Pioneer fourth graders are making arcade games using cardboard, lots of glue, tape, and creativity! Students are challenged to invent the game and rules and explain the game to their peers!
about 10 hours ago, Pierz Schools
cardboard hoop game and 2 boys
cardboard game and 2 girls
cardboard game and 2 boys
Congratulations to all of the recipients at the 2026 Pierz Healy High School Awards and Scholarship Night! All told, Pierz seniors vied for over $62K in local scholarships! Thank you to ALL of the donors, organizations, parents, staff, and community members for your dedication to Pierz Schools and the futures of our students! https://youtu.be/CzlvhZA29UM
about 12 hours ago, Pierz Schools
awards night graphic
Important: Pierz Schools internet and phone lines are currently down due to a fiber optic cable being inadvertently cut. If you need to reach the schools: Pioneer Cell: 320-448-9750 Healy Cell: 320-448-9137 We will notify all as soon as internet is back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we work through this issue.
about 16 hours ago, Pierz Schools

It's FFA Barnyard Day! Come one, come all and take a midday break with a furry friend and learn all about ATV and Tractor Safety from our FFA students! Wednesday, May 13, from 9-2pm.

2 days ago, Pierz Schools
FFA Barnyard
The Pioneer Power program is back! Sign up for this summer workout program to ensure you are ready to be the best student athlete you can be! Open to any student in grades 5-11 https://tinyurl.com/2mrdpe3z
3 days ago, Pierz Schools
Pioneer Power Graphic
Teacher Appreciation Week kicked off Monday and is going strong all week!
So far, our teachers have been treated to popcorn from Farmers & Merchants State Bank; coffee, donuts, cookies, bagels, a full sub sandwich bar and so much more from our paras and staff; and more treats and fun to come all week long!

We at Pierz Schools are so fortunate to have hard-working, dedicated teachers working for our students and families. Thank you to all of our teachers!
8 days ago, Pierz Schools
teacher appreciation graphic
Today, we express our gratitude for the hard work of Pierz Schools nurses, who are dedicated to keeping our students healthy and safe. These nurses go above and beyond their role, providing daily support beyond medical care. They know every student by name and treat them with compassion.

Their presence offers comfort, care, and reassurance to students in times of illness or need. By promoting wellness, school nurses ensure that students can focus on learning without health concerns. Their commitment and empathy have a positive impact on the school community as a whole. Let's pause and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our dedicated nurses at Pierz Schools!

Thank you to Robin Skwira, Jamie Johnson, and Heather Jurek
9 days ago, Pierz Schools
school nurse day

Join us as our 7th and 8th grade band and choir students present their spring concert, "Sound Waves", May 14, starting at 6:30pm in the PAC gym.

9 days ago, Pierz Schools
7-8 grade band and choir concert
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Please find all the information on dates, times, parking, photos of the graduates, and more on our Class of 2026 webpage: https://www.pierzschools.org/page/class-of-2026
10 days ago, Pierz Schools
graduation announcment

The Pierz Healy High School annual Tractor Parade will be Wednesday, May 6. The parade starts at 2:315pm in front of Pioneer Elementary The parade will travel south on Kamnic Street; west on 1st Ave past the Villa; north on Edward Street, ending at the church parking lot. Come out and show appreciation for our student farmers!

10 days ago, Pierz Schools
tractor parade graphic

Pioneer Student Council has been collecting pop tabs from students all year—and the results are incredible! They donated a total of 420 pounds, which is equivalent to about $3,000.

Thank you to Greg Tomberlin for stopping by to pick up the pop tabs. This generous donation will help support field trips for local veterans. We’re so proud of our students for making a meaningful impact in our community!

