Pierce Public Schools

Congratulations to our State Bound Lady Jays Volleyball Team!
Nov. 4 - No School for State Volleyball - GO LADY JAYS!!

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Congratulations to our State Bound Lady Jays Volleyball Team! No School Wednesday, Nov. 4 for State Volleyball! - GO LADY JAYS!! Nov. 4 - No School for State Volleyball - GO LADY JAYS!!!! Nov. 4 - State VB Pierce vs. Aurora at PBA South Court 3pm State VB Bracket Nov. 5 - FFA Service Auction at PHS Gym 6:30pm Nov. 7 - Brownell Talbot Robotics 9am Nov. 10 - Fall Sports Award Banquet at PHS 6:30pm (Moved . . .

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, . . .

Getting to Know Raleigh Pfeiffer

By Brynn Schwartz Senior Raleigh Pfeiffer describes herself as a calm and organized person. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and making memories. Family plays an important role in Pfeiffer’s life. She is very close with her parents and her two older sisters, who are 22 and 19. Although her sisters are both in college and no longer live at home, she still . . .

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 . . .

Call it Time to Grab a Yearbook

by Payton Ebmeier Another year, another yearbook. The yearbook and journalism staff members have been working hard on this year's yearbook. Although it is in progress, sales have started. “Our theme this year is 'Call It What You Want,' and we really wanted to encompass how everyone has a different high school experience. And I think Pierce has a wide variety of . . .

By Payton Ebmeier As fall activities wrap up, seniors face their last year in their sports and activities, and marching band is no different. The Pride of the Bluejays marching band traveled to Kearney, to compete in the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association State Marching Band Competition at Kearney High School. This was the final performance of the year and definitely made an impression on the students and the . . .

The Bluejays Take Down Central City By Avery Brunckhorst The Bluejays traveled to Central City to take on the Central City Bison and won 35-0. Coach Tyler Legate noted how the team kept the momentum going throughout the game. “Winning at Central City is always a big win; it's a good program and a tough place to play. I was really pleased . . .

By Riley Lawrence This year, Pierce was able to send one runner to Kearney to compete in the NSAA state cross country meet, and the one runner who represented Pierce at state cross country was Kendall Shada. Shada is currently a senior at Pierce Jr/Sr High School and has been competing in cross country since he was just nine years old. Shada officially joined an exclusive club this year as he . . .

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 . . .

48° F Pierce

Current conditions as of 3 Nov 09:56 am CST

Rain fog/mist and breezy

Location:: Pierce
Feels like:: 41°
Humidity:: 96
Wind:: N 22 mph

48°

Today

Showers. Temperature falling to around 47 by 4pm. Windy, with a north northwest wind 23 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

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