Pierce Public Schools

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April 12 - Wisner Booster & Lion's Club TR Invite 9am Wisner TR Schedule of Events April 14 - JV Boys Golf Tri. @ Cedar with Battle Creek 4pm April 15 - TR @ Boone Central Invite 12:30pm Schedule for Boone Central TR April 18 - No School April 21 - No School May 10 - PHS Graduation 2:00pm May 18 - Deadline to Sign Up for Pierce Youth Volleyball Camp Info. on Youth VB Camp May 19 - Last . . .

The Annual All-School Play is Inching Closer

By Rylee Altwine What could possibly go wrong in a play? Well, lucky for you, this year's plays are called The Play that Goes Wrong and The Prelude. Due to the outstanding talent, there's not just one play this year, there are two! Both plays are physical comedies, and there is a piece in the play for everyone to enjoy. The second play, The Prelude, will give a backstory on . . .

New Teachers at Pierce High School

Pierce High Welcomes Ryan Ohnoutka as a New English Teacher By Alanna McKeown Next school year Pierce High School will welcome Ryan Ohnoutka as a new English teacher. Ohnoutka grew up in Columbus, and he enjoys reading classics and nonfiction. He has a dog named Rex, and he takes up a lot of time at home. In his free time, he likes to listen to music and to travel to new places. . . .

Post State FFA Convention

By Brody Knox The Pierce FFA chapter recently returned from the State FFA Convention held in Lincoln, bringing home numerous members who walked the stage. The state convention was held April 2-4 in Lincoln, with the convention headquarters being Pinnacle Bank Arena. The State FFA Convention is held to celebrate FFA members, hold leadership and career development workshops, and host . . .

New Teachers at Pierce Elementary

Teaching, Coaching, and Giving Back: Brett Tinker’s New Role at Pierce By Brayden Clarence Suckstorf For one new second grade teacher at Pierce Elementary, coming home was an easy decision. With deep ties to the community and a passion for education, Brett Tinker is excited to begin his first year of teaching second grade. “My fiancée and I already have a house in . . .

Pierce Smashes their Competition at Plainview Track Meet

By Parker Gaes Pierce Bluejays get invited by the Plainview Pirates at their own house to compete in a very competitive meet where teams faced off to see who could take home the champions plaque. In addition to the host school, Plainview, the Jays faced Ainsworth, Creighton, Chambers-Wheeler Central, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, Lutheran High Northeast, Norfolk Catholic, Osmond, Ponca, Randolph, . . .

Chase Rasmussen Graduates Army Basics

By Brody Coulter Chase Rasmussen, a semester graduate with the class of 2025 at Pierce High, shipped out to basic training to begin his military career in Fort Moore, Georgia, on January 6 of this year. Now, three months later, Rasmussen is graduating from boot camp and is officially a trained U.S. soldier. He will now attend job training for 13 weeks to become a Cavalry Scout for the United . . .

Revamped and Ready to Rally: Our Court and Stands Just Got a Makeover

By Cameron Kuehler The gymnasium at the Pierce High is set for a much-needed upgrade this summer, with plans for a new floor and bleachers already underway. These renovations are part of a larger effort to improve safety, aesthetics, and accessibility for both players and spectators. The floor refinishing will be done by Court Floors, a company based in Battle Creek. The floor, which was last redone . . .

Pierce Buzzed in at Quiz Bowl

By Tiffany Chaney On Monday, March 31, the Pierce quiz bowl team went to the Mid-State conference meet at Boone Central and came home with runner-up honors. Pierce had two teams: freshman/sophomore and junior/senior. The freshman/ sophomore team consisted of Raleigh Pfeiffer, Jada Johnson, Meredith Krienert, Josie Painter, Kolten Wragge, and Jada Brummels. The junior/senior team . . .

High School Headlines

Journalism to be featured on 106 KIX Pierce High’s journalism class is continuing to participate in a program called High School Headlines through 106 KIX radio (106.7 FM). Each week, the students in the class create a short broadcast that updates radio listeners on upcoming events, news, and other fun activities happening at Pierce High. The students write the broadcast collaboratively, and then record . . .

Physical Exam Forms

All students who plan to participate in NSAA sanctioned athletics during the school year must have a physical exam. This exam must be completed by the physician of your choice and the clearance form must be returned to the school prior to the first practice of the sport. The consent form must also be completed and returned to the school. For your convenience, you may . . . read more

Pierce Track and Field Individual and Team Records

The Individual and Team Records for Pierce High School Track have been updated after the end of 2022 track season. Three new Pierce High School girls records have been set during the 2022 season: Jozy Piper - Discus - 142"1" Elly Piper - Shot Put - 44'10" Alexus Sindelar - 1600 M Run - 5:21.44 If you have any information regarding . . . read more

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