Pioneer Peak Elementary

10/14/2026

🚨 We still need volunteers 🚨
if you are willing and able to support our students follow the links below!

Pioneer Peak Elementary JA in a Day is right around the corner. We need parent/community volunteers to teach simple lessons to students. *Special thanks to Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union and State Farm for signing up your teams to join us at Pioneer Peak. We need 11 more volunteers to make this event a success. Training is provided! The following classes still need a volunteer:

✏️ Kindergarten: Parreira - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
✏️ Kindergarten: Longlet - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
✏️ Kindergarten: Shank - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🎒 First: West - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🎒 First: Neuner - FILLED ✅
🎒 First: Weiland - FILLED ✅
👩‍🏫 Second: Holcomb - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
👩‍🏫 Second: Chaffee - FILLED ✅
👩‍🏫 Second: Wilson - FILLED ✅
🚸 Third: Johnson - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🚸 Third: Troisi - FILLED ✅
🚸 Third: Ruhl - FILLED ✅
👨🏾‍🏫 Fourth: Hodges - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
👨🏾‍🏫 Fourth: Ehmann - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🏫 Fifth: Trotter - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🏫 Fifth: Roberts - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️
🏫 Fifth: Holman - VOLUNTEER NEEDED ‼️

Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District The City of Wasilla CITY OF PALMER, ALASKA Palmer Chamber

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuqTKzx6Mzu40KxzBNqgAyOLJhVmyWwVVNVEpzghr06BJy1Q/viewform?usp=header

10/09/2026

BINGO night is tonight!! We have around 40 prizes to giveaway. Hope to see you all soon. Concessions will be available as well.

10/05/2026

🏀 We are looking for a Girls Basketball Coach! 🏀
(Background check required). Season starting soon!
Call the front office if you are interested 907.861.5700

10/04/2026

Hello Pioneer Peak Families-

As we close out the first quarter of school, please review these bus expectations with your child. Riding the bus is a privilege that comes with the responsibility to keep everyone safe. If your child shares a concern about behavior on the bus, please contact our front office so we can follow up and address it.

🚌 ALL Students are expected to:
Follow the bus driver’s directions promptly and respectfully.
Stay seated, facing forward.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
Use quiet voices and respectful language.
Keep backpacks on their laps and aisles clear.
Refrain from eating or drinking.
Treat others kindly—teasing, bullying, and unsafe behavior are unacceptable.

🚌 Bus discipline:
Students who do not follow expectations may receive a conduct report and disciplinary consequences, including a warning, probation, or suspension of bus privileges. Repeated or serious unsafe behavior may result in longer suspensions or loss of bus privileges for the remainder of the school year. Serious incidents may result in immediate suspension.

Families are responsible for reviewing expectations with their child, supporting corrections when concerns arise, and arranging transportation during a bus suspension so their child continues attending school.

Thank you for partnering with us to help every student travel safely!

Below you can see the exact language from our Parent and Student Handbook.

Welcome to Pioneer Peak Elementary School! Parent/Student Handbook Pioneer Peak Elementary School Josie Schubert, Principal 1959 N. Stringfield Rd. Palmer, Alaska 99645 (907) 861-5700 (907) 861-5780 (fax) http://www.matsuk12.us/ppe District Student Handbook Link Mission Prepare all stu...

09/30/2026

Our cross-country runners doing their lap around the school! Good luck tomorrow at your cross-country meet! You make us proud. 🤘

09/23/2026

We are so excited to bring JA in a Day to Pioneer Peak! 🎉

We’re looking for community members who would be willing to join us as presenters and help make this a great experience for our students.

If you—or someone you know—would be interested in volunteering, please check out the link below for more information. We’d love to have you!

💫Exciting News!! Junior Achievement of Alaska is coming to Pioneer Peak Elementary in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Nov 18, 2026!
💲$10,000 has been raised to bring this program to Pioneer Peak Elementary and now all we need is volunteers to bring this program to students.
😄JA provides the training, lessons and lunch. We are looking for 1 volunteer per classroom to make this event a huge success!
⏰Time commitment is 8:30 to ~Noon, based on grade level. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/pf1WeQga7WFvDbFo8
🏁 HUGE thank you to the Pioneer Peak PTA for working hard to bring this opportunity to students.
🙋If you're available, please consider supporting local students in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. CITY OF PALMER, ALASKA Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

09/23/2026

Third graders in Mrs. Ruhl’s class are taking their math learning off the page and into their hands! Through hands-on practice, students are building a deeper understanding of math concepts while working together, solving problems, and having a little fun along the way.

Because sometimes the best way to learn math is to get your hands on it!

Way to go, third grade! Keep thinking, exploring, and solving! 🏔️ ♥️

09/19/2026

🍿 TOY STORY 5! 🍿

What a great turnout! Thanks for spending your Friday evening with us.

With your support we raised over $800 in concessions to spend on students and hosting events like tonight!

Have a great weekend Pioneer Peak Families!

09/18/2026

Our Mountaineers attended the Knight Invite and gave it their all! Students ran fast, pushed through every challenge, and showed incredible determination from the starting line to the finish.

Like true mountaineers, they faced the course with courage, perseverance, and teamwork. Every stride, hill, and finish-line effort was something to be proud of!

Way to climb high, run strong, and represent our Mountaineers! 🏔️ ♥️

09/18/2026

Our fourth graders recently dove into an unforgettable science experience—salmon dissection! Students got an up-close look at salmon anatomy while learning how the different organs and body systems work together to help these incredible fish survive.

There may have been some “Whoa!” moments along the way, but there was also a whole lot of curiosity, questioning, and learning! 🔬🐟

This is science you can see, (smell), touch, investigate, and remember!