Please click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QZfybiJ9RSRuWiD-DaoH02Wn9a3ALDtdmqMSg8piPXg/edit?usp=sharing
Yesterday, 8th graders had the opportunity to sign up for a trip put on by the Career Tech Center. The trip was a way for them to see what Agriculture Science opportunities are out there. Thank you Benthem Brothers Dairy and CTC for putting on a great experience and teaching our kids about the Dairy Farming industry! We also were lucky enough to be given our tours by two of our seniors, Konner Workman and Travis Fauble. They both attend the Ag Science Program at CTC and did a fantastic job!
Tomorrow is picture day at the elementary school. We can't wait to see those smiling faces.
Correction to the dates of Powderpuff and Hallway Decorating:
Powderpuff: 9/19 12:30
Hallway Decorating: 9/22 afternoon
NWEA testing: 9/19 and 9/22.
Appologies for any confusion.!
Powderpuff: 9/19 12:30
Hallway Decorating: 9/22 afternoon
NWEA testing: 9/19 and 9/22.
Appologies for any confusion.!
NWEA Testing & Homecoming Events
On Friday, September 26 and Monday, September 29, all students will take the NWEA tests in the morning. Students will not attend CTC on these days.
Friday, September 26: After lunch, the whole school will attend the Powderpuff games, which will run until the end of the day. Parents are welcome to attend, and the game will begin around 12:30 PM.
Monday, September 29: After testing, students will participate in banner and hallway decorating by grade level until the end of the day.
On Friday, September 26 and Monday, September 29, all students will take the NWEA tests in the morning. Students will not attend CTC on these days.
Friday, September 26: After lunch, the whole school will attend the Powderpuff games, which will run until the end of the day. Parents are welcome to attend, and the game will begin around 12:30 PM.
Monday, September 29: After testing, students will participate in banner and hallway decorating by grade level until the end of the day.
Tomorrow, 9/16 is Picture Day for grades 4-12. Picture Forms were sent home with students last week. The following link allows online ordering and email updates of when your pictures are ready.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/pine-river-high-school/fall-pictures-9-16-2025-162/optIn
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/pine-river-high-school/fall-pictures-9-16-2025-162/optIn
URGENT: Our Pine River Golf Team is hosting a Golf Scramble this Sunday! Please consider supporting our Pine River golf team!
Click the link for this week's Elementary News Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
Please click on the following link for this week's HS Newsletter:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU3PrFQ2Y/1Q-RFgiXepSLptK2qq2AoA/edit
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU3PrFQ2Y/1Q-RFgiXepSLptK2qq2AoA/edit
Click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hbPxX5NGM4C3SEjSiddoXop41qodhGD8jZGxZ1LU0nU/edit?usp=sharing
Click the link to see this week's Elementary newsletter!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
Join us!
Click on the following link for Superintendent Michelle Gill's September video.
https://youtu.be/lQBuyYdwcZk
School Picture Day for grades 4-12 will be Tuesday, 9/16. Order forms will be sent home tomorrow with your students. The following link will allow parents to sign up to receive email updates about their child's school portraits after picture day. These emails are sent to announce important things like when images are ready for viewing online, when novelty items are available for purchase and when new deals and promotions are being offered. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/pine-river-high-school/fall-pictures-9-16-2025-162/optIn
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/pine-river-high-school/fall-pictures-9-16-2025-162/optIn
Please click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YYiwbqamfhdEjzxfq116Gc27kk6lBlK27nLxy3vCz9A/edit?usp=sharing
Click the link to see this week's Elementary newsletter!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Friday Pine River Area Schools Community,
I just received a Legislative Summary that I wanted to share with you regarding the continued lack of a State budget which impacts all Michigan school districts:
This week the Legislature made no progress on passing a state budget as we move into the second week of September. Lawmakers are now two months past the July 1 statutory deadline to finalize a budget. There is no sign they intend to act with the urgency school districts require. We continue to be concerned that our governmental representatives in Lansing are not acting with urgency to prevent a government shutdown. Some school districts are already preparing to take out bank loans at high interest rates just to make payroll this fall, burdening them with long-term financial strain that will ripple into next year’s budgets. Pine River may be forced into that as well if our October State Aid payment doesn't come in a timely manner. A government shutdown will be triggered if a budget is not set by the constitutional deadline of October 1.
I, and superintendents across the State of Michigan, urge you to contact your legislators immediately and demand they fulfill their constitutional obligation to finalize a State / School Aid budget before October 1. Further delay is not harmless, it directly threatens classrooms, staff, and students across the State of Michigan.
On a brighter note, next Friday, September 12th, beginning at 5 p.m. is our Community Tailgate Event. We will be offering free entry to the first 200 people for the 7 pm football game against Houghton Lake and providing free meals for 250 community members. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a new school year and all of the great things that happen every day at Pine River Area Schools, and to cheer on our Bucks. I hope to see you all there! Go Bucks!
With PRide,
Superintendent Gill
I just received a Legislative Summary that I wanted to share with you regarding the continued lack of a State budget which impacts all Michigan school districts:
This week the Legislature made no progress on passing a state budget as we move into the second week of September. Lawmakers are now two months past the July 1 statutory deadline to finalize a budget. There is no sign they intend to act with the urgency school districts require. We continue to be concerned that our governmental representatives in Lansing are not acting with urgency to prevent a government shutdown. Some school districts are already preparing to take out bank loans at high interest rates just to make payroll this fall, burdening them with long-term financial strain that will ripple into next year’s budgets. Pine River may be forced into that as well if our October State Aid payment doesn't come in a timely manner. A government shutdown will be triggered if a budget is not set by the constitutional deadline of October 1.
I, and superintendents across the State of Michigan, urge you to contact your legislators immediately and demand they fulfill their constitutional obligation to finalize a State / School Aid budget before October 1. Further delay is not harmless, it directly threatens classrooms, staff, and students across the State of Michigan.
On a brighter note, next Friday, September 12th, beginning at 5 p.m. is our Community Tailgate Event. We will be offering free entry to the first 200 people for the 7 pm football game against Houghton Lake and providing free meals for 250 community members. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a new school year and all of the great things that happen every day at Pine River Area Schools, and to cheer on our Bucks. I hope to see you all there! Go Bucks!
With PRide,
Superintendent Gill
Fall Sports Pictures will be taken after school on Tuesday, September 9th. Order forms will be sent home with athletes. You may also subscribe to Strawbridge Online using the link below. Once your athlete's picture is uploaded, you will receive an email notification with ordering instructions.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/pine-river-high-school/sports-pictures-9-9-2025-1/optIn