Middle level schools have a special place in American education and have special responsibilities for the early adolescent who must cope simultaneously with a changing self and changing world. Successful middle level educators are the best of the lot. They believe EVERY student can learn and work toward this end. They develop healthy, confident students and equip them with the intellectual skills necessary to succeed in subsequent years. Middle level educators, at their best, know, challenge, and care for their students. Student growth and success is the focus of their personal commitment and the result of their efforts.

Pioneer Middle School's mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment which emphasizes academic achievement, life skils, and responsible behavior in order to prepare our students to be successful in school and beyond.

Pioneer Middle School is an academic community in which students,teachers and parents are accountable for achieving identified learning objectives. Acknowledging our diversity, we work collaboratively to create innovative and challenging programs which meet students' educational needs.

Values Definitions:

Respect--having regard for a person's dignity by honoring their beliefs, values, propeties, and rights

High Expectations--expecting the best in all aspects of performance from yourself and others

Honesty--being truthful and straighforward with others and oneself, and expecting the same in return

Integrity--uncompromising adherence to doing what is right at all times

• Teachers in all content areas will integrate and assess reading and writing skills in order to improve student learning.
  
• Teachers in all content areas will integrate computation, problem solving, and reasoning skills in order to improve student learning.