Middle and High School Newsletter
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Booster Club meeting Tuesday, July 21st 7pm in the high school cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend!! Community members, parents of MS and HS athletes, and anyone else that would like to come!!
At this time, we regret to inform you that Pierce City will NOT be having Summer School this year. We look forward to seeing everyone in August! More information will be coming at the end of July on reentry guidelines that we will be following when students come back to school
There is still time to sign up for Summer School!!! Call 417-476-2555 with any questions. Forms are available online or in the Superintendent's Office.
Mercy will be at the high school on June 25th, from 1-4pm to offer $5 physicals for students that will be in grades 7-12 next year.
The PC Alumni are preparing for the All 1980’s reunion with these events:
Scanning & Reunion Registration Party 5/23, 9–1pm at 104 Commercial St. Pierce City
PCHS ALL 80's Reunion 8/15
Register here: bit.ly/2VY3m9K
Join the PCHS 1980's Alumni Facebook page here: bit.ly/2Y4Sutr
Meet the School Board Candidates tonight at 6:30 in the Gym.
This event will be available through Facebook Livestream on the District Facebook page.
Just a reminder, we will have a school belonging pick-up and drop-off tomorrow from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30-5:30 pm. This includes library books, school books, homework, chromebooks, and anything else you have. All social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship winners!
Dane Moennig - Scott Thrasher Shelter Foundation Scholarship
Logan Lakin - 1st State Bank Scholarship
Hannah Bennett - Ozark Electric Scholarship
Senior Class of 2020 Graduation
#greenpride
COVID-19 School Update
Any Sophomore or Junior interested in enrolling for a dual credit class next year please email Mrs. Lathem at klathem1@pcschools.net
These courses are through Crowder College for the 2020-2021 school year.
School Closure Update
The Governor has ordered all schools to remain closed through the rest of the academic year. We will continue with learning packets and online instruction through the end of our school year, which is May 20th. We will share more information soon. Thank you for your patience!
Several internet providers are offering free internet service, waiving disconnect and late fees, and providing access to Wi-Fi hot spots. Click on this link for more information.
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/broadband.php
Scholarships for Seniors:
Due April 9: Shelter Insurance Foundation and Ozark Electric Cooperative
Due April 16:
New-Mac Electric Cooperative
Doug Weatherly
Community Blood Bank of the Ozarks
Earle Staponski
Pierce City Eagle Pride
Decatur Lodge #400
1st State Bank
ATTENTION SENIORS: This is a message from Mrs. Lathem: The Shelter Insurance Scholarship is due Thursday 4/9. Mrs. Lathem will be at school to answer any questions on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 am or you can email her with any questions or concerns.
Due to Good Friday this week, the FREE Meals will be handed out Monday - Thursday from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Please call the school if you need deliveries.
Following the recommendations of the Health Department, PC Schools will be closed through April 24th. This continues to include all extracurricular activities. Meals will still be served Tuesday- Friday, 9:30-10:30 am.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Just a few updates: Meals will be served this week from 9:30-10:30 am. Learning packets are available for your child. School offices will be on a modified schedule starting tomorrow. Voicemails and emails will be responded to daily.
Don't forget, we are serving lunch from 11 to 11:30 today. Park in front of the HS Office and someone will bring you a bag with food prepared by our kitchen staff! This is free to all students. Call the school office if you can't pick it up, and someone will deliver it.
Following the recommendations of the Lawrence County Health Department, Pierce City Schools will be closed through April 3rd. This includes all extracurricular activities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this strange time. We will be communicating updates in the near future, so again, thank you for your patience. Stay safe!
All extra-curricular activities, including practice, meetings, events, & competitions have been cancelled until at least Monday, April 6th.
The softball jamboree scheduled for today has been postponed to tomorrow due to weather.
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS T-SHIRT ORDER
We are taking orders for the Class 3 District 12 Championship T-shirts. The shirt will be kelly green.
Shirts will be $10 for Youth Small-Large & Adult Small-XL. $12 for XXL, $13 for XXXL
We will be taking orders through Monday @ 2:30.
Please email mstreet@pcschools.net with your order.
T-shirts will be available for pickup at the high school office during school hours on Wednesday. Payment is due at pickup.
Let’s flood the gym with green on Wednesday!
Tonight’s Girls Basketball game vs Diamond has been postponed to tomorrow night. Homecoming schedule for 2/7
5:00 - JV Boys
6:00 - Varsity Girls
7:15 - Coronation
7:30 - Varsity Boys
Tonight’s JH Boys Basketball game at Diamond has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Due to the conditions of the back roads, Pierce City will not have school today. Stay safe!
No school today February 5th due to incoming winter weather. Stay safe!
Schedule Update
JH boys @ McAuley
6:00 start with the B game first followed by the A game.
1/27 Girls basketball vs Miller schedule
6:00 - 1/2 JV Game
6:30 - Varsity Game
The final game of the Sparta tournament, that was postponed on Saturday due to weather, will be made up this Wednesday, January 15th, at 6pm. The PC Lady Eagles will play Conway for 7th place.
Girls Basketball game at the Sparta Tournament for tomorrow has been postponed. Make up date TBD.
The JV game at 5:30 has been cancelled. Since the storm has passed, the varsity game will be played at 7:30.
Thank you for your patience, all buses have left for their route at this time.
Bus riders and sports teams are in the tornado shelter until at least 4:15
The chess tournament for tomorrow has been cancelled.
Schedule for Friday at Thomas Jefferson.
5:30 - 1/2 JV game in the old gym
6:00 - TJ Girls vs Jasper
7:30 - Varsity game
Girls Basketball @ East Newton will be made up on January 20th. There will be a full JV game beginning at 6:00.
Boys Basketball at Cassville on Friday, 1/3 has been moved up to a 5:00 start. The schedule will be:
5:00 C game
6:00 JV
7:30 Varsity
Tomorrow night’s girls game against McAuley will be varsity only beginning at 6:00.
The Middle and High School Choir Concert is still scheduled for tonight at 7:30 in the Cafeteria. Students need to be there at 6:30.
PCHS students who have a C- or above in ALL classes, and have missed 14 or less blocks of time (classes) can be exempt from taking finals. All teachers have access to the exempt list if you want to ask them for your status. We cannot post the list on a public forum due to FERPA federal guidelines about student confidentiality.
Pierce City Schools are cancelled for Tuesday, December seventeenth due to unsafe road conditions. Special Note, The Superintendents Office will be open from 8 am to 5 pm for Board Candidate Filing. Call 417-476-2555 with any questions tomorrow.
Tonight’s girls game @ East Newton has been cancelled but will be made up at a later date.
Due to the National Weather Service forecast of snow and sleet, Pierce City will not have school today.
Pierce City schools will be conducting a Lockdown DRILL at 1 PM today. Again, this is only a DRILL. Thank you!
JH girls basketball tonight @ Avilla will be 1 game only and will begin at 6:00.
Bringing Back Broadway auditions are today from 2-5:00pm in the HS cafeteria. Please enter through the cafeteria door.
JH girls basketball vs Lockwood will be played on Monday, 11/25 at 5:00. The HS boys & girls basketball chili scrimmage will follow.
We will be sending a pep bus to Thayer on Friday that will be leaving at 3:30. Admission to the game will be $5 and it will cost $3 to ride the bus. Students in grades 9-12 will need to sign up and pay in the office by 1:00 Thursday.
JH girls basketball at Diamond scheduled for Friday, 11/22 has been moved to Thursday, 11/21.
Eagle Nation! Stay home and stay warm today. No school today, see everyone tomorrow.
Tonight’s JH girls basketball game vs Lockwood has been cancelled. Make-up game TBD.
Tonight’s football against Ash Grove will begin at 7:00. Admission will be $4 for adults and students will get in free.
A heating system malfunction activated the high schools fire detection system. The school has been evacuated while our PC fire department makes sure the building is safe! Classes will resume again after a few more minutes. In the meantime, students are enjoying the sunshine and fresh air!
Friday’s football game at Pleasant Hope has been cancelled. Due to injuries and sickness the Pirates are forced to forfeit the game. The EAGLES will open districts at home on 11/1 against TBD.
There will be a Junior High Girls Basketball Parent meeting on Monday,October 21st, from 6:30-7:30pm in the high school cafeteria. If you are unable to attend you will need to setup a time to meet with Coach Curry individually.
