Nine retiring staff members have joined the ranks of Panthers For Life, as they were honored by the Pioneer School District during closing ceremonies for staff on June 27.
The high school auditorium was set up for Class of 2025 commencement later in the day, so it was appropriate that these employees were 'graduating' to what comes next.
Among the faculty retirees:
Two members of the high school History staff, Matt Carucci and Kellyne Brown
A high school Math teacher, Bill Connelly
High school Chemistry teacher Janet Miles
A longtime CA BOCES Special Education teacher, Tammy Suhr
Veteran Arcade Elementary teacher Lisa Byers
Carrie Bartoszek, secretary to the superintendent, has retired, as well as Pioneer High School Head Custodian Wally Schiener.
Two support staff, Tim Mott (computer aide) and Margaret Boberg (teacher aide at Arcade) also joined the retired list.