November 4, 2021 - Issue #80 |
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'Building' community in our facilities |
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Serving the needs of preschoolers through senior citizens from athletics, academics, and the arts to the vast learning opportunities from Community Education, the facilities at Pierz Schools are open beyond the school day for the entire community.
The building is more than housing for classrooms and gyms from 8-4, M-F. The school building is a central place to gather in our community. Through Community Education, community members can learn a new skill, advance their hobby, get informed, get fit, or just hang out with new friends. Classes like painting, cooking, jewelry making, adult volleyball, driver-ed, drafting a health care directive, financial aid planning, and so much more—all offer our community members opportunities to grow, explore, learn, and connect. Joining together with members of your local community can enrich your life, build stronger relationships, and develop strong community ties.
Beyond classes offered by the Community Education office, the building and facilities are open for public use. Non-profit organizations and clubs are able to reserve meeting, practice, and performance spaces. Community members are invited to contact the Community Education director to learn more about which spaces are available for rent. Facility policies can be found on the school website under Community Education - Facility Use.
Last year, Community Education offered 38 classes and programs (even with Covid restrictions in place!) and served 884 participants from January through August. An additional 15 groups used the facilities for nearly 400 hours to host their club practices, community meetings, and events.
Interested in teaching a class? Want to rent a space in the building? Call Sarah at 320-468-6458 ext 7 to discuss options. As always, follow Pierz School District #484 and Pierz Community Education on Facebook to stay up to date on current events and activities and download the Activity Scheduler app from rSchool Today to view Pioneer sports, concerts, activities, and rosters.
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Fueled in part by the cross country team's mantra this season, "We run for those who can't", sophomore Ethan Kowalczyk and 8th grader Nathan Tax earned their spots at the State Cross Country meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield taking place Saturday, November 6th. At the qualifying Section 5A meet at the Pierz Golf Course last week, Kowalczyk and Tax ran 17:16 and 17:43:2 (a personal best for Tax), respectively, to earn them a spot at the state meet this weekend.
The duo will 'walk the halls' on Friday, November 5 at both Pioneer Elementary and Healy High School. This tradition for all state-bound students gives fellow classmates a chance to give high-fives to the competitors and wish them luck as they leave for State.
This is a huge accomplishment for these young men; a big congratulations from all of us at Pierz Schools and the entire community!
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Tradition of textiles at Healy |
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Mrs. Strohmeier's Fabrics & Textiles class is a semester-long course that focuses on three quilting projects: a pillow, a quillow, and a full- or queen-size quilt as the culminating project. Students start from the beginning, learning the basics of measuring, cutting, and sewing quilt squares together, advancing to a four-patch quilt where the students are able to highlight more skill and creativity.
Each student works at their own pace, as some students work faster than others. The more comfortable a student gets with quilting the faster and more confident they become! It's so much fun watching the students start the process and complete their beautiful final projects. We are fortunate to provide students with learning opportunities that celebrate and teach family traditions!
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Happenings at Pioneer Elementary |
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So much to do when you're a young Pioneer... |
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Fourth graders took the stage this week with their production of "Ghost of Plymouth Castle". |
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Kindergarteners celebrated Teddy Roosevelt's birthday by having a "Teddy Bear Day" with bear hunts, readings about bears, and learning all about the 26th President of the United States. |
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First graders were chatting up local law enforcement officers as they had their fingerprints recorded last week. |
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Reminder: Monday, November 8, is a teacher grading/workshop day and marks the end of the 1st Quarter. Meaning: No School for students! |
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Veterans Day Program
When: November 11 at 9:30am
Where: Healy MAC gym
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The Fall Musical: Legally Blonde the Musical
When: November 18, 19, 20 at 7pm; November 21 at 2pm
Where: Healy PAC; tickets at the door only.
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Alicia Kapus, Independent Thrivent Financial Advisor will offer two sessions this week. They are informational by design; no products will be sold.
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Financial Aid 101 on November 9 and
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Five Keys to Fearlessly Retiring on November 11, both from 6-7pm. $5 each.
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Katie Boser will offer a make-and-take event using the Instant Pot pressure cookers. Take 24 burritos, rice, and lentils home for your freezer on November 19 for $24.
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Erin Cheney will help you create a beautiful winter wreath on December 16.
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Want to join a fun group of women each week playing volleyball? Just show up Wednesdays at 8pm in the MAC gym. $2 open gym fee.
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More information on all classes can be found at
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Pierz Public Schools #484
District Office: 320.468.6458
112 Kamnic Street, Pierz, MN 56364
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