Pioneer Central Schools

Recognizing school board member service should be a year-round endeavor, but designating one week to highlight these volunteers’ efforts ensures they receive some of the thanks th...

Pioneer High School will hold Spirit Week October 12-16, culminating with the Homecoming varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 15 vs. Lake Shore (7:00 p.m.). Each school is h...

Three former Pioneer Central School athletes are set to be inducted into the Pioneer Athletics Wall of Fame. Ceremonies are scheduled during the Homecoming varsity football game ...

Superintendent Ben Halsey issued an update on COVID-19 cases in the district as part of the Pioneer Board of Education meeting on Oct. 5. Mr. Halsey said the state Department of...

Pioneer School District is utilizing funds from federal stimulus packages to help stem the after -effects of COVID-19, the Board of Education learned at its Oct. 5 regular meeting...

Pioneer has had a busy fall sports season so far, and that's a good thing, according to Athletic Director William Weidner. The first highlight is actually off the field, and is a...

Pioneer's Unified Sports program is sponsoring a football skills camp for its members on Friday, Oct. 8, after school at Memorial Stadium. Adaptive Physical Education teacher Kyl...

Arcade is celebrating two 150th birthday milestones this weekend. The Village of Arcade and Arcade Fire Department are marking the occasion with a day-long schedule of events on ...

The Pioneer Music Department has announced its 2021-22 concert and performance schedule. Department chair Jared Burch said all dates are tentative and subject to change. All perf...

Pioneer Superintendent Benjamin Halsey will receive the Joe Owens Community Spirit Award at the upcoming Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce Awards. The Chamber's annual awards break...

Cattaraugus-Allegany Regional Parent Education & Support announces free parenting classes this fall and winter via Zoom. This year has presented a number of challenges for pare...

Property tax rates are a function of the property tax levy and the value of property in a school district, the Pioneer Board of Education learned at its Sept. 21 regular meeting. ...

Pioneer School District received a passing grade on its latest external audit, as presented at the regular Board of Education meeting on Sept. 21. Seth Hennard of Lumsden & McC...

Pioneer School District is taking part in the dual 150th anniversary celebrations for the Village of Arcade and the Arcade Fire Department. The free event happens on Saturday, Oc...

Pioneer FFA Farmer's Market is back for the fall of 2021. After a year off, FFA is excited to provide the public an opportunity to purchase fresh, local produce at school. FFA c...

Construction updates, an equipment replacement plan, and an administrative report on the start of school highlighted the Sept. 7 meeting of the Pioneer Board of Education. Supe...

Pioneer School District is committed to making 2021-22 as normal as possible for students, staff and the community. However, the circumstances warrant some flexibility and patienc...

For the start of 2021-22, Pioneer School District's goal will be provide as normal a school experience as possible—with students in attendance five days a week—while utilizing lay...

Pioneer School District is welcoming several new teachers and professionals to the staff ranks during summer training. New Educator Academy is being held August 17-19. Part of t...

Pioneer School District is planning for the return of students to the classroom for the 2021-22 school year. The Return to Learn Parent-Student Orientation is Tuesday, Sept. 7. T...