Jh girls basketball practice will begin this Wednesday right after school. Practice will end at 5:30pm.
The Elementary School phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact the school, please call 476-2515 or 476-2255. Or email mdrollinger@pcschools.net
Tonight’s JH Football game against Marionville has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
JH Volleyball at Marionville tonight will be played in their Middle School gym.
JV football vs Marionville on Monday, 10/7 has been cancelled.
PCHS Volleyball team will be having a Pink Night on Tuesday, Oct 8th versus Diamond. They will be selling t-shirts to honor those who have been touch by breast cancer. All profits made by the sales of the shirts will be donated to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. Orders are due by Tuesday, Sept 24th and can be picked up on Oct 4th at the football game or before the volleyball game on Oct 8th.
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JH Volleyball vs Clever on Monday will be played at their south gym.
313 W. Inman St.
Clever MO 65631
It is Game day!!!!! Good luck to EAGLES as they take on Sarcoxie in their home opener!! The Booster Club has been busy getting the concession stand ready with great options to eat!!
On the menu:
Angus beef burgers that were locally grown
Beef hot dogs
Walking tacos
Nachos
Frito Pie
Pretzels
Candy
Drinks
Popcorn
And SNOW CONES!!!!!!
Come by and see us!!!!
Just a reminder that the JH Volleyball game against College Heights has been moved from 9/12 to 10/10. The game will be at Pierce City at 5:30.
If you ordered t-shirts or other items from the PC Booster Club, they will have them ready for payment and pick up Wednesday, Sept 11th after school until 5:30-6pm at the cafeteria. They will also be available to be picked up at the football game Friday night. Booster club will also have shirts to sell.
We are #PCProud to announce our own Gavin King was selected from auditions for National FFA Band!
He will attend the National FFA Convention this fall for rehearsals and performances in October. #PCMO
WIDA scores are now available for all students within the English Language Learner (ELL) program. Please contact your student's building office. Individual scores will be sent home.
We are excited to get the school year started! OPEN HOUSE is today, August 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm. School starts next week on Tuesday the 13th. If you have any questions, please contact the offices. #greenpride
High school chromebook distribution:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8-11am and 1-3:50pm in the tech room. NO chromebook pickup on Thursday. Insurance fee is $20 per student. More information and forms can be found in the technology section.
Metal Building for Sale. Click link to view and bid.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=33&acctid=9247
2019-2020 School Calendar
Join us for Open House Thursday, August 8th, from 5:00-7:00.
Due to a power surge yesterday, most of our phone lines are down. To contact the school please call 417-476-2555.
Our phone system is currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Reminder: School dismisses at 12:00 pm today. Have a wonderful summer!
Due to the rain, Bus #2 and #3 will be taking alternative routes. It may take longer than normal for your child to arrive at home today.
District baseball at Crane has been cancelled for today. Games will be played Monday night.
Due to possible weather coming in tomorrow, the Miller tournament has been moved up. Here is the schedule for tomorrow.
9:00 Fair Grove vs. Pierce City
11:30 Purdy vs winner
1:30 -2:00 Miller vs looser
Sandlot
11:15 Sarcoxie vs Exeter
1:30 Southwest vs Greenfield
Baseball in the Miller Tournament for today has been cancelled. Make up dates and times TBD.
All practices for today have been cancelled.
Baseball vs Sarcoxie at the Miller Tournament has been cancelled for today. New schedule TBD.
JH Baseball vs Miller has been cancelled for today.
JH Softball vs Wheatland has been cancelled and will not be made up.
Pleasant Hope JH Softball Tournament Bracket
Softball will travel to Marionville on Thursday for a make-up game. The game will start at 5:00.
Baseball vs College Heights has been moved from 4/29 to tomorrow night at 5:00 due to conflicts with the Miller Tourn.
The softball tournament at Marionville for Friday, 4/19 has been cancelled.
High School baseball vs Lockwood has been moved back to a 5:00 start. There will be no jv game tonight.
JH Baseball @ Lockwood has been moved to Pierce City and will be played after the varsity game.
Softball @ Marionville has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
JH Softball vs Marionville has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Monday’s softball game at Southwest has been cancelled and will not be made up.
Pitt State Choir Soloist and Ensembles. 7 - ones, 1 - two.
Pitt State Band Soloists and Ensembles. 16 - ones. 2- twos.
Congratulations to Skyler Grubaugh for winning the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Award!!!
Select Choir earned a ONE at State! Exemplary performance!
Please join the PC Athletics Remind to receive news, information, schedule updates, and all other things PC athletics.
Tonight's baseball game against Pleasant Hope will begin at 5:00 with the JV game first followed by the varsity contest.
Straight ONES at State contest today!
Exemplary performance!
Softball Schedule
The Diamond Tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled.
Schedule Update
Please disregard the softball cancellation. Softball will play against Wheaton tonight at Pierce City at 5:00.
Softball at Wheaton for today has been cancelled due to field conditions. Make-up date TBD.
We will have $5 Sports physicals on May 8th at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. We will have a meeting to handout paperwork as we get closer.
Make-Up Dates
Track @ Ash Grove - 4/5
PC JH Softball Tourn - 4/13
Softball @ SW - 4/22 5:00
JH Softball vs Fair Grove - 4/25 doubleheader
JH Baseball @ P. Hope Tourn - 4/27
JH Softball @ Ash Grove - 4/29 5:00
JH Baseball vs Miller - 4/30 4:30
Baseball @ Weaubleau - 5/6 5:00
Softball @ Mt. Vernon on 4/8 has been cancelled to make-up the conference game against Ash Grove.
Softball vs Ash Grove, 4/8 at 5:00.
Junior High Baseball vs Miller has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Junior High School Softball at Ash Grove has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
High School Softball vs Ash Grove has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Baseball @ Miller has been moved to tonight due to possible rain tomorrow evening. The game will start at 5:00 tonight.
Attention parents of students receiving Special Education services: Please remember to fill out the Special Education Survey by April 30. You may respond via the paper copy you received in the mail or online at http://spec.education/ and enter the school code: WRXWZF. Thank you
PC Bond Construction Updates Last April, the Voters approved a No Tax Increase Bond. Since that time, things have been busy at school!!! Take a look over in the News Section for more information.
Marie Leavitt, Karina Thompson, Andrea Stow
Girls Trio received a One at District and going to State!!
Andrea Stow, Cody Keever, Austin Burrell all received twos on solos at District .
Congratulations to PCHS Scholar’s Bowl. They went 4-2 and finished 3rd in the SWC conference tournament today. Colten Cameron and Sengla Yang were All-Conference medal winners.
Going to State with their solos!!!
The JH softball tournament for tomorrow has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
Baseball at Weaubleau for tonight has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
High School Track at Ash Grove has been cancelled.
JH Baseball at the Pleasant Hope tournament has been cancelled for today and tomorrow. Make up date TBD.
JH softball at Fair Grove for today has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
Our automated attendance call system has malfunctioned today and sent out the wrong information. If you received a call and have questions about your student's attendance please call the appropriate office or check the parent portal. We apologize for the miscommunication.
The first PCMS track meet will be this Monday, March 25th at 4:00. The meet will be hosted by Diamond but will take place in Sarcoxie. Diamond’s new track will not be ready.
Monday, March 18 Pierce City Schools will be in session for a snow make-up day.
The new volleyball coach is having a informational meeting and meet and greet Tuesday night at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria. All high school volleyball parents are encouraged to attend.
Tomorrow’s softball game against Purdy has been moved to Purdy due to field conditions. PC @ Purdy beginning at 5 tomorrow night.
If your child owns a cell phone/digital device...please plan to join us for a Digital Safety parent presentation tomorrow evening, March 13th from 6:00-7:30 in the cafeteria. We will be serving pizza and giving away some door prizes. We hope to see you there!
Today’s softball jamboree at Purdy has been postponed to Monday. The new schedule is attached.
PCMS - Here is the supply list for the St. Patrick's Day dance on Friday, March 15th:
5th - drinks/water (mini size)
6th - cookies
7th - chips
8th - napkins
Thank you!
The Central Elementary Art Show will be held tonight in the elementary cafeteria tonight. Face painting will be available. 😊
PTO Winter Carnival -March 7th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
There will be games, bounce houses, and a bake sale.
