Healy students are trained to save lives! 🚑
Last week, Colette Fitterer, RN, with the Take Heart America organization, volunteered to again teach our 8th and 10th grade health classes the life-saving practice of hands-only CPR along with how to use the AED machine. Thank you to Colette and the Take Heart organization for this opportunity!
Last week, Colette Fitterer, RN, with the Take Heart America organization, volunteered to again teach our 8th and 10th grade health classes the life-saving practice of hands-only CPR along with how to use the AED machine. Thank you to Colette and the Take Heart organization for this opportunity!
Congratulations to Healy High School Students of the Month for September!
Each month during the school year, teachers nominate students from the Class of 2026. Congratulations to September Students of the Month, Addie Thielen and Madelyn Kessler! https://www.pierzschools.org/page/students-of-the-month
Each month during the school year, teachers nominate students from the Class of 2026. Congratulations to September Students of the Month, Addie Thielen and Madelyn Kessler! https://www.pierzschools.org/page/students-of-the-month
Healy High School and Pioneer Elementary Conferences are Monday, October 13! Pioneer will also host conferences Tuesday, October 14 and Healy will have a 2nd day of conferences on Wednesday, October 22.
The Pierz varsity tennis team knocked off the #6 ranked team in Class A and the #2 seed Pequot Lakes in the Section 7A Semifinals last night 4-3. They will now play in the Section Finals on Thursday at the Sta-Fit Gym in Sartell versus the # 1 seed Pine City.
Good Luck and Go Pioneers!
A huge THANK YOU to Lakeshirts in Little Falls! 🧵✂️
Our FACS department (Family and Consumer Science—yes, we still sew!) received 9 large boxes of fabric scraps and spools of thread!
This generous gift means our students have tons of material for their sewing projects, including their popular quilt-making class. We love partnering with a local company that values community and recycling. Thank you, Lakeshirts, for supporting our students' creativity and skills!
Our FACS department (Family and Consumer Science—yes, we still sew!) received 9 large boxes of fabric scraps and spools of thread!
This generous gift means our students have tons of material for their sewing projects, including their popular quilt-making class. We love partnering with a local company that values community and recycling. Thank you, Lakeshirts, for supporting our students' creativity and skills!
Today we welcomed speaker Terrence Talley, who shared an inspiring message with students in grades 5–12 about the importance of perseverance and connection. His powerful mantra, “NEVER GIVE UP,” echoed through the gym as students turned to one another to repeat the words. Mr. Talley told stories of resilience, hope, and the strength that comes from reaching out to those who care about us during difficult times. The high-energy presentation featured a live band, fog machine, and laser light show, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Future Fabricators in the Making! 🎓⚙️
Mr. Brisk's CNC Cutting and Fabrication class finished their first projects last week: metal signs they designed and engineered themselves. This project goes beyond just cutting metal. It shows that our students have mastered:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Creating the blueprint for their signs.
CNC Programming: Translating that design into code for the machine.
Plasma Table Operation: Safely and accurately using a powerful tool that cuts metal with a jet of plasma gas.
These are the high-tech, real-world skills that employers in manufacturing and engineering are looking for. Way to go students and Mr. Brisk! #PioneerPride #CareerTechEd
Mr. Brisk's CNC Cutting and Fabrication class finished their first projects last week: metal signs they designed and engineered themselves. This project goes beyond just cutting metal. It shows that our students have mastered:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Creating the blueprint for their signs.
CNC Programming: Translating that design into code for the machine.
Plasma Table Operation: Safely and accurately using a powerful tool that cuts metal with a jet of plasma gas.
These are the high-tech, real-world skills that employers in manufacturing and engineering are looking for. Way to go students and Mr. Brisk! #PioneerPride #CareerTechEd
It all starts with a shape! 🔷🔴🔶 Our Kindergarteners are learning a foundational skill: how to use simple shapes to create everything they need for a story—from characters to setting. They are building their artistic and storytelling toolboxes!
