🌟The Dragon Junior High Speech Team concluded their season by competing at the conference meet in Ogilvie. The team ranked 4th overall in the conference. Congratulations, Dragon Speech! 🏆Individual rankings are as follows:
Jacob Wimmer and Elijah Jahnz: 2nd place in Duo
Paige Pangerl and Bella Utermoehl: 3rd place in Duo
Kai Clark: 2nd place in Humorous
Morgan Blair: 1st place in Informative
Freya Ruud: 4th place in Prose

Check out the February District Newsletter packed with information about what's happening at Pine City Public Schools: Referendum information, HS Parking Lot tips, AAA winners, printable calendars for Feb and March, Banana DNA, PCES I Love to Read Month events, and MORE! Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/Feb24ISD578Newsletter. #Referendum2024 #BeInformed #DistrictNewsletter
📚The proposed Learning Stairs in Question 2 of the 2024 Facility Referendum redefine spaces. They are characterized by wide, deep steps resembling seats or bleachers, it connects the Cafeteria and Media Center. They provide a great space for students to use that offers easy supervision. Embrace the future of versatile, engaging educational spaces! 🚀 #InnovativeSpaces Visit www.isd578.org/referendum for complete information and videos. #Referendum2024 #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #LearningStairs #VoteFeb13

🏫 Presenting plans for Question 3 in the upcoming referendum, with a focus on High School Athletics and PE Addition. Spacious gym, dedicated middle school locker rooms, and enhanced facilities. 🌟 Your support matters! Let's build a better future together. Visit www.isd578.org/referendum for complete information. The image below shows the proposed plans for the PCHS Gymnasium addition. 🏀🏋️♀️ #Referendum2024 #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #GymnasiumAddition #VoteFeb13

🎥🗳️ Watch our student-made video delving into the upcoming referendum's Question 1! Architect Troy Miller unveils decisions for a safer learning environment. 🏫 Hear from staff, board members, students, and learn more about the new parent drop-off lane for enhanced safety! Hear more about the ALC location and what it will include to create a great learning space in a space already owned by ISD578. 🚸🌐 #StudentProduced #Referendum2024 #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #VoteFeb13
https://youtu.be/nLUXIriprqg
📚🍎 More About Question 2: Elevating our High School Library/Cafeteria/Special Education spaces! Transforming the Media Center for tailored special education needs, relocating the library for academic synergy, expanding the cafeteria for collaborative learning, and enhancing overall wellness with more windows! 🏫✨ 🌐 The image below highlights Question 2's changes. For more details and a look at a sample ballot visit www.isd578.org/referendum #Referendum2024 #PCHS #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Question2 #VoteFeb13

PCHS One Act Play "A Trip to the Moon" secures the top spot at the Sub-Section 5A competition today in Mora! 🏆 #PCHSTalent #FirstPlace #OneActPlay 🎭

🏫 One portion of Question 1 focuses on the high school safe and secure entry renovations which include enhancing school safety with weather and secure vestibules, a reception office, meeting room, new corridors, and level one lockdown doors. Let's create a secure environment for everyone#! 🌐 The image below highlights this specific portion of Question 1. For more details and a look at a sample ballot visit www.isd578.org/referendum # Referendum2024 #PCHS #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Question1 #VoteFeb13

Wonder about Referendum Question 2! Here are some highlights! 🗳️ Relocate Special Ed to a central location, move Media Center for accessibility, add Learning Stairs, and bring more light with additional windows. The image below highlights the impact of your vote on each of the three questions. For more details and a look at a sample ballot visit www.isd578.org/referendum # Referendum2024 #PCHS #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Question2 #VoteFeb13

🌮 Let's taco 'bout awesome Paras! Celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Week. Huge thanks to our Vision Paras for their hard work – we appreciate you! #ParaprofessionalAppreciation #Gratitude #TeamWork #PCPS #DragonPride #VIsion

🏢 Curious about the proposed Area Learning Center & District Storage/Vehicle Maintenance site? Secure main entry, labs, classrooms, and more! Learn about the project, its potential, and how it benefits our community. Visit www.isd578.org/referendum for more details. #Referendum2024 #PCALC #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Question1 #VoteFeb13

👏 Celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Week! From PreK and beyond, our Paras are superheroes, making a difference every day. Thank you for your dedication! #ParaproAppreciation #SuperheroesInSchool #DragonPride 🍎

📢 Join us for community presentations on the Pine City Schools Facilities Referendum! Learn more about the upcoming special election happening on February 13. Check the www.isd578.org/referendum for details. #PineCitySchools #Referendum2024 #CommunityEngagement #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Community578Podcast #VoteFeb13

✍️🌟Congratulations to the 2023-2024 CIS University Writing class! The students worked very hard and completed a personal narrative with graphic novel addition, an ethnography with media additions,a trends analysis in MLA and APA, and a website portfolio to showcase their work. They were an amazing class of writers! 📑 #CollegeInTheSchools #PCHS #DragonPride

🏫 Wondering about the proposed elementary site in Question 1? Expect improved traffic flow, play areas, secure entrance, grade-based classroom groups, enhanced Early Childhood Program, dedicated SPED spaces, and more! Visit www.isd578.org/referendum for more details. #Referendum2024 #PCES #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Community578Podcast #VoteFeb13

DZEP "big kids" are such an amazing help for the teachers. This is the courtesy committee. They established themselves this year and do so much to help the teachers. From recycling pick up, helping the custodians get scuff marks off the floor daily to filing and prepping for the teachers they are AMAZING and awesome kids who love to help and never ask anything in return! 🌟 #CourtesyCommittee #DragonPride #PCES #DragonZoneEP



🥇7th Grader Mason Tauer is the 2024 District Spelling Bee champion! He will go on to represent Pine City Schools at the Regional Bee at St. Cloud State University in February. Congratulations, Mason!! #DragonPride #SpellingBee

📮 Can't make it for in-person voting on Feb 13th? Learn all about early and absentee voting at https://www.isd578.org/referendum.! Your voice matters - seize the opportunity to contribute to our community's future. #BeInformed #EarlyVoting #Community578Podcast #VoteFeb13
http://tinyurl.com/Community578Podcast


Special Congratulations goes out to Allison Unverzagt and Jace Preston who were Pine City's nominees for the 2024 Sub-section 18 AAA award. They were honored Wednesday, the 10th of January at a banquet in Mora. Allison and Jace are incredible representatives and ambassadors for our school.
After careful deliberation the subsection 18 AAA Committee nominated Allison Unverzagt from Pine City High School to advance to the section level as the female representative for our subsection. Congratulations Allison!
The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
Jace Preston and Allison Unverzagt represented Pine City High School at the AAA award tonight. They are pictured with Rick Engelstad, PCHS Activity Director. #DragonPride #PCHS

🌮🥳 Let’s fiesta! It’s Taco Day at Pine City Public Schools! Food Service Staff are ready for a lunch celebration! #TacoDay #PineCitySchools #LunchtimeFun 🎉

