With two confirmed cases of Covid-19, Pioneer School District will have a fully remote day of instruction on Friday, Oct. 9. Superintendent Benjamin Halsey said in an automated call to residents that the move is being made out of an abundance of caution and in consultation with the Cattaraugus County Health Department. He said it will also allow the school to... READ MORE >
To student-athletes, coaches, staff, officials, administrators, parents, and patrons: As we navigate through these uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like you to know that the health and safety of all student-athletes, coaches, staff, officials, administrators, parents and patrons is our No. 1 priority. When you are in our facilities, we are... READ MORE >
Hello Panther nation.Next week begins our soft opening of school. September 8th and September 9th track A students will report to school . September 10th and September 11th track B students will report to school. Track C students will begin on September 8th. Students may arrive no earlier than 7:10 AM as our school day begins at 7:30am. After the 12th period... READ MORE >
Check out our orientation video for 9th graders! This is part 1; Part 2 is next week where you'll meet the teachers on our freshman team!https://youtu.be/jT3mk6p5mAc READ MORE >
BACK TO SCHOOL 2020 Letters will be mailed late this week to all HS students and families. September 8th-11th will be a “soft opening” for the High School. School Dates: Group A students will attend full days on September 8th and 9th. Group B students will attend full days on September 10th and 11th. Students will follow their schedules throughout the day as it... READ MORE >
The Pioneer Athletic Department would like to congratulate the following winners of year-end memorial awards and other honors, and wish a hearty good luck to the Class of 2020. MARK CARBALLADA MEMORIAL - Shaughnessy Shephard ROBERT 'BUZZ' CHADDOCK MEMORIAL - Volleyball: Breanna Cleveland; Basketball: Callan Barber; Softball: Maria Halsey RANDY DAVIS MEMORIAL -... READ MORE >
Attached is a letter and other details that will be mailed home to all Class of 2020 students and families. READ MORE >
GRADUATION, YEAR-END AWARDS LOOK DIFFERENT THIS YEARCommencement and other year-end activities will look a little different for the Pioneer High School Class of 2020. Principal Mark Schultz said class officers, advisors, and administrators have met weekly to work on honoring the seniors. "Simply put, graduation will not be normal. The governor has closed our... READ MORE >
Honor Your 2020 Pioneer High School Graduates! The Arcade Herald extends our congratulations and welcomes parents to celebrate their sons' and daughters' accomplishments. This was not the Senior Year anyone expected. Let's show them and all of our readers how proud we are of them! Contact Tammy to Reserve Your Space! 585-492-2525Email:... READ MORE >
Pioneer Track & Field coaches recently made the rounds to visit senior athletes, who missed the outdoor Track & Field season due to the pandemic. Here are the athletes with their shirts: ABOVE: Tyler Ely. ABOVE: Chad Klimczak. ABOVE: Aidan Kimple. ABOVE: Jerad Hediger. ABOVE: Denton Tilly, Jon Goodemote. ABOVE: Derek Nieves. ABOVE: Tra'e... READ MORE >
Commencement and other year-end activities will look a little different for the Pioneer High School Class of 2020. Principal Mark Schultz said class officers, advisors, and administrators have meet weekly to work on honoring the seniors. "Simply put, graduation will not be normal. The governor has closed our campuses. We look, hope and pray that by some miracle a... READ MORE >
Kless Boys say, “This is how our Community comes together to support our Seniors! Please share!”Thank you to all of our #PiONEer community. READ MORE >
On Tuesday May 19th from 7:30 to 10 AM and 1 to 3:30 PM OR Wednesday between 7:30 and 10 AM we will have your belonging ready for pick up. Just come to our High School campus and drive thru the bus lane. We have seven stations corresponding to you last name to help make this process move efficiently. You will not need to leave your vehicle. We miss all of... READ MORE >
Check out the article in the Arcade Heraldhttps://www.arcadeherald.com/articles/pioneer-student-donates-panther-pride-face-coverings/ READ MORE >
Pioneer High School Senior Zachary Marks will be swimming for SUNY Brockport, where he will study Physical Education. Coach Amy Shephard said Zach is a very versatile swimmer. His specialty is the 100 Backstroke in which he broke a 24-year old record held by Dana Allen with a time of 58.86.Zach has been co-captain of the swim team for the past two years. He... READ MORE >
