Eagle Pride! Junior High 26-27

Vision Statement

Pleasanton Junior High aspires to cultivate success by building relationships and providing a high-quality learning environment for ALL students. #All means ALL

Mission Statement

Pleasanton Junior High motivates, supports, and empowers students. We inspire lifelong learners to become responsible citizens through accountability, inclusivity, understanding, and integrity.

We believe...

• All students can reach their full potential.
• That family and community involvement is the cornerstone of a successful education.
• Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

As we enter this season of thankfulness, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing parents and families. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership as we help our students grow and succeed. Your involvement makes a difference, and we are grateful to be part of your child's journey! We encourage you to take a few minutes this week to sit down with your child and share three things you are thankful for. Have your child share three things they are thankful for as well. You might be surprised by their answers! It's a simple way to connect, encourage positive conversations, and remind one another of the good things in everyday life.

Pleasanton ISD families are invited to take advantage of these FREE virtual workshops offered throughout November. Topics include: "A Parent's Guide to the Standard Response Protocol", "Increasing Language Development through Pictures", "Understanding Autism", and "Math All Around - Making Early Math Learning Meaningful".

Register at: txr20.escworks.net

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, connect, and support your child’s success.

We Need YOU—Join Our PJH Parent Volunteers!

Parents and families are an important part of what makes Pleasanton Junior High a great place for our students! We have several events and activities throughout the year, and we would love your help in making them extra special.

Scan the QR code to view upcoming events and activities where parent volunteers are needed and sign up for opportunities that work with your schedule. (See flyer for QR code)

Whether you can help with one event or several, your time and support make a difference. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us create memorable experiences for our PJH students!

Together, we can make great things happen for our Eagles!

Parents, it's time to view and order your student's school pictures!

Simply visit www.strawbridge.net/picture-day-lookup or scan the QR code on the flyer to get started. Follow the instructions provided to locate your student's pictures and place your order.

We invite you to complete our Junior High Family-School Partnership Survey that will be sent today via text message and email. Your honest feedback will help us better understand how families experience communication, trust, support, and involvement within our school community.

The information collected will be shared with school staff as part of a professional training session and will help us identify ways to strengthen our partnership with families.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and help us improve our school-family partnership. We truly appreciate your participation and feedback.

November:

Wednesday, November 18th - Reading Benchmark

Wednesday, November 18th - Lift Class - Special Field Day in George West

Wednesday, November 18th - Soccer: 4:30 JH Girls'- Harlandale (7th Away / 8th Home)

Wednesday, November 18th - Basketball: 5:00/6:00 JH Boys'- Harlandale (7th Away / 8th Home)

Wednesday, November 18th - Bully Rally in Jourdanton

Thursday, November 19th - 9:15 -8th Grade Only (Human Trafficking / Ransom Life) @ PAC

Friday, November 20th - Speaker Giveaway!

Friday, November 20th - Holiday Fun Run!

Monday, November 30th - 6:00 Christmas on the Courthouse Circle Light Ceremony

December:

Tuesday, December 1st - 6:30 Concert and Symphonic Band- Christmas Performance @ PAC (Date may change)

Wednesday, December 2nd - Soccer: 4:30 JH Girls'- Kingsborough (7th Home / 8th Away)

Wednesday, December 2nd - Basketball: 5:00/6:00 JH Boys'- Kingsborough (7th Home / 8th Away)

Wednesday, December 9th - 6th- 8th Math Benchmark

Wednesday, December 9th - Soccer: 4:30 JH Girls'- Somerset (7th Away / 8th Home)

Wednesday, December 9th - Basketball: 5:00/6:00 JH Boys'- Somerset (7th Away / 8th Home)

Thursday, December 10th - 6:30 Beginner Band - Christmas Performance @ PAC

Friday, December 11th - Program of Study Fair

Friday, December 11th - One Act Play Rehearsal

Saturday, December 12th - One Act Play Contest

Wednesday, December 14th - Soccer: 4:30 JH Girls'- McNair (7th Home / 8th Away)

Wednesday, December 14th - Basketball: 5:00/6:00 JH Boys'- McNair (7th Home / 8th Away)

Thursday, December 17th - Attendance Celebration AM

Thursday, December 17th- PBIS Celebration

Friday, December 18th - Early Release

Pleasanton Junior High is excited to invite our families to join us for a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 11th!

