Superintendent Gill popped over to the Elementary today to check out the "wax museum" event. Wow, very impressive! Students chose a character, dressed as the character and confidently described the character's life. I met over a dozen famous characters including Abraham Lincoln, Barak Obama, Jacque Cousteau, Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, Steve Irwin, Jane Goodall, Clara Barton and many more. Some students memorized their information while others read it and they made their own posterboards describing their character. Well done students!
Hello PR families,
We are very excited about our annual Christmas Concert this afternoon. The dress rehearsal went EXTREMELY well this morning. The kids are ready and excited!
A couple LAST minute IMPORTANT reminders:
Student Drop off will be between 5:30 - 5:50pm.
Concert will start at 6:00pm!
Pick up your child from their assigned room after the concert has concluded.
Parking will be tight. Carpool if possible. Parking will be open in the front and back of the MS/HS.
Hope to see you all there!
Thanks
Mr. DeVos
Saturday, Pine River Middle School held a special Art Club for a select group of students tasked by Mr. Gill with making holiday art for tonight's Elementary Winter Program. Great job everyone!
On Thursday and Friday, Pine River NHS and NJHS members helped get Project Christmas at the Wex set up and ready for today's event. Our kids unloaded, sorted, unpacked, moved, packed, organized, and more. They worked hard and their help for the community was so appreciated!
Click the link to see this week's Elementary newsletter!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
LOST & FOUND! Each school has tons of student Lost & Found items. Please have your child check if they are missing water bottles, clothes, shoes or jackets. This also includes clothing that is left on the locker room floor. Anything left will be donated.
The holidays are a great time to include your children in learning how to cook and prepare for meals and special events. Here are some tips from the Northeast Region Community Health Center.
Reminder: The Pine River High School Choir will perform this evening at 6 p.m. upstairs at the Dewings Center in LeRoy. The Nativity Exhibit and coffee / treats will also take place downstairs from 3 - 7.
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Heidi Hayes, Pine River Elementary School Principal, for receiving the Region 13 Principal of the Year award at last evening's Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principal Association Conference awards banquet. Way to go Mrs. Hayes! We are PRoud of you and grateful to have you on our PRAS Team!!
Congratulations to our first Buck of the week for the winter 23-24 season, Mason Gugle.
Click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRvDpbvvAr5eq1Mcz459ieLpzVfLyJM9KjUCqUz6xK4/edit?usp=sharing
JV/V Girls Basketball game on Friday, December 8th to benefit the Evart community.
Pine River Elementary School has got great holiday spirit. Here are a few pictures of student holiday artwork displayed in the halls.
Today from 2 - 4 p.m., the Dewings Center, 202 S. Gilbert St. in LeRoy, has a Nativity Exhibit & treats downstairs for anyone to enjoy.
Friday, the Northern Lights Dance Academy will perform upstairs at 3 p.m. and the Pine River High School Choir will perform upstairs at 6 p.m. The Nativity Exhibit & treats will also continue from 3 - 7 downstairs.
Saturday, the Nativity & treats will be continuing from 2 - 4 p.m. downstairs. Enjoy!
**Ten Days of Christmas**
Our NHS is sponsoring the Ten Days of Christmas from December 4th through December 15th for grades 8-12. Each day will have a small item suggestion to donate as well as a dress-up theme. Items will be collected before school in the lobby. Please encourage your child to take part in helping us bring a brighter Christmas to many children in our community. Thank you!
Click the link to see this week's Elementary newsletter!
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Click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cTA-XF8QN5_7a6LGpTw8YGs3d7f-QRqG6tzony0AWaU/edit?usp=sharing
Weekly event calendar for Pine River Athletics 12/4-12-10. Additional information such as scores, event addresses, and departure times can be found on our website: https://pineriverathletics.bigteams.com/
On Tuesday, November 28th, multiple employers, colleges and military representatives spent the day with 400+ Pine River High School 8 – 12 grade students to help them learn about life opportunities after high school. This was a first-time event organized by Student Success Coordinator (SSC) Moriah Miltgen. Due to the lack of counselors available throughout the nation, Pine River Area Schools employs multiple people as Student Success Coordinators throughout the district who serve similar roles assisting students. Ms. Moriah Miltgen is one of the high school SSC’s and her primary role is to help students prepare for life after high school. Students rotated through classrooms all day listening, learning and talking with employers, 17 different college reps, paramedics, police officers and military reps. In addition, students listened to an alumni panel to learn what they’ve done since high school and the challenges they’ve had to overcome along the way. Students also spent time learning how to build a resume, write professional emails, learned interview skills, talked to employers about summer jobs and learned what kind of jobs are offered by employers and much more. Students, parents and employees spoke very positively about the event and it's impact on students. One employee/parent said “I spent all evening talking about college versus work options with my 8th grader!” Tuesday’s event was a smashing success for all involved. Pine River High School plans to offer this event next year and hopefully every other year or annually thereafter. Many thanks to all who participated.
