🎅 Our Administration team cordially invited and served the entire Pierz Schools staff at this morning’s Christmas Breakfast! 🎄
It's Jingle Bingo at Pioneer Elementary this morning!
UPDATE: Pierz Schools will move to an E-Learning Day. Buildings will be closed to students and staff. Students are expected to complete eLearning assignments from their Google Classroom (5-12) or from from the ELearning website or home packets. Be safe out there! https://www.pierzschools.org/page/e-learning-day-plans-and-information
Weather related announcement: due to icy road conditions, Pierz Schools will start 2-hours late today, Thursday, December 18.
You knew it would be here. You knew it was coming. That's right...it was the 67th day of school last week for our Kindergarteners! SIX SEVEN! If you know, you know. If you don't know, consider yourself lucky!
The Pierz Community Toy Drive distribution night will be Wednesday, December 17 from 4:30-6:30pm. Thank you to all the staff, families, community members, and organizations that made this evening of giving possible!
Last week in Mr. Essen’s College Chemistry class, students explored the magic of chemistry — and created something that looks just like a winter wonderland! Ok. Not exactly. But the science behind it is 'cool'!
The experiment began with benzoic acid dissolved in water while being gently heated. As the solution slowly cooled, something fascinating happened: tiny crystals began to form. This process created what scientists call a supersaturated solution — a liquid that holds more dissolved material than it normally can at room temperature.
Once the crystals began to sparkle and grow, students poured their solutions into baby food jars, turning their chemistry experiments into mini snow globes!
Not only did this project teach students about solubility, saturation, and crystallization, but it also gave them a hands-on way to see how science can be both beautiful and educational.
The experiment began with benzoic acid dissolved in water while being gently heated. As the solution slowly cooled, something fascinating happened: tiny crystals began to form. This process created what scientists call a supersaturated solution — a liquid that holds more dissolved material than it normally can at room temperature.
Once the crystals began to sparkle and grow, students poured their solutions into baby food jars, turning their chemistry experiments into mini snow globes!
Not only did this project teach students about solubility, saturation, and crystallization, but it also gave them a hands-on way to see how science can be both beautiful and educational.
Is there a more nostalgic recess memory than playing with your friends on the huge pile of snow?
Community Warmth in Action: Healy High School Peer Helpers Lead a Successful Coat Drive
The Peer Helping Coat Drive at Healy High School was an incredible success this year, and we extend a huge thanks to every student, family, and community member who contributed. Your generosity truly showcased the spirit of Pierz and the strong commitment we share to supporting others.
Thanks to this outpouring of kindness, the drive collected:
🧥 Approximately 248 coats and hooded sweatshirts
❄️ 8 pairs of snow pants
🎩 12 caps and hats
🧤 14 pairs of mittens and gloves
All donations remained right here in Central Minnesota, supporting local organizations that provide essential assistance to individuals and families during the cold winter months. This year’s recipients included:
Women’s Center of Mid Minnesota (Brainerd, MN) — offering safety, support, and resources to women and families.
Place of Hope — a multi-faceted outreach ministry serving individuals experiencing homelessness as they transition toward stable housing.
Salvation Army – St. Cloud — helping community members meet basic needs, including access to warm winter clothing.
The impact of this effort reaches far beyond the walls of our school. Through the dedication of the Healy High School Peer Helpers and the generosity of the Pierz community, hundreds of local individuals will be warmer and safer this winter. Your kindness and teamwork truly reflect what makes Pierz such a special community — one that always comes together to care for its neighbors. ❤️
Thank you for making a difference!
The Peer Helping Coat Drive at Healy High School was an incredible success this year, and we extend a huge thanks to every student, family, and community member who contributed. Your generosity truly showcased the spirit of Pierz and the strong commitment we share to supporting others.
Thanks to this outpouring of kindness, the drive collected:
🧥 Approximately 248 coats and hooded sweatshirts
❄️ 8 pairs of snow pants
🎩 12 caps and hats
🧤 14 pairs of mittens and gloves
All donations remained right here in Central Minnesota, supporting local organizations that provide essential assistance to individuals and families during the cold winter months. This year’s recipients included:
Women’s Center of Mid Minnesota (Brainerd, MN) — offering safety, support, and resources to women and families.
Place of Hope — a multi-faceted outreach ministry serving individuals experiencing homelessness as they transition toward stable housing.
Salvation Army – St. Cloud — helping community members meet basic needs, including access to warm winter clothing.
The impact of this effort reaches far beyond the walls of our school. Through the dedication of the Healy High School Peer Helpers and the generosity of the Pierz community, hundreds of local individuals will be warmer and safer this winter. Your kindness and teamwork truly reflect what makes Pierz such a special community — one that always comes together to care for its neighbors. ❤️
Thank you for making a difference!
