𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: Title 1 paraprofessional working with kindergarten students.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my first year working as a paraprofessional, but I have subbed in the kitchen at both the high school and elementary school for the past two years.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love being a Dragon because the people I work with have a genuine passion for teaching and truly want the best for every student.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I went to state my freshman year of high school for shot put, and I also played basketball in college.
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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




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




𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 7th and 11th grade English Teacher, JV Tennis Coach for Girls and Boys
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my 2nd year as a Dragon
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love being a Dragon because of my fellow staff members. They are welcoming and supportive, especially the English department and other tennis coaches!
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I was born and raised in Washington State just outside of Seattle and moved to Minnesota full time after finishing college at the University of Minnesota - Morris!
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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




𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 6th Grade Math and MN History teacher.
Football coach, JH Boys and Girls Basketball coach, and Varsity Golf coach.
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my 11th year. I have spent 9 years in 3rd grade and 2 years in 6th grade.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I started my teaching and coaching career in Pine City. The staff and community welcomed me like I was born and raised here. I will forever be grateful for this opportunity.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love woodworking and expanding my coffee mug collection.
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We're at that time of year where we take a moment to recognize the hard work of our Seniors, the graduating class of 2026, in our Senior Spotlight!
Today, we are proud to recognize Cheyenne Sandell, Madison Clark, Kennedy Mckenzie, and Teagan Rasinski. 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




𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: Math Teacher and Coach
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my 22nd year teaching in Pine City Schools and 27th overall.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: The relationships built with fellow teachers and students are what makes teaching great in Pine City! I have enjoyed the community support and it is a great place to raise a family.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I knew in first grade that I was going to be a teacher and a coach, like my dad was.
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Today's Dragon Team Member Shout Out goes to... Becky Steffen!
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 4th Grade Teacher
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 28 total- 13 as a student and 15 as a teacher.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love being a Dragon because it means being part of something special. It means belonging to a school community where we support one another, celebrate our successes, and grow together. Being a Dragon reminds us that we are strong, united, and proud to be Pine City Elementary.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I LOVE reading! I usually read over 100 books each year and have already read 23 books in 2026!
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 7-12 Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Concurrent Enrollment Teacher with PTCC, NHS Advisor, and Junior High Student Council Advisor
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 19 years!
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: Teaching where your kids go to school and the community support for Academics, Arts, Athletics, and more is a blessing.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I went to Africa with a group of PCHS students and adults this summer which has led to wanting more international travel as this summer I am off to Thailand.
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Elijah Kallberg: 1st place in Drama
Briseida Pineda: 4th place in Informative
Elijah Jahnz and Jacob Wimmer: 4th place in Duo
Morgan Blair: 4th place in Original Oratory
George Crandall and John Ellis: 5th place in Duo
Kiya Clark: 5th place in Humor
Cindy Miller: 6th place in Original Oratory
Serenity Young: 6th place in Poetry
Maycie Kowalczyk: Honorable mention in Humor

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 4th Grade Teacher
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 14
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I have loved being a part of this community and raising my family here. The kids & families are outstanding!
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I enjoy spending time with family, my dogs, reading & gardening.
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: 8th grade math teacher - Algebra, Accelerated Algebra, and Math Prep 8 (some years)
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 10 years - since my family moved here in 2015
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I get to work with amazing co-workers and students!! Pine City is a really supportive community that cares about the students and staff. I love watching the student excitement when it "clicks" and they understand a concept they have been struggling with!
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: When not at school, I love to spend time with my family and travel!! My goal is to visit all 50 states and as many different countries as I am able to.
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: Special education Paraprofessional
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: Second year signed on but subbed for 5 years before
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love being a dragon as the team we have is amazing. The students and staff are so much fun to work with and make each day great to come to work. I am so thankful for the people that help that work and attend this school.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I donated a kidney
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: High School Health and Jr. High PE Teacher
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: This is my first year as a Dragon!
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: I love being a Dragon because the students and community are fantastic and support each other so well.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I know the whole "Miracle On Ice" speech by Herb Brooks.
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Elijah Kallberg: 2nd place in Drama
Elijah Jahnz and Jacob Wimmer: 1st in Duo
George Crandall and John Ellis: 3rd in Duo
Kiya Clark: 4th in Humorous
Briseida Pineda: 2nd in Informative
Owen Ableman: 4th in Prose

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞?: School-Linked Behavioral Health Clinician through Therapeutic Services Agency, co-located at Pine City Elementary
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: 4 years
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧?: As an external school partner, what I love most about being a Dragon is how welcoming and supportive the school community has been of my role, TSA’s services, and making mental health support more accessible. I appreciate the shared commitment to student's well-being and the chance to support them as they grow and thrive.
𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: I love to go camping at new state parks with my family and friends!
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This week, Pine City High School Sports students spent their mornings greeting our Elementary students before their school day started! Some even got to have breakfast with the elementary students!
Tuesday - Girls Basketball
Wednesday - Boys Basketball
Thursday - Boys & Girls Hockey
Friday - Wrestling & Cheer