The baseball jamboree has been moved to tomorrow due to possible severe weather Saturday. The EAGLES will play at 3:30 & 5 in Mt. Vernon.
March 7th is the reschedule date for the PTO Carnival and the Elementary Art Show.
Due to some unsafe road conditions, we will not have school today. Please be safe if you have to get out.
The PC Lady Eagles are back in action tonight at 6 in Webb City vs the top seeded College Heights Lady Cougars.
Tonight’s boys district basketball games will go on as planned.
It is with an abundance of caution that Pierce City Schools will be dismissing at 1:00 today due to the winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service. Please be safe and take it slow on the roads!
Just a friendly reminder that Pierce City Schools will be in session tomorrow for a weather makeup day...
Due to the National Weather Service forecast for potential icy conditions, the Pierce City School District will not be in session on Friday, February 15th. This day will be made up on Monday, March 4. Be safe!
Tonight’s conference championship game at Marionville will begin at 6. It will start with the JV game, their senior night ceremony, and then varsity game.
The boys basketball game at Seneca scheduled for Friday 2/15 has been moved up to 2/14. Jv games starts at 6.
Tonight’s conference championship game at Marionville will begin at 6 and they will have their senior night ceremony between games.
The girls game tonight vs Sarcoxie has been moved to tomorrow night with the boys starting at 5. The schedule will be JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Senior Night Ceremonies, and then Varsity Boys.
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Pierce City School District will not be in session on Thursday, February 7. This day will be made up on Monday, February 18. Stay safe today!
Due to low numbers for Lockwood, boys varsity will play at 6 followed by a full JV game tomorrow night.
Lancer Classic Update
Because of the weather coming in this weekend, PC girls will now play tomorrow at 4:00. The PC boys game has been moved up to Thursday at 4:00. Both teams will play on Friday with times TBD.
The Boys & Girls basketball teams travel to Purdy tonight for a non-conference game. The games will start at 5 and the schedule is Girls Varsity, Boys JV, & Boys Varsity.
Construction on the new high school office will begin January 7th. During the time of construction the high school doors visitors enter will be closed. All visitors must enter through the middle school doors. We appreciate your cooperation during the building project. Thank you
Pierce City Booster Club will hold a meeting at 6:00 pm December 17 in the high school cafeteria. Spring fundraiser and reconfiguring the football concession stand will be topics. All patrons are welcome.
The Advanced Band captured First Place at the Monett Christmas Parade!!!
The Pierce City Schools would like to invite you to a meeting where we will be looking at some drawings and ideas for improving the football stadium entrance, concessions, parking, and accessibility. This meeting will be on December 11, at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria for anyone interested. Architects, Richard Werner and Jim Rutledge will be there to present drawings and gather more community feedback to create the improvements at the stadium. Please contact Kelli Alumbaugh, the Superintendent, at 417-476-2555 with any questions.
JH Girls basketball vs College Heights has been rescheduled to Friday night and has been moved to College Heights. 5:30 start for the A game followed by a full B game.
Just a reminder, school is in session tomorrow!
Pierce City Basketball Shirts
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JH Girls basketball for tonight has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Conference shirt pick up 5:00-6:00 in PCHS cafeteria.
FALL BONFIRE
We will have our annual bonfire tonight 10/26/2018 after the football game. It will be down by the grade school. All students and families are welcome to come and enjoy the evening.
We had a minor school bus accident this morning around 7:45 am. The students, bus driver, and the driver of the other vehicle are safe and there were no injuries. Please contact the Superintendent's Office with any questions.
We are proud to announce that the PCHS football team and coaches are the 2018 Undefeated Southwest Conference Champions. We are celebrating with shirts to show our PC pride. If you would like to order a shirt, please fill out the attached google form. All orders are due by Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. Pick up and payment will be due at Friday's home football game. Prices are included on the form.
Thank you for your continued support of our athletes and the Pierce City Athletic Booster Club.
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We will recognize our senior football and band members tonight at 6:30. All senior parents need to meet in front of the tunnel at 6:20. We will begin announcing at 6:30.
THE PC ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BONFIRE FOR TONIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED
It has been rescheduled for next Friday night 10/26 after the football game.
JV Football vs Miller for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
Homecoming coronation has been moved to the high school cafeteria due to the rain. It will begin at 6:15.
Football Homecoming tonight. Coronation at 6:15, game v. Miller at 7:00. It is also Military Appreciation Night. All military personnel and veterans receive free admission.
The annual middle school informational meeting for Title funds will be held on Thursday, October 4th in the MS/HS cafeteria from 5:00-5:15 pm. All parents and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Pierce City School District is seeking input from the community to improve the entrance to the football field in addition to making the Stadium easier to access. We will have a meeting on October 9th at 6:00 in the Cafeteria for anyone interested.
Architects, Richard Werner and Jim Rutledge will be there to present ideas and gather community feedback to create a plan for the stadium. Please contact Kelli Alumbaugh, Superintendent at 417-476-2555 with any questions.
Athletic Activities - 9/27
5:30 - JH Volleyball @ Sarcoxie
6:00 - JHFootball @ Pleasant Hope
6:00 - Volleyball vs Ash Grove
The JV football game on 9/24 vs Pleasant Hope has been cancelled.
PCMS will be holding another parent meeting at 6:00 tonight in the cafeteria for those interested in the EF (Education First) trip to Washington D.C.. The Tour Director for Pierce City's trip will be present to answer questions and provide additional information. Thank you!
Athletic Activities 9/17
6:00 - JV Football @ Ash Grove
6:00 - Volleyball @ East Newton
PCMS - The first Parent Organization (P.I.E.) meeting will be held on Monday, September 17th at 6:00 in the high school cafeteria. Also, progress reports have been sent out via email. Thank you!
Athletic Activities for 9/11
5:30 JH Volleyball vs Miller (elementary gym)
6:00 Volleyball vs Crane
The First Baptist Church after school program on Wednesdays is only for K-4th grade.
PCMS - I apologize that a date and time for the EF trip was not included in the previous message. The meeting will be Wednesday, September 5th at 6:00 in the high school cafeteria. All middle school students brought home an envelope yesterday containing information about the meeting. Please check their bags/backpacks. Thanks!
There will be a Parent Meeting for any middle school parents interested in sending their students on the EF trip to Washington D.C. in May. This is not a school affiliated or funded trip. Thank you!
Athletic Events for 8/31
7:00 - Football vs Diamond
Athletic Events for 8/30/18
5:30 - JH Volleyball @ Clever
6:00 - Volleyball @ Purdy
School pictures are this Friday, August 31st!
First home games tonight! Come watch your Lady Eagles hit the Volleyball court against Wheaton and our Football team take on Lockwood!!!
PCMS: If your child has any changes to their medical history, required medication, etc. please contact the school nurse at 476-2255 ext. 214 to update their file.
PCMS: Reminder - There is a Stand for the Silent meeting after school today in Ms. Thacker's classroom from 3:45-4:30 for any students interested in participating.
CHANGE OF PLANS: PCMS volleyball practice and the parent meeting scheduled for today have been moved to the high school.
Please join us for Open House tonight from 5-7! Students are welcome to bring their supplies to put in their lockers. Hope to see you there!
The Lawrence County health department will be at the Pierce City middle school today from 1:30 until 3:30 to administer the meningococccal vaccine to seniors. The cost is $5.00.
The Lawrence County health department will be at the Pierce City middle school on Tuesday August 7th from 1:30 until 3:30 to administer the meningococccal vaccine to seniors. The cost is $5.00.
9th grade chromebooks have not arrived. They will be passed out when school begins.
9-12 grade chromebook checkout is July 31-August 3 and August 7-8. You may pick up your chromebook from 8am-12pm or 1:00pm- 4:00pm each day. WE WILL NOT PASS OUT CHROMEBOOKS DURING OPEN HOUSE.
Pierce City School District open house is Thursday, August 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
High school chromebook pick-up begins today. Please come between 8-11 or 12:30-4. Freshmen may bring forms but will not receive their chromebooks until school begins. They have not arrived.
Band Camp will be held July 23-27 from 1:00-8:00. The hiking trip will be on July 28!