Pierz showed strong support for Pink Out tonight in honor of cancer awareness as the girls varsity volleyball team faced Foley. Although Pierz lost in three sets, it was a well-played match by both teams and great volleyball all around!
Students were amazed and inspired at the Young Scientist Conference, held on Thursday, October 2, at CLC-Staples Campus. All 4th–6th graders were invited and 34 of them joined Mrs. Sadlovsky for this wonderful day. The day began with Dr. Fun, an interactive keynote speaker. Then students broke into breakout sessions: rocks and minerals, drone racing, Lakewood Health, robotics, snakes and reptiles, space and aviation, beak investigations, and more. It was a fabulous day!
7th graders in Mr. Teske's are working on the fine art of scientific measurement with their home made gliders this week!
Ms. Gotvald's Landscaping students are sprucing up Pioneer Elementary this fall, removing old roots and rock and putting in new mulch and plants!
Each week, our Healy High School principals are committed to communicating with our parents and community members, letting you know, 'What's Happening at Healy?' https://sites.google.com/pierzschools.org/healy-principals-corner/september-26-2025?authuser=0
These weekly principal-written newsletters can also be found under District News nder the main menu of our web site. Enjoy!
These weekly principal-written newsletters can also be found under District News nder the main menu of our web site. Enjoy!
Pioneer Elementary PTO fundraising packets are due Tuesday, October 7th! Thank you to all the students and families working toward the goal, and thank you to all the families and community members who have purchased!
It's a FULL HOUSE in Pioneer Stadium for Homecoming vs the Flyers!
It was all about volleyball at today's pep fest to wrap up Homecoming Week! Grade levels competed against each other, and then the teachers took to the court!
Mrs. Stamm and Mrs. Marshik's preschoolers learned all about Johnny Appleseed this week, enjoying homemade applesauce, counting, with apples, making apple art, and more!
Color Wars: A Sea of School Spirit!
The MAC and Healy halls are a kaleidoscope of color today as our annual Color Wars pep fest took the stage! Students showed off their class pride in a vibrant display, with each grade level sporting its designated color.
7th Grade brought the heat in classic white.
8th Grade was a beacon of energy in bright orange.
Freshmen made a sunny statement in yellow.
Sophomores represented with some serious green gusto.
Juniors were true-blue in, well, blue!
And of course, our Seniors were the pinnacle of Pioneer pride in bold red.
This year's event introduced a new twist: sumo wrestling! The crowd went wild as sophomore Jayden Zajac grappled his way to victory against senior Bradly Tanner. And in a surprise twist, our very own Mr. Kummet stepped into the ring and took down junior Bo Woitalla!
Be sure to come out for the rest of Homecoming Week's events and cheer on your favorite Pioneers--tonight tennis takes on Foley away as does Cross Country, and Pioneers host the Little Falls flyers for our homecoming football game at 7pm Friday night!
It's a beautiful night for Pierz Powder Puff! And the winners? The Juniors in a nail-biter to the last seconds vs. the Seniors! Photos: Kari Kimman
We've got spirit, yes we do!
It's Homecoming Week, which means dress up days, fired up student sections, games, matches, and more: and our students understood the assignment!
We still have plenty of festivities and fun in store this week:
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Wild West Wednesday 🌵
Dress up: Grab your boots, hats, and flannel! It's time for Wild West Wednesday.
6:00 PM: Powder Puff Football 🏈
Thursday, Sept. 25: Color Wars Day 🎨
Dress up: Time for Color Wars! Wear your grade's color to show your class pride.
During Pioneer Time: School Spirit Pepfest with fun activities! 📣
5:00 PM: C Squad Football vs. Milaca 🏈
Friday, Sept. 26: School Spirit Day
Dress up: Deck yourselves out in Red, Black, and White!
During Pioneer Time: Pepfest with a Volleyball Tournament. 🏐
7:00 PM: Varsity Football vs. Little Falls Flyers 🏈
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Homecoming Dance (Grades 7-12) 💃
Let's make this the best Homecoming week ever, Go Pioneers! 🎉
