News
New Space Gives Students New Mindset
District-funded Wellness Center provides coping strategies for students
By Ben Shiverdaker
Following the results of last year’s Student Voices event, the leadership class began brainstorming new and innovative ideas to help students cope with the rising trend of mental health issues on campus.
District-funded Wellness Center provides coping strategies for students
By Ben Shiverdaker
Following the results of last year’s Student Voices event, the leadership class began brainstorming new and innovative ideas to help students cope with the rising trend of mental health issues on campus.
Zero Period Classes Grow in Size and Popularity
Optional period provides more time and opportunities for both teacher and student schedules
By Natalie Sarsfield
From dance team to physiology and even A.P. Spanish, Pioneer has been regularly adding more zero periods classes since they first introduced them in the 2014-15 school year.
Optional period provides more time and opportunities for both teacher and student schedules
By Natalie Sarsfield
From dance team to physiology and even A.P. Spanish, Pioneer has been regularly adding more zero periods classes since they first introduced them in the 2014-15 school year.
Sports
Girls' Water Polo United by One Coach
JV Coach Steve Kurihara takes on a new varsity responsibility this season
By Colin Smith
The girls’ water polo team this year has a new varsity coach after junior varsity coach Steve Kurihara took on the responsibility of coaching both teams with the help of two assistant coaches.
JV Coach Steve Kurihara takes on a new varsity responsibility this season
By Colin Smith
The girls’ water polo team this year has a new varsity coach after junior varsity coach Steve Kurihara took on the responsibility of coaching both teams with the help of two assistant coaches.
Tackling New Training to Ensure a Strong Season
Coaches use weight room over summer to build football team's strength and prevent injuries
By Katherine Rowe
With the start of a new season, the football team is hoping to come back stronger than ever and make it to playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Coaches use weight room over summer to build football team's strength and prevent injuries
By Katherine Rowe
With the start of a new season, the football team is hoping to come back stronger than ever and make it to playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Serving Up a Promising Year with More Players
The girls' volleyball team looks for new successes this season with a younger and larger roster
By Katherine Rowe
This year, the girls’ volleyball team is looking forward to a season full of improvement and growth with a younger and larger group of players.
The girls' volleyball team looks for new successes this season with a younger and larger roster
By Katherine Rowe
This year, the girls’ volleyball team is looking forward to a season full of improvement and growth with a younger and larger group of players.
Features
New Teachers Offer Fresh Perspectives
Math, Spanish and history each gain experienced and optimistic teachers
By Sara Stamos
Three new teachers have joined the staff this year and are looking forward to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to campus.
Math, Spanish and history each gain experienced and optimistic teachers
By Sara Stamos
Three new teachers have joined the staff this year and are looking forward to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to campus.
Macroeconomics Classes are High in Demand
New Advanced Placement economics class inspires students to explore the globally changing economy
By Emily Guerra
A new class focusing on macroeconomics has been added to Pioneer’s list of offered social science courses.
New Advanced Placement economics class inspires students to explore the globally changing economy
By Emily Guerra
A new class focusing on macroeconomics has been added to Pioneer’s list of offered social science courses.
Beloved Teacher Returns After Yearlong Fellowship
Physics teacher Michelle Steever is welcomed back from her advisory position in Washington D.C.
By Darius Parakh
When physics teacher Michelle Steever was informed that she needed to travel over 3,000 miles to be a national member of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program in 2018, it came as a bit of a shock.
Physics teacher Michelle Steever is welcomed back from her advisory position in Washington D.C.
By Darius Parakh
When physics teacher Michelle Steever was informed that she needed to travel over 3,000 miles to be a national member of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program in 2018, it came as a bit of a shock.
EntertainMent
Drama's Mane Attraction
Traveling show introduces young students to theatre
By Riley Fink
Advanced Drama is preparing to perform “The Lion King” for nine different local elementary schools.
Traveling show introduces young students to theatre
By Riley Fink
Advanced Drama is preparing to perform “The Lion King” for nine different local elementary schools.
"IT" Just Isn't That Good
Disappointing end to Stephen King's Epic Novel
By Colin Smith
Set 27 years after the first movie, “IT II” opens with a bloody murder committed by the fear-mongering clown, Pennywise...
Disappointing end to Stephen King's Epic Novel
By Colin Smith
Set 27 years after the first movie, “IT II” opens with a bloody murder committed by the fear-mongering clown, Pennywise...