Youth Volleyball Camp on July 24-26 from 6-8pm in the high school gym. $30 per child. For more information please contact Coach Pry at epry@pcschools.net. Forms may be picked up at the elem or ms.
Regular season volleyball practice will start Friday, August 10th. Practice will be from 4-6 in the elementary gym. Students interested in playing should plan to attend.
This is the final week of summer school! Here are the activities we have lined up:
Tues. & Thurs. - PC Pool
Wednesday - Cassville Aquatic Center & Monett Park
Friday - Movie Theater & Monett Park
Pierce City Board of Education announces the hiring of Dr Kelli Alumbaugh as the next district superintendent
Pierce City Athletic Booster Club meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. This will be a re-organizational meeting. We will also be discussing new projects and new ideas on how to fund these projects for the 2018-2019 school year.
Today is a swim day! Please don’t forget sunscreen! ☀️☀️
Summer school students in grades 6-8 will be walking downtown tomorrow to advertise our car wash fundraiser! They are welcome to bring money to get a drink at Dollar General or Casey’s!
There will be several notes coming home with summer school students today...please take a moment to look these over! The permission form needs to be signed and returned as soon as possible. Thanks!
Summer School starts tomorrow morning at 8:00! Students may be dropped off AFTER 7:30. Please be looking for some important papers that will be sent home with middle school students tomorrow. We’re looking forward to seeing our kids! 💚☀️
The district has posted several surplus property items for public bidding. You can go to www.govdeals.com & enter Pierce City in the "Search for" section of Search Auctions to place a bid
The May Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 in the high school art room
Any 6th or 7th grade girls that were not able to attend the volleyball meeting on Wednesday, but are still intetested in participating in summer camps, may pick up forms from Ms. Havens. Thank you!
We will be selling the remaining Eagle Snack Shop inventory tomorrow during 5th block in Mrs. Guerin’s classroom. Bring your pocket change for one last snack from the Eagle Snack Shop! Thank you!
Just a reminder that we will offer physicals tomorrow morning in the gym beginning at 8:30.
The Class 2 District 12 Championship Game between Purdy and Pierce City has been pushed back to a 6:00 start.
Freshmen Orientation is Thursday, May 17 at 6:00 pm. in the high school cafeteria. We will discuss freshmen scheduling, A+ program, and student activities.
The annual WIDA testing reports for all English Language Learner students are now available online. Please contact your student's office for further information.
Reminder: The band concert is tonight at 7:30 in the hs gym. The choir concert is tomorrow night at 7:30 in the hs cafeteria. Thank you!
There will be a volleyball meeting after school this Wednesday, May 16th from 3:45 to 4:15. This will be for any girl going into seventh or eighth grade that is interested in playing volleyball next year. Parents are welcome to attend. Thank you!
The 2018 High School Athletic Banquet is tonight at 6:00 in the gym. Come and help. us celebrate our Athletes!!
Please join us for the high school awards assembly at 12:45 in the gym. Seniors at 12:45 and 9-11 grade after.
Please join us tomorrow at 12:45 for the high school awards assembly. 12:45 will be senior scholarship and awards followed by 9-11 grade awards.
Join us on Thursday, May 17th between 11:00 and 12:15 for the Senior Social. Say goodbye to the Class of 2018 by having lunch with them. $5 you receive a burger, chips and drink. RSVP 476-2515
The last few weeks of school are very hectic. Please check the district website and app for updated events and dates.
High School Awards Assembly is May 10 at 12:45. The community is invited to join us in celebrating the Class of 2018 as they receive their scolarships and awards. Grade 9-11 will be honored after.
If possible, middle school students need to bring earbuds or headphones from home for MAP testing. Testing starts tomirrow and runs through May 10th. We hope students are well rested and ready to go! Breakfast will be served to ALL students free of charge.
Mercy Clinic will be on campus Wednesday, 5/16 beginning at 8:30 to offer physicals for $5 to students in grades 6-11. Paperwork will go home with students next week. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this offer as physicals will be valid for the entire 18-19 school year
Lady Eagles Softball will travel to Sarcoxie tonight to take on Mt. Vernon in the District Championship. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00. Game can be heard on mtneers.com or 87.9. Come and support your LADY EAGLES!!!
Due to the possible weather on Thursday, the semifinals of the Miller Tournament have been moved up to tomorrow. Baseball will play Purdy tomorrow at 4:00 at Miller.
The April Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 in the HS Art Room. This meeting is open to the public
Baseball today at Crane has been canceled and will not be made up.
Softball tomorrow at Purdy has been canceled due to schedule conflicts and will not be made up.
Baseball today at Purdy has been canceled. Make-up date TBD.
Softball at Ash Grove scheduled for today has been canceled and will not be made up.
Date Correction:
The 2018 High School Athletic Banquet will be Friday, May 11th at 6:00 PM. Meal will be provided followed by award presentations. Come out and support your EAGLE Athletes.
The 2018 High School Athletic Banquet will be Saturday, May 12th at 6:00 PM. Meal will be provided followed by award presentations. Come out and support your EAGLE Athletes.
Eagle Activities Today
9:00 - Golf @ Whispering Oaks
4:00 - Track @ Eagle Invitational
4:30 - Softball @ Stockton
Baseball at Marionville scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.
The middle school track meet in Sarcoxie has been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather. And, there will be NO track practice today, April 13th. Thank you!
There will be NO JH Track practice after school today.
Today’s JH Track meet at Sarcoxie had been canceled. Make up daye TBD.
There will be NO Friday Study Hall at PCMS for missing assignments, due to the possibility of severe weather. Thank you!
Another busy day for the Eagles.
4:00 - JH Track @ Sarcoxie
4:00 - HS Track @ Ash Grove
5:00 - Baseball vs Greenfield
5:00 - Softball vs Greenfield
The April regular Board of Education meeting has changed from April 25th to Thursday April 26th at 6:30 PM.
Busy day for Pierce City Athletics
4:00 - JH Track at Monett
4:00 - HS Track at East Newton
5:00 - Softball hosts Southwest
The PC Board of Education Reorganization Meeting will begin at 6:30 in the superintendents office conference room.
Lady Eagles softball team will host Sarcoxie tonight at 4:30.
Pierce City Track hosted 20 schools at the annual Hill Billy Relays last night.
Boys Team Results
1st - Pierce City with 123 points
2nd - Sarcoxie with 110.5 points
Girls Team Results
1st - Mt. Vernon with 111 points
2nd - Clever with 78 points
The @PCHS__Baseball teams sweep Jasper last night on the road.
Varsity 13-0
JV 7-4
Varsity improves to 6-3 on the year.
The Lady Eagles softball team traveled to Jasper last night and picked up 2 wins.
Varsity 7-2
JV 9-6
Varsity moves to 7-4 on the season.
The Diamond softball tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled due to the forecast.
PC is hosting the monthly All-Pro Dad's breakfast on Friday April 6th in the HS Cafeteria. The event is open to anyone with kids in any grade. We hope to see you there.
JH Track heads to Marionville for a meet today at 2:00.
Baseball heads to US Ballpark in Ozark to take on New Covenant Academy today at 4:00.
All Pro Dads will meet on Friday, April 6th at 7:00 am in the high school cafeteria.
If you have a child that will be attending Kindergarten next year & has not yet been screened, please call the elementary office at 476-2255 to make an appointment.
The PC district welcomes back Larry Zebert and welcomes Kenny Fenske to serve their newly elected three year terms on the Board of Education
Unofficial results: Proposition I passed with a 63% passing rate. Thank you for supporting the district.
Softball vs Clever will go on as scheduled.
The Track meet at Lamar scheduled for tonight has been canceled.
Please remember to vote today. If you have questions about Prop I please contact the supt office #EveryVoteMatters
Along with Prop I the district has 2 seats for the Board of Education on tomorrows ballot. The district cannot endorse any candidate but we are greatful for the following candidates: Joe Crowell, Larry Zebert, Zachary Carnes & Kenny Fenske.
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is election day. Please remember to go vote as the district has an important issue on the ballot. Thank you
PCMS Families: Don’t forget to join us from 6:30-7:30 tonight for desserts, board games, an art show, themed basket drawing and voting on which middle school teacher gets a pie in the face! Students may turn in their raffle tickets anytime before the dtawing at 7:30. We hope to see you there!