Attention! Attention! Attention! Fall Sport sign-ups!Please pick up and drop off your completed Physical/Sport forms outside the high school (near the food pick-up) during the following dates and times:Weekdays only, Monday, May 11, thru Friday June 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.You can also download and complete the forms from home, and drop them off during the... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School’s Kaitlyn Sobczak has announced that she has committed to play collegiate soccer at Hilbert College this coming fall. Sobczak’s decision comes after an accomplished four-year career as part of Pioneer’s Girls Varsity Soccer Program. Sobczak’s career at Pioneer finished on a high note as she earned All ECIC III Third-Team recognition for her... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School’s Jasmine Sims has announced that she has committed to play collegiate soccer at Alfred University this coming fall. Sims’ decision comes after an accomplished four-year career as part of Pioneer’s Girls Varsity Soccer Program. For Sims, the decision allows her to continue pursuing a lifelong passion. “I am so excited to continue playing... READ MORE >
Pioneer Schools will remain closed through the end of 2019-20. In response to the Covid-19 crisis, Governor Andrew Cuomo on May 1 extended the closure of New York school districts through the end of the year. Schools were shuttered in mid-March and the hard closure has been extended several times. Pioneer superintendent Benjamin Halsey shared the news with... READ MORE >
Pioneer teachers helping out at local food bank. READ MORE >
Pioneer High School senior Andrew Payne will be playing college football for Utica College in central New York. Coach Jim Duprey said Andrew played center and defensive line for the Panthers and was a two-year starter. Andrew was a co-captain in his senior season. He was selected as second team Class B-1 All-League and third team All-WNY (Football Weekly... READ MORE >
We’ve learned a lot from Monday! On Friday, 4/17, Operation Device Freedom for high school students in grades 9-12 will occur. The HS pick up is set for the high school bus lane between 10:30 AM & 1:00. Thank you to our ITS department and other essential employees for their preparation! It’s a big deal, look below. #PiONEer. Panthers take care of Panthers. READ MORE >
UPDATE: Moving forward for Quarter 4 1. One assignment per week for each course: This will be posted each Monday by 7:30 AM in Microsoft Teams by teachers, due the following Monday. 2. Teachers will be active be on Teams everyday during their established office hours to answer questions about the assignment for students throughout the week. Teachers will post... READ MORE >
Mr. Lobianco made a couple of quick tutorials to help students on Teams. Thank you! #PiONEer Both tutorials show students how to upload a picture of their work and attach it to an assignment inside of Microsoft Teams; one is if the student is using an iPhone or iPad, the other is for students using a Windows 10 computer/tablet. Here are the links to the... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School’s Emma Russell has announced that she has committed to play collegiate soccer at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. Russell was a valued member of Pioneer’s Girls Varsity Soccer Program, and played a critical role in the team’s success this past season. Russell’s decision was met with excitement and pride from her family. “We are very... READ MORE >
Motivational Monday... Remember Mr. Flood who visited this year? Well here is a special message just for #PiONEer.Link to his Mr. Flood's YouTube READ MORE >
Information on healthcare during COVID-19https://nystateofhealth.ny.govDear New York State Educators,Please share this information with families in your community.As we work through these challenging times together, NY State of Health is committed toensuring access to affordable, quality health insurance for all New Yorkers so they can get the care they need during... READ MORE >
Mark Schultz, principal of Pioneer High School, has shared the following C-A BOCES Career Tech (Ellicottville Center) Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance for the third quarter of 2019-20: Honor Roll (85-91%) Jordon Becker, Natural Resources 1; Dominic Biscaro, Criminal Justice 2; Wolfgang Brauen, Medical Assisting 2; Roberta Burgess, Animal... READ MORE >
Be safe! Panthers take care of Panthers.Link to the video message: PCHS Facebook PageLink to contact information and resources: Google Drive READ MORE >
Some good news: Pioneer seniors Marissa Klimczak (indoor track) and Shaughnessy Shephard (rifle) were named to the Buffalo News All-Western New York Scholar-Athlete Team for Winter 2019-20.More info: https://buffalonews.com/2020/03/27/all-western-new-york-scholar-athletes-winter-season/ READ MORE >
The Pioneer Middle School has been set up for tech support stations for faculty only, utilizing proper social distancing and sanitizing protocol. Faculty may come at the assigned time, by building, to load files to flash drives as needed. No access will be granted to the building. Thank you. READ MORE >
Panthers...Your teachers have been working hard to pull together great work for you to use to continue your education at home. Click on the link below and find the subject folders then the courses that you are currently taking. If your teacher or specific class is not listed under the subject, don't worry! Check back in about a week for more updates to your... READ MORE >
Panthers let's take care of panthers. Once we are able to have our teachers come in to prepare work, we will. Until then, take care of each other and do not worry about it. Reach out if you need help. Principal Schultz and our APs are monitoring this site and their cellphones. Connect with each other. Take care of your siblings in MS and elementary school. Use the... READ MORE >
