NCLB Waiver Approved

Minnesota is among the first 10 states to receive waivers, read more here.
Minnesota's Waiver Explained

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? Check out the newly formed support group.
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11-12 Spring Testing Schedule
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PCPS Reading Podcasts

Pine City Schools has continued to develop reading podcasts as a strategy to help all readers comprehend, decipher, and navigate a variety of materials. Click here to view the list of podcasts.

In this economy, is now a good time to look at the Free or Reduced Lunch program?

We understand the hardship this economy has had on many families. Maybe we can help. The Free/Reduced Lunch program is an excellent option - and is COMPLETELY confidential.

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The Pine City Community's facilities

We are often asked if a community group or organization can use the school district's classrooms, gym space, commons areas, or outside grounds.

We are always happy to allow such requests. There is a set procedure to follow and form to complete to make sure the facility is ready on your arrival. For more information on using your school facilities, click here.

Stay informed with SchoolView


SchoolView lets you view:

• attendance with e-mail alerts
• grades
• homework assignments
• behavior
• schedule
• health information
• report cards
• test scores
• unofficial transcripts

For more information contact:
Coleen Peterson at the elementary
Linda Boland at the high school

National School Counseling Week
February 6-10, 2012

The Pine City Public Schools take this opportunity to thank Ms. Brubaken and Ms. Siewert for the critical role they play in responding to students' concerns on a daily basis and preparing them for the future.

PCHS Theatre Students Present $700 to Food Shelf

Senior cast members of the PCHS One-Act Play finished their remarkably successful season by placing 3rd at the Section Finals on February 4. But the real winner this season is the Pine Community Food Shelf, which was presented with a check for $700 which was raised through donations at three public performances of the students' play, "slasreveR neveS." The Pine City theatre program has adopted the Food Shelf as their community service partner since 2005, when they held their first "trick or treat" Halloween food drive.

 

District Spelling Bee Winners


Sixth grader Rachel Johnson became the winner of the 20th Annual District Spelling Bee held January 31, 2012. Parents are David and Lisa Johnson, from Pine City. Rachel will be competing at the Regional Spelling Bee to be held at St. John's University on February 15, 2012. Second place was awarded to seventh grader Sylvie Kelley.

 

One-Act Play Sweeps Sub-Section Festival

The cast and crew of the PCHS One-Act Play will be advancing to Section Finals for an unprecedented fifth year in a row, following their first place finish Saturday at Sub-Section Festival here in Pine City.  Pine City’s comedy, “slasreveR neveS” by Alan Haehnel, is a creative parody of theatrical convention – and convention in general.



There will be one more chance to see the play this Friday at 7pm at the Pine City Elementary Auditorium.
Find more info on Saturday's Sub-Section results here.

Child Development Class Visits ECFE Program


In PCHS's Child Development class, the students spent time visiting the ECFE program conducting observations & interacting with the children to enhance what they learned in class.  One of the activities was to read to a small group of the children that attend ECFE & plan an activity that can be used with the book that was read.

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Students Earn College Credit At PCHS

The students in CIS University Writing just finished the course with a culmination of all of their hard work:  a writing portfolio.  It contained significant pieces of different styles of writing such as the final reflection essay, a personal narrative, an ethnography, a trends analysis in MLA and APA format, and a critical analysis on poetry, art, or an advertisement.  The students worked hard first semester, and most will continue through to the Introduction to Literature class, another four credit class offered through the University of Minnesota.
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