated in team-building activities led by our dedicated Link Crew leaders. A highlight for many was the student panel, where our current Titans shared authentic insights about high school life and answered questions from our future freshmen.
It was inspiring to see our current students take such pride in welcoming our future Titans to our Titan family.
Our administrators have been out to parent meetings at Los Nietos and Katherine Edwards this week and we will be at Andrews on Thursday 1/23.
PHS is going through the WASC Accreditation Self-Study Process and will have an on-site viist February 23-26, 2025. A component of this is for the reviewers to meet with parents. If you are interested in sharing your insights we are hosting a parent meeting on 1/29/25 beginning at 5:30pm. Please rsvp to Samuel.Sanford@wuhsd.org or call 562.698.8121 ext. 5020
Theater Arts Club
We have a new Theatre Arts Advisor to help the Theatre Arts club. Joseph Matthews has over 45 years of experience acting in, directing, and producing plays with students, and can’t wait to get Titans performing. No auditions or interviews. Everyone is welcome and everyone gets to perform.
New hours are 3:15 to 5:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, in room C8.
📅 Save the Date: Early College Academy Celebration! 🎉
Mark your calendars! Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our Early College Academy students.
🗓 Date: Thursday, January 30th
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. Check-In
📍 Location: Pioneer High School Cafeteria
We are proud to honor 60 outstanding Titans who earned a C or better in their Fall College courses. Their hard work and dedication are an inspiration to us all!
Let’s come together to celebrate their success and applaud their commitment to academic excellence. Go Titans! 🏆
Volunteers Needed for KEMS!
🎉 Happy Lunar New Year! 🎉
Volunteers Needed!
Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year with us!
📅 When: Wednesday, January 29th
⏰ Time: Starting at 4:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Katherine Edwards Middle School
We need 15 amazing volunteers to:
✨ Help with craft or food booths
✨ Assist with clean-up after the event
Let’s make this celebration unforgettable for our students and community!
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up and join the fun!
Thank you for helping us bring this vibrant celebration to life! 🌟
🎓 Attention Seniors: Earn the Seal of Biliteracy!
Parents of Seniors,
Your student received a presentation about the Seal of Biliteracy this week. This prestigious recognition, acknowledged in the Whittier Union District and across all fifty states, honors students who demonstrate proficiency in English and an additional language. Recipients receive a silver-colored medal to wear at graduation and are recognized at Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 21st, in front of their peers and family.
Students can earn this recognition by:
Completing four years of the same foreign language with an average of B or better
Earning a score of "3" or higher on their Language AP Exam OR
Taking a free proficiency test at Pioneer High School on Saturday, January 25th at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria with Mrs. Mendoza-Registration is required!
While we held a senior parent meeting in December to review these details, you can access the presentation shared with students by clicking the image. If students have questions, they may visit the Horizons office.
Calendar
Monday 1/20: No School- Martin Luther King Holiday
Tuesday 1/21: Block periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Wednesday 1/22: Block periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Thursday 1/23: All periods (1-6) minimum day, dismissal 12:45p.m.
Friday 1/24: All periods (0-6) dismissal at 2:52p.m.
Monday 1/27: Block periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Tuesday 1/28: Block periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Wednesday 1/29: Block periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Thursday 1/30: Block periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.
Friday 1/31: All periods (1-6) dismissal at 2:52p.m.
Pioneer High School Resources
Student Support infographic
Bell Schedules can be found here.
24-25 Bus Schedule/2024-2025 Horario de buses.
2024-25 parent meetings/ Junta de Padres.
Instagram at pioneerhigh_titans
Website: phs.wuhsd.org
Location: 10800 Ben Avon Street, Whittier, CA, USA
Pioneer High School Phone: 562-698-8121
Principal: ext. 5000
Business & Activities: ext. 5010
Curriculum: ext. 5020
Guidance & Counseling: ext. 5030
Attendance: ext. 5040
Horizons Office: ext. 5060
Text-a-Tip: 562.584.7747
PHS Vision & Mission Statements:
Vision: Pioneer High School provides a diverse, inclusive campus where students feel supported and validated. We are committed to developing productive individuals ready to critically engage in the global community.
Mission: Pioneer High School builds meaningful relationships with students in order to provide individualized support and multiple college and career pathways to success to and through graduation.