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Pomeroy School District No. 110 strives to aid each student's intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth giving him/her the basic skills essential to become a useful and responsible member of home, community, and society.
Our schools help prepare each student to positively contribute, think, and function in a world of rapid change, and to adapt to the unforeseeable demands of the 21st Century.
Pomeroy Schools: Dreaming, Believing, Achieving—Where students are safe, educated, and prepared. Simply put, we strive to make people better everyday!
Teacher Evaluations - Pomeroy School District has adopted the University of Washington's Center for
Educational Leadership (CEL) as its Teacher Evaluation framework.
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Elementary School Office — (509) 843-1651
Jr. / Sr. High School Office — (509) 843-1331
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Matthew Slaybaugh
Class of 2010
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"While at PHS I was able to take several courses for college credit. When I entered college I had over a semesters worth of college already completed."
What is your Alma Mater?
"I received a BS in Pre-medical biology from Lewis-Clark State College. From there, I attended Idaho State University where I earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy."
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I currently live in Pomeroy. I am a physical therapist at Garfield County Hospital District where I serve as Director of Rehabilitation."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"I enjoyed all of the extra-curricular activities available at PHS. I participated in multiple sports as well as several clubs including FFA, PEP club, National Honor Society, and a few others."
What advice would you give to current students?
"I would encourage students to get as involved in school and all the activities as possible. There are multiple opportunities available if students will look for them."
Mallory Lobe
Class of 2005
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"I think Pomeroy High School did a good job of preparing me for college. The fact that some college placement classes were offered was really important in that I could bypass some of those entry level classes and get through college coursework at a faster pace. I am grateful for that opportunity. "
What is your Alma Mater?
"Washington State University for undergraduate studies and then I went to University of Washington Medical School. To be clear though – I am a coug fan!"
Where do you live, and what is your career?
I now live in Spokane, WA and work with Providence Health Care as a family medicine physician with obstetrics.
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"I think my favorite thing about PHS was that we were able to do it all. We were not limited in the same way big schools are –You can be a member of every single club in the school if you want. You can be a scholar but still be an athlete. I didn’t feel limited or labeled. That is a gift that most schools don’t have."
What advice would you give to current students?
"I am a big believer in planning. I knew my career goals in high school . I know that not everyone is like that but I’m sure that some students know or have a general idea of what they want to become. If you know – chase that dream. Set aside a plan on how to get there and get working on it. It’s never too early."
Tory Knebel
Class of 2012
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"I can thank PHS for making me a well-rounded individual and successfully preparing me academically for higher education. Being active in athletics, extracurricular activities and community service while managing an academic load taught me time management skills that are essential for success beyond PHS."
What is your Alma Mater?
"Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences."
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I am currently in my final year of school which will be spent completing rotations in different healthcare settings throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"PHS is unparalleled in building a sense of community and appreciation for others in all students. My favorite experience was the ability to compete in athletics year-round, since this is the one time of your life you have this option and the support to do so. The lessons learned through athletics have helped shaped me into the person I am today."
What advice would you give to current students?
"Get involved and take advantage of the opportunities available through PHS. You have amazing teachers and mentors that truly care about your future and want to see you succeed, so utilize them! Now is the time to try new things and determine a career path that best fits your interests and expectations."
Brandon Schulte
Class of 2004
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"The fact that teachers were able to give you the correct amount of attention at PHS really prepared me for college. I was shocked when I went to college to find that my first year and a half ended up being mostly review. I learned how unique this was compared to growing up in a much larger city after comparing high school experiences with my new friends."
What is your Alma Mater?
"University of Idaho"
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I currently live in Seattle, WA and work for Amazon.com. I am a Operations Manager on a yet to be announced project. I have a team of 40 people who work on Computer Vision and Machine Learning tasks. In simpler terms I am helping robots someday takeover the world :) "
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"Sports, I loved being involved in PHS sports. The love the community shows to its teams is unbelievable. Even though I went on to play football at Idaho, I never felt as loved and supported as I did at PHS.."
What advice would you give to current students?
"Don’t be afraid to go explore the world. Take a vacation where you go to a city or country you don’t know anything about and walk around. I’ve found that this does a good job of keeping everything in perspective. You may find you enjoy it or you may find that you are overwhelmed but if you keep doing it you’ll gain experiences that you’ll never forget."
Sara Olson
Class of 2001
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"Through programs like FFA, Junior Miss, and athletics. I was also super fortunate to have amazing teachers and counselor (Fred Knebel!) that supported me."
What is your Alma Mater?
"I graduated from WSU- GO COUGS!! I also earned my Masters Degree from GCU - Lopes!! "
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I currently work in Everett, WA at Voyager Middle School. I teach PE and I am the Athletic Director ."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"I loved and still love the community spirit. There isn’t a community like Pomeroy in the world!"
