Pierz Voters Pass Bond Referendum
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The results are in. We are excited and humbled that the Pierz Schools community voted in favor of the bond referendum that was on Tuesday's ballot. We are eternally grateful to you for this affirmation of our needs. Students in our district will benefit from these facility investments for generations. Thank you for your support.
The unofficial results are below:
993 – Yes
816– No
We understand that not everyone voted Yes on the referendum. While there is disagreement on how to manage our facilities, we believe there is common ground in supporting the needs of our children. We will build on that common ground to ensure that we all move forward together.
Continue to follow us on our
Facebook page
and the district website at
www.pierz.k12.mn.us
for updates on next steps in facilities planning. We will be engaging staff, parents and other stakeholders in the design process for the new classrooms, kitchen and band room. We value your input and welcome any comments you might have. Feel free to contact Superintendent George Weber at 320-468- 6458 or gweber@pierz.k12.mn.us, or any member of the
school board
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Sincerely,
Colleen Seelen, Chair of the Pierz School Board
School Board Members: Steve Boser, Joanne Broschofsky, Rick Sczublewski, Patricia Stangl, Dean Virnig
Superintendent, George Weber
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Grant Gives Healy Students 3D Pens
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Ag instructor Pat Tax wrote (and won!) a grant to bring several sets of 3Doodler
TM pens to Healy students. The plastic is heated by the glue-gun-like pen and builds upon each layer. In trials, these students have made a cabin, glasses, and are working on a human skeleton. Pretty cool!
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Spanish Makes Art, Explores Traditions
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The Spanish 2 classes created Easter/Springtime art with colored sand as they compared and contrasted traditions seen in the United States with those in Spain and Guatemala. The Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 classes are waiting for better weather in order to do the colored sawdust art in the Healy courtyard.
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**Meet the Team**
(an ongoing feature highlighting our hardworking and all-around awesome staff!)
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Janel Jansen, Food Manager at Pioneer
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I am Janel Jansen, Food Manager and Head Cook at Pioneer. I have worked here for 31 years. I started at the High School in 1987 and when Pioneer opened in 1991, I moved over there to be Head Cook.
Pioneer has been a great place to work; it is my family away from home. They have been there for me in good times and in bad.
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Rosie Hoheisel, Food Manager at Healy
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Hello! I'm Rosie Hoheisel, head of the Food Service Department at Healy High School. I have worked here for 27 years.
I've seen a lot of students throughout the years, and it's still sad to see them leave after they graduate. However, it's so nice to see students returning back to the Pierz area to raise their families!
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Pioneer Elementary School News
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Pioneer PTO Awards Grants
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Pioneer Elementary PTO is pleased to announce they've awarded 32 grants to Pioneer teachers totalling over $9,000! Here, Mrs. Rocheleau's 2nd graders benefit by using the Osmos they were awarded. Using this device with an iPad, students can manipulate words, math, and money with instant feedback on their skills. Thank you Pioneer PTO!
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Teachers Take On Students!
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During the Annual 5th & 6th grade floor hockey tournament, student teams play off until there's one Championship Team. This winning team takes on the rough and tumble Staff Hockey team. Look at this group of Champions! Way to go, Teams!
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**Student Spotlight**
Featuring students in grades 5-12 selected by their teachers for being awesome humans.
We wish we could feature ALL our hard-working students!
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Nominated by Mrs. Fuhrman: "Isabel Skiba is a teacher's dream student! She is a hard-working, polite, intelligent fifth grader who is a wonderful role model for her peers. She's a math whiz and a great reader. What I admire most about Isabel is her manners. She is so considerate of others' feelings, and never leaves without telling me good-bye or to have a good night. High school teachers, get ready for another fabulous student from the Skiba family!"
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Destanee Piekarski, 6th Grade
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Nominated by Mr. Holbrook: "I believe Destanee has proven herself in many ways. I look forward to giving her a challenge and then I step back and watch as she attacks it wide open. She doesn't just sit back and rely on her past performance: she out-does it on a daily basis. She is constantly showing me something new and interesting. She takes part in class and is a fantastic team player. Other students love to have her on their team for projects in Math, Science and Reading. She brings out the best in people and helps other to learn and become better."
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Evening of Jazz at Pierz Ballroom
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Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: Doors Open @ 5:30pm
Performances by Pierz Jazz Groups starting at 6:30pm
Headliner:
Loras College Jazz Band @ 8:30pm
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Tonic Sol-fa Concert at Healy!
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What: E
mmy award-winning vocal ensemble headquartered in Minneapolis with multiple PBS specials, original music and over 2,000,000 albums sold: Tonic sol-Fa is
coming to Pierz!
Date: Friday, May 11
Time: 7pm
Place: Pierz Healy High PAC
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Pierz Public Schools #484
District Office: 320.468.6458
112 Kamnic Street, Pierz, MN 56364
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