Pierce Public Schools

The Latest Bluejay Updates

Congratulations to our State Speech Qualifiers: Colter, Josie, Mya & Addison!! Good Luck to our Robotics Team 71414A at Create Robotics US Open! Go Bluejays! March 16-18 - Robotics US Create Open in Council Bluffs March 20 - School Dismissal at 12:30pm March 20 - Honor Band Shirt Orders Due at 10am Honor Band Online Shirt Order March 23 - Mid-State Quiz Bowl @ Wayne 4pm (moved from March . . .

Pi Day Challenge

On Friday, students at Pierce High celebrated Pi Day by putting their memory to the test and competing in the ‘Pi Challenge’. Students were challenged to memorize the first 10 digits of pi and were rewarded with a small treat when recited correctly. We had many students successfully participate in this challenge and we thank those individuals for their involvement. We also had a number of individuals . . .

Job Opening for Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

Pierce Public Schools is accepting applications for a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Primary duties include providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and counseling services to individuals and/or groups. Treating emotional, mental, and behavior concerns. Assess clients, develop treatment plans, conduct psychotherapy, manage crises, and document progress while adhering to regulations. This is a nine-month . . .

New Cheer Team is Ready to Shake Things Up

By Meredith Krienert While Pierce has many promising sports to watch in the 2026-2027 school year, the cheer team is ready to jump start their new season and show off their skills. Tryouts were held for new members interested in joining the cheer team on Tuesday, March 10. New additions to the team include junior Jayna Prohaska, freshman Kennedy Johnson, and four eighth graders: Abigail . . .

People Who Shape Pierce: Tom Meyer

By Elizabeth Furstenau The town of Pierce is well-rounded with a respectful community, but who are the people who help make it what it is? Who are the people who shape Pierce? Tom Meyer is known as Tom of Tom’s Service, but he doubles as the mayor of the town of Pierce. He began as a county commissioner. After holding the position for six years, he decided . . .

Girls Track Preview

By Natalie Endorf With the arrival of spring, the girls track and field team is preparing for another season, with 29 athletes in total. Seniors are Emily Endorf, Isabelle Kuehler, Abigail Cone, and Kylie Dvorak. New members consist of junior Charlotte Enk and freshmen Mckenna Deiterman, Athena Bretschneider, Eleanor Bauermeister, Joslynn Kraft, Brynley Schnoor, and Emelyn Unseld. . . .

Jazz Bands Attend UNO Jazz Festival

By Haley Scholting On February 27, the Bluejay jazz band took a trip to Omaha to participate in the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Jazz Festival. For Pierce, all of the jazz band members, plus a few future jazz band members, attended. “I am very excited to perform and showcase all the progress we have made. We are ready for comments to better our show for later contests, and we hope . . .

Pierce Finishes as State Runner-Up

By: Brenden Bolling Seven boys competed in the state tournament in Omaha from Thursday, February 19 to Saturday, February 21, and Pierce ended with four state medalists and two individual champions. Medalists include Kolten Wragge at 120 pounds with a third place finish and Kyle Kuehler with fifth at 190 pounds. The state champions were Draydin Gossman, winning the Class C 126-pound bracket, . . .

Five Girls Compete at the Girls NSAA State Championships

By Kolten Wragge Five Bluejays traveled to Omaha for their shot at gold at the girls state wrestling tournament, and one came home with gold and another with a state medal. Senior Isabelle Kuehler, wrestling in Class B at 170 claimed top honors and junior Essynce Owens-Webb finished fifth at Class B 105. “I think the team had a great season. Even without a . . .

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 . . .

Physical Exam Forms

All students who plan to participate in NSAA sanctioned athletics during the school year must have a physical exam. This exam must be completed by the physician of your choice and the clearance form must be returned to the school prior to the first practice of the sport. The consent form must also be completed and returned to the school. For your convenience, you may . . . read more

Pierce Track and Field Individual and Team Records

The Individual and Team Records for Pierce High School Track have been updated after the end of 2022 track season. Three new Pierce High School girls records have been set during the 2022 season: Jozy Piper - Discus - 142"1" Elly Piper - Shot Put - 44'10" Alexus Sindelar - 1600 M Run - 5:21.44 If you have any information regarding . . . read more

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