What advice would you give to current students?
"Get involved with school and community activities."
Adam Stallcop
Class of 2003
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"PHS offered college level classes that not only educated me, but gave me the qualifications to enter sophomore level university classes as a college freshman."
What is your Alma Mater?
"WSU (Go Cougs!!)"
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I’ve moved back to Pomeroy, and am the Maintenance Manager at the Idaho Forest Group lumber mill in Lewiston."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"Establishing relationships that will last a lifetime."
What advice would you give to current students?
Work hard and play hard. Use this time to prepare yourself for the next step in your life, but cherish every moment. This is a special time in your life, make the most of it!
Cameron Baden
Class of 2007
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"Since I was involved in sports and FFA there was always travel involved which required proper planning to complete school work on time as well. Having the ability to do this prior to going to college was a huge help because I was able to work two jobs throughout my college career while excelling academically. "
What is your Alma Mater?
"Lewis Clark State College, Spokane Community College"
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I currently live in Spokane Valley, WA and work for H2E Incorporated as an Electrical Designer. I design and produce electrical drawings for industrial control systems for hydro, mining, cement production, and metal casting facilities. I also get to travel around the United States for data collection, job walkdowns, and construction management/support for projects."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"Honestly? How small the class sizes were and the community involvement with school/sports."
What advice would you give to current students?
"1. Take advantage of what the school and community have to offer. The college prep opportunities at the high school level are vastly greater than what they used to be and they can help you excel in your college career.
2. Be yourself and do the things you want to do….don’t let other people influence your life decisions because your happiness is what matters."
Jessica Williams
Class of 1998
How did PHS prepare you for college?
"Growing up in a small town can feel a bit like sitting in the middle of the fishbowl looking out. While in the middle, it can be easy to take for granted what it means to grow up and get an education in the place where the community really does revolve around the students. But as I’ve heard friends share about their high school journeys and have seen my own kids’ experience across multiple regions of the US. I’ve come to a couple of conclusions that make me extremely thankful for my time at Pomeroy High School:
The first: Pomeroy is fortunate to have a strong Math/ Science based curriculum. This is due to Washington state’s education focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as the fact that the town is simply
blessed with truly amazing and passionate faculty that can teach and inspire with deep expertise while instilling in the kids a sense that they really can achieve whatever they put their mind to. With the big push for STEM focused careers right now, this is a huge asset. It’s rare to get a teaching ratio of 1:5 anywhere in the US but that was normal in my advanced classes at PHS. You walk away from that with a customized learning that doesn’t happen at large schools.
The second thing PHS did- which I enjoy explaining to those who weren’t raised in a small town- is provide a sense of personal accountability. This creates a strong character foundation which students can build on in the future. At the time, it may feel like everyone knows each other’s business (it’s a small town… they do!). However, growing up in a close community really does entrench an awareness and a practical check of character when everything you do can, may, and WILL be found out. There is no luxury of meeting someone new in the hall every day or starting over with a new group of friends the next year who have never met you before. That character accountability is a valuable trait to take into college, career, and life.
What is your Alma Mater?
"I attended the University of San Diego where I studied Interdisciplinary Humanities with double minors in art and music. Then most recently graduated from the American Military University for Intelligence Studies (which are intelligence agency studies that include a range of courses from cyber & strategic warfare to intelligence collection & analysis)."
Where do you live, and what is your career?
"I currently live in the Greater Seattle Area and work as a Research Program Manager building strategy at Microsoft."
What was your favorite thing about PHS?
"I loved being able to do it all!! I was able to train for sports year around, take on leadership positions within the school, pursue music, and explore the outdoors- all while balancing that with studies. This was largely due to incredibly inspiring coaches and teachers who dedicated their time to personally invest in the athletes and students. I can still name lthe ong list of amazing coaches, teachers, and mentors who allowed me to pursue my goals while dealing transparently with some of the hard stuff students go through at this critical point of becoming adults."
What advice would you give to current students?
"Don’t be afraid to be yourself RIGHT NOW – even in front of peers. Those around you respect authenticity way more than you might think. Don’t let your fears keep you from chasing down dreams- even where you are. If you want to achieve something, pursue it- but know that pursuing doesn’t always come easy. When I was growing up, I used to remind myself every day that I could either waste the day or use it to prepare myself for the future and where I wanted to be. Time is all you have and you can’t get it back- use it to learn, dream, create, and work hard. I’ve never seen hard work toward a goal return empty handed- always pays off in the long run. Beyond that? The most valuable asset to get you through life with true happiness is to stay grounded in faith!"