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Click the link below for information about Parent Teacher Conferences on October 14 and 15, 2020 Parents and Guardians of 8-12 face-to-face students only,https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools is seeking a JV Baseball Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Details with instructions on how to apply can be found at this link: https://5il.co/lb80. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. READ MORE >

A reminder that there will be no tickets sold for home football or volleyball games at the gate/door. You must have a conference pass to enter and each participant in the sport will only receive 2 passes. However, there will be a live feed of all home varsity contests and many jv home contests on our youtube channel, see the link below. Pine River Live Broadcasts... READ MORE >

The deadline for Hall of Fame nominations is quickly approaching. Please click on this link https://5il.co/l3p4 for a press release with detailed information on how to complete a Hall of Fame nomination as well as the deadline. Please click on this link https://5il.co/bgb8 to download the nomination form. READ MORE >

At the September 14, 2020 Regular Board of Education meeting, the board unanimously approved Pine River Area Schools' amended COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan and the Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan. Click on this link https://5il.co/l16z to read our latest press release regarding these plans. To view the amended COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan... READ MORE >

Come join our team!!!Pine River Area Schools has openings for the following positions:Middle School Building Secretary https://5il.co/l1ojFull-time Custodian https://5il.co/l1okFlex Custodian https://5il.co/l1olPlease click on the links provided for specific job duties, qualifications and application instructions for each posting. READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools will hold a Regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pine River Area MS/HS Media Center. Please click on this link https://5il.co/kxpq for the public notice detailing the address as well as the meeting's agenda. The public can attend this meeting remotely. To join using Google Meet, please... READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/ktzl to read today's web release regarding Executive Order 176 and spectator guidelines for middle and high school fall sports. READ MORE >

Big news today! Effectively Thursday, September 3, 2020, per the U.S. Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Education, free meals have been extended to all Pine River Area School students grades K-12 until December 31 or until the funds for this new program run out. Please click on this link https://5il.co/kjvz for a detailed press release. Go Bucks! READ MORE >

Click the link below to sign up for the UPLIFT Pine River Kids Backpack Program 2020-2021 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy-NdSPsvuJ9OObWypMmJ59cDQ2jFcNyJenzLZui6WsqqYcA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 READ MORE >

For MS Buck Virtual Students & Families! Please read!https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

What a great night! We were able to tour our new 4th graders and got to "hangout" with our 5th/6th/7th grade Bucks and families! If you didn't get a chance to login to meet your teacher, take a minute to take a tour and explore our Virtual Middle School. A lot of great videos and information to be discovered, not to mention seeing you favorite teacher as a Bitmoji! READ MORE >

6th Grade Band Information: https://docs.google.com/docume...Virtual Open House: https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools will hold a Board of Education workshop on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pine River Area MS/HS Media Center. Please click on this link https://5il.co/jwcb for the public notice detailing the address as well as the meeting's agenda. The public can attend this meeting remotely. To join using Google Meet, please click... READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for Pine River Open House Information READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools is seeking to fill an open Recess Aide position at Pine River Area Elementary. Details regarding job duties, hours, compensation and how to apply can be found at this link: https://5il.co/jqu0 READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools is seeking to fill two (2) long-term custodial substitute positions. Details of these positions including job requirements, hours, wage and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://5il.co/jpxx READ MORE >

Click here to view Pine River COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan READ MORE >

CLICK HERE for K-12 School Supply Lists READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at the Pine River Area Middle/High School Media Center. This meeting will take place at 17445 Pine River Rd. in LeRoy. Please click on this link https://5il.co/j97f for a copy of the public notice as well as the meeting's agenda.To attend this... READ MORE >

To help families keep up to date with information on our Welcome Back Plan and to provide further information on both learning options, Pine River Area Schools has created a website that will house all of this information in one place. We will update this website as we continue working with the ISD, school teams, and health department as we finalize our reopening... READ MORE >

