Job Title: Pioneer School InstructorPioneer Employee since: August 2021 Tell us a little about yourself.I was born in Maryland and have lived in Virginia, West Virginia, and now Ohio. I currently live with my boyfriend of 4 years and our two cats, Harley and Big Block (boyfriend is a mechanic, so they got mechanical names)! This is my 4th year …
Pioneer Administration Building Closure and Board Meeting Postponed
Due to an increased number of COVID-19 positive cases with our admin employees, our Administration Building Office (167 West Main Street) will be closed to the public until Monday, October 18 and staff will be working remotely. Because of the setting and specific population we serve, we determined this was the best way to keep our staff and people we …
Training: Internet Safety Webinar
WEBINAR: INTERNET SAFETY TRAINING Brought to you by Hamilton County Board of DD We welcome teens and adults to join our two-part internet safety training webinar! During this two-part training, we’ll talk about social media uses and how it connects people. We will also discuss the potential risks of social media and the internet. Our goal is for everyone to …
Pioneer School Mask Update
After discussion with the Ross County Board of Health, our school nurse, and the updated quarantine guidelines, we will require masks for all staff, visitors, and students capable of wearing one on Pioneer School premises until further notice. We will assess this decision weekly and keep everyone posted if things should change. I understand this isn’t the direction we were …
2020-2021 Pioneer School Safety Protocols
Welcome back, Tigers! Practices that will continue this upcoming school year: Students and staff will be encouraged to maintain frequent hand washing and sanitizing by utilizing hand sanitizing stations throughout the building. Thorough cleaning practices throughout the school. Social distancing will be observed where possible. Families should continue to monitor student’s symptoms on a daily basis, keep the student home …
Pioneer School Back To School Night and 2021-22 School Calendar
Pioneer School will be hosting a Back to School Night Open House on Wednesday August 18 from 5-6pm. First Day for Students is Thursday August 19. See below for Pioneer School Calendar and Pioneer Preschool Calendar.
NOTICE: Date Change for August Board Meeting
The Ross County Board of DD has rescheduled their August Board Meeting to Thursday, July 29 at 6:00pm at the Administration Office due to a conflict. This meeting is open to the public.
SSA Department Receives MI/ID CCOE Team Award
Congratulations to the Service and Support Administration Department for receiving the MI/ID CCOE Team Award at this year’s NADD Annual Conference! Each year the Coordinating Center of Excellence in Mental Illness/Intellectual Disability and Ohio’s Telepsychiatry Project for Intellectual Disability recognizes counties in the state of Ohio that have excelled in the areas of provision of services and resources to individuals …
Sign Up Today for Camp Dream!
Goodwill is hosting their 2nd Annual Camp Dream — a free day camp for kids and young adults with disabilities! Kids Camp – Ages 6 -18 WHEN: August 2-6 9am – 2pm Click below to learn more and fill out the registration packet. If you have questions, call Goodwill Missions Coordinator Cana Horner at 740-702-4000 ext. 144.
Camp Cattail Renovates Restrooms Funded by Landrum Grant
Camp Cattail invited the County Commissioners and Pioneer Center Leadership to view the newly renovated restrooms that are now ADA friendly and more accommodating for visitors. Camp Cattail was rewarded a grant from the Landrum Endowment Fund. This second annual grant round was designed to support nonprofit and public organizations serving those with developmental disabilities in Ross County by working …