Pioneer School of the Arts

Don’t miss out on the discounted rate on the peace of mind that comes with device protection for your child(ren)’s school laptop.

July 31 is the last day to purchase device protection at the discounted rate of $20

September 30th is the last day to sign up for Device Protection at the regular rate of $25, without a device inspection.

How to Purchase Optional Device Protection:
1.) Login to PowerSchool (https://ps.westada.org/public/)
2.) Click on the Payment Portal in the left sidebar
3.) Click on the name of the child you would like to purchase protection for
4.) Click on either Early Enrollment Optional Device Protection or Optional Device Protection
5.) Click Add to Cart
6.) Click the cart icon in the upper, right-hand corner.
7.) Enter payment information, and click Submit to complete your purchase.

You can also check out the West Ada Back-to-School Guide for details and more information on all things back-to-school related at https://www.smore.com/r9nv8

Pioneer is looking for our next great school counselor.

If you are, or know of, a caring and effective elementary school counselor … please reach out to Principal Jakious at [email protected].

Apply at …

https://www.applitrack.com/meridian/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Student+Support+Services&AppliTrackJobId=22334&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

One of the highlights of the 4th grade year is History Fest. Students rotate through stations that give them hands on experiences centered around their studies of Idaho History. As you can see, students had an amazing experience applying what they have learned AND developing new skills!

A huge shout out to our 4th grade team who go above and beyond to plan and coordinate this event, bringing in their expertise and that of the many volunteers to create an amazing experience for their student.

The last day of school is always filled with excitement and pride of a year well done. But for our 5th graders, it can be bittersweet. The excitement of summer and moving on to the next grade is mixed with nostalgia and fondness of all the times we shared during their time here. We are so proud of this fifth grade class and excited for them to continue on their path of making a positive impact on this world.

From Mr. Jakious …

I hope that it is no secret that I love EVERY day I get to work with the amazing students, parents, and staff at Pioneer School of the Arts.

That said, I wanted to share some details about a recent day I’m confident will be one of the most remarkable and rewarding days of my career as a principal. It was a day filled with unforgettable moments that reaffirmed what a privilege it is to serve our school community.

That afternoon we had the pleasure of hosting our first ever Grad Walk event, where many of our graduating seniors from my FIRST kindergarten class returned to our campus. It was so heartwarming to see how much they had grown and achieved over the years. Witnessing their joy while reminiscing about their early years and hearing their future plans left me feeling a deep sense of pride and accomplishment as their former principal. The fact that so many of our Puma Grads made it a priority to attend was a testament to the strong bonds formed within our school community and the lasting impact we can have on our students' lives.

But the unforgettable moments didn't end there. Later in the evening, I attended the “We Are West Ada” awards event to honor some remarkable Pioneer staff members … Pioneer Teacher of the Year (Mrs. Crook), Pioneer Classified Staff of the Year (Mrs. Flatten), and West Ada Rookie of the Year (Ms. Kraft).

I was surprised, humbled, and deeply honored when I was also announced as a West Ada Principal of the Year.

Knowing that this recognition came to be through nominations from members of our very own Pioneer school community made it even more meaningful. I am incredibly grateful for the support, trust, and belief in my leadership. While it is a great honor for me personally, I firmly believe that it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of teachers, staff,
parents, and students.

It was a day that will forever hold a special place in my heart as a principal and I just wanted to share it with the exceptional school community of which I am incredibly fortunate to be a part.

Congrats to our Grads!

Pioneer Pumas of the Class of 2023 will be taking part in graduation ceremonies this month. We are so proud of all of them for this achievement and excited to see what they accomplish next!

Some of our Puma Grads shared their plans for the future with us and we wanted to highlight and celebrate them here.

Once a Puma, Always a Puma!

Congrats to our Grads!

Pioneer Pumas of the Class of 2023 will be taking part in graduation ceremonies this month. We are so proud of all of this achievement and are excited to see what they accomplish next!

Some of our Puma Grads shared their plans for the future with us and we wanted to highlight and celebrate them here.

Once a Puma, Always a Puma!