My name is Armando Rubio. I was born in Compton, CA, then lived in Lynwood and Moreno Valley (both in California), spent a year in Monteon, Nayarit, Mexico, before finally arriving in Walla Walla, WA in 2010. I’ve been here ever since and all I can say is that I really enjoy living here. More than all the seasons you get to experience and having the Blue Mountains in our backyard, it is the people of this town that make it a wonderful place to live and work. I have been at Walla Walla Public Schools for four years, first as a Special Needs Bus Assistant, then a Para Educator, and now I’m excited to be serving our children and community as Pioneer’s afterschool program Site Coordinator. I believe students experience a dramatic shift when they arrive to middle school and I’m glad to be a part of making that change less stressful and confusing. I do this by providing quality activities through free afterschool programs, places where students can find belonging.
ART
Students use a variety of materials and mediums to express their creativity and unique ideas.
ROBOTICS
Robotics is a program which expands student knowledge of STEM through the use of hands-on technology and programing software.
FILMMAKING
Students learn the basics of cinematography through the daily use of accessible film equipment and software. Our goal is to produce and share short films.
ESPORTS
Teamwork, critical thinking, and hand-eye coordination make this program a must have for students. Within this gaming landscape, students find their hidden talents while also building comradery with their peers.
After School
Programs
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Are you good at Super Smash Bros? Or do you want to join in on a student-lead D&D campaign? Come join us and show off your skills, or work together with other students to beat the Dungeon Master’s Campaign.
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Do you like to argue? Want to argue with someone other than your parents and not get in trouble? Want to win more arguments forever? Join us (21st Century, PiHi parent Ashley and the Whitman debate team) on Wednesdays starting on the 26th of October, from 3:30 to 5:00 at PiHi for the new debate team. We'll debate topics like "students should be able to grade their teachers" or "you should be able to walk barefoot everywhere." Club is limited to 30 kids. Register to secure your spot today by emailing the student's first and last name to arubio@wwps.org.
We'll make you smarter. You're welcome. See you soon, PiHi DB8
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Art Club (Kokoro Club) A combined Anime, Manga, Arts and Crafts club where students are provided a space to share their love for reading, writing and art from this and other countries. Lead by Amy and Jackie from BMAC.
Music Engineering (Walla Walla Music Organization: Limited to 6 Students) Students learn how to use Logic Pro and make their own beats/music. This program is directed by a Pioneer parent, Rodney Outlaw, and taught by Mike and Thomas.
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With the sun setting sooner during the Fall and Winter nights, Students will be able to take advantage of some awesome space facts all while starring at the starry sky through telescopes! (The club may run a little later in order to take full advantage of clear nights.)