March 7, 2025 - Issue #141

Pierz Healy High School Drama Department Presents, Little Women, adapted by Don Swartz.

Join us for a heartwarming theatrical experience as Pierz Healy High School proudly presents Little Women, a timeless tale of love, family, and perseverance. This beloved classic, based on Louisa May Alcott’s cherished novel, follows the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 19th-century America.

 Show Dates & Times:

 Thursday, March 13th – 7:00 PM

 Friday, March 14th – 7:00 PM

 Saturday, March 15th – 7:00 PM

 Location: Pierz Healy High School Performing Arts Center

 Tickets: $3 for students | $5 for adults (Tickets available at the door)

Step into the 1800s and experience the struggles, triumphs, and enduring bonds of the March sisters as they dream big, face hardships, and discover their true selves. With a talented cast, and an engaging adaptation, this production will transport audiences to a time of love, laughter, and resilience.

Whether you are revisiting this timeless classic or experiencing it for the first time, Little Women is a show the whole family will enjoy. Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of live theater—we can’t wait to see you there!

Happenings at Healy

Large Group Contest Hosted at Healy

Pierz Schools hosted the Region 5 Large Group Band Contest this week for area schools. Royalton, Albany, Holdingford, Melrose, Upsala, Foley, and Pierz Symphonic and Concert Bands brought their best to the contest. Judges Dr. Peter Haberman, director of bands at Concordia College and Dr. Justin Zanchuk, director of bands at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, looked on and offered coaching sessions after each performance.

Join us in congratulating both our Symphonic and Concert bands on their unanimous superior ratings from the judges!

What's Happening at Healy? Come See for Yourself

This evening starting at 5:30pm, Healy High School student clubs are hosting a carnival fun fair. Families and community members can check out what Healy has to offer, students can sign up for programs, and kids can play the fun games each club has to offer. Students from the woodshop and metals shop will also have their creations for sale, including fire pit rings, planters, and fire starters. Don't forget about the Pierz Gearz and now our new Woods/Metals/Ag online stores!

Refreshments (and fun) will be served!

Happenings at Pioneer Elementary

Sixth grade fishing trip

It's one of our favorite traditions: the 6th Grade Fishing Trip to Platte Lake. Some years we catch nothing...not a single fish. But this his year's excursion was a VERY successful one! Although it was very windy and cold out on the ice, the students caught 131 fish that were registered!

1 Northern Pike

1 Perch

1 Crappie

11 Rock Bass

117 Bluegill and Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Prizes included: 

1st fish - won a Clam rod, setup & kit

2nd fish - won a $50 gift card from Walmart

First Sunfish - won Pflueger Rod & setup

First Rock Bass - won a walleye fishing kit box

First Northern Pike - won a Pflueger rod & set up

First Crappie - won a bass fishing kit box

First Perch - won a $50 gift card from Scheels

Heaviest fish - won a decoy from Jeff Doty

Longest fish - won a decoy from Jeff Doty

Smallest fish - won a Mimic Minnow Panfish kit 

Most fish with 14 fish caught - won a Mimic Minnow Gamefish kit

50th fish caught - won a $50 gift card from Runnings

Huge thanks to the Harding Sportsman's Club for setting the event up, drilling all the holes, providing hot chocolate and hot dogs on the ice, and gifting each 6th grader a small tackle box and an ice fishing rod!

Math Masters faced tough competition

The 6th Grade Math Masters team has always been a strong contender in math competitions, thanks to the years of dedicated coaching by Mr. Denny Rothstein and their ASPIRE teacher Mrs. Sadlovsky. And yesterday our math gurus once again battled for the top spot!

Facing what was reportedly 'one of the closest competitions we’ve been a part of', Pierz added and subtracted, divided, and conquered their way to 2nd and 5th place. Note: the 5th place Pierz team was only one point away from a three-way tie for second place! Congratulations to these students and to all PreK-6 staff who have taught them so well!

Looking Ahead

• Friday, March 7: Healy High School Showcase and Fun Night, 5:30pm
• Monday, March 10: Grades 5-12 Band-O-Rama, 6:30pm, MAC
• March 13, 14, 15: High School Spring Play, Little Women
• April 3 & 4: Pioneer Elementary Musical, Matilda, Jr.

Is open enrollment an option in the Pierz Schools? YES!

We have openings in all grades, bussing pick-up locations, and welcome you to enroll in our schools to become part of the Pioneer family. Hear from students, parents, and staff about why Pierz Schools is the right choice!

Now is the time to register for preschool for the 2025-26 school year. Pioneer Preschool is open to students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1. We currently have openings in all sections, although the 5-day is filling fast!

Register online by paying a $50 deposit to hold your child's spot, download the handbook to view policy and fee information, and complete an enrollment form.

Early Learning Scholarships are available to help with tuition. Call the community education office to learn more.

Community Ed FAQs



When can I sign up for the classroom portion of drivers ed?

The class schedule will be published in April when drivers confirm their schedules. We haven't capped these classes in the past so no need to worry about registering on day 1.

Students must be 14 years or older.

When can I sign up for behind the wheel?

We are booked through May and summer sessions will be available in April. These will fill quickly so watch here or on Community Education's facebook page for the opening date. Students must have their practice hours completed prior to driving with the instructor and should try to schedule their hours a few weeks before their road test.

When will summer rec offerings be published?

We are working to confirm schedules with coaches and instructors now so you can expect registration to open by the end of April. We will offer many of the same offerings as in the past, sports camps, cooking and art classes, play/musical, and a safety class. If you have ideas for classes or are willing to offer one, give us a call!

Community Education uses the same class registration as the Activities Department. Please call if you have any trouble creating your account. Although both activities and community ed use rSchools, you won't be able to check out a varsity sport and a youth camp simultaneously. User experience will be the same making it easier to navigate but they are two different stores requiring separate log-ins. You can create the accounts with the same username and password to keep things simple! A link to both stores will be on the Activities page and the Community Ed page. Lunch payments will still be made with Edutrak.

Pierz Public Schools #484

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