10 days ago, Pierz Schools
pop top donation
donation certificate of appreciation
Reminder that May 4, 2026 early release has been changed to May 11, 2026.
16 days ago, Pierz Schools
Early release date change
2026 4th Grade Math Masters Competition Results
@ Sartell Resource Training and Solutions, 4/28/26
20 teams, 100 individuals competing

Congratulations to all Pierz 4th grade math masters!
Individual Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Pierz Red - Arya Coughenour
5th- tie for 5th Pierz 4th Red - Jayden Young
9th- tie for 9th - Brenna Loxterkamp, Pierz Black

Individual Competition
11th - Owen Popp
15th - Emmett Britz
(Almost all were in the top 50 of 100)

Team Competition
tie for 8th- Pierz Black
tie for 8th - Pierz Red

4th Pierz Red
Jayden Young
Arya Coughenour
Edwin Wacker
Owen Popp
Oliver Erickson
1st Alternate: Noah Loidolt
2nd Alternate: Izen Evenson

4th Pierz Black
Brenna Loxterkamp
Kellen Athman
Abigail Kessler
Emmett Britz
Walker Schlieman
1st Alternate Bria Pohlkamp
16 days ago, Pierz Schools
4th grade math masters team competition
Our 5th grade Math Masters brought their A-game to the competition April 24, 2026! We couldn't be more impressed by their hard work and teamwork. Thanks for representing Pierz Schools so well!
17 teams, 85 individuals
Order of Operations Fact Drill
4th- Cullen Herman
5th-Karter Schlegel
10th-Ben Britz
13th -Addy Loidolt
13th -Eastin Silgjord
Individual Awards
16th- Brantley Zupan
17th- Eastin Silgjord
19th- Ben Britz
Team Awards
4th-Pierz Red: Ben Britz, Avery Seppelt, Kaden Gunther, Brantley Zupan, Cullen Herman
(1st- Forestview Brainerd Alpha, 2nd- Forestview Brainerd Beta, 3rd- Henning)
18 days ago, Pierz Schools
5th grade team with ribbons
4th place team Math Master
X marks the Spot:
Students were given a treasure map with missions to complete throughout the day. Missions included: learning what jobs a pirate might have and writing about what job they wanted, adding numbers while trying not to fall off the plank, adding numbers for treasure maps, and designing their own treasure map.
23 days ago, Pierz Schools
class photo with pirate attire
boy walking the plank
2 girls working on a worksheet
3 boys working on a treasure map
boy and girl student dressed like pirates

Building a safer community starts with a single conversation.

A huge thank you to Officer Hanneken for visiting our 2nd graders Friday! Beyond the safety tips and badge-admiring, these visits are all about community partnership. When our schools and law enforcement work together, our students feel supported, seen, and safe.

Thanks for being such a great role model for our students, Officer Hanneken!

about 1 month ago, Pierz Schools
officer eric
Mr. Monson is teaching an introduction to archery unit in PhyEd this week. Our Pierz 5th and 6th Graders are learning their 11 steps and finding joy in a new activity! I spot some future Pierz Team Archers!
about 1 month ago, Pierz Schools
archery in phy ed
archery in phy-ed
A bus full of students from Pierz Healy High School attended the Construct Tomorrow event on April 7, 2026, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. This statewide event is designed to introduce high school students to careers in the construction trades through interactive, real-world activities and connections with industry professionals. Throughout the morning, students engaged in hands-on demonstrations, learned about apprenticeship opportunities, and gained insight into a wide variety of skilled trades. Events like Construct Tomorrow help students better understand potential career pathways and provide valuable exposure to high-demand fields within the construction industry.
about 1 month ago, Pierz Schools
ierz Students at the Construct Tomorrow event
ierz Students at the Construct Tomorrow event
ierz Students at the Construct Tomorrow event
ierz Students at the Construct Tomorrow event
Pierz Students at the Construct Tomorrow event
Enjoy the long weekend! There is no school on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Monday is teacher workshop day.
about 1 month ago, Pierz Schools
No school reminder April 3 and 6
Over the past two weeks, our Kindergarten classes have been diving deep into the world of meteorology! 🌪️ From identifying cloud types to understanding the phases of the water cycle, these students are learning how the world works around them.

The highlight of the week? Storm Jars! This experiment allowed our little scientists to:
Predict outcomes
Observe the saturation point of a "cloud"
Count the drops needed to create a storm
We are so proud of their curiosity and hard work!
about 1 month ago, Pierz Schools
group of children creating storm jars
2nd group of children with storm jars
3rd group of storm jars
4th group of children creating storm jars
5th group with storm jars
smiling girl with storm jar