To the Pioneer community: This is an official message from Pioneer Central Schools. Pioneer Schools will remain closed until further notice, with only essential staff to report. Again, Pioneer Schools is closed until further notice.IMPORTANT MESSAGE IN REGARD TO MEAL DISTRIBUTION DURING SCHOOL CLOSUREStudent meal packages containing breakfast and lunch will be... READ MORE >
Dear Pioneer Community:The closure in place for the Pioneer School District is a HARD CLOSURE. Essential staff, who have been communicated with, are the ONLY staff allowed to enter the facilities.Our facilities are closed to the public at this time. This is out of an abundance of caution to proceed with a deep clean protocol. All schools in the region are... READ MORE >
Student meal packages containing breakfast and lunch will be made available to all Pioneer students during the school closure on what would have been regularly scheduled school days. Beginning Tuesday, March 16, food distribution sites for breakfast/lunch package pickup will be established at Pioneer High School and Delevan Elementary. To eliminate the need for... READ MORE >
Dear Pioneer Community: I am writing regarding the COVID-19 situation which has been rapidly evolving each day in our state and region. We have been in continual contact with local and state health officials and the New York State Department of Education as the situation unfolds, keeping the health and safety of students, staff, and the community as our top... READ MORE >
A message from Pioneer superintendent Benjamin Halsey:During this challenging time with the public health crisis posed by COVID -19, the status of affairs is very fluid, as we process the information coming in and procedures to be utilized.Currently, as of Saturday, March 14, Pioneer Central Schools are open for Monday. However, the educational day and protocols... READ MORE >
In lieu of the public health challenge posed by Covid-19, Pioneer School District is implementing the following postponements, effective immediately:Any use of Pioneer facilities by outside organizations is suspended immediately.All events, including concerts, plays, banquets, etc.The Capital Project Vote scheduled for March 24.Travel outside the WNY region (Erie,... READ MORE >
The Pioneer Golf Team is proud to announce Bryce Burton’s decision to attend University of Pittsburgh at Bradford next fall and compete on the golf team. Coach Maura Birdd said, “Bryce has been a tremendous competitor and asset to the Pioneer Golf Team since he began playing varsity golf as an 8th grader. He takes great pride in his game and will be competing... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School has named its Students of the Month for January and February 2020. ABOVE: Students of the Month (January/February) who were available for a photo posed with principal Mark Schultz. Row 1: Hannah Drennan, left, Brittany Bliss, Ben Shephard, Olivia George, Brooke Puffer, Emily Campbell, Madisen Sonner, Chloe McCutcheon. Row 2: John Hobson, Mr.... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School principal Mark Schultz has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2020. Danielle Herrick, daughter of William & Louise Herrick of Bliss, is the valedictorian. Cora Blackwell, daughter of Paul & Jennifer Blackwell of Delevan, is the salutatorian. Both Danielle and Cora will speak at commencement on June 27. READ MORE >
Two Pioneer High School wrestlers capped off the 2019-20 season with top five finishes in the state tournament in Albany. Sophomore Daniel Kirsch finished 4th at 113 lbs. He won two matches by pin, which is quite the accomplishment in his first time at the state tourney. Junior Kameron Riordan wound up 5th at 145 lbs. He started as the 15th seed, and was also... READ MORE >
Pioneer senior Mykala Furman has announced that she will be attending Nazareth College of Rochester to pursue a degree in Music Education and play field hockey for the Golden Flyers. ABOVE: Mykala Furman is joined by brother Bryce, mother Tara, and Pioneer field hockey coach Jana Landahl, upon Mykala's signing with Nazareth College.According to coach Jana... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School's Music Department has added a fourth performance of Cinderella as well as a special pre-show event for children.Cinderella will be performed Friday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. Regular admission is $8.00 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults.Along with the an... READ MORE >
Members of the cast of Cinderella, Pioneer High School's annual musical (March 6-8), received some help and encouragement from an actress who actually played Cinderella professionally.Audrey Caldwell met with students February 10. According to Pioneer vocal music teacher Victoria Tomasulo, Ms. Caldwell was able to visit Pioneer through a company called A Class Act... READ MORE >
