Shirley Burch says she remembers her starting salary at Pioneer 44 years ago. "$2.70 an hour. And I had to pay for a babysitter out of that!"Mrs. Burch retired from her position as cafeteria manager at the middle school on Oct. 8. She said she will miss her 'second home'."I don't want to leave," she said. "But I feel it is time."Principal Melissa Prorok estimated... 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 >
“One run can change your day, many runs can change your life.”Pioneer Middle School Running Club is a free program for 5th through 8th grade students. This year will be a little different-you will be running on your own, logging your miles and reporting them to Mrs. Bockhahn (7th grade math teacher).You should always begin with a warm up and stretches and then hit... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School is planning a start to school like none in recent memory. School leaders recently shared more details on the 'soft opening' planned for Sept. 8-11. Group A students will attend FULL DAYS both September 8 and 9. Group B students will attend FULL DAYS both September 10 and 11. Parents/guardians will NOT attend with students. (5th graders, see... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School students will get a chance to experience school's new look and feel during a soft re-opening Sept. 8-11. Letters have been sent home to parents of general education students who have chosen a hybrid of in-person and remote instruction. Parents were also given the option of fully remote learning.Once classes start Sept. 14, students in Group A... READ MORE >
Take a look at some of the amazing work our students did while learning remotely. Thank you to all of our students who kept learning and growing and to our art teachers for being there to guide them virtually. It wasn't easy, but your efforts were certainly worthwhile!https://youtu.be/ihjVUKZ2OrQ READ MORE >
In lieu of this year's 8th grade recognition, this video recognizes the hard work & spirit of the Class of 2024: READ MORE >
This is the text from the robocall that went out on Friday, May 15th:Good evening, Pioneer Middle School family. This is Principal Prorok. It seems unbelievable that we have been out of school for two months! I am so proud of your teachers and all the hard work that they are putting in to help educate you remotely. I am also so proud of so many of our students for... 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 Schools will remain closed through the end of 2019-2020. 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 >
Along with providing students with computers they can use to support their learning for the duration of the closure, Pioneer School District is also providing three forms of tech support in case of any issues. The first option is to submit a support request through Pioneer's SysAid system: Clicking this icon on a wifi-connected device will open the Pioneer... READ MORE >
This is the transcript of Ms. Prorok's robocall from 4/10/2020: Good evening, Pioneer Middle School families and staff. This is Principal Prorok. I hope you are well and continuing to practice social distancing. I have a few important items that I would like to share out: Third quarter grades will be either Pass or Incomplete. Students who get an Incomplete... 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 >
To our families and staff:Thank you for your patience. We are working to plan for your academic needs during this closure. We expect to release a more detailed plan tomorrow, once we have been able to contact teachers for more information. Please know that we are aware that not everyone has internet access and will plan accordingly, that we are concerned first and... 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 >
Pioneer Middle School 8th grader Cameron Marrs recently won the Judge’s Choice Award at St. Bonaventure's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.At the college's Middle School Student Art Show, Cameron won for her pen and ink drawing "wise". Teacher Joseph Necci said, "This is a huge honor and accomplishment by a very talented student artist."Cameron's work is... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School is pleased to announce the cast of their upcoming spring musical production, ANNIE JR. Performances will take place at 7:00 PM on April 30 and May 1, 2020 at Pioneer High School. General admission is $5.00. ANNIE JR. is based on the popular comic strip, and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School's March Madness Wellness Challenge has nothing to do with brackets, and everything to do with keeping healthy and happy. According to Jody Zacaroli of Pioneer's Wellness Committee, students use a special form to keep track of the healthy decisions they make each day. "They get the sheet from their homebase teacher, circle the days they... READ MORE >
Melissa Prorok, the very proud principal of Pioneer Middle School, has announced the following honor (90-100 percent) and merit roll (85-89.99 percent) students for the second quarter of 2019-20: EIGHTH GRADE HONOR ROLLAlaina Barber, Taylor Blankenberg, Arianna Bliss, Riley Bliss, Zachary Bloomfield, Klaire Bragg, Nathan Bull, Makenna Chandler, Angel Clark,... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School students are being asked to make 2020 the year to get fit. According to middle school Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher Jody Zacaroli, the Wellness Challenge for January is to make healthy habits permanent ones. Students complete a pledge card and submit it to the greeter. Each week a winner will be chosen.The home-base that has the... READ MORE >