Baseball will now play New Covenant Academy at 4:00 Wednesday at U.S. Ballpark in Ozark, MO.
Baseball vs Galena scheduled for today has been canceled and will not be made up.
A decision on the Baseball game vs Galena will be made around 1:00.
Boys Golf at Windmill Ridge scheduled for today has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
Please join us for a PCMS parent organization family event on Monday, April 2nd from 6:30-7:30. There will be assorted desserts, board games and a 5th-6th art exhibit "Oceans of Art"!
Track has their first meet of the year tonight at 4:00 in Ash Grove.
Softball heads to Lockwood tonight to take on the Lady Tigers. Game scheduled for 5:00.
Save The Date: High School graduation is May 20th at 6:00 pm. in the high school gym. Baccalaureate ceremony will be at 4:00 in the gym.
The March regular monthly Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 in the HS Art Room. Regular meetings are open to the public
Baseball and softball vs Sarcoxie for tonight have been canceled. Make updates TBD.
A decision on the baseball and softball games vs Sarcoxie will be made at 12:30. If we are able to play both games will be at Sarcoxie starting at 4:30. Because it is a Wednesday night there will be no jv games.
JH Track @ Diamond scheduled for today has been cancelled. Make-up date TBD.
Softball vs Sarcoxie scheduled for today has been postponed to tomorrow weather premitting. Game time has been changed to 4:30.
Baseball @ Sarcoxie scheduled for today has been postponed to tomorrow weather premitting. Game time will be 4:30.
**CANCELLATION**
The middle school track meet scheduled for today in Diamond has been cancelled. Track practice will run until 4:45.
Baseball at Crane for tonight has been cancelled. Make up date TBD.
Softball heads to Liberal tonight to take on the Lady Bulldogs. Game is scheduled for a 5:00 start.
Softball heads to Liberal tonight to take on the Lady Bulldogs. Game is scheduled for a 5:00 start.
Baseball heads to Crane tonight to take on the Pirates. Game is scheduled for a 5:30 start.
Baseball Schedule Change
Baseball at Purdy has been moved from Friday, March 30th to Wednesday, April 25th at 5:00.
Reminder: School will be in session Monday March 26th and NOT in session on Friday March 30th due to Good Friday.
Baseball travels to Monett to take on the Cubs. Games scheduled for a 5:00 start.
Baseball travels back to the Purdy Tournament tonight to play East Newton at 7:00.
Softball travels back to the Mt. Vernon Tournament today. Today's schedule:
4:00 - vs Purdy
7:30 - vs TBD (Championship or 3rd Place game)
Reminder: We will be in school on Monday March 26th and will NOT be in school on Friday March 30th for Good Friday.
Softball travels to the Mt. Vernon Tournament to play 3 games tonight.
4:00 - vs Strafford
5:45 - vs Clever
7:30 - vs Forsyth
Thank you parents for making student attendance a priority. We have 92.92% of our students here 90% of the time which is a state goal. Please continue to help by making attendance a priority.
Baseball takes on Purdy tonight in the Purdy Tournament. Game scheduled to start at 5:00. GO EAGLES!!
Today's softball games in the Mt. Vernon Tournament have been postponed to Wednesday, 3/21.
4:00 - vs Strafford
5:45 - vs Clever
7:30 - vs Forsyth
Spring is a busy time, please refer to the district website and app for an updated listing of district events. You can also view athletic schedules with the athletic tab.
Just a reminder that school is in session tomorrow March 19th as our 3rd, and hopefully last, snow make up day.
PC Band Pie Supper & Auction 5:00-8:00 tonight (17th) in the PCHS cafeteria. $6 admission. Burgers at 5:00, Pie Auction at 6:15
You can now view Board of Education minutes on the district website. Go to "Menu", select Board of Education drop down and then Board Minutes. Minutes from 2017/18 have been posted.
There have been some new "News" stories posted on the district website and app this week. Visit www.pcschools.net or the district app to read and see what's been going on.
Just a reminder that the parent organization will be holding a bake sale fundraiser tomorrow from 11:00-12:30. Also, the PCMS St. Patrick's Day dance will be held from 6:00-8:00 in the hs cafeteria.
If you want to learn more about Proposition I, there is a public forum tomorrow, Thursday March 15th at 6:30 PM in the Pierce City public library.
The MS Parent Organization will be holding a Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday, March 16th during the MS and HS lunch period. They would appreciate any donations of baked goods. Those can be dropped off anytime before 11:00 at the middle school office. Thank you!
Progress reports were e-mailed home today. If you do not have a valid e-mail on file it was mailed home.
Due to a change in the weather forecast for tomorrow, the baseball jamboree at Mt. Vernon will be played as originally scheduled.
Tomorrow's Softball Jamboree in Purdy
1:00 p.m. - Pierce City vs Clever
3:00 p.m. - Wheaton vs Pierce City
5:00 p.m. - Purdy vs Pierce City
Tomorrow's Baseball Jamboree Schedule in Mt. Vernon
11:00 a.m. - Mt. Vernon vs. Pierce City
1:30 p.m. - Pierce City vs. Marionville
We will be holding an assembly this Friday, March 9th with the organization, Stand for the Silent. Guest speakers will share their personal experience with bullying and the devastating effect it had on their family. 4th-7th grade 9:15-11:00 and 8th-12th grade 12:45-2:15. Both assemblies will take place in the high school gym. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend either session. Please call the middle school office with any questions. Thank you.
Preschool and kindergarten paperwork can be picked up on Thursday, March 8th from 4 to 6 pm at Central Elementary.
Preschool and kindergarten screenings are scheduled for Friday, March 16th. Call 417-476-2255 to make a screening appointment for your child.
Just a friendly reminder the Kids First committee will host a Proposition I open community meeting at 6:30 tonight in the HS cafeteria.
Central Elementary students raised over $7600 for Hoops for Heart! Way to go!
The regular monthly board meeting begins at 6:30 PM in the high school art room
Just a reminder that tomorrow February 26th is a weather make up day. School will be in session on Monday the 26th. Thank you
We have been made aware of a possible lock down situation in Jasper County. However, after checking with local law enforcement there is no, nor was there, a threat to our district.
Want to learn more about PC's NO TAX INCREASE Proposition I? Please visit our website at www.pcschools.net #EveryVoteMatters
We are good to go for school today, February 22nd. Roads are wet but not slick and weather expected to improve.
It's too early to know for sure, but please be prepared for the possibility of a 2 hour late start on Thursday the 22nd. We will make an official announcement when we know for sure.
Due to the weather forecast tonight's Class 2 District 12 BB games have been postponed. Make up schedule TBA
Due to the updated NWS forecast and earlier arrival of freezing precipitation Pierce City will dismiss school at 2:00 today.
Decision regarding school tomorrow will be made in the AM after NWS conference call and checking roads.
Class 2 Boys BB District 12 update: Thomas Jefferson vs Sarcoxie is moved to Wednesday Feb 21st at 4:30. All other games on schedule for today Tuesday the 20th.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Buy early and save. Order online at https://commpe.pictavo.com/
If you are going to be out of town or know someone who will be out of town April 3rd, remember you can file an absentee vote for the Prop 1 Bond Issue. Contact your county clerk for information.
7th graders going on the the Career Exploration field trip tomorrow: please make sure you eat breakfast, as lunch will not be served until 12:30. Also, short sleeve shirts are recommended.
STUDENT PICK UP FOR 2-20-18. Due to district basketball, we are moving PCMS pick up to the west end of the school. All MS students will need to be picked up on Myrtle St near the solar panels.
Boys & Girls District Basketball Brackets are posted on the district website at www.pcschools.net in the News section.
Don't forgot tonight is Military Appreciation night as the boys and girls host Miller
Date Change: Boys and Girls Varsity basketball games moved from Friday to Thursday (2-15) of this week. 6:00 Girls Varsity/ Senior Night/ Boys Varsity/ Military Appreciation at half of boys game.
There is a P.I.E.(Partners In Education) meeting tonight at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria. All middle school parents are welcome to attend. Thank you!
8th grade rib orders will be delivered tomorrow, Feb. 14th at 2:00. They may be picked up in the middle school office.
Just a reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 2:00-7:30.
From PCMS: Just a reminder that parent conferences are scheduled for tomorrow from 2:00-7:30. Everyone is welcome to attend and visit with the teachers of your choice. Thank you.
