Pierce Public Schools

The Latest Bluejay Updates

Nov. 8 - Robotics @ Omaha Central 9am Nov. 10 - WR Apparel Orders Due WR Apparel Online Order Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Program @ PHS 10am Info. on Breakfast for Veterans Nov. 12 - Post Prom Meeting @ 6:30pm in the PHS Commons Nov. 13 - JH Boys WR @ Madison 4pm - Streamed on Hudl & Parking Info. Nov. 18 - Mid-State Conf. One-Act @ Norfolk High 8am Schedule for Mid-State . . .

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 . . .

For the second time in three years, the Pierce football team made the trek to Sidney for a state football matchup. After spending the night in Ogallala, then heading to Sidney for the 2 p.m. mountain time kickoff, the Bluejays faced a tough opponent in the Red Raiders, losing 21-14. Sidney scored first, and held the Jays scoreless in the first quarter. Pierce answered back early in . . .

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 . . .

Juniors Take ASVAB to Explore Future Career Paths

By Brynn Schwartz All juniors took the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test on Tuesday, October 29. The test was administered in the classrooms of Mr. Freudenburg and Mr. Doerr throughout the morning. “The test proved that I am not fit to be an electrician or a mechanic because I did not do well on those. I’m more fit for the medical . . .

PHS Volleyball

Bluejays Lose Volleyball District Finals By Brody Knox The Pierce Bluejays lost to the Malcolm Clippers in a four set match of district volleyball finals on Saturday afternoon at the Bluejays’ home court. In the first set, Malcom defeated Pierce 25-21, while in the second set, yet again Malcolm won with a score of 25-19. With a turn of events, the Bluejays fight back . . .

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 . . .

By Lauren Delka Winning first in their division, in both the parade marching and the field show, as well as the Best Winds award over all the classes, the Pride of the Bluejays marching band had a very successful day at the March to the Meridian Marching competition in Yankton, South Dakota. “This was one of the best shows that we have performed so far. And I believe that our awards reflected . . .

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 . . .

53° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 5 Nov 12:56 pm CST

Fair

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: NA°
Humidity:: 35
Wind:: N 8 mph

53°

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a light southeast wind becoming south 13 to 18 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

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