The NHS-sponsored blood drive at the HS was successful today! Thanks to all the staff, students, and community members who donated, all the student volunteers, and to Versiti for helping the day go smoothly. We are looking forward to the next blood drive on April 3rd and helping even more!
Pine River Area Schools will be closed Friday, February 7, due to a large amount of staff and student illnesses. Rest up and we'll see you on Monday.
Please view the following link for information reguarding information about the flu from the Health Department:
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Please view the letter from the Health Department reguarding the flu.
Like many communities, Pine River Area Schools is also experiencing a high rate of illness in students and staff at the present time (respiratory illness, Influenza A, & stomach flu are some illnesses going around the region).
There are some rules that all parents should stick to when it comes to illness and keeping your kids home. If your child has any of the following symptoms, it's time to let the school know they won't be at school:
Fever ( must be fever free for 24 hours without medication before going back to school),
Nausea and Vomiting, Diarrhea, Pink eye - go to the doctor, Listlessness, lethargy - consider going to the doctor, No appetite - consider going to the doctor,
A rough night (for example, if your child was up all night coughing or having trouble breathing, you might consider keeping them home to avoid the spread of illness).
Other recommendations are to wash hands frequently and wipe down everything touchable with germ-destroying solutions as often as possible.
Stay well or get well soon,
Superintendent Gill
The New Taco Bowl option for Taco Tuesday was a huge success! A bed of fiesta rice, beef taco meat, shredded cheese, bean and corn mix, with delicious veggies from the garden bar to personalize how you want. Delicious!
All are invited to this Important regional event:
What: Fabulous and Fragile - Understanding Mental Health, Technology and Our Kids.
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Highland CRC, Marion, MI.
Free entry, refreshments, childcare and door prizes.
Pine River Area Schools has an amazing staff to recognize during this week's National School Counseling Week. We have counselors, social workers and student success coordinators that all work together to meet our students needs. Thank you all!
The wrestling team kicks off the post season with a huge match in Evart at 6:00 on Wednesday vs #5 Lakeview. Tickets are available of GoFan or by CC at the gate. No cash for MHSAA tournament events.
https://gofan.co/event/3121573?schoolId=MI10324
February is Career & Technical Education Month! So today I want to recognize our 104 students that are pursuing part of their high school education through the Career Tech Center at the Wexford Missaukee ISD. Our Pine River Hgh School students can participate in 17 different programs! For more information, click on this link https://wmisd.org/career-technical-center/.
Also, big PR congratulations to the following students for placing at the FFA District Leadership Contest on January 29th:
Demonstration, 2nd Place: Konnor Workman
Job Interview, 1st Place: Layla Draper and 3rd Place: Bailey Conroy
Well done students! Keep up the great work and good luck at Regionals on Feb 12th!
Please click on the following link for this week's MS Newsletter! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FkwOebiVCMSXNW63_5wdlohg-8k2Ygg8lI3uVDLFT4A/edit?usp=sharing
Athletics for the week of 2/3
Click the link to see this week's Elementary newsletter!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SprEMsWfzMLq7nGWpnIJzee6qLHxVTN_8vxaoenCvg4/edit?usp=sharing
Pine River is hosting a financial aid night on February 4th for those that have questions or need help filling out the FAFSA forms.
Monday, January 27th, 7 of our HS Band members joined approximately 90 of their peers from across the region for the MSBOA District 1 All-Star Band. This year was exceptional as it was led by internationally recognized composer Randall Standridge, which was exciting for the students and directors alike! The renowned composer traveled to Michigan from Arkansas to serve as the All-Star Band Director for over 100 students in District 1. The young musicians rehearsed with the esteemed composer for nearly 6 hours and performed a concert for family and friends. Mr. Standridge helped students grow musically, but also set aside time to talk in depth about his project: "The UnBroken Project", and the importance of mental health. It was a once in a lifetime experience that allowed students to meet and talk with a living composer. Well done, everyone!
The Pine River middle and high school lunch ladies are ready for Neon Spirit Day 2025, serving up walking tacos or wings today!