The MHS Blood Drive is in full pump mode:) The Red Cross staff is here until 2pm. Email jstrohmeier@pierzschools.org for appointment times!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, Pierz School will start 2-hours late due to weather conditions.
Today, Tuesday, December 9, Pierz Schools will release early due to impending weather. Pioneer will be released at 12:30pm, and Healy at 12:40pm. All students will be offered lunch. The evening performance of the K-2 Christmas concert will be moved to Thursday, December 11 at 5:15pm, followed by the grades 3-4 concert at 7pm.
🎄 Wreath-Making Wonders in Greenhouse Management! 🎄
Ms. Gotvald's Fall Greenhouse Management students are diving into the holiday spirit by learning the fine art of Christmas wreath making! This week, they are hands-on with beautiful greenery sourced from Blissenbach's Tree Farm. 🌲
Not only are they mastering the structure of the wreath, but they also learned the skillful art of bow making to add that perfect finishing touch. Great job bringing holiday cheer along with learning to the classroom!
This week, about 40 students from Pierz Healy High School embarked on a college visit to the University of Minnesota–Duluth. During our tour, students explored the wide variety of academic programs UMD offers and learned about the many opportunities available within the Duluth community. We also got a sense of the campus layout—complete with tunnels and skyways connecting the buildings so students can navigate campus without braving the winter cold.
Students walked the halls alongside current UMD Bulldogs and experienced firsthand what college life could look like. A highlight of the day was enjoying lunch in Superior Dining, UMD’s main dining hall. For those who preferred something different, we were also introduced to the many other food options available across campus.
A big thank-you goes out to all the students who attended and represented Pierz Healy High School so well, and to our bus driver and chaperones for making this trip possible.
If your student wasn’t able to join us this time, no worries—our next college visit will be a two-year college tour to Lake Superior College. More information will be shared soon!
Students walked the halls alongside current UMD Bulldogs and experienced firsthand what college life could look like. A highlight of the day was enjoying lunch in Superior Dining, UMD’s main dining hall. For those who preferred something different, we were also introduced to the many other food options available across campus.
A big thank-you goes out to all the students who attended and represented Pierz Healy High School so well, and to our bus driver and chaperones for making this trip possible.
If your student wasn’t able to join us this time, no worries—our next college visit will be a two-year college tour to Lake Superior College. More information will be shared soon!
Delete the old, download the new!
We encourage all parents and students to be diligent about checking grades, attendance, assignments, GPA, and more! To continue to do so, make sure you download the new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps in the Google Play Store and App Store!
New ParentVUE Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
New StudentVUE Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
New ParentVUE Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentvue-new/id6504305881
New StudentVUE Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/studentvue-new/id6618112702
We encourage all parents and students to be diligent about checking grades, attendance, assignments, GPA, and more! To continue to do so, make sure you download the new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps in the Google Play Store and App Store!
New ParentVUE Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
New StudentVUE Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
New ParentVUE Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parentvue-new/id6504305881
New StudentVUE Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/studentvue-new/id6618112702
Students in Profe Becker's Spanish class are learning the Spanish names for parts of the body in this hands-on activity!
Healy High School will be hosting conferences on Wednesday, December 10 from 4-7:30 for students in grades 7-12. Teachers will be in the PAC from 4-6:30 and in their classrooms from 6:30-7:30. Please stop in to connect with your student's teachers!
Our FFA students want to help stock our local food shelf! From now until December 19, bring any non-perishable food item to Healy (Door 2) or Pioneer main entrances and the FFA students will deliver to the Pierz Food Shelf in time for Christmas!
Join us as our K-4 students send us into the Holidays with stories, songs, and cheer!
On Tuesday, December 9th, our K-2 students take the stage:
-Kindergarten's theme is "Sounds of the Season" (Jingle Bells)
-First grade's theme is "Snow, Snow, Snow."
-Second grade is doing an adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" with our own Mr. Tom Schutta acting as the Grinch!
Then on Thursday, December 11, our 3rd and 4th graders invite you to watch their production of "A Pirate Christmas!" Shows start at 5:30pm in the middle school gym both nights!
Note: Dress Rehearsal is open to the public on the day of the program. K-2 dress rehearsal will be at 9:30am, and grades 3-4 dress rehearsal will be at 1:45pm.
Both evening performances will be livestreamed on our district YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PierzSchools/streams
Tonight, December 1, is the 5-8 Grade Band and Choir Concert: A Spark to the Season, starting at 5:30pm in the Middle School Gymnasium.
