Pierce Public Schools

Good Luck at State Golf - Brooke & Camassia!!
Oct. 14 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm
Oct. 16 - No School

The Latest Bluejay Updates

Good Luck at State Golf - Brooke and Camassia!! Oct. 13 - JH FB @ Cedar 4:30pm. Info. on Cedar JH FB Oct. 14 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm Oct. 14- -District XC @ Boone Central 4pm Schedule for District XC Oct. 14 - Post Prom Meeting at PHS Commons 7pm for all Jr/Sr Parents Oct. 16 - No School Oct. 16 - FB @ Wayne 7pm Info. on Wayne FB & streamed on Wayne Hudl Post . . .

2026 Homecoming Queen Nora Herian and King Gavin Lubischer

By Josie Painter The stands were packed; the football boys had won, but the roar of the crowd had quieted to an anticipated hush. Four girls and four boys stood on the track, waiting for the announcement that would name the homecoming queen and king. After a few suspenseful moments, the announcement was made: Nora Herian was the queen and Gavin Lubischer was the king. “I . . .

By Kinley Hilkemann The Pierce Bluejays showed strong effort throughout the game, creating opportunities at the plate and on the basepaths. The team continued to compete and looked for ways to build momentum throughout the game. Athena Bretschneider provided a spark at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run scored and one RBI. Jessa Kraft also contributed an RBI for Pierce. . . .

The Seniors are Preparing for Life after High School

By Kolten Wragge It is that time of year; the seniors are preparing for their lives after high school. Many students plan to attend colleges across the states. But students are not just planning on going to college; they hope to have success further in life. Brynn Schwartz plans on going to beauty school to become a cosmetologist; she is planning to attend Xenon Academy in Omaha. . . .

Lady Jays Golf

Lady Jays Fight through at Districts, Sending Two to state By Natasha Zamora The Bluejay golfers putted their way to the districts at Atkinson on October 6, finishing with fourth place with the score of 432. The Bluejays finished just seven strokes short of qualifying for state as a team. Although the team did not qualify, two Pierce golfers earned individual spots for the state . . .

Pierce Volleyball Takes On O’Neill By Lydia Cone The Pierce High volleyball team made the trip up to O’Neill to take on the Eagles on Thursday night and made a sweep of the night. “It was a very good day overall. The freshmen, JV, and varsity all did very positive things, and each swept their match. Any time we can pick up conference wins, I am . . .

By Kolten Wragge The annual powderpuff boys' and girls' games were played on Monday, September 28, and Friday, October 2. The games were open to the public and attended by a few. The powderpuff girls football game started at 7 p.m. and the winning team was the sophomore/senior team, which was led by coaches Kendall Shada and Gavin Lubischer. They defeated the freshman/junior team, . . .

JV Bluejays Defend the Win Against Norfolk Catholic By Payton Ebmeier The Bluejays JV football team faced Norfolk Catholic after a major win for the varsity team a week prior. They competed on October 5 and secured another win with a score of 27-13. “I believe that we were able to grow overall by repping the plays over and over and making sure we block the right guys,” . . .

Pierce High Cross Country

Cross Country Runs at Conference By Kendall Shada The cross country team traveled to Crofton to run at the Lakeview golf course for the 2026 Mid-State conference meet on Thursday, October 8. To begin with the girls, Bailee Thelen ran 29:07.0, placing 33rd. Quinn Streff was next, placing 35th and coming across the finish line in 29:54.0. “We . . .

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 . . .

57° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 13 Oct 14:56 pm CDT

Overcast

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: NA°
Humidity:: 55
Wind:: N 8 mph

57°

Tonight

Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 41. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Wednesday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Low around 45. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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