Pine City Public Schools

Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Kristie Arnold!
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional for the last 18 years. This year I am lucky enough to be going back to school and am now a Special Education Teacher Apprentice. I will be doing online classes through Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 18 years⁣.
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love the school spirit that comes with being a Pine City Dragon and how everyone shows their pride in being a dragon. ⁣
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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love going for motorcycle rides to relax.
#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAONGPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCES

At the Pine City Invite held on September 4th, Pine City athletes were breaking records! Maggie Judd finished 2nd in the race with a time of 19:34. Judd broke the previous 5K school record held by Alaina Steele (19:43.1). Weston Clementson finished 4th in the race with a time of 16:55 breaking the Pine City Invite School record of 17:01 held by Jim Kingen from 1986.

Congratulations to Maggie & Weston!

Pine City Elementary enjoyed a visit from the Dragon Zone Superheroes this week and Kindergarten classrooms are hard at work learning new things!

We're kicking off our year with our first Dragon Team Member shout out.... Heidi Burger!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 7th grade and HS PE teacher⁣
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my 8th year.
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love the students here, and getting to see them daily just fills my heart with joy! They are awesome! I also love getting to participate in activities with the students and build strong relationships. I also enjoy the staff I work with, I love going to work every day! Can't beat that!
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𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: My first teaching job was in Hawaii for 10 years! I love warmth...;)

#DRAGONS #PineCity #DRAONGPRIDE #StaffShoutOut #PCHS

The Pine City School District is currently seeking a High School Art Teacher. Please visit the Employment Link on the district website for more information regarding this position.

The parking lot was a little fuller this morning as the staff returns this week for Workshop Week at Pine City Schools. A light breakfast before morning workshop sessions in the Auditorium. We are excited to have our staff back for a new school year!

This week the school district welcomed new educators to the district with a light breakfast and a variety of new staff training sessions. The sessions included a presentation from the Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce and gift bags for each new educator provided by the Pine City area businesses.

During day 2 of ULC (Unique Learner's Conference) our elementary special education team prepared for our learners by solidifying caseloads, teacher schedules and para schedules to support our learners. This was an excellent opportunity for collaboration and team partnership!

Judy Willette, an Amazon Hub Partner & member of our community, nominated Pine City Schools for Together We Give: Back to School donation program with Amazon. Pine City students received 60 backpacks pre-filled with school supplies thanks to the program! Thank you Amazon and Judy Willette for your support of our students!

This week there are 2 new postings added to the District employment website. We are looking for an Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach and a Long-Term-Sub position at the elementary school. Learn more on the Employment Link at isd578.org

The 2025-26 School Supply List has been posted to the website for our elementary students. Thanks to a partnership with the Pine Dragons PTO, the supply list for students is minimal.

Visit the Elementary Home Page for more information here: https://www.isd578.org/page/pces

Is your student excited for their sports journey ahead of them in High School? One thing they'll need is their Sports Physical up to date! Sports Physicals are required for student athletes in grades 7-12, and they're valid for 3 years. Welia Health is offering free physicals on certain dates this year for our students! Don't miss this opportunity to support your students! Learn more here: https://www.weliahealth.org/event/free-sports-physicals-in-pine-city/

Earlier this week the Section 6A Boys Tennis held their doubles tournament and a few of our PCHS players took home medals. Congratulations to Aaron Rootkie & Milo Rydberg on their 3rd place finish. Bryer Berube and Brady Berglund placed 2nd and will advance to the state tournament.

Congratulations to our Pine City Track State Qualifiers: Boys 4x800m Relay of Braxton Peetz, Weston Clementson, Charlie Ausmus, and Eli Fromm won with a time of 8:13.51! Our boys 4x400m Relay of Sawyer McDaniel, Weston Clementson, Rudy Gatzke, and Anthony Bergeron place 3rd in 3:31.35! They qualified by beating the time qualifier. Weston Clementson takes 2nd in the 800m run with a personal best time of 1:58.55! The State meet will be held at St. Michael-Albertville High School on Tuesday, June 10th and Wednesday, June 11th. Both days start at 3:30pm.

The Pine City Area Learning Center will recognize their Class of 2025 graduates tonight at the Pine City High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Doors will open for the public at 6:30 PM and all are invited for this special event.

The community is invited to attend the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 30th at 7:00 PM. Graduation is held in the High School Gymnasium. Doors open for the public at 6:30 PM.

The Pine City Athletic Hall of Fame Committee members are now accepting nominations of former Dragons for possible induction into the Hall of Fame. If you have anyone you would like to nominate in one of the following categories, please send in your nominee’s name and their current contact information to both Richard Engelstad and Zach Stoltz.

Join the Pine City High School Art Department tonight for the opening night reception for this year's student art show! Reception will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and will showcase the work of our talented students. The Art Show display will remain open from Monday, May 19th through Tuesday, May 27th. The work will be on display in the lobby of the High School Auditorium.

The next regular meeting for the Pine City School Board is on Monday, May 19th at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held in the Pine City High School Board Room. A copy of the agenda can be found on the School Board page of the website here: https://www.isd578.org/page/board-of-education

Pine City Elementary is still planning to begin Field Day on Friday morning as scheduled. Staff is closely monitoring the weather and will make any necessary changes with student safety as our top priority. Please note that students may get wet during the day's activities, so we recommend sending an extra pair of socks and a change of clothes with your student on Friday! As always, thank you for your continued support!