The ACT Test scheduled for Saturday 2/10 has been postponed due to the weather forecast
If you are not a registered voter, you can register in any building office during parent/teacher conferences on Monday the 12th.
Reminder: Parent/Teacher conferences are Monday Feb 12th from 2:00-7:30 in each building.
You can also register to vote by visiting our website www.pcschools.net and access the link from the front page under Proposition I
Are you registered to vote? If not you can easily register online by going to https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/register (Secretary of State Website)
Reminder: 9-12 grade students wanting to take the ACT April 3rd for $37 should turn in their form and money by tomorrow.
Healthy Cooking Classes
The Healthy Kids after school program at First Baptist Church has been canceled today due to transportation issues.
The PCMS P.I.E. meeting scheduled for tonight has been moved to next Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria. All middle school parents are welcome to attend!
8th grade rib orders are due today. Ribs will be delivered for pick-uo on February 14th. Thank you!
After checking roads & parking lots we are good to go for school today. A couple of patchy slick spots but mostly dry.
Tonight's home boys basketball game has been postponed due to the forecast this evening. Will be played Wednesday 2/7.
Per the district calendar we will have school on February 26th & March 19th as weather make up days.
The roads greatly improved overnight so school is in session today, Feb 6th. Saw only a couple of patchy slick spots so still drive carefully.
Decision on school tomorrow will be a morning decision after 4:15 AM National Weather Service Conference call and road check
We are having technical difficulties with the all call system. School is cancelled in Pierce City for Monday February 5th due to slick road conditions. Will keep trying to make the all call as well
Updated information about Proposition I can be found on the front page of the district website, www.pcschools.net
Reminder: All-Pro dad's breakfast will be tomorrow (Friday) at 7:00 AM in the HS cafeteria. Biscuits & Gravy are provided
We have an important election for Prop I on April 3rd. If you are not registered to vote please do so by MARCH 7th. #EveryVoteMatters
Pierce City High School is offering the ACT on April 3 for 9-12 grade. Cost is $37 and registration forms are in the high school office. Please make checks to PCHS. Registration is due by Feb 9th.
The PCHS robotics team will be featured on KODE News tonight (Jan 30) & scheduled for the 6:00 news. We hope you can tune it and see our kids and their robotics program. #pcpride
Please remind all 6th - 8th grade students to charge their Chromebooks tonight! Thank you!
The January regular Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 in the HS Art Room. The meeting is open to the public.
Our school's 2018 Hoops for Heart campaign for the American Heart Association is running through February 16. Please click on the link to make a donation. http://www2.heart.org/goto/pcelementary2018
Please help us with elementary arrival by pulling forward. We’d like to unload two cars at a time. Thanks!
Reminder: The No Tax Increase Bond Issue information meeting begins at 6:30. We hope you can attend and learn about our safety/facility/budget improvements that can occur. We want you to be informed
This is just a reminder that we’re hosting a 7th and 8th grade Parent Night, this evening from 5:30-6:30! We would love to see you there!
We will be sending home a note today asking you to update your address and county of residence. Please complete and return that information as soon as possible. Thank you!
Central Elementary’s PTO meeting will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 23rd. Please join us!
This is a reminder that school will be in session tomorrow January 22nd as a snow make up day.
No-Tax Bond Issue informational meeting Tuesday Jan 23 @ 6:30 PM (HS Cafeteria). Come and learn about the safety & facility improvements that will occur if we pass this No Tax Increase bond issue
PCMS will be hosting a 7th and 8th grade Parent Night on Tuesday, January 23rd from 5:30-6:30. Teachers will have activities and games set up in their classrooms. We would love to see a big crowd!
After extensive driving, conferring w/ bus director & warmer temps we will be in school tomorrow Jan 19. There are a few slick spots on the south side, however majority of roads are safe for travel.
Parents & Students: If you have built a snowman/fort today please visit our District Facebook page and upload yours pics. We would love to see what our students are creating today
As per the district calendar, which can be found on the district website, the following dates will be used for make up dates: Jan 22, Feb 5th and Feb 26th.
School is cancelled tomorrow January 18th due to unfavorable road conditions.
Schedule Update
Girls basketball vs Erie has been moved up to a 5:30 start tonight.
Pierce City schools are closed tomorrow January 17th due to road conditions. Stay warm and stay safe #pcpride
The Bond Issue planning meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for January 23rd at 6:30 PM in the HS cafeteria due to the weather. Thank you
School is closed on Tuesday January 16th due to the snow covered roads. As per the district calendar it will be made up on Monday January 22nd. Stay safe and warm!
Please visit our website, www.pcschools.net or our district Facebook page and complete a very brief survey regarding the 2 Hour Delayed Start procedure. We value your feedback
Homecoming is still on for tonight. Coronation at 5:45, varsity girls at 6:00 and varsity boys at 7:30. Come out to support the PC Eagles.
Due to a some slick spots & bitter wind chill Pierce City will implement the 2 hour delay per the district Inclement Weather Policy. Buses will run 2 hours after normal time & school begins at 10:00
JR High BB at Diamond and JV BB at Purdy have both been cancelled for this evening due to the weather. Make up TBD #pcpride
We will be dismissing school today, Thursday, January 11th, at 12:30 pm.
Parents: We are getting feedback that the all call message regarding school dismissal may have not included the 12:30 dismissal time on your voicemail. We are working to get this corrected.
School will dismiss at 12:30 today.
Tonight’s junior high basketball game in Diamond has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. Thank you.
Due to the NWS forecast PC will dismiss school at 12:30 today. We apologize for any hardship this may cause, however we want to gets kids and staff home safely.
Central Elementary’s Honor Choir practice after school is cancelled today.
Road Runners after school has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. Thank you!
There is a possibility of inclement weather today. We will monitor closely & announce ASAP if there is a need to dismiss early. We will use social media & the all call system. Hoping for a full day!
We want to remind parents that if your financial status has changed you can complete a new Free/Reduced lunch form. If interested please contact Cari Caddell at 476-2255 or ccaddell@pcschools.net
Reminder: Teaching staff scheduled for PD/workday January 2nd, students return January 3rd for 2nd semester
The December Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 PM
Middle School staff are busy preparing for their 1st annual senior citizen Christmas dinner. It's great to have so many caring staff members in our district
Today we dismiss at noon but we ask you to PLEASE still send your kids to school today. We had a great first semester with attendance and hope to finish strong. Thank you! #Everyday
Reminder: School dismisses at noon tomorrow December 20th for the last day of the 1st semester.
Just a reminder that school will be in session on Monday December 18th. The 1st semester ends December 20th w/ a noon dismissal.
PCMS is still collecting donations for our Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner! Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for the supplies we've already received.
Tuesday, December 19th - Onesie/Pajama Day
Wednesday, December 20th - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Walnut Grove Holiday Tournament brackets for PC Boys and Girls
Correction: Cookie dough will be delivered this Friday, December 15th...not 16th. Thank you!
Cookie dough will be delivered this Friday, December 16th. Orders can be picked up from 2:00-5:00 in the HS cafeteria. All orders must be picked up before 5:00. Thank you!
The master calendar survey closes after Monday Dec 11th. If you have not completed the brief survey please visit our website (pcschools.net) or school app & access the link in the "News" section.
Another parade, another 1st Place trophy for the Marching Eagles #pcpride #MonettChristmasParade
The Board of Education finance workshop will begin at 6:30 PM in the central office conference room. This is an open session to the public
The Pierce City R-VI school district scored a 95/100 (95%) on our 2017 state Annual Performance Report! We cannot do this without great kids, a caring staff and a supportive community. THANK YOU!
Parents, if you have not done so already please visit the News section on our website at pcschools.net or our school app and complete a brief survey to help guide our 2018-19 calendar. Thank you
**5th Grade Parents**
Please join us tomorrow evening from 5-6 for a 5th grade parent night! Thanks and we hope to see you there!
Thank you for sending your kids to school! As a district we have 96.04% of our kids @ school 90% of the time. We are above the state "on target" goal of 90% here 90% of the time!
Please visit the district website www.pcschools.net or social media and complete a very brief survey regarding next year's master calendar. Thank you
The November Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:30 in the high school art room
The cookie dough fundraiser orders and money are due asap! We will not be able to accept orders or money after this Thursday, November 30th. Thank you!
