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Mrs. Renita TenEyck, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 3-5
Mrs. Becky Robinson, Director of Special Education
Mrs. Angie Greger, Pittsfield High School Principal
Mrs. Tracey Allen, South Elementary Principal
Mrs. Angie Ruebush, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Russ Tepen, Pikeland Superintendent
Mr. Taylor Kaufmann, Dean of Students Pikeland Community School
Mr. Brandon Bettis, Assistant Principal South Elementary School
Mr. Ryan Benz, Pikeland Community School Principal Grades 6-8
Mr. D. Todd Fox, Pikeland Leadership Coach (not pictured)
We are excited to serve our students and community this school year.
Love First, Teach Second
We are Saukee Strong!
On August 4th and 5th, Pikeland welcomed new teachers for two days of mentoring and professional growth.
Superintendent Dr. Russ Tepen opened the event with a Saukee Welcome! He set the tone for an inspiring start to the school year.
Throughout the sessions, teachers heard from a variety of guest speakers.
Tech Support: Mike Smith, Pikeland Technology Director
School Safety: Pikeland Resource Officers, Clint Weir & April Epperson
Welcome to Pittsfield: Mr. Gary Mendenhall, Mayor of Pittsfield
Special Education Basics: Mrs. Becky Robinson, Pikeland Special Education Director
Pikeland Technology: Mrs. Jacklyn Feldpausch & Mrs. Kristi Heafner, Pikeland Veteran Teachers
The Nuts and Bolts of Classroom Management: Mr. D. Todd Fox, Pikeland Leadership Coach
All Things Pikeland: Mrs. Angie Ruebush, Pikeland Assistant Superintendent
Pikeland Board of Education Welcome: Mrs. Tara Bradshaw, Pikeland Board of Education President
The new teachers met their mentor teachers who will support them in all things "school." The two days were filled with opportunities to collaborate and build relationships with their colleagues.
I am thrilled to see the positive impact this dedicated group will have in our classrooms and the connections they will build with their students.
Saukee Strong,
Angie Ruebush
Pikeland Assistant Superintendent
Pikeland Teacher Boot Camp
Sixty educators from eight different school districts came together last week for a dynamic and hands-on Teacher Boot Camp designed to prepare them for a strong start to the new school year. Thirty-seven of the teachers were from Pikeland!
The event was hosted by Pikeland CUSD and moved to the John Wood Southeast Campus due to the overwhelming response of participants.. The one day professional development event focused on the essential elements of the first week of school, including classroom procedures, student engagement strategies, and communication.
New and experienced teachers alike participated in the boot camp, collaborated in breakout sessions, shared best practices for fostering structured positive classroom environments with seamless procedures.
“This boot camp is about more than just decorating bulletin boards,” said Pikeland Leadership Coach, Mr. D. Todd Fox and Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Angie Ruebush . “We’re helping teachers create safe, welcoming, and structured environments where learning can thrive from the very first bell.”
The boot camp is part of a broader initiative to support teacher readiness and student success through intentional planning and professional growth. We are already planning for our 2026 Pikeland Teacher Boot Camp.
1. You are looking at some of the most dedicated-difference makers in our district.
2. We have 245 years of experience in the Pikeland Transportation Department!
3. Our team is looking forward to greeting their new students each day.
4. Bus stops are being placed in neighborhoods this afternoon.
5. Please contact your student's school if his/her transportation needs have changed.
#Saukee Strong
Angie Ruebush
Assistant Superintendent
