Pilot Rock School District

🌼 Spring Break Reminder 🌼
Spring Break for Pilot Rock School District will be the week of March 23rd.
Campus will be closed all week, and classes will resume the following Monday.

We hope all our students and families enjoy a fun, safe, and restful break!

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond in their work for our district? Nominate them today for a Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Award! Anyone can nominate.

Nominations will be accepted through April 1, 2026. Use the links below to find out more information about the Crystal Apple Awards and to submit your nomination today.

Crystal Apple Awards: https://www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/crystal-apple-awards

Nomination Link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the seven dedicated individuals who volunteer countless hours to support our students, staff, and community.
Please join us in saying a huge THANK YOU to:
✨ Keri Standley ✨ Anita Baleztena ✨ Jennifer Gourlie ✨ Stacy Hansen ✨ Jeff Hemphill ✨ Richard Hemphill ✨ Tim Weinke

📅 REMINDER: Pilot Rock School District will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

Join us for our Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM in the High School Gym!
Come enjoy a festive evening of music and holiday cheer performed by our talented students.

📍 Location: Pilot Rock High School Gym
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
🎶 Date: Wednesday, December 10

We hope to see you there—bring your family and friends! 🎁❄️

Pilot Rock School District will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🦃🍁

📢 Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, is a half day with student release at 11:40 AM due to parent-teacher conferences.

If you’d like to schedule a conference, please contact your student’s school secretary.

The Pilot Rock School District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

We invite all veterans and their families to join us on Monday, November 10th for a Veterans Day Breakfast at 8:00 AM in the High School Cafeteria, followed by a Veterans Day Concert at 9:00 AM in the High School Gym.

We look forward to honoring and celebrating those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

💙💛 Thank you to Rocket Football for joining our elementary students for lunch today! The kids loved it!

🏈 Don’t miss the next home game:
📅 Friday, Sept. 19
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 At home

Come out and cheer on the Rockets!

Attendance Matters!

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 1st.
We will have school on Friday, September 5th.

Grade School Volleyball Registration and information

Youth Football Camp August 13-14 in Pendleton.

🏈🚀 Rocket Youth Football Camp Sign-Ups! 🚀🏈

We're kicking off another exciting season of Rocket Youth Football! Come sign up during Open House:

📅 Tuesday, August 20th
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Pilot Rock Elementary School

Whether your child is new to football or returning for another great season, this is the time to get them registered and ready!

👉 First Practice:
📅 Sunday, August 25
🕞 3:30 PM

Let’s suit up, show our Rocket pride, and get ready for a great season! 💙💛

If you have any questions, feel free to message us or contact the school office.

#RocketPride #YouthFootball #PilotRockRockets

📢 Reminder: There will be no summer school or swim bus on Thursday, July 3rd.
🏋️‍♂️ Weight lifting will still take place as scheduled.
🎆 Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

🎉 Congratulations to our Crystal Apple Award Winners! 🍎 We are proud to celebrate the dedication and excellence of two outstanding members of our school community: Stephanie Dobos – Second Grade Alissa McCall – High School Head Cook Thank you both for your hard work and commitment to making a difference every day.

Our school district is seeking nominations for the 2025 Crystal Apple Awards. These annual awards recognize district employees who are going the extra mile! Any district employee is eligible – teachers, paraeducators, office staff, cafeteria staff, etc. Anyone can nominate at this link: https://forms.imesd.k12.or.us/crystal_apple_nomination_form DEADLINE to nominate is April 1, 2025.

Pilot Rock School District will have school today, Wednesday, February 5th. School will start at 11 AM. We will be running buses. Lunch will be served at its normal time. Be safe and GO ROCKETS!

Thank you Pilot Rock School Board for your hard work and dedication to the District!