Beloved Art Teacher Saying Goodbye After 17 Years
Laurie Kirk to become teacher of teachers after time in the classroom comes to an end.
By Sydney Teves
Laurie Kirk to become teacher of teachers after time in the classroom comes to an end.
By Sydney Teves
After 17 years of working at Pioneer, and 33 years of teaching in total, art teacher Laurie Kirk is leaving Pioneer to begin the next part of her career.
Significant Decline of Student Enrollment Due to Changes in Economy
San Jose Unified School District has recently been shrinking due to dropping student numbers in the 2023-24 school year.
By Jisela Negrete
San Jose Unified School District has recently been shrinking due to dropping student numbers in the 2023-24 school year.
By Jisela Negrete
For the past six years, the San José Unified School District has seen a decrease in enrollment across its schools.
AP Classes Fluctuate in Popularity Amongst Students
A decrease in next year's AP Physics enrollment is accompanied by a rising interest in AP Seminar.
By Ezekiel McClintock
A decrease in next year's AP Physics enrollment is accompanied by a rising interest in AP Seminar.
By Ezekiel McClintock
The amount of students enrolled in different AP classes has changed in recent years, and these fluctuating numbers have been enough to change the number of these classes that Pioneer will hold in the 2023-24 school year.
Teachers Organize Opportunity to Take a Trip to Greece
During summer 2024, sophomores and juniors have the chance to explore abroad with their peers and teachers.
By Mia Howell
During summer 2024, sophomores and juniors have the chance to explore abroad with their peers and teachers.
By Mia Howell
Through a program called Educational Tours that the travel agency, Education First offers, English teacher Theresa Kurzawa and math teacher JennieRae Paker, are organizing and chaperoning a non-school affiliated trip for up to 12 students to travel abroad. This trip will occur in June 2024, where sophomores and juniors will be given the opportunity to travel to Greece.
Higher Funding Makes District Salaries More Competitive
Excitement among the district community as teacher and select staff pay increases in the 2023-24 school year.
By Riyana Siva
Excitement among the district community as teacher and select staff pay increases in the 2023-24 school year.
By Riyana Siva
In January, second-year English teacher Stephanie Harvey purchased a two-bedroom condominium, closer to Pioneer than her last residence. Including homeowners association dues and other fees, her monthly payments are approximately $4,500
Chatting with Abi
By Abigail Shlimenzon
By Abigail Shlimenzon
Advanced Placement classes are prevalent throughout school campuses in many districts across California. They are often held to high standards and are considered as an important tool to help high achieving students get ahead. They give high school students the opportunity to take college level classes and even possibly earn college credits if students pass the exam. Although in theory this sounds like the perfect opportunity, there are some promises that AP classes make that aren’t always fulfilled.