Pierce Public Schools

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Nov. 12 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm
Congratulations to the 71414A Smooth Operators Robotics Team for earning a spot at the Vex Nebraska State Robotics Tournament!!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Congratulations to the 71414A Smooth Operators Robotics Team for earning a spot at the Vex Nebraska State Robotics Tournament!! Nov. 12 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm Nov. 12 - Post Prom Meeting @ 6:30pm in the PHS Commons Nov. 13 - JH Boys WR @ Madison 4pm - Streamed on Hudl & Parking Info. Nov. 16 - WR Store Orders Due WR Store . . .

By Naomi Sullivan The Bluejay robotics teams competed at Omaha Central on Saturday, November 8, and team 71414A came home with the design award and a seventh-place finish. The Smooth Operators consists of Andrew Lienemann, Makayla Shefl, and Brandon Thomspon. On receiving the design award, the judges commented that the team had a strong interview and well documented design . . .

Three PHS Students Receive the NSAA Believers and Achievers

By Alanna McKeown “I’m a smart cookie, and I’m involved in the school. That’s why I obtained the NSAA Believers and Achievers award,” says Sydney Kuper, one of Pierce High’s Believers and Achievers for the 2025-2026 school year. The Pierce High School believers and achievers of the 2025-2026 school year were Kuper, Emily Endorf, and Colter Anderson. . . .

By Brianna Rundell Pierce 6-8 graders performed their fall vocal and band concert on Tuesday, November 4. The junior high band, directed by Mike Sindt, began the concert with a piece called " Equinox " by Michael Sweeney. After that, the band played " Frogs " by Randal Standridge and " Spongebob Squarepants " arranged by Paul . . .

Many Bluejays Make All-State Music

By Zane Rae Pierce High School is proud to celebrate its talented musicians who have earned spots in this year’s All-State Music ensembles. Avery Wragge (clarinet), Aubrie Zimmerman (clarinet), and Payton Ebmeier (trumpet) will represent Pierce in the All-State band, with Keaton Vavra (tuba) named as an alternate. Carter Sindt (french horn) will show off his skills in the All-State . . .

2025-2026 Yearbook Information

By Abbie Cone Yearbooks are on sale now! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. From now until December 20, yearbooks are $40. After that date, the price increases to $50, and then to $55 after May 1. This year’s theme, A Year in Our Shoes, will “walk” you through all the memories and events that made the 2025–2026 school year a special one. . . .

Senior Government Class Puts Together Wellness Week

By Brianna Rundell In what was originally a five day plan turned into four days, wellness week made its mark on Pierce High. The senior government classes put together a pretty great week for the high school, including teacher challenge videos, dress-up days, and a “Monday Funday” activity. “My favorite part about wellness week was putting together the . . .

Pierce Takes Home Division 1 Superior At State Marching Band

By Brody Knox The Pierce High Bluejay marching band placed superior in Division 1 at the state marching band. The competition was held in Kearney, Saturday, October 25. “For the NSBA State Marching Festival, you perform for a rating: Division 1 Superior, Division 2 Excellent, Division 3 Good, and Division 4 Fair. Initially, due to a miscommunication, they announced us as getting a . . .

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 . . .

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