Pine City Public Schools

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Blake Zemek and Jaylyn Grunewald. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

4 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Alicia Ascheman!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣High School Art Teacher

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my first year teaching but I've been part of the Dragon community for 22 years- my kids went to school here and I've served on the school board.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love my job! I look forward to coming to school every day. It's super fun to get to know the awesome students, watch them create, and help them grow in their artistic abilities.
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love to travel. So far I have been to 19 countries, 44 states and counting!

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCHS

5 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Pine City 6th Grade Students took part in the annual Science Fair. They had to come up with an original idea to test using the steps of the scientific method. Sixty students competed during the event.

Congratulations to 1st Place Charlotte Mishler, 2nd Place Eavie Rydberg, 3rd Place Owen Newman, Staff Choice Nora Larson and Student Choice Grayson Fort. These students will be attending the MN Science Museum later this month.

5 days ago, Pine City Public Schools

Sixty of Pine City's 6th grade students participated in the annual Science Fair event this month.

Prizes were awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes along with a staff choice and student choice winner.

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Briseida Pineda, Paige Gray, Ashton Moore, and Sheyenne Dixon. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

6 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Jill Borgstrom!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1st grade teacher.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: My whole life! I attended Pine City Schools as a student (13 years) and came back here to teach. I taught Kindergarten for 16 years and this is my 6th year teaching 1st grade (22 years).

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I love being a Dragon because my role gives me the opportunity to watch young learners grow-both academically and socially.

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love to read!

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCES

7 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Allyson Hall, Allie Hanson, Autumn Modrich, Izabelle Xiong. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

11 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Amanda Murphy!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Science Teacher

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I graduated as a Pine City Dragon and then attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where I was also a Dragon. I took an 8 year break while I taught at other districts, but now I am back as a Dragon teacher. I'd say a total of 15 Dragon years, but only one of those as a teacher.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?:I chose Pine City as the school of choice for my children. I love working in the same district that my children attend. I also enjoy the unique experience of teaching students whose parents I grew up with.
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: My husband and I are expecting our fourth son in June. I'm a boy mom for life.

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCHS

12 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Nick Boldt, Caleb Hogberg, Brady Berglund, and Easton Hole. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

13 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Julie Patzoldt!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Special Ed Paraprofessional.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my 7th year as a full time Dragon, but I was also a substitute para for 2 years before that.

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I enjoy connecting with the students. I love having conversations with them during recess and also supporting them in the classroom. I am grateful for many co-workers that I have also gained as friends. Watching our 2 daughters participate with the cross country and track teams is my favorite part about being a Dragon!

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love baking and trying new recipes.

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCES

14 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

The dragon speech team competed at the state tournament at Park Center on Saturday. Eli Kallberg advanced to the final round and placed 4th overall in the category of Drama! Congratulations to Eli for his incredible achievement, and congratulations to Elijah Jahnz, Jacob Wimmer, George Crandall, and John Ellis for qualifying for state!

15 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Senior Elijah Kallberg: 4th place overall in State Competition

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Addison Blaiser, Karly Dahlberg, Abbie Duclos, and Hayven Dzelak. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

15 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Eli Blatz, Ethan Aagard, Taylar Hejny, and Noah McDaniel. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

18 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Mark Steffen!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Payroll Processing

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 4 as an employee, 17 if you include being a student.
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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I hope to write a book someday.City Dragons are kind and community oriented.
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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I hope to write a book someday.

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCHS

19 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Elijah Kallberg, Shayla Johnson, Milo Babolik, Aamina Davis. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

20 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

On Friday, a group of 5th grade students participated in the MN Math Masters Competition in Duluth. These students had been practicing all year to prepare for this competition.
The students completed 8 rounds of competition including the Fact Drill, Individual Round and Team Round. Pine City Team Green (Raylan, Eleanor, Brianna, Alivia and Kayden) earned 5th place out of 29 teams that participated. Kayden Quesenberry also earned 8th place (out of 141 students) for the Individual rounds.
Congratulations to all the students on their hard work.

#MNMathMasters #GODRAGONS #MATHRULES #PCES #DragonPride

21 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Carly Gahler!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣District-wide Licensed School Nurse.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I’ve always been a Dragon at heart being a PCHS graduate, but this is my first year working as a Dragon!
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I love being a Dragon because it truly feels like coming home. I grew up here, so getting to come back and now be part of the staff is really special. I get to see kids in every building, build relationships, and help them learn how to take care of themselves and feel their best. There’s just something about being part of a community that shaped you, and now getting to give back to it in such a meaningful way.
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#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCES

21 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

On Friday, 4/17, the Dragon speech team competed at the Section 7A tournament in Cherry. The top three speakers in each category move on to compete at the state tournament. Pine City will be sending five students to the state tournament! Congratulations to those advancing to state:
Elijah Kallberg: 1st place in Drama
Elijah Jahnz and Jacob Wimmer: 2nd place in Duo
George Crandall and John Ellis: 3rd place in Duo

Congrats to the rest of the team and their placements, too!
Jenner Kunze: 5th in Discussion
Kiya Clark: 5th in Humor
Briseida Pineda: 5th in Informative
Cindy Miller: 6th in Original Oratory
Serenity Young: 6th in Poetry

Wish our Dragon speakers luck as they compete at the state tournament on Saturday, 4/25 at Park Center!

#DragonPride #DragonSpeech #Statebound #GODRAGONS

22 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Dragon speech team at the Section 7A tournament in Cherry

George Crandall and John Ellis: 3rd place in Duo

Elijah Jahnz and Jacob Wimmer: 2nd place in Duo

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Tyler Dwyer, Claire Schmidt, Milo Rydberg, and Jadyn Garoutte. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

22 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

For today's Senior Spotlight, we are proud to recognize Teresa Root, Charles Maloney, Samuel Johnson, and Gracie Larson. Each student was invited to share highlights of their journey—whether that be their post-graduation plans, favorite memories, words of advice, or other reflections.

Please join us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments. Their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting milestone!

#DragonPride #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026 #PCHS

25 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Emily Schueller!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Media Center Technician

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: All my life! K-12 as a student, 2 years as a Volunteer/Assistant with the Theater Program, and 3 years in my current position!
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ I love seeing the creativity of both students and staff in everything that happens in the schools! Pine City Schools have always made the arts matter, and that has been so important to me!
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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: As someone who has been involved in theater all my life, I have learned just about every "realm" of theater. My 3 favorites (other than acting) include being part of a Pit Orchestra, Lighting Design, and Projection Media!

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAGONPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCHS

26 days ago, Pine City Public Schools, ISD #578