FFA Booster Club Fish Fry on Friday Dec 1st. Hope you can make it out and enjoy some good food and conversation. If you are an FFA Booster Club member we can use your help.
The P.I.E. organization will be holding a bake sale fundraiser this Thursday, November 30th from 11:00-12:30. They are looking for anyone who would be willing to send baked goods and/or work the sale. Your help and support is always greatly appreciated! Thank you!
PCHS Invitational Tournament Bracket
Due to the huge student success of the 2nd chance breakfast, the middle/high school will serve only Grab & Go breakfasts at 9:00 beginning Nov 28th and will discontinue the before school breakfast.
We hope all of our students, staff, parents & community have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break! Kids return on November 28th!
If you are looking to help a family in need this holiday season, the district has students who need help w/ lunch accounts. Contact a district office if you would like to help w/ a contribution
Lady Eagles open up the season tonight at home vs Cassville. Varsity at 6 followed by 1/2 jv game. Come out and support your Lady Eagles!!
Just a reminder that school WILL BE in session on Monday November 20th and Tuesday 21st of next week per the district calendar.
The PC Marching Eagles will be marching in the Silver Dollar City Parade of Lights on Friday November 17th at 6:00 & 8:00 PM
PC R-6 is in need of 2-4 crossing guards to help students in the AM from 7:15-8:00 Tuesday-Friday. If you are interested please contact the central office at 476-2555.
The buses just pulled away from Central at 4:05 pm.
PCMS shirts (both short and long sleeved) may be ordered through this Friday, November 10th. The order form was attached to today’s bulletin, but can also be picked up in the middle school office.
FFA Booster Club meeting Nov 10th after the FFA Chili Supper/Labor Auction. Will be discussing the Fish Fry fundraiser, any parent/alumni is welcome. Contact John Klieboeker 388-1523 w/ questions.
Pierce City R-VI Veterans Day lunch and assembly is November 9 at 11:30 in the HS cafeteria. Please ask all Veterans that you know to RSVP at 476-2515.
Football team finishes the year 11-1, SRVC Champs, & district runner-up! Congrats to the EAGLES on a great SEASON!!
Kickoff for district football championship is 7:00 in PC. Gate price is $7,no passes are accepted, & children 5 & under are free.
The second all pro dad breakfast and meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 7:00 in the high school cafeteria. This is open to all students from preschool through 12th grade.
Tomorrow PCMS is having a "green out" contest between grade levels! Students are allowed to wear green and white face paint.
We have uploaded the inclement weather procedures on the district website and school app under the documents section. We hope you find this information helpful.
School picture re-takes are tomorrow for elementary through high school.
Ghouls in the School is tonight from 6-8 pm at the high school.
Middle school students may wear their Halloween costumes tomorrow!
The middle school parent organization will be having a bake sale tomorrow night at Ghouls in the School! Any donated baked goods would be greatly appreciated! Those items can be dropped off at the ms office anytime tomorrow. Thank you!
The PCMS Halloween Dance is tonight from 6-8 in the HS cafeteria! Students need to bring the following items: 5th - mini drinks, 6th - chips, 7th - cookies and 8th - mini bottles of water. We’d love to see LOTS of students there!
Pierce City students in grades K-6 are encouraged to sit in the bleachers in the east end zone and make that end loud!
Ghouls in the School is Tuesday, October 31 from 6-8 pm at the HS. Please join us for this fun and safe Trick or Treat event.
Kickoff for tonight's home FB game w/ Ash Grove is 7:00. It's district playoff game so no passes of any kind will be accepted. Admission is $7 for everyone however, children 5 and under are free.
7th and 8th grade students will not be required to stay for Friday school to complete missing math assignments. Mrs. Ragsdale is recovering from surgery and was unable to update the Tyler system.
The October regular monthly board of education meeting will begin at 6:30 PM in the HS art room
This weeks podcast is now available on the website, district Facebook & Twitter. This week is an interview w/ Mr. Frey about the new robotics program.
October 27, 2017 – Ash Grove Pirates vs Pierce City Eagles
5:30 Gates Open
Admission: $7, 5 and under free
This is a district play-off game; therefore, NO passes will be accepted.
6:45 National Anthem
6:57 Coin Toss
7:00 Kick -Off
Upcoming Events
Youth Basketball Sign-Ups
PTO Fall Event! Celebrate the change of seasons on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Central Elementary. Come play games, enjoy a snack, and make autumn crafts with your children.
Red Ribbon Week
Wed.-Put Drugs to Sleep (Wear school appropriate pajamas)
Thurs.-Team up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team)
Fri.-Drug Free from Head to Toe (Wear hats and crazy socks)
Please join us tonight for ACT/Financial Aid night at 6:00 in the high school cafeteria. Pizza and drinks provided. Attend the football game following the meeting. Admission to game is $4.
A big Thank You to Empire Electric for sending a crew to help with our FB field lights this week.
Reminder: Building Committee meeting to review master plan update begins at 6:30. Pizza and drinks provided.
You can now see all athletic events on the athletic tab on the website/app or in the event section.
Please join us Friday evening for ACT/Financial Aid night at 6:00 in the high school cafeteria. Pizza and drinks provided. Attend the football game following the meeting. Admission to game is $4.
Facility Master Plan update meeting Thursday the 19th at 6:30 PM, HS cafeteria. If you were involved in the previous building committee or just want to be involved please plan on attending.
If you are not using the Tyler 360 student information App & want to keep up with your child's progress please call a building office for help setting it up. It's very user friendly & informational
If you have 60 college hours and want to work with kids the PC district is looking to expand our substitute teacher list. Visit www.pcschools.net to apply on-line or call 476-2555.
10 week progress reports will be e-mailed on Friday. Parents without a valid e-mail on file will receive their student's progress report in the mail.
Football conference championship shirt orders are due tomorrow at 8:00 am. $10 add $2 for 2XL and $3 for 3XL. Orders submitted to grguerin@pcschools.net
Building/Facility Committee meeting Oct 19th at 6:30 PM (HS Cafeteria).If you have been involved in this process or want to be please attend as we finalize the master plan revision. Food provided!
PC Eagles to host Pleasant Hope Friday the 20th at 7:00 in the 1st round of district football. Gate prices TBD #pcpride
High school parents are invited to ACT/Financial Aid night on October 20th at 6:00 pm. in the high school cafeteria. Pizza and drinks will be furnished. District football game begins at 7:00 pm.
Big game for the Eagles tomorrow night as we invade Sarcoxie to take on the Bears for the SRVC championship! Kick off is at 7:00 and we hope to flood Sarcoxie with a sea of green Be loud and proud!
Beginning today you will be receiving an evening all call if your child is absent from school. Thank you for your cooperation in working with us to improve student attendance.
The Booster Club will be selling pom poms for Friday night’s football game for $1 during the lunch hour on Friday.
This weeks' district podcast is now available on the website, Facebook and twitter accounts. Hope you enjoy!
Buses will be delayed today due to a late field trip bus.
Correction: The bonfire is for all high school Fall athletes and their families. Hope to see you there!
There will be a bonfire tonight after the football game down by the gazebo for the team and their families. Hope to see you there!
All Pro Dad is tomorrow morning at 7:00 in the high school cafeteria!
We have a new addition to the school app! Now you can select "Dining" and it will link to the Nutrislice site for all menus!
Students wearing green at tonights football game will get in free!!
The football jersey auction will be tonight after the volleyball game. Come support your EAGLES!! #PCPride
Day 3 of Spirit Week - Crazy Hair Day
Day 2 of Spirit Week - Student Galaxy Day: 5th wears Black, 6th wears Pink, 7th wears Purple, 8th wears Blue and Teachers wear Red!
It’s Homecoming Spirit Week! Tomorrow is PAJAMA DAY! #pcpride
Parent Conferences will be held tomorrow, September 25th, from 2:00-7:30. We hope to see you there!
The junior high volleyball game scheduled for Tuesday at Lockwood has been canceled. It will be rescheduled, but those arrangments have not been made yet.
The district weekly podcast is now posted on the website, Facebook and twitter.
Due to unforseen circumstances, tomorrow nights JH volleyball games have been moved to Tuesday, 9/26 at Lockwood.
