The Latest Bluejay Updates
Start time for the SB Wisner Tourney on August 30th is moved up to 9am because of rain! Aug. 28 - Girls Golf Shirt Orders Due Girls Golf Shirt Online Order Aug. 28 - SB @ North Bend 5:30pm (NO JV innings) streamed on North Bend YouTube Aug. 29 - FB Home vs. Aurora 7pm & televised on NCN Aug. 30 - SB Wisner Tourney 9am Bracket for Wisner SB Tourney (Time is moved - for rain) Sept. 1 . . .
Lady Jays Softball
Bluejays Push Through Wayne Tournament By Skyler Stern The Bluejays went to Wayne to compete in a tournament Saturday, August 23, and came away with a 2-1 record. In the first game of the tournament, the Bluejays fell to Twin River with the final score being 9-2. Athena Bretchneider and Savannah Beutler both had a stolen base. Kaelyn Halsey, along with Beutler, both had . . .
Student Council Starts Off Strong
By Lauren Delka The Pierce High student council joined for a meeting in the commons of the high school to inform new and former members of the upcoming year’s plans on Tuesday, August 19. The student council officers introduced themselves to the group with an explanation of their role in the council. The president is Sydney Kuper; the vice president is Emily Endorf; the treasurer . . .
Golfers Compete in O'Neill Meet
By Kendall Shada On August 21, the girls golf team headed to O'Neill Golf Club to compete in the O’Neill golf meet, and the team finished ninth out of a total of 16 teams. “The team's overall performance was good for our first tournament,” head coach Jason Freudenburg states. “I thought that each girl did well with parts of their golf game. It will take hard . . .
FCCLA Kicks Off the Year
By Grace Retzlaff FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is a very community based organization and hroughout the year FCCLA will be putting on events throughout the community. To kick off the year, their first event will be a fall fundraiser. December 5 they will be putting on the memory tree ceremony in conjunction with the Pierce . . .
New Students at PHS
New Student Profile: Brenna Benes By: Lawson Zierke Brenna Benes is a freshman new to Pierce High. Prior to attending PHS, she attended Zion Lutheran School in Pierce. She has four family members: her dad, Kevin, her mom, Laura, and her sister, Brylee. Benes and her family live on a farm a little outside of Pierce. “I really like the high school so far, . . .
Pierce High Volleyball is Ready to Attack the Season
By: Naomi Sullivan Attacking this preseason, the Pierce High volleyball team is already hard at work. Having lost seven seniors last year, the remaining seven varsity returners are looking to help lead the team this season, and the new varsity members are seeking rotation spots up for grabs. Official fall practice began on August 11. The first game for the Pierce Bluejays will be on . . .
Pierce Welcomes New Staff Members
Pierce Elementary Welcomes Michelle Matuska with Open Arms By Naomi Sullivan Pierce Elementary School welcomes Michelle Matuska, who is a new paraprofessional. Matuska was a short term substitute teacher last year, which is how she realized that she wanted to become a paraprofessional to help kids in the school. Matuska is originally from Pierce, graduating in . . .
Voters Struck Down Pierce Public School Bond Issue
By Lauren Delka Voters denied Pierce Public Schools’ students $25.9 million in school renovations on August 12, with 1,114 "against" votes and 707 “for” votes. The bond had ideas of a new entrance, classrooms, gym, corridor, and renovations to existing bathrooms and special education rooms in the elementary school. This proposal also brought up a lower level to the . . .
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 . . .
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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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Contact Information
Addresses: Pierce Jr-Sr High School 201 N. Sunset Street . . . read more
Pierce Public Schools Mission and Vision Statements
Discover your passion; reach your goals! Mission Statement Pierce Public Schools, in conjunction with its community and families, will provide a caring, structured, and challenging environment where each student has an equal opportunity to reach their maximum potential and become responsible, productive citizens. Vision Statement Our vision is to . . . read more