Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity!

Pioneer is hiring! We are looking for two Instructors for Middle/High School Age students. Anticipated start date would be for the 2019 school year. For more details on qualifications and summary of duties and apply, visit our jobs page.

Winter Weather Alert and Precautions

The forecast is calling for temperatures dropping below zero this week. They also expect dangerously cold windchill which could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. The following precautions are recommended by 10TV to prepare for cold weather: Check on the elderly, people with disabilities, and those with medical needs. Keep pets indoors. Keep space heaters …

Adult Rec. Casino Trip

We have planned an exciting trip to help bring in the New Year. On Sunday, January 27th, we will be going to Eldorado (Scioto Downs) Casino for a fun trip. On this specific trip, Pioneer will supply lunch, but all other funds must be supplied by each individual. We will be departing from the Pioneer Administration Building (167 West Main Street) …

RCBDD Request for Quote

The Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities is soliciting quotes for non-medical transportation in Ross County. Required information is listed in the guidelines linked here.  Quotes must be received no later than Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:00 pm.  Thank you for your interest in serving individuals in Ross County. Email quotes to: Kari Karshner at kkarshner@rossdd.org subject line Transportation …

Family Engagement Series

Help Families Unlock Their Strength, Live Their Potential The Family Engagement Series is designed to unlock your strength, build a foundation, and learn skills and strategies to manage family stressors. These hands-on sessions will teach you practical ways to manage pressure, patience, and learn creative ways to modify your existing methods of coping and caring for those you love. The …

Falloween Carnival & Bean Dinner

Come join us for an afternoon of family, food, fun and fright! *Bean Dinner from 12-4* Haunted House – $5 Unlimited Game Pass – $5 Bean Dinner – $7 (includes bowl of beans, corn bread, dessert and drink. hot dogs optional)

Thank You Knights of Columbus

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Flaget Council #1071 for presenting Pioneer School with a check for $500. Their support means so much, not only to the school, but to the kids they are helping. Pioneer will be using this donation towards providing upgrades in our programming, technology and adaptive equipment to meet all of our students needs. Pictured …

Ross County Receives Team Award

A big congratulations goes out to Pioneer Center’s SSA Department as well as our mental health partners and providers in Ross County — they are the recipient of the 2018 Team Award and Coordinating Center of Excellence at the NADD State of Ohio IDD/MI Annual Conference. The following is the statement from Kimberly Mayne at DODD: Ross County’s MI/ID Team …

Facility Upgrades Bolster Services to Pioneer Students

Chris Balusik, Chillicothe Gazette CHILLICOTHE – Facility renovations designed to enhance the ability to teach daily living skills are among the changes that welcomed students back to the Pioneer School this week. “This is our home training room, where we work on activities of daily living to teach students life skills,” said Regina Speas, Pioneer’s director of education, gesturing around …

Thank You to Premiere Women’s Health

A big thank you to Dr. Villarreal and the employees out at Premier Women’s Health OB GYN as well as all who voted in the Most Photogenic Baby Contest for raising $1,500 during the Ross County Fair! This money is going to the Pioneer School’s renovations on the Home Training Room to get it up to date and have more options …