Jag Street Journal
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov 21 Professional Development - NO CLASSES
Nov 22 Professional Development - NO CLASSES
Nov 23-25 Thanksgiving Vacation - NO CLASSES
Nov 28 Classes Resume
Dec 07 PTO Meeting 6:00 PM
PRMS SPIRIT WEAR
Holiday Sale Underway! The Pioneer Ridge Middle School holiday sale is on! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, including a new line of gifts for parents, grandparents and relatives! All orders placed in November are GUARANTEED delivery before the holidays. Shop Now!
Save 20% on every single item in the store and get free shipping on orders over $75! We've added exciting new options, including:
GEYCP OPEN REGISTRATION
Current Registrations: GEYCP enrollment site
Click each link to learn more about each program and to register!
GEHS Blazerettes Dance Clinic-- Students in Grades K - 8
Building Blazers Cheerleading -- Students in Grades 3 - 6
GEHS Cheerleaders Mom and Son Blazer Bash -- For Moms and Sons in Grades K - 5
Trailblazer Wrestling Club -- Students Ages 5 and Up
Trailblazer Hitting League -- Baseball Teams in Grades 5 - 8
Coaches will sign up their team.
Youth Experience T-Ball Academy -- Students Ages 4 - 6
MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL NURSE
As we enter into Fall/Winter, it is a great time to remind our school community of the measures we take to keep students healthy and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
We reinforce frequent hand washing with our students and coughing/sneezing into a tissue or their sleeve (not their hands).
In addition, we refer to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) recommendations when determining the need to send a student home from school (see attached document). The JCDHE recommendation chart provides specific guidance on when a student can be readmitted to school.
For example, students should be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT using fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
Occasionally we receive questions about head lice management in our schools, and we have an extensive set of resources on our website that can be found HERE.
As needed, we will inform parents when we see an increase in illnesses in our school population with the potential for rapid spread among students and staff (such as influenza) or in the rare instance we have a mandatory reportable disease occur in our population, like Mumps. General head lice notifications are not recommended as they have been found to cause harm and lead to unnecessary treatment. Instead, the school nurse will assess the need for notification individually to those considered close contacts.
Thank you for reinforcing healthy habits with our students. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (913) 856-3801.
Nurse Carey Lantis
BLAZER BASH
The Gardner Edgerton High School Cheerleaders would like to invite you to the First Annual Mom and Son Blazer Bash! This semi-formal event will include dancing, a craft station, photography, and carnival games. Finger foods and drinks will also be available. Blazer Cheerleaders will be leading crafts, and games, and serving refreshments. All proceeds will benefit the GEHS Cheerleaders. Please no high heels on the gym floor.
This event is for moms and sons in grades K-5.
- When: Sunday, December 11, 2022
- Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Gardner Edgerton High School MAC
- Cost: $50 per mom/son ($15 for additional sons)
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Ever wonder what your student is eating for lunch? Review their meal purchases in your MySchoolBucks account to stay in the know! This option is available for ALL families even if you pay with cash or check.
Log in through your PowerSchool parent portal or create your FREE account today: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx
Questions about your student's account? Email us at nutrition@usd231.com. We're here to help!
GiveBack2Schools
Our school year is off and running and it's great to have the kids back in the building! We have the easiest way you can help raise $$ for our school and groups!
If you haven't heard the buzz around Giveback2Schools, please take a moment to click on the link below and watch the short 90 second explainer video.
This is not another fundraiser. This does not require families or educators to spend extra money or time. It is simple - by supporting local businesses (dozens on the app) they have pledged a % back of every purchase.
2022-2023 SPORTS PHYSICAL
CELL PHONE POLICY 2022-2023
If you need to get a message to your child, please contact the office. 913-856-3850
This policy is in place to ensure the integrity of the learning environment for all students. We ask for your help in keeping the learning environment distraction free. Thank you so much!!
MY SCHOOL BUCKS
Please Note: School fees will not be added to your student's accounts until September 1st.
ABSENCE REPORTING
prmsattendance@usd231.com or 913-856-3850
HEALTH NEWS
Please remember to send your students updated immunization forms to the office. You can email them to Nurse Carey at lantisc@usd231.com.
Parents: If you have a student who will be taking scheduled medications during the school day, a new physicians order will be necessary. It should include the students name, date of birth, medication name, dosage, and time to be given. Call 913-856-3809 to schedule an appointment to drop off the medications with the nurse.
PTO NEWS & INFORMATION
Join the PTO - Please consider joining the PRMS PTO! This is a great way to get involved in your child's education and your school! If you have any questions, you can reach us at prmsgardnerpto@gmail.com or join our Facebook group: Pioneer Ridge Middle School PTO.
Spirit Wear -There are so many options to choose from and it ships directly to you!
The best part.... you can order WHENEVER you want! This site is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! They do offer seasonal sales, so check back in often!
The PTO will receive 10% of the sales, which will help provide for student field trips, 8th grade shirts and year-end party, parent/ teacher conference teacher meals, and much more!
Pioneer Ridge spirit wear, Gardner, KS, Jaguars | 1st Place Spiritwear
BackSnack Program
The BackSnack program provides a weekly backpack filled with nutritious, child-friendly food for schoolchildren to take home. If you are interested, please contact your child's counselor:
Jodi Warner - 5th & 7th warnerjl@usd231.com
Shelby Hodges - 6th & 8th hodgess@usd231.com
ABOUT US
Principal - John McIntire
Assistant Principal - Josh Kindler
5th/7th Grade Counselor - Jodi Warner
6th/8th Grade Counselor - Shelby Hodges
Email: serriozs@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/pioneer-ridge
Location: 16200 South Kill Creek Road, Gardner, KS, USA
Phone: 913-856-3850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRMSJaguars/
Twitter: @PRMSJaguars