Please keep checking our new website for announcements, news and event updates #pcpride
Halloween Hustle 5K & Fun Run: Saturday, October 14 @ 2:00. Register by Friday, September 15 for discounted fee. Contact Cayla Chapman for registration info cayla_chapman@yahoo.com
Spirit Week/Day 3 - Dress wacky tacky! We all have a little wacky in us!
This week's district podcast now posted on social media and district website
Freshmen Parent Night tonight. Free admission to volleyball game v. College Heights at 6:00. Presentation and pizza between JV and V games.
It's Spirit Week at PCMS! Wear your tie dye tomorrow! It's alway "groovy" to be an Eagle!
Freshmen Parent Night is Tuesday. Free admission to volleyball game. Presentation and pizza in cafeteria between JV and Varsity games. JV game begins at 6:00.
Athletic Activities for 9/11
8:30am Girls Golf @ Bolivar
5:00pm JH Football @ Southeast
5:30pm JH Volleyball @ College Heights
Pierce City school phone system is operational again. Thank you for your patience
Thank you to all parents who have submitted your Free/Reduced Lunch form. If you have not and need a new one please contact Cari Caddell at 476-2255 or email ccaddell@pcschools.net
JH Football @ Southeast on 9/11 has been moved to a 5:00 kickoff. #PCPride
Our phone system is still down and we are scheduled to have repairmen here between 10:00-12:00. We apologize for the inconvenience this is causing but hope to have things operational ASAP.
We are currently experiencing an issue with our phone system. We apologize for the issue and hope to have it resolved as soon as possible. Thank you
There is no P.I.E. meeting tonight. It has been moved to Thursday night at 7:00. I apologize for the error in the parent bulletin.
Halloween Hustle 5K & Fun Run to benefit the special education department on Saturday, October 14 @ 2:00 Downtown Pierce City. To register please contact Cayla Chapman at cayla_chapman@yahoo.com
This weeks podcast has been posted on the website and district social media sites. Tune in to listen to flexible classroom seating with 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Aust.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Have Facebook? You can now like the PCHS Counselor's Corner page to get updated information from HS counselor Ms. Nelson
Weekly podcast now posted on social media and district website. Hope you enjoy today's interview.
Lady Eagles volleyball travels to Purdy tonight. JV game starts at 6:00. Come support your LADY EAGLES!!
JV Football tonight at home vs Liberal in an 8 man game. Kickoff is at 6:00. Come support your EAGLES!!
Just a reminder, you can pay your student's lunch account on-line through the parent portal. If you have ?'s please contact a building office.
Elementary student breakfast participation at PCEL up significantly thanks to the new Fuel For School program. Great to see food service and elementary staff thinking outside the box to improve student programs
PTO meeting August 29 @ 5:30: A brief overview of current Title 1 programs and opportunity for parent/community input
Have you submitted your free and reduced lunch application? If not please do so ASAP. Thank you!
We have posted a new video in the "News" section from the American Heart Association that features Mrs. Jasumback and the Jump Rope for Hearth program.
Lady Eagles travel to Crane tonight to take on the Lady Pirates. Come support your Lady Eagles! #PCPride
Found at FB game: Appears to be a man's ring and appears to have been there for awhile. If you lost a ring please call 476-2555 to identify and claim.
This weeks district podcast has been uploaded and can be accessed in the "News" section of the website or app or on district Facebook and/or Twitter.
Chromebook Orientation Video
Grandparents Day
Eagles open their football season at home tonight vs Diamond. Kickoff scheduled for 7:00 and it is rally towel give-a-way night! Come support your EAGLES! #PCPride
New forms are available on the district app to submit a request to volunteer, share good news or report an alleged bullying incident.
There is a new upload in the Parent/Community Resources folder in the documentation section of the district website and app.
New documents added today in the high school document folder and the Parent/Community Resources & Notifications folder
If you want quick access to student information download the Tyler SIS Student 360 app and search Pierce City. You can call building offices for log in information if you do not have an account yet.
JV Football scheduled for Monday, August 21st vs Diamond has been cancelled.
**Chromebook Information**
Great first day of school today! Thank you parents, students and staff!
As a reminder, parents can pay their students lunch invoice on-line by logging into the parent portal. If you have questions about an account please contact your building office.
This week's weekly podcast can also be found on the district app as well in the "News" section.
The Pierce City R-VI weekly podcast has been uploaded to the website under the "News" section.
Please remember that 8th grade students must have their required immunizations by the end of this week!
Central Elementary: School begins on Tuesday, August 15th. If you're planning to walk with your child to class on the first day, please plan to arrive between 7:45 am and 8:00 am.
You can now access the district lunch/breakfast menu from the "Dining" section on the app and the website.
Fall athletic schedules are now updated and available on app and website under the "Athletics" section.
Reminder: All incoming 8th graders are required to have Tdap & meningococcal vaccines before the 1st day of school. Seniors are required to have the meningococcal vaccine before the 1st day of school
ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS
Football Jamboree Schedule
tonight at 7:00 in Stockton
Game 1 - Lamar vs PC
Game 2 - Nevada vs PC
Game 3 - Stockton vs PC
Athletic schedules are now being updated on the school app as well. Fall sports are almost complete.
Athletic website update: You can now access the athletic website easier from the website. Select "Menu" and then scroll to the new athletic website option.
To access athletic schedules on the new website open the menu section snd select "About the District". From there open the Pierce City school athletic link. We are working to make it easier to access ans will post updates
Check out the new district Instagram account by searching for piercecityeagles or Pierce City R-VI. We made our first posting today.
Don't forgot its Open House tonight from 5:00-7:00 in each building. Please plan on attending and meeting your child(s) teacher(s).
OPEN HOUSE
Final Chromebook Orientation
Last reminder to please make time to go vote today on Proposition KIDS. Every vote does make a difference
Reminder: Lawrence County Health Department will be in the middle school to administer immunization shots for students in 8th and 12th grade on August 9th from 8:00-12:00. Cost is $5.00 or they will accept Medicaid.
There is a new Parent/Community resources folder in the newly designed website. Go to "Menu" and then open documents to access. We will be adding to the folder throughout the year.
There will be a football parent meeting following the Gatorade scrimmage this Tuesday to plan team meals and other parent support activities.
Back to School Dates
Reminder: Today, August 4th, is Stuff The Bus at the 1st State Bank parking lot in PC until 3:00. All donations go to PC students
Chromebook Orientation for Grades 6,7,and 9 is Thursday, August 10th at 7:00 pm in the High School cafeteria.
Reminder: Special Education teachers will be available on Open House Night. Share the love and ask your special ed teacher if they need any classroom supplies.
New student enrollment for Pierce City Middle School is Tuesday, August 8th.
Reminder: 1:1 Chromebook forms can be found on the district website under the "documents" tab.
District weekly podcast can be found in the News section of the website or district app
Only 20 days until the first day of school! We are excited to see kids return to hallways and classrooms.
Reminder: Fall practices start next week July 31st. All athletes must have physicals before participating.
Election Day is August 8th, 3 weeks from tomorrow. Please mark your calendars! Updated information posted on website and district Facebook page.
School supply lists for elementary and middle school are now posted under the News section of the website and app.
You can now access staff email and contact information from the staff section on our website. We are continuing to make updates on the site and app.
The time issue has been resolved in our event section so all times should be correct now. We apologize for the inconvenience.
There is a bug in our events program on the website affecting the times. The dates are correct but times may not be accurate. Hope to have it corrected soon.
Fall practices begin July 31st, all athletes must have a physical before they can practice
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PC Athletic Booster Club will be painting the gym bleachers Friday and Saturday (14th/15th). If you are interested in assisting, your help would be greatly appreciated. They will begin at 8:00 AM
All incoming 8th grader are required to have Tdap & meningococcal vaccines before the first day of school. Law Co health will be here 08/09/17 from 8-12 to administer for $5.00 or medicaid card.
Chrome Book Orientation will be Tuesday August 1st at 6:00 PM or Thursday August 10th at 7:00 PM
Seniors are required to have meningococcal vaccine before 1st day of school. Lawrence Co Health Dept will be here on Aug 9th (8:00-12:00) to give vaccines to students. Cost is $5.00 or medicaid card
Please be patient as we work to develop our new website and school app. Our goal is to create a more efficient communication system for our parents, students and community.