Pine River's Fall 2020-2021 Welcome Back Plan! Attached you will find Pine River's Welcome Back Plan, along with an FAQ document. CLICK HERE for the FAQ Document CLICK HERE for the Welcome Back Plan An intent to return survey will be sent out later this week, along with a website containing more information. READ MORE >

Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th, Pine River Staff will be available for students, families, and community members to remember Braeighlee Coons, a well-loved elementary student at Pine River who died unexpectedly last week. From 10:00am-12:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm, you may stop by the elementary playground as we share our condolences and messages of love on a memorial... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools is seeking a Secondary English Teacher (Grades 6-12). Full details and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://5il.co/h9nk READ MORE >

Please click on the following link https://5il.co/h8c0 to view Pine River Area Schools COVID-19 Preparedness and Response plan. READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/h6gq to view the public notice for Limited Tax Pledge that is an agenda item for the June 15, 2020 Board of Education meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. READ MORE >

Please click on the following link https://5il.co/h44a to review the notice and agenda for the Board of Education's Budget Hearing, scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Please click on this link https://5il.co/h44b to review the notice and agenda for the Board Meeting after the Budget Hearing. This meeting is also scheduled, Monday June 15, 2020 at... READ MORE >

June 4, 2020, Parents of 8-12 students, Some of you were not able to attend the Chromebook, packet, and book drop off on June 1, 2020. In order to accommodate those students who were unable to attend June 1, a receptacle for packets will be available in front of the HS main entrance. Also, there will be a table with containers for Chromebooks and books. ... READ MORE >

Click here for more information on the 2020 Bond Proposal.https://www.pr-bond.com/ READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/gy5z to see the Board Notice and Agenda for the Regular June 8, 2020 Board of Education Meeting. READ MORE >

Important Information for the Parents of Student Athletes of Pine River Area SchoolsAt the Spring MHSAA Representative Council Meeting, it was decided that that the pre-participation physical exam requirement for the 2020-2021 school year may be waived for athletes who received one during the 2019-20 school year. This means that if your child received a physical... READ MORE >

Thanks to a grant from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium, the MISTEM Network, and Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado, up to 100 students in grades 3-12 can receive a scholarship to attend virtual air and space camps scheduled in June and July. With the recent SpaceX/NASA launch, there is a huge interest in this field right now, and... READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/gspp to read today's web release, an open letter to parents regarding Fall 2020. READ MORE >

Have you completed your 2020 Census yet? Every person in your household counts. Completing the census helps our school district in the following ways: The results of the 2020 Census will inform decisions about allocating hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding to communities across the country including ours! That includes funding and support for... READ MORE >

Here is a link to Senior Commencement Reminders for May 17, 2020Here is a link to the live stream of graduation READ MORE >

The last day for Pine River Area Schools food service delivery will be Friday, May 29, 2020. This will also be the last day for Uplift delivery as well. Please click on this link https://5il.co/g56l for more detailed information and a listing of community resources/local area food pantries. READ MORE >

Kindergarten Roundup! All families with students that will be entering Kindergarten, please watch this video with your child so they can see what it is like to be a kindergartener. https://youtu.be/SHNtWgxwGxI Then, please plan to join us for a Virtual Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, May 20th from 11-12pm or 6-7pm. READ MORE >

At the May 11, 2020 regular board meeting, Pine River Area Schools' Board of Education unanimously approved a pre-Labor Day start for the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on this link https://5il.co/g43n for a detailed press release and copy of the 2020-2021 Board approved school calendar. READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/fzj7 to view the public notice for the May 11, 2020 Pine River Board of Education Regular meeting. A copy of this meeting's agenda can be found under the board of education link on our website in the "agendas" folder. If you wish to attend this meeting remotely, please call (‪US‬)‪+1 929-277-6286‬ and enter PIN ‪131 943... READ MORE >

Kindergarten Roundup! CLICK HERE to register your child for Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 School Year or you can call the Elementary Office at 231-768-4481.We are planning a Virtual Kindergarten Roundup in May and a Face-to-Face Roundup when we are able to. Please register your child now so we can get information of dates and times of roundup to you, as well as... READ MORE >

