Pierce Public Schools

Nov. 11 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm

The Latest Bluejay Updates

Nov. 10 - Fall Sports Award Banquet at PHS 6:30pm (Moved from Nov. 17) Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Program @ PHS 10am (Breakfast for Veterans 8:30-9:45am at PHS) Nov. 11 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm Nov. 12 - JH GBB vs Crofton playing at PHS 4pm Nov. 14 - Mid-State One Act at Johnny Carson Theater Schedule for Mid-State One Act Nov.16 - JH Boys WR @ Randolph 2pm & Streamed on Randolph Hudl Nov. . . .

The Bluejays Finish Their Season at State Volleyball

By Lydia Cone After defeating the Central City Bison to secure a spot in the state tournament on Saturday, October 31, the Bluejay volleyball team prepared to face the Aurora Huskies in the first round. “ Going into the state tournament, I had a mix of emotions. I felt comfortable knowing I had competed at PBA before for basketball, but I also felt a little nervous because volleyball . . .

By Jada Brummels It's time! The holiday season is approaching quickly, and the band and choir students could not be more excited to celebrate. The band, led by Michael Sindt, the choir, led by Amy Barnhill, and Titus Sander, an accompanist, prepared 15 new songs to kickstart the fall holiday and spooky season spirit. “I'm excited for each of the bands to get a chance to perform . . .

Pierce High Students Transform their Passions into Profit

By Josie Painter Not every business begins with a building or a business plan. For Pierce students some are just a passion project on the side, a small hobby to keep life a little bit interesting, and a way to do something they love and make a little bit of money. Many begin their businesses because of FFA, which requires members to participate in a supervised agricultural experience (SAE). . . .

All About Ava

By Raleigh Pfeiffer Junior Ava Bargstadt would describe herself as caring, thoughtful, and determined. She has a good work ethic and tries to see the good in everyone. She focuses on the positive side of people. Bargstadt believes that everyone deserves kindness and understanding, while having the chance to show who they really are. She is a big believer in the fact that the people you surround yourself with have a . . .

By Riley Lawrence When most people think of state volleyball, they probably think of the very intense games. But what most people do not think about is the experience that they have to plan out if they really want to have a good time. One thing that most people do not think about until they get to it is the long car ride. The average car ride to Pinnacle Bank Arena from Pierce is two hours and . . .

Behind the Cloud: The Rise of Vaping in Schools

By Eleanor Bauermeister Becoming more popular in recent years, this trend among high school students has taken over, particularly in school bathrooms. A while back, smoking cigarettes was the “cool” thing to do. Nowadays, however, vaping is the popular choice. Students have been caught in bathrooms or with a vape on their person by teachers or other staff members. When . . .

Senior Year Hits Hard

By Payton Ebmeier Senior year is full of fun times and horror stories. Major events and life-changing decisions hang over every senior's head. The expectations of senior year are shared from class to class; however, they are often hyperbolized. “It’s a normal year. You still go to school; it’s not that different,” Ethan Nordby commented. Every person goes . . .

If Students Could Change the School Days

By Brynn Schwartz There are two types of people at school. Ones who enjoy being at school, and ones who are ready to be done and move on with their lives. While some students would keep the day pretty similar, others would make big changes and have more time for themselves. I asked four seniors what they would change about their day if they were in charge. Makayla . . .

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 themselves as they . . .

66° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 10 Nov 14:56 pm CST

Fair

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: NA°
Humidity:: 28
Wind:: S 10 mph

66°

Tonight

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 44. South wind 7 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Veterans Day

Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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