🏫 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 🎉

PCHS CIS College Algebra student's took 1st place @ the U of MN's mathematical modeling challenge today with their presentation on the Purple Martin bird population.
L. Valvoda & M.Mikyska also received honors 🎖 of 2nd place in their analysis of today's Climate Change Model analysis!!
It's a great day to be a Dragon! 🐉🐲
https://youtu.be/ZfvLGyVyi28?si=2HGwjCtq5NCDvs5U



Students of Mr. Allen’s University of Minnesota Political Science course traveled to The University of Minnesota on 1/9/24 to meet up with all of the other cohorts from around the state. At the field day, the students were broken up into citizen juries where they discussed the findings of their finals.#DragonPride #UofM

🏀 Exciting LIVE STREAM events coming your way courtesy of WCMP Radio! 🎙️ Tune in tonight:
🔵 Girls Basketball:
🏀 Pine City vs Braham
🕖 7PM
📻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4d2jgssnsk
Don't miss out on the thrill! 📺🔊 #WCMPRadio #LiveSports #GirlsBasketball
👩⚕️🏥✨ Our PreK team has transformed the play area into a Preschool Care Clinic! Kids are learning through play - check-ups, x-rays, and more. Kudos to our amazing staff for turning a kitchen into a doctor's office. Can't wait for next month's surprises! 🌟👏 #LearningIsFun #ImaginationAtWork #PCECFE






Happy New Year from ISD578! Here's the January District Newsletter filled with things happening in our district from Early Childhood to the Class of 2024 there's something for everyone! Get your copy here: http://tinyurl.com/ISD578Jan24Newsletter

🏀🏒 Exciting LIVE STREAM events coming your way courtesy of WCMP Radio! 🎙️ Tune in tonight:
🔵 Boys Basketball V/JV
🏀 Pine City vs Braham
⏰ 7:00 pm
📻 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na4uifmz04w
JV via HUDL - http://tinyurl.com/2jk2kryk
Don't miss out on the thrill! 📺🔊 #WCMPRadio #LiveSports #HighSchoolBasketball
🎉 Winter's here, and Pine City Schools Community Ed has a cool lineup! Get your driving skills polished with the 55+ Driver Discount Program 🚗 or dive into beginner and refresher courses. Adults, unwind and get fit with yoga, breathing techniques, and relaxation sessions. Need an indoor walking spot? Stroll Pine City Elementary School halls weekdays. For sporty folks, try Pickleball—a mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton! Men’s basketball is back too! Come join the fun, meet new people, and stay fit. Check our site for class details and join the winter fun! 🏀🧘♂️🚶♀️
Get your copy at http://tinyurl.com/PCPSCEWinter2024


🎅 Santa and his merry elves brought holiday joy to PCES students this morning!🎄✨ #SantaVisit #FestiveFun #HolidayCheer #PCES



Mrs. Schmitz and her students at Vision were able to participate in Shop With a Cop on Tuesday! Such a wonderful opportunity for these kiddos to purchase gifts for their families. They even got to wrap them when they returned to school. Thank you PCSO! #Vision #ShopWithACop

🏀 Pine City Boys’ Dragon Basketball travels to Moose Lake-Willow River tonight. Livestream JV/V
🔵 Boys’ Basketball
🏀 Pine City vs Moose Lake - Willow River
🕖 JV: 5:45PM and V: 7PM
📻 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/pine-city/organization/18969/pine-city-high-school
Don't miss out on the thrill! 📺🔊 #GoDragons #LiveSports #BoysBasketball
Ms. Krinke captured these PCHS students during dress up day! #UglySweater #PCHS #DressUpDays

Ms. Cuchna's Kinder-Elves had a busy day spreading kindness yesterday! They sang at the Senior Center to spread holiday cheer and made special posters for the office staff to let them know how much they appreciate all of their hard work. #KindnessMatters #KinderElves #PCES


🤼♀️ Exciting update from PCHS! Our girls' wrestling team debuted at the Hopkins Athena Girls Tournament with some remarkable first wins! 🏅 Here's to building a culture of success! #GirlsWrestling #DragonPride #HopkinsAthenaTournament #TeamSuccess 🏆
Team Score: 22nd out of 43 teams
Zayla Gustafson --10th Place
Shyanne Purcell--14th Place
Addison Blaiser--6th Place
Zoey Peetz--6th Place
Violet Albrecht--10th Place
Ava Olson--7th Place
Maddy Jacques--14th Place





Ms. Macho’s Kinder-elves spreading a little Christmas cheer and treats on the cars around the elementary school. 🎄🎅 #KinderElves #KindnessMatters #PCES