Please click on the following link https://5il.co/fqdp for a web release regarding Pine River Area Schools' consideration for an early start to the 2020-2021 school year. READ MORE >

To attend tonight's board workshop remotely, please call this number to join by phone:‪+1 402-792-8322‬ PIN: ‪897 312 845‬# Please note: your microphone will be muted. If you wish to speak during public comment, you may unmute your mic by pressing *6. If you experience technical difficulties please call (231) 444-7975 and someone will be available to assist you. READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/fkar to view the public notice and agenda for this Monday's 4.27.2020 Board of Education Workshop. READ MORE >

CLICK HERE to access our Pine River K-12 Stay-at-Home Learning Website.This website houses lots of staff videos for students to watch and enrichment activities for your child to work on at home. This site will be updated each week, so continue to check back often. READ MORE >

If your income has changed and you currently do not receive free breakfast and lunch rates for this school year, Pine River Area Schools encourages your family to apply for free breakfast and lunch. All applications received now will carryover into the first 30 days of the 2020-2021 school year. Applications can be completed online at www.lunchapp.com. If you... READ MORE >

"Michigan is First State to Provide Food to Families Affected by School Closings Caused by COVID-19; Families with children who received free, reduced-cost lunches at school qualify for new program." Please click on this link https://5il.co/f7ku to read a memo from lansing regarding EBT funding available for qualifying Michigan families. READ MORE >

Senior Letter, April 17, 2020 I hope this letter finds you well. I realize you have a lot of questions and are wanting to know details of what is happening the rest of the year. I have been in contact with a few of you who needed to complete some work to make sure all requirements for graduation were complete and we are pleased to announce that all seniors in the... READ MORE >

April 15, 2020 Dear Pine River Families, On Wednesday, April 22nd we will be handing out our instructional packets as part of our Continuity of Learning Plan. Pick up times for all buildings will be 9:00-11:00am and 6:00-8:00pm. Please stay in your vehicle at each location and we will bring it to you.K-3 packets can be picked up at the Elementary... READ MORE >

Thanks to everyone for your patience and understanding as we continue to modify our food delivery methods in order to decrease the number of volunteers needed to run it. We want to ensure our staff and volunteers safety the best we can. We will continue to provide food bags every Friday. Please make sure you are picking up your food bags at the same location... READ MORE >

Click the link below for Pine River Area Schools approved Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan. https://5il.co/f2pz READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/eyn8 to see the public notice for Pine River Area Schools' Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 4/13/2020. READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/emdj for an important Press Release from Pine River Area Schools' regarding K-12 school building closures. Stay safe and be well. We're all in this together! READ MORE >

Please click on this link https://5il.co/e8da for an update to the revised weekly food service delivery plan that will take effect beginning the week of March 30, 2020. READ MORE >

Our first meal delivery took place on Friday, March 20, 2020. It was a great success! Please click on this link https://5il.co/e19e for an updated Press Release regarding continued meal deliveries during the state's mandated K-12 school closure. Our next delivery is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Stay safe everyone! READ MORE >

By unanimous decision, at a Special Board meeting conducted on Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Pine River Area Schools' Board of Education approved the withdrawal of the district's bond proposal from the May 5, 2020 special election previously called. Pine River received contact from the Osceola County Clerk on March 17 at 4:48 p.m. that the polls were closed for... READ MORE >

CLICK HERE: Pine River Area Schools has developed a plan to provide meal deliveries for our K-12 students in the district during Governor Whitmer's mandated K-12 school closures. Details for delivery/pick-up dates, times and locations can be found here. READ MORE >

From the Superintendent's office: Please click on this link https://5il.co/dpju for an updated press release regarding the Governor's K-12 school closures and MHSAA sports event cancellations. READ MORE >

PINE RIVER AREA SCHOOLS -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12:57 a.m., March 13, 2020 At a press conference late last evening (March 12, 11:00 p.m. EST), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and State Superintendent Michael Rice announced that all K-12 school buildings—public, private and boarding—are ordered to be closed from Monday, March 16 to Sunday, April 5, 2020, in... READ MORE >

