Weekly Update
September 13, 2024
Curriculum Night Slide Deck
Click on the link below to view the Curriculum Night slide deck.
https://www.waterford.k12.mi.us/downloads/_news_/curriculum_night_slide_deck.pdf
Halloween Bash Planning Meeting
September 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Pierce Pirates! Who wants to come help plan the Spookiest and Coolest Halloween Bash ever? The Bash will be on October 23rd from 6-8 p.m. (more info to follow).
We are having a special planning meeting on September 18th from 6-8 p.m. in the school library to do just that!
This year, we also plan to have a Haunted Atrium and are inviting 8th graders to help create it! So, bring your 8th grader (a parent or adult guardian must stay) to the meeting and let's have a Ghoul time!
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools. Call 8.555.OK2SAY, text 652729 (OK2SAY) or email OK2SAY@mi.gov.
Attendance Line - 248-674-1144
Please call our attendance line to report student absences and tardiness. The attendance line is available 24/7.
National Junior Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society applications are available at the link below. NJHS is open to 7th and 8th grade students. Applications are due by Friday, September 20th. Acceptance letters will be sent to the students Friday, September 27th.
Application link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PdsXkQKeKmjXW3Q0diM2TZ0dooEFO5map_6Pui7A-8s/copy
Applications may also be obtained from Ms. Cavendish in room 112 or Ms. Brokaw in room 102.
Way to go Pierce Pirates on your NWEA testing this week!
You all did your best and we are proud of you!!!
Tips for Success
- Come to school on time and every day!
- Check MiStar weekly and complete any missing assignments.
- Ask questions if you are struggling!
- Attend FREE after school tutoring (ask us how to sign up)!
- Check out Kahn Academy (a FREE online resource to help with all subject areas)!
- For study tips use your XELLO account to see what type of Learning Style you are and follow the study tips provided. (See your counselor if you need help with this.)
See you soon!
Mr. Tunnicliff (A-G) | Mrs. Noble (H-O) | Mrs. Taplin (P-Z)
Find our link in "The Offices": Main Office, Counseling, Student Support Services:
Reminder - No bus passes this year
Our Transportation Department will not be allowing bus passes for the 2024-25 school year. Only those students who are scheduled to ride the bus will be permitted on the bus. There will be no exceptions.
Picking up students early from school
For the safety of all of our students, anyone who picks up a student early from school must come to the main entrance door and show picture identification (and be listed on the student emergency card) before we will call the student out of class. It is not necessary to call the office ahead of time. Picture identification also needs to be provided if someone wants to see a student during school hours.
You can watch our daily student announcements on YouTube! Search for Pierce Action News or click the link at the bottom of this Update.
Athletics
Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser Nights
In an effort to support our local community, Pierce PTO has partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings for monthly fundraiser days! The way it works is you just need to show the fundraiser ticket below (on a mobile device or printed out) and Buffalo Wild Wings will give back 20% of all sales (on the specific dates indicated), to Pierce Middle School. You may use these fundraiser tickets for both dine-in and carryout, including alcohol. It's a fun way to get together, have great food and earn money for our school! Thank you for your support!
As a school, our goal is to offer an environment that is conducive to learning. We are an educational institution, preparing our children for life-long learning and the world of work. With this in mind, we work hard to establish an atmosphere that is respectful to all, encourages work, is safe and does not distract from the learning process. Our dress code policy is aligned with these goals.
The school has a right to ask a student to change his/her dress or personal grooming habits if it is deemed inappropriate or disruptive to the educational environment. Repeat violations of the dress and grooming code shall be considered defiance of authority and may result in disciplinary action as described in the Student Code of Conduct. Administrators will make the final determination as to what constitutes appropriate attire.