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Titan Torch

November 23, 2025

Titan TorchNovember 23, 2025

Thankful for You!

Dear Pioneer Families and Students,

As we approach this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our Titan community. Your dedication, resilience, and spirit make Pioneer High School the special place it is.

To our students: thank you for showing up each day ready to learn, grow, and support one another. Your commitment to living out our Titan PRIDE values makes me proud to be your principal.

To our families: thank you for your partnership and trust. Your support of our students and our school makes all the difference.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and joy.

Please note that our campus will have limited staff available Monday through Wednesday, November 25-27, and will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29.

We believe in giving our staff the opportunity to rest and recharge during this break, just as we encourage for our students. This time allows everyone to return ready to finish the semester strong.

With gratitude,

Ms. Chapman

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Around Campus

Thank you to Link Crew for hosting Cookie Decorating for our 9th graders during lunch on Wednesday. Administrators and Counselors were in classrooms during 4th period on Thursday for Titan Talks , reminding students to finish the semester strong. On Friday, Pet Perscription was on campus and students had access to the therapy dogs.

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Join the PTA/Únase a PTA 25-26 - Cheddar Up

Join the PTA/Únase a PTA 25-26 - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

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📣 Important CSU & UC Application Update for Students & Families

Even though we are on Thanksgiving Break this week, we want to ensure every senior is ready for the December 1 application deadline — the Monday we return to school.

💻 Use the Posted Resources During Break

We will be sharing and reposting application support resources on:

  • Google Classroom to access links like the resource shown in the picture.

  • Instagram

  • ParentSquare

Please use these tools to complete as much of your Cal State and UC applications as possible during the break.
⚠️ Application websites often crash on December 1 due to heavy traffic, so early completion is strongly recommended.

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Google Classroom Codes/¡Manténgase conectado con Horizons!

  • Join your grade-level Google Classroom to access college updates, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, career exploration resources, and important reminders. Make sure you’re enrolled so you never miss an update!
  • Únase al Aula de Google de su grado para recibir información sobre la universidad, becas, oportunidades de voluntariado y recursos importantes durante todo el año.
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Explore everything the Horizons Google Classroom has to offer!

  • From college updates and career exploration to scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and senior checklists — stay informed and on track all year long.
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¡Descubre todo lo que ofrece el Aula de Google de Horizons!

Desde información universitaria y exploración de carreras hasta becas, servicio comunitario y recordatorios importantes para mantenerte al día durante todo el año.

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📝 Application Deadline

All Cal State and UC applications are due on Monday, December 1.

Students should arrive with their applications already completed so a Horizons team member can assist with final review and fee waiver processing.

💲 Fee Waivers & Application Review

To avoid paying unnecessary fees:

  • Bring your completed application to the Horizons Office on Monday, December 1, starting at 7:30 a.m.

  • A Horizons team member will review your application for accuracy.

  • We will help you submit your fee waiver before you apply.

Completing your application in advance lets us support you quickly and prevent delays caused by website outages.


We’re here to support you—enjoy your break and take advantage of the resources available in Google Classroom, with accessible links!

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Classroom Spotlight:

Shout Out: Mrs. Bermudez's chemistry students demonstrated excellent collaborative learning during their intermolecular forces lab. Students annotated notes, conducted lab investigations, then worked together to answer high-level post-lab questions. Throughout the activity, students used academic vocabulary and actively referenced their resources to support their reasoning. Great to see students engaging deeply with challenging content and supporting each other's understanding!

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5 de Diciembre 8:45am

Infórmate sobre la participación estudiantil para la preparación universitaria y profesional.

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December 5th 8:45am

Topics include student involvment and college & career readiness.

Schedule

Monday 11/24-11/28: No School

Monday 12/1 :Odd periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m

Tuesday 12/2: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Wednesday 12/3: Odd periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m

Thursday 12/4: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Friday 12/5: All Periods (1-6) dismissal at 2:52pm.

Monday 12/8 :Odd periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m

Tuesday 12/9: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Wednesday 12/10: Odd periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m

Thursday 12/11: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Friday 12/12: All Periods (1-6) dismissal at 2:52pm.

Monday 12/15 :Odd periods (0,1,3,5) dismissal at 3:00p.m

Tuesday 12/16: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Wednesday12/17: Final Exams (0,1,3) dismissal at 12:50p.m.

Thursday12/18: Final Exams (0,2,5) dismissal at 12:50p.m.

Friday 12/19: Final Exams (0,4,6) dismissal at 12:50p.m.

Winter Break 12/22/25-1/5/2026

Tuesday 1/6: Even periods (0,2,4,6) dismissal at 3:00p.m.

Important Links

25-26 Bus Schedule/2025-2026 Horario de buses.

All Bell Schedules can be found here/Los horarios de la escuela se pueden encontrar aquí

Parent-Student Handbook is linked here/ El manual para padres y estudiantes Oprima aquí

Text-A-Tip: 562.584.7747

Read the latest in the Counselor Corner

Mary Chapman, Principal
https://phs.wuhsd.org/
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