Please click on the link at the end of this post to receive important information from Central Michigan District Health Department regarding prevention recommendations for Coronavirus [COVID-19]. https://5il.co/dmnu READ MORE >

Please click on this link for important information regarding Coronavirus [COVID-19], Pine River Area Schools, Michigan's State of Emergency, and MHSAA tournament decisions. https://5il.co/dm5i READ MORE >

It's that time of year where we are looking for our newest Bucks! Kindergarten Registration is now open! Please sign your child up by calling the elementary office at 231-768-4481 or sign up online by CLICKING HERE. Once you have signed your child up, the office will contact you about enrollment papers. In the meantime, mark your calendars for Kindergarten... READ MORE >

RE: Suspicious Cell Phone App Parents, After investigating an email sent to administration on March 9, 2020, it was discovered that the email may have come from a person(s) via a cell phone app called “yubo.” This app allows the user—sender and receiver—to pick or choose people to be friends with and is used to send text messages or email. It... READ MORE >

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Pine River Area Schools has various teaching positions open for the 2020-2021 school year. CLICK HERE for detailed posting and instructions on how to apply. READ MORE >

Everyone Counts! Stand and be Counted for Pine River! Did you know that Pine River Area Schools’ allotment of federal funding for Title programs that help kids with reading and mathematics (among others) is built around the census count? It is! Join the movement to make sure every child is counted in the 2020 Census by taking part in Statistics in Schools Week:... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools is hiring for substitute bus drivers. Excellent pay, no nights, weekends or holidays required. No experience needed, free training provided. If you're seeking part-time employment that works around your student's schedule or a rewarding career that allows you to be a positive impact on today's youth, apply today and join our team! Call... READ MORE >

On Tuesday, January 28th, for the first time in a long time, Pine River Area High School was represented at the MSVMA District One Solo and Ensemble Festival. This very brave and very talented ensemble prepared two pieces which they performed for an adjudicator who then graded them based on several factors. After it was all said and done, they scored a 23 out of 30... READ MORE >

Ask your 5th grader about their science projects from last week! READ MORE >

Thank you to our staff and students for representing our school and community in such positive way last week in Farmington Hills.....Go BUCKS! READ MORE >

On January 7th, 6 of our 7th and 8th graders attended the MSBOA District One Honors Band held in Shelby. These students were selected for earning a First Division rating on their solos at the Fall Solo and Ensemble. They spent the day learning, meeting students from all over our region, and having fun making music together with each other and the guest conductors.... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Elementary Newsletter January 17, 2020 Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at our weekly BUCK Pride Assembly: Mason J. Hannah A. Jackson P. Jordyn L. Nevaeh R. Zachary R. Grant C. Colette D. Carolinah P. Landon C. Brady M. Mercedes A. Lillie K. Anthony B. ... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at our weekly BUCK Pride Assembly: Clara J. John P. Carolinah P. Landon C. Maura P. Emmerson K. Rosalyn V. Kendel W. Elliot R. Bentley W. Angelina M. Kellan M. Dierks D. Caleb L. Victoria D. Macey D. Ayden E. ... READ MORE >

Pine River Area students in grades 6th-12th volunteered their time at the annual Breakfast with Santa at the Kettenun Center in Tustin. Thank you to all who volunteered and came! READ MORE >

Pine River High School Hall of Fame FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2019 The Buck Pride Group and Pine River Area Schools proudly announces the 2020 Pine River High School Hall of Fame honorees. We had a terrific response with so many great candidates and applications, but in the end The Buck Pride Group chose five individuals and one team for our... READ MORE >

Today, our elementary students finished up their last day in this round of clubs! So much fun for students and staff! New clubs will start up in 2020! READ MORE >

7th graders learned about Egyptian mummification this week in Mrs. Johnson's SS class by making their own apple/potato mummies! They will be checking the progress of the experiment next week to note changes between the mummified group and control group. READ MORE >

