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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Girls Volleyball Advances to State By Riley Lawrence The girls volleyball team took down the Central City Bison in the NSAA Class C1-3 District Championship to extend their win streak to 16 games and reclaim a district title. On Saturday, October 31, the girls were able to beat the Bison in three sets and solidify their spot in the Class C1 state tournament as the #3 seed, . . .

By Josie Painter For this year, Friday night football games are over. Though the games may be done, and some may never step on the field again, the tradition of Pierce football continues. It lives on in every generation that has made every Friday night football game an unforgettable memory. Long before the game even starts, parents and fans cover the bleachers with their blankets and chairs, . . .

By Natasha Zamora Pirates, treasure, and a runaway bride take the stage as Pierce students prepare for their one act play, “The Pirate’s Bride” by Christie Hudon. Their public performance will be on November 23 at 7 p.m.. “The Pirate’s Bride” by Christie Hudon is a fast-paced, two-act comedy play about a headstrong 18th-century Frenchwoman who flees an . . .

Freedom Square: People Who Fought for our Freedom

by Tiffany Chaney The Freedom Square in Pierce honors people who fought for everyone's freedom and is a memorial. In Gilman Park, people will find bricks inscribed with up to three names of veterans who have served in any branch of the US military and lived in Pierce County at some point in their lives. Randy Holmes was one of the main people who led 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 themselves as they . . .

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