Pendleton School District has begun the search for the next principal of Pendleton High School, and we want to hear from you!
As we seek the next leader for PHS, we invite students, families, staff, alumni, and community members to share their thoughts about the qualities, characteristics, and leadership attributes they would like to see in our next principal.
Your feedback is important and will help inform the screening and interview process as we work to identify the right fit for Pendleton High School.
Pendleton High School has a proud tradition, a strong culture of Buckaroo Pride, and an incredible community. We are committed to finding a leader who will honor those traditions while continuing to move PHS forward.
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Thank you for partnering with us as we shape the future of Pendleton High School.
Pendleton School District organized another successful District Art Show, May 5-7, 2026 at the Pendleton Convention Center. The event began with a community opening night, followed by two days of art viewing by students, their families, and the public.
Abbey Prevot, Art Teacher at Pendleton High School, coordinates the show with John Bradt, Media/Tech Teacher at Sunridge Middle School, and Julie Murphy, new Art Teacher at Sunridge Middle School. Every student in the district creates a piece of art in their class, and it is displayed at the show. Pieces include paintings, sculptures, dioramas, masks, and more.
Prevot said while the show is a lot of work, the team is getting better at organizing and setting up. They had nine PHS students help this year. The 2026 show featured more three-dimensional artwork. SMS’s new art teacher, Murphy, had all her middle school students embrace a donut theme, with watercolors and sculptures of the tasty treat.
A new idea this year for the show was to have district elementary students and high school students partner to create art. Two classes of elementary students at McKay Creek Elementary created monsters and drew pictures of them. Then, those pictures were given to students in Art II at Pendleton High School, who made clay sculptures of the monsters. At the art show, the paintings and sculptures were displayed together. “The PHS students loved seeing the younger kids’ drawings. Having something really creative given to you and then creating something 3-D from that imagination was challenging and really fun. We are very excited to hand those sculptures back to the elementary students,” Prevot said.
Pendleton School District thanks the Education Foundation of Pendleton for funding the art show, Altrusa of Pendleton for giving out free books on opening night, and the Oregon East Symphony (OES) Youth Chamber Collective, who performed on opening night.
“The art show is one of the only community events where all PSD schools participate, so it’s a great way to celebrate creativity together,” Prevot said.
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Today we celebrate the incredible leaders at the heart of our schools—our principals!
On this National School Principals Day, we want to recognize the dedication, compassion, and vision our principals bring to their work each and every day. They are problem-solvers, relationship-builders, cheerleaders, and champions for students and staff alike. From early mornings to late evenings, they lead with purpose to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our principals don’t just manage schools—they shape cultures, inspire excellence, and create spaces where both students and adults feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Please join us in thanking our outstanding principals for all they do to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community. 💚💛
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