Mark Schultz, principal of Pioneer High School, has announced the following merit roll (85-89.99 percent) and honor roll (90-100 percent) students for the second quarter of 2019-2020: Twelfth Grade Honor Roll Whitney Aarum, Ashley Ameis, Callan Barber, Dominic Biscaro, Taylor Bishoff, Cora Blackwell, Ashley Bliss, Kara Boldt, Lily Borer, Anthony... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School’s Ashley Bliss has announced that she has committed to play collegiate soccer at Medaille College in Buffalo. Bliss’ decision comes after an accomplished four-year career as part of Pioneer’s Girls Varsity Soccer Program. For Bliss, her commitment to Medaille fulfilled a lifelong dream. “Through playing varsity soccer for four years, I... READ MORE >
Pioneer senior Megan Fuller has signed up to continue her basketball career at Niagara County Community College. Coach Patrick Souder said NCCC is coached by Nate Beutel, a Sanborn native and former three-point standout at Starpoint Central School. ABOVE: The cameras were out for Megan Fuller's Jan. 24 signing with NCCC. Megan, a daughter of Peggy and Doug... READ MORE >
The Pioneer Panthers Wrestling program continued its tradition of winning by recently claiming its seventh straight ECIC divisional title. The clincher was a 64-19 win over Lake Shore on Jan. 29. The 15th-ranked team in the state (4th in Western New York), Pioneer improved to 51-0 in league duals over the last seven seasons. They have competed in both ECIC... READ MORE >
Meghan Root (Class of 2018) is a leader on the field and in the classroom at Syracuse University. She has been named to the All-Academic team for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).Meghan led the team with three goals and two assists during the 2019 season. A communication major, Meghan has twice been named to the Athletic Director's honor roll. To be named to the... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School students and staff are being encouraged to make wellness a bigger part of their lives in 2020.Now through Feb. 25, students and staff can monitor their exercise using a free wellness tracker available from the main office. They can turn in the completed tracker on Feb. 26.Participants will be entered in a June 12 drawing for a Pioneer Spirit... READ MORE >
Two Pioneer High School seniors have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES's Ellicottville center. Abigail Papke (Early Childhood) and Olivia Harder (Medical Assisting) were enshrined Dec. 12 in a ceremony at the Career & Technical Center. Pioneer principal Mark Schultz attended the event. National Technical Honor... READ MORE >
Check out the newest issue of the Panther Press! It's got the scoop on Pioneer Clubs and the newest high school staff. Read all about it READ MORE >
Pioneer High School Student Council has planned a Winter Spirit Week for next week, and are hoping to involve winter sports and clubs, too. Spirit Days will be:Monday 12/16 – Winter White Out Tuesday, 12/17 – Santa’s Workshop (Movie Character Day) Wednesday, 12/18 - Happy Holidays from the Family (“Family” Photo Day) Thursday, 12/19 – Deck the HollaGear (Festive... READ MORE >
Fifty 10th grade Pioneer High School students traveled to CA BOCES (Ellicottville) on Dec. 9 for a Career & Technical Education program tour. According to guidance counselor Kali Supples, Pioneer students were given the opportunity to view three programs of their choice. "These programs are designed to provide a career pathway to students while satisfying many of... READ MORE >
On December 6, a group of 10th grade students from Pioneer High School traveled to Jamestown Community College (Olean) for their annual Career Horizons event. High school guidance counselor Kali Supples said Pioneer students attended career-related workshops entitled 'The More You Learn, The More You Earn' and 'Soft Skills & Time Management.' Students also... READ MORE >
Pioneer junior Charlie Logel wasn't on the field helping Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen battle the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 8. But in a way, he was. Charlie, who survived an horrific motorcycle accident earlier this year, met Allen this fall, and collaborated with another Olshei Children's Hospital patient in designing artwork for the quarterback's cleats.... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School Drama Club will present Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 12-13, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:00 p.m. The show is in black-box form, meaning that the audience will be seated three sides around the stage, up-close and personal to the action, according to director Brooke Cotton. Tickets are $7.00... READ MORE >
Mark Schultz, principal of Pioneer High School, has announced the following honor (90-100 percent) and merit roll (85-89.99 percent) students for the 1st quarter of 2019-20: Twelfth Grade Honor Roll: Whitney Aarum, Ashley Ameis, Callan Barber, Dakota Besch, Taylor Bishoff, Cora Blackwell, Ashley Bliss, Kara Boldt, Lily Borer, Anthony Bostwick, Alivia... READ MORE >
Pictured below are Pioneer High School's students of the month for September & October 2019:Front row: Hailey Chojnicki, Alanna Gasper, Grant Wright, Cheyenne Titus, Danielle Herrick.Back row: Kaylyn Dziedzic, Breanna Spencer, Merissa Dziekonski, Kaley Windnagle, Victoria Trevett, Brady Heckathorn, Cheyanne Rydzyk, Madison Snayczuk, Jenna Steves, Evelyn Salzler.Not... READ MORE >
