Due arctic temperatures accompanied by heavy snowfall USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will NOT be in session on Wednesday February 19th. Stay Safe Blu-Jay Nation
Due to an impending winter storm that is forecasted to arrive overnight bringing arctic temperatures and heavy snowfall throughout the entire day USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will not be in session on Tuesday February 18th.
Stay Safe Blu-Jay Nation
Reminder that Pleasanton USD 344 will NOT be in session tomorrow Monday February 17th in observance of President's Day.
USD 344 will be in session Thursday, February 13th, 2025. We understand that some roadways are still impacted by the winter storm and if you do not trust the road conditions, we support your choice to keep your students at home. As a result, all absences will be excused should you choose to keep your student at home. Also, late arrivals will not be counted as tardy should you choose to bring your student later in the day.
Due to an impending winter storm that is forecasted to arrive overnight and throughout the morning USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will not be in session on Wednesday February 12th.
Good morning Blu-Jay Families,
Phone service has been restored, please feel free to contact the PES or PHS office if you need anything. Thank you for your patience!
Good morning,
At this time our phones at both PES and PHS are down, they are working on the issue and hope that they will be up and working soon. If you need to reach us, please contact us through email.
PES - heather.atherton@usd344.org
PHS - jennifer.sabine@usd344.org
As a precautionary measure USD 344 went on a temporary BUILDING HOLD this afternoon due to a potential safety concern in the surrounding area. A building hold means that all exterior doors were locked and no students were permitted outside during the hold. Students and staff continued normal activities inside during this time. The City Police of Pleasanton cleared the situation to return to normal activities.
We had a talented group of spellers compete at the Linn County Spelling Bee this year. I have been impressed with their spelling ability, camaraderie, and their courage. They were a class act today. Well done Blu-Jays!
A special thank you to our hosts, Prairie View. The event was well run and a great experience for our students.
USD 344 is seeking bids for dirt work and concrete flat work for the installation of a greenhouse and pod.
Bids need to be tuned into the district office by 2/9/2025.
Contact Rick Sandness at (913) 352-8534 for site visits and further details.
Today's spelling bee competition was tremendous. Our students spelled very difficult words, were competitive, and showed great sportsmanship. I send my greatest praises to each of our Pleasanton Spelling Bee participants.
Special recognition is in order for our elementary and junior high finalists. Congratulations to Erika Martinez (PES Champion), Charlotte Mitchell (PES 2nd place), and to Cooper Reeves (PES 3rd Place).
Congratulations to Callie Huntley (PJHS Champion), Brodie Stroud (PJHS 2nd place), and to Isabella Boddy (PJHS 3rd Place).
We are excited for them to represent us at the Linn County Spelling Bee)
Tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 PM, Pleasanton will host its annual spelling bee. Forty two elementary students and eight junior high students will compete for the school title. Our top three students from each school will go on to represent USD 344 in the county competition. Feel free to join us in the elementary gym or watch on our Facebook page.
Good Evening Blu-Jay Nation
We are looking forward to seeing you all back at school tomorrow #ChasingGreatness! Please use precaution if you are driving to school tomorrow, as the temperatures will be as low as 13 degrees. The low temperatures will cause streets and roads that have yet to clear to be slick in places. Please take your time and arrive safe. All bus routes will be running at normal times. All school parking lots are clear and ready to use. Thank you all for your patience as we navigated through the winter weather last week.
Much Love
Mr. Epps
Due to unstable road conditions from snowfall, USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will NOT be in session on Friday January 10th. All school scheduled activities for January 10th will also have postponed.
USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will hold classes tomorrow Thursday, January 9, 2025. We recognize that some roadways remain affected by the recent winter storm. If you feel road conditions are unsafe, we fully support your decision to keep your student at home. All absences for this reason will be excused. Additionally, students arriving later in the day will not be marked tardy. Bus routes are departing at normal times in the morning but please be patient if there are short delays. Safety is our priority, and we appreciate your understanding.
Don Epps
USD 344 Superintendent of Schools
Due to unsafe road conditions USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will not be in session on Wednesday January 8th.
Due to hazardous road conditions and unsafe walking surfaces from winter weather USD 344 Pleasanton Schools will not be in session on Tuesday January 7th.
Due to inclement weather, Mrs. Walton's 1st grade open house has been cancelled. Mrs. Walton will be reaching out to individual families. Be safe and be warm.
The Special Board of Education meeting to review the draft strategic plan that was scheduled for tomorrow evening will be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
The makeup date will be posted when it is confirmed.
Good Morning Blu-Jay Families
I hope you all staying safe as we endure this winter weather. We wanted to send out a message to prepare you for the likelihood of school closing for Tuesday January 7th and possibly more days this week due to winter weather and dangerous road conditions. We were already out of school tomorrow due to a teacher in-service day that has now been canceled. Please plan accordingly for the possibility of school closures this week and we will keep you posted as soon as school status has been confirmed.
Stay Safe Blu-Jay Nation
Don Epps
USD 344 Superintendent of Schools