Job Title: Home Training Instructor AssistantPioneer Employee since: 2015 Tell us a little about yourself.I am married to Sally for 28 years. We have 1 daughter, Izabella (Izzy). We have a mini schnauzer, Onyx, and a grand dog, Zuko. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and enjoy all things Christmas. What was one of your first/most memorable …
Celebration of Life for Trent McElroy
We are absolutely devastated to learn the news of the passing of our friend Trent this week in a house fire. He was loved by so many and an absolute joy to be around. For those interested, there will be a memorial service that will be held 1:00 pm this Saturday 11/5 at Cornerstone Church, at the intersection of US …
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Layne
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 …