The Fall 2019 sports season is winding down, and while preparations are under way for winter sports, some Pioneer student-athletes are still competing. The varsity football team must like the sound of November football. They won a thrilling, see-saw battle with arch-rival Cheektowaga, 31-28. The deciding score was a TD pass from Brody Hopkins to Gabe Fisher with... READ MORE >
Careers in the wood industry keep jobs local and sustainable, a group of 20 Pioneer High School students learned on a recent field trip. On October 16, a group of 12 students led by teachers Larry Cook and Don Kress toured two nearby facilities in honor of National Engineering and Manufacturing Day. The group first went to Fitzpatrick & Weller in... READ MORE >
Over half of teen drivers (age 16-18) admitted to distracted driving behaviors, according to a survey released by AAA. More than a third said they drove 15 miles per hour above the highway speed limit. Oct. 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Although motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of U.S. teen deaths, the good news is that many teen motor... READ MORE >
Panther Homecoming 2019 is fast approaching, and here's what's happening: High School's Student Council is sponsoring the following theme days: 1. Mismatch/Pattern/ Crazy Sock day (Monday 10/7) 2. Tacky Tuesday Tourist/ Hawaiian Day (Tuesday 10/8) 3. Meme day Wednesday (Wednesday 10/9) 4. Decades day Thursday (Thursday 10/10) 5. ... READ MORE >
Pioneer High School's Library Media Center (LMC) hosted a celebration of the schoolwide summer reading selection Breaking Night by Liz Murray on Wednesday, Sept. 18 after school. In 2018, the high school moved from a mandated summer reading assignment to a schoolwide summer reading celebration. According to English Language Arts teacher Debra Zupo, "In part, we... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2019-20 school year from the Pioneer High School Student Government! We are so excited for a year packed full of fun and spirit. The activities and games on the home turf are already in full swing, so don’t forget to stop by the concession stand at every home football game (Sept. 28, Oct. 11, Oct. 18) to support the student government. The stand is... READ MORE >
Pioneer Central School is keeping an eye on efforts by state officials to ramp up their campaign against e-cigarettes. The increased vigilance comes amid a federal probe into mysterious illnesses and deaths across the country tied to vaping. Over 40 vape-related illnesses across New York are being investigated by the state Health Department. The common... READ MORE >
Students and staff at Pioneer High School had a moment of silence Wednesday to commemorate the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The following announcement was read on the PA: "Did you notice that our flag was lowered this morning rather than flying high?"On Sept. 11, 2001, Americans started their day, maybe just as we have today. They woke up and started their day off for... READ MORE >
Click on the date below to see the daily High School announcements:3/13/20 3/12/20 3/11/20 3/10/20 3/9/20 READ MORE >
Danielle Herrick is the 10th student representative to the Pioneer Board of Education.Danielle, a senior, succeeds Kelsey Matuszak, who served that role in 2018-2019. The student representative position was created in 2009-10. Students earn a half-credit for their time on the Board of Education, and can also use the experience on college applications and... READ MORE >
Pioneer Central School is launching a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. "We know that families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate," said Superintendent Benjamin Halsey. "That’s why we’ve created an app that is custom-built for mobile." On the app,... READ MORE >
Pioneer School District is excited to offer MySchoolBucks. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to add money to your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also view recent purchases, check balances, and set-up low balance alerts for FREE. MySchoolBucks provides: Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web... READ MORE >
A general list of supplies for high school students: READ MORE >
To provide a safer environment for the public and school community, Pioneer School District is once again enforcing bag restrictions that limit the size and type of bags that may be brought into Pioneer stadium for large venue events. Officials said the objective to be proactive in preventing emergency situations. Guidelines are as follows: Fans will be... READ MORE >
A message from Pioneer High School principal Mark Schultz: "It is an exciting time of the summer preparing the building for all of our students and families. "Students— Your teachers and our staff are eager to help create many defining moments as you journey towards graduation! Parents— We are so thankful you choose to trust our school to educate and... READ MORE >
It’s already time for seniors to think about their poses for the next yearbook. See the guidelines below. Mr. Noeson's letter READ MORE >