Pierce City Schools

EAGLE NEWS

December 2024
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2024-2025 School Year!

Dear Pierce City Families,


We hope you had a wonderful start to the holiday season! December is an exciting month filled with activities, events, and updates as we wrap up the semester. In this newsletter, you’ll find key dates, upcoming celebrations, and progress on important school projects. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue working together to create the best opportunities for our students.

Our Focus for This Year

This year, we’re concentrating on a few key areas:

  1. Academic Excellence: We’ll provide high-quality instruction and new learning opportunities for all students.

  2. Student Well-Being: We’re committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can grow socially and emotionally.

  3. Community Involvement: We’re strengthening partnerships with parents and the community to ensure student success.

Your Involvement Matters

We believe the partnership between home and school is essential for student success. We encourage you to stay connected—whether through volunteering, attending school events, or staying in touch with your child’s teachers.

Together, we can create a truly positive educational experience! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school.

Thank you for your support and trust in us. Let’s make Pierce City the best it can be!

Get Connected

Get Connected: Stay Informed with Pierce City Schools!

Our district uses several platforms to keep families informed and celebrate our students and staff. Be sure to take advantage of these resources to stay up-to-date with all the exciting events, important announcements, and day-to-day news throughout the school year!

  • Website: Visit pcschools.net for schedules, handbooks, forms, and more. This is also the hub for news and updates.

  • App: Download the Pierce City Schools, MO app for quick access to events and alerts on the go.

  • Facebook: Follow us at Pierce City Schools for updates and celebrations.

  • X (formerly Twitter): Stay in the loop by following @PierceCity_R6.

  • Instagram: Join us at piercecityeagles for highlights from our amazing students and staff.

By following these channels, you’ll never miss a beat in the Pierce City School District!

PARENTS AS TEACHERS

Do you have a child or children that are 3 years or younger? Then you may be interested in the Parents As Teachers program! Missouri's Parent Education Program is a voluntary parent education program offered through our school district, serving families who are expecting a child or have children under the age of kindergarten entry. Missouri's Parent Education Program helps to establish positive partnerships between home, school and the community and plays a vital role in supporting families and children from the very beginning toward school readiness.

This early childhood program is designed to offer regularly scheduled family personal visits, annual developmental screenings, monthly group connections and access to a network of resources. These components are integral in supporting and preparing children, families, schools and communities toward school readiness. Missouri's Parent Education Program provides opportunities to assist families with a smooth transition into preschool and kindergarten.

For more information and to sign up, click HERE

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FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION

Have You Filled Out Your Free & Reduced Meal Application?

You could qualify for free or reduced meals, but did you know the application can also unlock additional benefits for your family? If you haven’t applied yet, stop by any school office to pick up a form today!

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ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR

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PTO ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT

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BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE FILING

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DECEMBER COMMUNITY MEETING

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ELEMENTARY STORM SHELTER PROJECT

We’re excited to share that significant progress has been made on the Elementary Storm Shelter. Photos of the project’s development are below, and we’ll keep you posted with additional updates.

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PIERCE CITY R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT SPORTSMANSHIP STATEMENT

At Pierce City R-VI, we believe good sportsmanship is essential to our athletic competitions. Coaches, student-athletes, and fans are expected to show respect, fairness, and good manners before, during, and after all events. We encourage fans to support their team, recognize opponents’ efforts, and always demonstrate good sportsmanship in both words and actions.

Sportsmanship Expectations

  • No Profanity or Derogatory Comments: Intimidating language or actions directed at officials, players, coaches, or spectators will not be tolerated and may result in removal.

  • Respectful Cheering: Negative or inappropriate cheers, including those aimed at individuals, are not permitted.

  • Fan Behavior: Please refrain from:

    • Harassing players, coaches, officials, or fans

    • Using profanity

    • Throwing objects

    • Entering the playing area

Consequences for Failing to Follow Expectations

  • 1st Offense: You will be asked to leave and must complete the NFHS Sportsmanship Course before returning.

    • Certification of completion is required. Link to Course

  • 2nd Offense: Removal and a three-game suspension from all activities.

  • 3rd Offense: A formal letter banning you from future events at Pierce City Schools.

Let’s work together to create a positive and respectful atmosphere for all athletes and fans!

UPCOMING DATES

December 2-7: Girls Basketball @ Crane Lady Pirates Invitational, TBD

December 2-7: Boys Basketball @ Pierce City Invitational, TBD

December 3-6: Elementary Book Fair

December 3: JH Girls Basketball vs Sarcoxie, 5:30 PM

December 4: Middle & High School Crowder Talent Search

December 5: PTO Elementary Winter Family Night, 5:30 PM

December 6: All-State Honor Band Autitions

December 9: JH Girls Basketball @ Avilla, 5:30 PM

December 9: Girls Basketball vs Southwest, 6:00 PM

December 9: FFA Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM

December 10: Board of Education Candidate Filing Opens, 8:00 AM

December 10: Girls & Boys Basketball vs McAuley, 5:00 PM

December 10: JH Girls Basketball @ Clever, 5:30 PM

December 11: SRTC Sophomore Tours, 12:15 PM

December 11: Monthly Community Meeting, 4:30 PM

December 11: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 PM

December 12: JH Girls Basketball vs Stockton, 5:30 PM

December 14: Band Performing in the Monett and Pierce City Christmas Parades

December 14: JH Girls Basketball @ SWC Tournament, TBD

December 16: School in Session

December 16: Girls Basketball vs East Newton, 6:00 PM

December 17: Boys Basketball vs Purdy, 6:00 PM

December 18: JH Girls Basketball @ SWC Tournament, TBD

December 18: Elementary Christmas Program (K, 2nd, 4th), 6:15 PM

December 18: Elementary Christmas Program (1st, 3rd, 5th), 7:15 PM

December 19: Dismiss at 12:00 PM

December 20-January 6: Christmas Break

December 21-30: Girls Basketball @ Walnut Grove Holiday Tournament, TBD

December 21-30: Boyss Basketball @ Walnut Grove Holiday Tournament, TBD

December 31: Board of Education Candidate Filing Closes, 5:00 PM

CRANE LADY PIRATES INVITATIONAL BRACKET

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PIERCE CITY INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE

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THANK YOU!

We appreciate the continued support from our parents, staff, and community. Working together, we can ensure a positive and successful school year for our students.

Have a wonderful December, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!