Pioneer Charter School Of Science II

PCSS II Class of 2027 Car Wash Fundraiser — What a Day! - A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the PCSS II Class of 2027 Car Wash Fundraiser! Our students worked hard, had fun, and made the day a great success. We’re so proud of their teamwork, dedication, and school spirit!

Swipe through to see some of the students in action and a few highlights from the day! ✨

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2027! http://edne.tw/n1025115

🌟 2026 Principal’s Award – Celebrating Excellence, Character, and Impact 🌟
This year, students and staff submitted nominations recognizing outstanding members of our school community who embody leadership, kindness, perseverance, academic excellence, service, and school spirit.
From a school community of more than 380 students, a select group of finalists emerged after a comprehensive review of nominations, student essays, academic records, and evidence of impact within and beyond our school community.
We are proud to recognize this year’s Principal’s Award recipients:
🎓 High School Recipients
💙 Reem Ahrabar ’26
• Helped lead PCSS II’s Robotics Club to a 2nd Place finish in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Invention Challenge (Non-California Division).
• Organized student hackathons, helped expand STEM opportunities for younger students, and is creating resources so future students can continue those initiatives long after she graduates.
• Maintained exceptional academic performance while completing one of the school’s most rigorous programs, including AP Biology, AP Physics C, AP Research, and Dual Enrollment Calculus III.
• Most importantly, her classmates voted her “Most Likely to Brighten Your Day,” reflecting the positive impact she has had on those around her.
💙 Nina Lee ’28
• Led her team through the international M3 Challenge, placing in the top 19.8% of more than 770 teams worldwide and advancing to Round 2.
• Serves as Vice President of Pirate Weekly News and Treasurer of the National Honor Society, helping lead initiatives that strengthen student engagement and school culture.
• Represents PCSS II at the Massachusetts State Science Fair and National History Day while also serving as Treasurer of Chelsea’s Youth Commission and advocating for youth resources in her community.
• Demonstrates leadership not only through achievement, but through a commitment to civic engagement, service, and helping others succeed.
🎓 Middle School Recipient
💙 Aarti Ravikumar ’31
• Created the Aether Student Resiliency Platform and Student Productivity Hub to support student well-being, academic success, and collaboration among peers.
• Believes that knowledge gains value when it is shared and has dedicated her work to building tools that strengthen her school community.
• Demonstrates exceptional academic achievement while excelling in advanced mathematics coursework, including Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors.
• Recognized by teachers and peers alike for her kindness, leadership, initiative, and commitment to helping others thrive.
To our finalists, nominees, and every student who took the time to apply or nominate a peer: thank you.
Your stories reminded us that leadership is not always loud. Often, it is found in the student who quietly helps a classmate, creates opportunities for others, perseveres through challenges, or uses their talents to make the community stronger.
Please join us in congratulating Reem, Nina, Aarti, and all of our Principal’s Award finalists for their outstanding contributions to the PCSS II community! 💙🎓

Your Journey Continues: Best Wishes and Celebrating the Class of 2026 - As you mark this significant achievement and prepare to begin the next chapter of your journey, we want to celebrate all of your dedication, perseverance, and growth throughout the years of high school that have brought you to this important milestone. Reaching graduation is a testament to your hard work, accomplishments, and the many challenges you have overcome along the way and we are excited to see where your path leads next.

As you step into new opportunities, make sure to continue being a student wherever you go—embrace new experiences, seek out meaningful opportunities, and continue striving to become the best version of yourself. Always trust in your abilities, remain open to learning, and approach each new endeavor with courage and purpose for the next challenges that await you.

The future is full of possibilities, and we have no doubt that you are ready to make a meaningful impact wherever life takes you.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We wish you success, happiness, and fulfillment in all that lies ahead. ✨

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Congratulations, Kindergarten Graduates!

Our Kindergarten Graduation was a joyful celebration of a year filled with learning, growth, and achievement. We are incredibly proud of our youngest learners as they reached this important milestone and prepared to take their next big step into first grade.

Congratulations to our Kindergarten Class! We wish our graduates a fun-filled summer and look forward to seeing all the wonderful things they will achieve in the years ahead.

As we wrap up another wonderful school year, our Grades 3–5 students came together to celebrate their hard work, growth, and achievements at our End-of-Year Celebration!

Throughout the event, students were recognized with awards highlighting academic success, leadership, perseverance, kindness, creativity, and positive well-being. Each award reflected the unique strengths and talents that make our students shine.

What makes our students so special is not only what they accomplish, but how they support one another, embrace challenges, and bring enthusiasm to our school community every day. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the character they demonstrate both inside and outside the classroom.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients and students for a fantastic year.

Congratulations to Kenzo Chinchilla, our 2025-2026 Pirate of the Year!

Kenzo played a pivotal role in one of the most successful seasons in boys volleyball history, helping lead the Pirates to their second MCSAC Championship in three years and the program's first-ever MIAA Tournament victory.

His outstanding performance throughout the season earned him MCSAC North Division Player of the Year honors, recognizing him as one of the league's top athletes.

Congratulations, Kenzo, on an incredible season and thank you for the leadership, commitment, and excellence you brought to Pirate Athletics!

Congratulations to Maya Trigueros, our 2025-2026 Lady Pirate of the Year!

Maya continued her outstanding athletic career by earning MCSAC All-League honors in both volleyball and basketball while helping lead two historic seasons for Pirate Athletics.

She was a key contributor on the girls volleyball team that finished 17-1, won the MCSAC North Division Championship, and earned an MIAA Tournament victory. On the basketball court, she helped lead the Pirates to their first-ever MIAA Tournament appearance.

Remarkably, this is Maya's second Lady Pirate of the Year honor after also earning the award as a freshman.

Congratulations, Maya, on another incredible achievement and thank you for your leadership and dedication to Pirate Athletics!

A Sweet Send-Off: PTO Treats Students to Freeze Pops Yesterday on June 10th - The PTO treated students to free freeze pops to celebrate the end of another wonderful school year. The PTO would like to thank everyone for all of their support. Have a wonderful summer! http://edne.tw/n1020478

Our Science Department Hosted Our Annual Mad Science Day Yesterday on June 10th - Some activities/experiments included:

Slime
Candy DNA
Plankton Race Design Challenge
Strawberry DNA
Iodine Clock
Edible Worms + Invisible Ink
Blue Bottle
Block Challenge

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8th Grade Stepping up Ceremony - June 5th, 2026 - Congratulations to our 8th graders this year on their Stepping Up Ceremony and their transition to High School! http://edne.tw/n1020462