Students at the elementary got to take a ride on the Polar Express! All students were given a golden ticket and got to board the train after getting their ticket punched by the conductors. Students were treated to hot chocolate and a magical experience as the gym was transformed into the Polar Express. A special thanks to Dave Moored for all of his talents in... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Elementary News December 13, 2019 Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at our weekly BUCK Pride Assembly: Journey H. Mason J. Alysa H. Bethenny Q. Sawyer N. Clementine R. Tristan W. Emmett N. Jeremiah M. Makayla H. Baylee T. Brooklynn T. ... READ MORE >

Thank you to our 6th grade students and Mr. Johnson for their 1st video announcement! https://youtu.be/cI-xu7lTjr8 READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Pine River Area School District’s new app! It’s everything Pine River, in your pocket. https://youtu.be/1532E3FDvDUWith the new app, you can access announcements, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2Xn1CHA or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Qr17KX. READ MORE >

MS Student Council is selling athletic socks at $11.00 a pair to fund the student memorial bench in front of the high school. Order on-line here: Hype Socks- Odor-Resistant, moisture-managing performance socks Thank you for your support of our MS Student Council and their service project! Orders will be taken up to Christmas Break and available for pick-up on... READ MORE >

Pine River Area Schools National Honor Society students volunteered at Project Christmas at on Friday, December 6th. They joined community members to fill more than 800 bags with donated food items to benefit families in Wexford and Missaukee counties. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at our weekly BUCK Pride Assembly:Dallas R. Jaeci H. Nova C. Louis R. Clementine R. Grant C. Mercedes A. Brady M Aldon M. Adelynn P. Kaiden D. Nate H. Tyce M. Morgan T. David W. Elijah N. Owen B. Derek N. Autumn M. Gracie P. ... READ MORE >

10 Days of Christmas The 10 Days of Christmas is an event to promote the holiday spirit and serves as a service project to benefit our community during the holidays. This event will take place from December 9th through December 20th Every day, there will be an assigned dress-up day and a themed food or toy item that NHS will collect on that specific day. NHS... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Johnson, one of our kindergarten teachers, for being awarded a $300 grant for her classroom from the Michigan Association of Retired Teachers! We appreciate organizations like these that support our schools! READ MORE >

Pine River High School’s Entrepreneurship Technology Class is selling their ink screen printing equipment and supplies. There is everything you need to start your own business or class. We are asking $1,000. This includes: Ink Press Dryer Flash Dryer Exposure Unit Power Washer Dry Vac Ink Adhesive Spray Screens Squeegees Heat... READ MORE >

Our 5th Grade Bucks created their own ballons and floats to parade through the Middle School...what creativity they have! READ MORE >

Today, our 7th grade Ethics class took time to express their gratitude by making thank-you cards for someone special in their lives. We discussed the importance of showing thanks to others and what it feels like to have it shown to us. READ MORE >

Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarten class got the chance to use VR glasses for the first time today! Students got to see different animals in their habitats. They also learned how these animals are able to camouflage themselves to stay safe from predators. READ MORE >

Mrs. Eastlund, Mrs. Cosgrove, and Mrs. Johnson partnered with each other to bring technology to the narrative writing. Students wrote a spooky story, recorded it and then posted a QR code in the hall for others to listen to. In the Library, students read around the "campfire" and enjoyed smores....what a way to spark joy in writing! It's good to be in the middle! READ MORE >

It was a great day in the Middle School getting to honor our area service men and women. The student body honored the men and women with their songs, essays, words and in the POISE in which they conducted themselves. PRoud to be a buck! READ MORE >

Pine River Area 6th-12th Grade Bands performed their Fall Concert Series Monday, October 28th & Tuesday, Oct 29th. 6th graders debuted their musical talents, including an exciting combined performance with the HS Band! The HS Band brought their marching show inside, and really wowed the crowd with their March in the Dark piece. The 7th & 8th Grade Band passed along... READ MORE >

We're excited to introduce our new website and mobile app soon to follow. READ MORE >