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ELEMENTARY SWIM:
Students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be given instruction in swimming at the high school for a period of seven to eight days. Students 
will be transported to the high school at the start of the last period. They will be dismissed from the high school at the end of the school 
day. Teachers will accompany the students to the high school. Students are to provide their own suits and towel. 
The principal may excuse students unable to participate due to medical reasons.
A written request should state the reason and should be submitted in advance of the scheduled classes. Students unable to participate 
in swimming will also be excused from participating in physical education classes and recess activities. 
STUDENT COUNCIL:
A Student Council is chosen in the fall of each school year. Grades 1-3 members are selected by teachers and grades 4-6 elected by students 
and teachers. These students must maintain a “C” average in their schoolwork and not violate the homework policy. The Student Council 
allows students to have a voice in the decisions affecting their school events and activities. Exemplary behavior and attitudes are required.
SCIENCE FAIR:
Each year, Pioneer Elementary School holds a Science Fair for students in grades K through 6. An interest survey is sent to students 
in December. Those students expressing an interest receive additional information regarding the Science Fair. Parents are encour-
aged to work with their child on their chosen projects. Judges base their decisions on the display, as well as the knowledge obtained 
by the students. Students are divided into grade level divisions. In each division, students may choose to complete a project in one of 
three categories: Investigations, Demonstrations and Collections/Models. 
PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO):
The Pioneer Elementary School’s PTO is an organization in which parents can become involved. The PTO also involves itself with the 
school’s staff in helping to provide assistance to parents in their child’s education. 
All families are automatically members of the PTO. Parents may sign-up at the beginning of the year or at any of the many school 
functions throughout the year. Officers for the year are elected by the PTO membership in the spring of each year.

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ART SHOW:
The Pioneer Elementary Spring Art Display includes work that is completed during the school year. The artwork is displayed throughout 
the school.