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A Freshman's Point of View on Their First Homecoming Dance
By Grace Retzlaff Homecoming is a very exciting and fun week, especially for those who have not yet experienced it. What makes homecoming so exciting is everything that goes on during the week, . . .
Spirit Week in Rewind
By Grace Retzlaff Everyone loves a good dress-up day, the outfit of the day practically picks itself out! But what makes a good spirit week stand out is when everyone participates and dresses up. . . .
Cultural Differences between Germany and USA (Pierce)
By Charlotte Enk America is the land of free will, but the bread here is not normal bread. This is only one of many differences between America and Germany. The school system is very different, it is . . .
Different Ways Teachers Grade
By Brynn Maeann Schwartz Grades are often seen as a measure of a student’s performance in school, but how those grades are determined depends greatly on the teacher. Some teachers are . . .
Pierce High Holds the Annual Class Meetings
By Cameron Kuehler In honor of Pierce High School tradition, each class held their yearly class meetings. Students met with their classmates not only to talk about things they will be involved in but also to elect class . . .
Homecoming is Here
By Naomi Sullivan Homecoming is right around the corner, and Bluejay Nation is ready to bring the spirit! The homecoming football game is set for Friday, September 12, when Pierce will take on Douglas County West, . . .
Meet the 2025 Homecoming Candidates
By Chloe Bernhardt The 2025 homecoming candidates have been chosen. They include queen candidates Abbie Cone, Emily Endorf, Mya Johnson, and Sami Painter, and king candidates Jax Bauer, Brenden Bolling, Brock Collison, . . .
Behind the Scenes of Homecoming
By Brianna Rundell Every high school student knows that homecoming is one of the best parts of the fall semester of the school year, but who makes it happen? How much time do students take out of their days to make sure . . .
New Dress Code at PHS
By Elizabeth Furstenau For years, the students at Pierce High have fought for the freedom to wear leggings and shorts. Officially put into effect on August 11, 2025, that freedom has been granted. . . .
A Look at Who’s Worked in Pierce the Longest
By Grace Retzlaff The longer a person works at something, the better they get at it. This is true for everything, including teaching. So, who are some of the Pierce teachers who have been working here the longest? . . .
From Basic Training to Back in Class: Skyler Stern’s Summer Adventure
By Brayden Suckstorf For most high schoolers, summer means sports, vacations, or hanging out with friends. For senior Skyler Stern, the summer looked very different, filled with early mornings, strict discipline, and a . . .
New Student at PHS
New Student Profile By Lawson Zierke Andrik Sorrels is a new student at Pierce High School in the class of 2028. Prior to attending Pierce, Sorrels attended Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk. . . .
Perspectives of Pierce Public Students
By Abbie Cone As students move through Pierce Public Schools, their interests, personalities, and priorities shift as they grow. To highlight those differences, three students—kindergartener Hayden Stepp, sixth . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
NDE: School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video
The Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video for us. The video can be viewed by clicking on the link below. School Bus Stop Arm . . .
Pierce Welcomes New Staff Members
Pierce High Welcomes Teacher and Coach, Ryan Ohnoutka By Brayden Suckstorf The school is welcoming a new face to the English department this year, Ryan Ohnoutka. A graduate of Wayne State College, Ohnoutka . . .
2025 Winter Royalty Dance
By Brianna Rundell Students were lined up waiting patiently outside the doors ready to dance the night away at the 2025 Winter Royalty but, before all of that, there must be a king and queen crowned. . . .
Ready to Drive? Driver's Ed Class 2025
Northeast is offering a Provisional Operator’s Permit Driver Training course. Individuals need to be 14-17 years old and must have an LPE, SCP or LPD. Students will acquire the basic skills to operate a vehicle. The class will be . . .
PHS Graduation
By Brianna Rundell It’s that time of the year when seniors reach an important milestone in their lives, and Pierce High held its graduation ceremony, recognizing the 55 graduating seniors, on Saturday, May . . .
PIERCE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS BRING THEIR A GAME AND BECOME SCHOOL WINNERS IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AWARD
The Heisman Trophy Trust has the honor of announcing the 2023 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship, and the Pierce High School winners are Travis Emory & Madelyn Hanson. Thousands of high . . .
Wachholtz and Valverde Crowned 2023 Homecoming King and Queen
By Sara Thomsen Pierce High crowned Keenan Valverde as the 2023 Homecoming king and Jaya Wachholtz as queen on the Pierce High track after the football game versus Wayne on Friday, September 22. . . .
Pierce Seniors Moved on to the Semifinals of the National Scholarship
By Sara Thomsen Travis Emory and Noah Jones became two of the 111 Nebraska students who are entered into the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship. Students qualify by having a . . .
Two Seniors Recognized for Outstanding PSAT Performance
By Emma Risinger Seniors Travis Emory and Noah Jones of Pierce High School received the National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) that was presented by a National Recognition Program through the College . . .
30 Years of Pierce Wrestling
By Addison Croghan Believe it or not, this competition year was Pierce wrestling’s 30th birthday. All the way back in March 1992, the Pierce School Board directed that . . .
The Latest Bluejay Updates
Sept. 15 - SB Pink Out Shirt Orders Due SB Pink Out Shirt Online Order Sept. 16 - SB Tri. @ Wayne with Boone 4:30pm Schedule for Wayne SB Tri. Sept. 17 - FB Apparel Orders Due Online FB Apparel Order . . .
Homecoming Royalty Crowned
By Kaden Froehlich Following the O'Neill football game on Friday, September 30, the homecoming coronation took place on the track, and the Pierce High 2022 homecoming king is Bode Hoffman and the . . .
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