Meal Cost: $8.00 per person

Ticket Purchase: Tickets may be purchased at the 8th Grade Office or by scanning the QR code on the flyer to purchase your meal online.

Our first pep rally of the school year was full of energy, excitement, and Eagle pride! For the first time, our Junior High students led the entire celebration without High School support, and they did an outstanding job! The fun concluded with 7th grade taking home the spirit stick. We are so proud of our students for making this a memorable celebration!

Members of our Junior High PBIS team popped into classrooms to celebrate students who were demonstrating responsibility by wearing their ID badges throughout the school day!

Students who had their IDs proudly displayed received a special popcorn treat as a fun reward for meeting expectations and helping keep our campus safe.

We love recognizing students for making positive choices and doing their part to create a safe and successful school environment! Way to go, Junior High!

Our Junior High Band brought plenty of Halloween spirit to the cafeteria with a festive performance of Halloween-themed music during sixth- and seventh-grade lunches! Our talented musicians did an outstanding job entertaining their fellow students and making lunchtime extra special. We are so proud of their hard work and the wonderful school spirit they shared!

Junior High families came together for a fun-filled Pumpkin Carving Night! The creativity continued throughout the week as staff members voted on their favorite pumpkins entered in the contest. Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to all the families who participated and helped make this event such a fun and memorable experience!

Eagles, we had TOO MUCH FUN! From comfy pajamas and famous duos to creative backpacks, hilarious characters, and showing off our GREEN and WHITE, our students and staff brought the spirit ALL WEEK LONG!

The memories were made, the creativity was unmatched, and the Eagle Pride was STRONG!

A HUGE shoutout to our PJHS students and staff for making this week one to remember!

PJH students and staff proudly wore red for Red Ribbon Week to show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free future! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread this important message: Wear Red! Be Drug Free!

8th grade Social Studies students gathered in the campus library for an engaging guest speaker presentation hosted by Constituting America. During the visit, students discovered how the U.S. Constitution directly impacts their daily lives while celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The interactive session kept students involved as they enthusiastically answered discussion questions and tackled constitutional trivia, earning exciting prizes for outstanding participation. We are incredibly proud of our students for diving right in and actively expanding their understanding of our nation's foundational document!

Mrs. Wilson’s 8th Grade Honors RLA students held their first Socratic circle, and it was a success! Thought-provoking questions sparked meaningful discussion and encouraged students to think deeply and consider different perspectives. We are proud of our students for sharing their voices and learning from one another!

Our 6th Grade Pep Squad brought Eagle spirit to the stands as they cheered on our 8th Grade A and B volleyball teams! For their first event of the year, they did an outstanding job showing enthusiasm and supporting their fellow Eagles. We can’t wait to see them keep that spirit soaring!

2nd Place Team

6th — Joeyanna Arguijo: 14:31
12th — Olivia Talamantez: 15:10
16th — Ella Flores: 15:27
33rd — Hailey Albert: 17:14
34th — Josilyn Criado: 17:31
40th — Rebeca Franco: 18:04
41st — Evalyn Ramirez: 18:09
42nd — Emalee Talamantez: 18:16
43rd — Jaqueline Garcia: 18:20

4th Place Team

2nd — Ariana Briseno: 14:12
13th — McKenzie Resendez: 16:14
24th — Tyler Hilburn: 17:04
38th — Jo’Layna Rodriguez: 18:21
54th — Chloe Lopez: 20:09

3rd Place Team

5th — Kash Griego: 12:07

16th — Zacharias Arguijo: 12:56
25th — Elliot Flores: 13:23
27th — Roy Lopez: 13:33
38th — Israel Rodriguez: 14:09
56th — Owen Evans: 15:12
58th — Nolan Perry: 15:24

4th Place Team

3rd — Luke Villarreal: 12:46
12th — Alesandro Avila: 13:46
21st — Leonidas Gonzales: 14:27
34th — Truitt Medina: 16:06
51st — Cole Allen: 17:40

Our Junior High parents spoiled our staff with a delicious caramel apple bar! From the tasty treats to the thoughtful gesture, it was a sweet way to show our staff just how much they are appreciated.

A BIG thank-you to our amazing parents for always supporting our staff and showing them so much love and generosity. We are grateful for YOU!

Email: ccervantes@pisd.us
Website:https://www.pisd.us/o/juniorhigh

Location: 1280 Jolly Street Pleasanton, Texas 78064
Phone: 830-569-1280