Pioneer Middle School

Engaging, Creative, Challenging

Pioneer Middle School provides young people in the 6-8th grades with a challenging, creative, and caring academic environment that values social, emotional, intellectual and artistic exploration. Their mission is to create an environment that inspires innovation and compassion for others with an experiential, hands-on, approach to learning. Pioneer students become excited about what they learn and are encouraged to share it with the world.

Every Friday, students will be off-site learning with a professional in their field of choice. They will choose their topic of study such as computer programmer, veterinarian, artist, geologist, etc. Pioneer parents and administration then make community connections for the child to learn, in a hands-on manner, about a particular profession.

School Founder Rob Own earned his B.A. in Liberal Arts/Creative Arts from San Jose State University in 2000. In 2010, Rob was awarded his M.A. degree in Art History with an emphasis in curriculum design and pedagogy. He has contributed to the field of education in many capacities, including: teacher (public and private), tutor, author, researcher, consultant, and guest lecturer.

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Come to the Open House — February 25 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.at 6401 Freedom Blvd., Aptos to see for yourself.

Website: pioneermiddleschool.net