Students in Ms. Jessica Lussier's class at Pioneer Middle School were busy in December, sanding, painting, stenciling, decorating, selling, and delivering beautifully handcrafted wood signs. ABOVE: Hand-painted signs by Pioneer Middle School students during their latest entrepreneurial effort.According to Ms. Lussier, many students said their favorite part was... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School students of Ms. Jessica Lussier and Mrs. Michelle Breen recently assembled over 65 "Happy Kits" to bring some joy to children hospitalized this holiday season. ABOVE: Students of Ms. Lussier and Mrs. Breen assembled Happy Kits for hospitalized kids. Seventh grader Cullen McCarns hand-delivered the bags to Golisano's Children's Hospital in... READ MORE >
Melissa Prorok, the very proud principal of Pioneer Middle School, is announcing the following honor (90-100 percent) and merit roll (85-89.99 percent) students for the first quarter of 2019-2020: Eighth Grade Honor Roll: Alaina Barber, Taylor Blankenberg, Alexis Burdgick, Makenna Chandler, Olivia Clouse, Brooke Dawley, Renee Dodge, Tyler Fanton, Hannah... READ MORE >
Please join us for an Informational Meeting to discuss the 8th Grade Trip to Gettysburg, PA / Washington, DC Monday, November 4, 2019 6:00pm in the MS LGI All students and parents welcome *Marching band members can arrive at 5:45 p.m. to receive information before attending the Marching Band Banquet ... READ MORE >
Cheri Minehan was appointed as Pioneer Middle School assistant principal at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 15.Mrs. Minehan starts her new job Nov. 12. For almost nine years, she has worked as a child psychologist at Delevan Elementary.She succeeds Mark Drollinger, who departed over the summer to become principal in the Fredonia School District.Mrs. Minehan... READ MORE >
Middle school students in all grades will take their first ELA benchmark on October 23rd, beginning immediately after homebase. Students, please make every effort to be on time. Those who miss it will have to make it up ASAP, as teachers use this information in their planning. READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School will hold its 5th annual S.T.E.A.M. Night on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The theme for this year's free family event is "Gung-Ho for H2O," with many activities centered around water. S.T.E.A.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Activities at S.T.E.A.M. Night are meant to encourage students and... READ MORE >
During the month of October, the Pioneer Food Service program is sponsoring a promotion to encourage middle school students to eat breakfast.Through Oct. 26, students will earn a ticket each time they enjoy a breakfast at the cafeteria. At the end of the month, a ticket will be selected at random.The winner will get to choose five friends to have a special... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School recently took part in 'Start With Hello', a week-long program sponsored by the Sandy Hook Promise.'Start With Hello' teaches students to make a difference with their peers in a simple, fun, and impactful way. They take small but powerful actions to promote connectedness and inclusion, and to identify and help lonely students who are showing... READ MORE >
Adult/Family Swim Pioneer’s Adult/Family Swim program will be starting November 4th through March 13, 2020 Adult/Family Swim will be at the Pioneer Middle School Tuesday and Thursday Adult Swim: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Family Swim: 6:00 – 8:00 pm All Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an... READ MORE >
Lunch was just like any other day on Sept. 10 at Pioneer Middle School: Students enjoying healthy meals, visiting with their classmates, and having positive interactions with staff. The one thing missing was technology—the ubiquitous personal devices like phones and tablets that students are not allowed to have in classrooms.Principal Melissa Prorok said the... READ MORE >
Pioneer Middle School is once again this year spreading positivity to students all over the building.The school is building upon a program begun last year that saw inspirational quotes added to bathroom walls of all places. Expanding upon what she did in Summer 2018, 7th grade math teacher Kristi Bockhahn used her creative talents again this year to beautify areas... 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 >
Parents & Students are invited to join us for orientation on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Check out the schedule below: READ MORE >
The following are the grade 5-8 school supply lists for Pioneer Middle School: READ MORE >
Melissa Prorok, Proud Principal of Pioneer Middle School, shares the following message for students and parents:"It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2019-2020 school year. It is our mission to make sure that our students feel a sense of belonging in a safe, caring and trusted environment. We encourage parents and guardians to partner with us so that we... READ MORE >