Please join us in welcoming Luke to a new role within our district!
After serving as a valued member of our HR team, Luke is excited to take on a new adventure in the classroom as a High School Special Education teacher.
We’re excited to see Luke bring his knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting students into this new role. We’re confident he’ll be a fantastic addition to our teaching team!
After serving as a valued member of our HR team, Luke is excited to take on a new adventure in the classroom as a High School Special Education teacher.
We’re excited to see Luke bring his knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting students into this new role. We’re confident he’ll be a fantastic addition to our teaching team!
Please join us in welcoming Christine to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
Please join us in welcoming Bonnie to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We're Hiring!
Position Title: Bus Route and Trip Driver
Department: Transportation
FT/PT Status: FT Bus Route Driver and Trip Driver
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Bargaining Unit: Pine Island Education Support Professionals - Local 8153
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma and relevant certifications and training
Excellent Communication
Customer-focus approach
CDL license and experience preferred, however, we will train if needed
Clean Driving Record
Background check and ability to work with children
Must be up to date on DOT and State rules and regulations
Salary Range: Hourly rate $19.31 - $25.00, in addition route pay of $131.31 per day (both am and pm route must be driven to receive full day pay)
Benefits: Retirement, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental
JOB GOAL:
Prioritize the physical safety and well-being of all passengers during loading, unloading, and transit
Adhere strictly to established time schedules and assigned routes
Obey all traffic laws, school district policies, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Maintain professional, positive relationships with students, parents, school staff
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide safe transportation for all passengers
Provide outstanding customer service as a representative of the transportation department within Pine Island Schools
Ensures the highest level of student safety through transportation training, maintenance and procedures
Evening or weekend hours may be required on an irregular basis
Other duties as assigned
Hold CDL with air brakes and proper school bus endorsements
Perform daily vehicle pre- and post- trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance
Maintain accurate mileage records
Ensure and maintain orderly behavior of passengers on the bus
Follow all traffic laws and regulations
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Customer-centered focus with strong customer service skills.
Dependable, reliable and able to work independently.
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in professional settings
Must maintain strict confidentiality
Monday through Friday per school calendar - Activity Bus may run on any day.
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Position Title: Bus Route and Trip Driver
Department: Transportation
FT/PT Status: FT Bus Route Driver and Trip Driver
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Bargaining Unit: Pine Island Education Support Professionals - Local 8153
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma and relevant certifications and training
Excellent Communication
Customer-focus approach
CDL license and experience preferred, however, we will train if needed
Clean Driving Record
Background check and ability to work with children
Must be up to date on DOT and State rules and regulations
Salary Range: Hourly rate $19.31 - $25.00, in addition route pay of $131.31 per day (both am and pm route must be driven to receive full day pay)
Benefits: Retirement, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental
JOB GOAL:
Prioritize the physical safety and well-being of all passengers during loading, unloading, and transit
Adhere strictly to established time schedules and assigned routes
Obey all traffic laws, school district policies, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Maintain professional, positive relationships with students, parents, school staff
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide safe transportation for all passengers
Provide outstanding customer service as a representative of the transportation department within Pine Island Schools
Ensures the highest level of student safety through transportation training, maintenance and procedures
Evening or weekend hours may be required on an irregular basis
Other duties as assigned
Hold CDL with air brakes and proper school bus endorsements
Perform daily vehicle pre- and post- trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance
Maintain accurate mileage records
Ensure and maintain orderly behavior of passengers on the bus
Follow all traffic laws and regulations
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Customer-centered focus with strong customer service skills.
Dependable, reliable and able to work independently.
Creative thinker and problem-solver
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in professional settings
Must maintain strict confidentiality
Monday through Friday per school calendar - Activity Bus may run on any day.
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Please join us in welcoming Becki to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
Please join us in welcoming Bonnie to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
Please join us in welcoming Allison to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We're Hiring!
JOB TITLE: Food Service Worker
DEPARTMENT: Pine Island School Food Service
SUPERVISOR: Food Service Director
START DATE: 2026-27 School Year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:
The Food Service Worker is responsible for dishwashing and assisting in the preparation and serving of all menu items. Additional responsibilities include, cleaning, ensuring safe food handling procedures and ensuring foods are stored, labeled, and rotated properly in accordance with state/federal food code. All staff are expected to perform related work as assigned by their supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Accountability: Monitors all food served meet current nutritional standards and meal pattern requirements, including children with special diets. Aids and recommends menus that encourage customer consumption and satisfaction. Establishes a leadership role in providing training in, cooking principles and excellent customer service.
Sanitation Safety and Security: Assists the kitchen(s) to protect the health and well-being of the school’s children, staff, and community through high levels of sanitation standards. Responds to a food hold and recall in an expedient, effective, and efficient manner. Takes an active role in food safety, including proper receiving, handling, storing and preparation of all food coming into the kitchen.
Food Production: Applies management principles to establishing and maintaining high standards of control for quality food production and distribution. May at times assist in providing training to all staff to ensure quality food production. Ensures credibility through daily monitoring of food production procedures.
Service: Provides and maintains excellent quality in the presentation and service of food. Ensures all program services and meals will be served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
Other: Performs and manages job-related proficiency with the highest ethical integrity. Performs and manages with a commitment to promote a quality SNP that meets the nutritional needs of the customers served. Performs overall nature that is committed to the goals and visions of the school district. Performs appropriate communication skills with all customers served. Provides support to all food and nutrition staff, to ensure all customers are served. Other duties as assigned.
The tasks listed in this job description are for the purpose of identifying the appropriate State Job Match for this job class and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and tasks which may be assigned to this position.
COMPENSATION: Hourly rate range is $15.22-$18.22 depending on experience. District contribution to medical, PTO, life insurance, and state retirement. Voluntary: vision, dental, 403b
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
JOB TITLE: Food Service Worker
DEPARTMENT: Pine Island School Food Service
SUPERVISOR: Food Service Director
START DATE: 2026-27 School Year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
JOB SUMMARY:
The Food Service Worker is responsible for dishwashing and assisting in the preparation and serving of all menu items. Additional responsibilities include, cleaning, ensuring safe food handling procedures and ensuring foods are stored, labeled, and rotated properly in accordance with state/federal food code. All staff are expected to perform related work as assigned by their supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Accountability: Monitors all food served meet current nutritional standards and meal pattern requirements, including children with special diets. Aids and recommends menus that encourage customer consumption and satisfaction. Establishes a leadership role in providing training in, cooking principles and excellent customer service.
Sanitation Safety and Security: Assists the kitchen(s) to protect the health and well-being of the school’s children, staff, and community through high levels of sanitation standards. Responds to a food hold and recall in an expedient, effective, and efficient manner. Takes an active role in food safety, including proper receiving, handling, storing and preparation of all food coming into the kitchen.
Food Production: Applies management principles to establishing and maintaining high standards of control for quality food production and distribution. May at times assist in providing training to all staff to ensure quality food production. Ensures credibility through daily monitoring of food production procedures.
Service: Provides and maintains excellent quality in the presentation and service of food. Ensures all program services and meals will be served in pleasant facilities and by courteous staff.
Other: Performs and manages job-related proficiency with the highest ethical integrity. Performs and manages with a commitment to promote a quality SNP that meets the nutritional needs of the customers served. Performs overall nature that is committed to the goals and visions of the school district. Performs appropriate communication skills with all customers served. Provides support to all food and nutrition staff, to ensure all customers are served. Other duties as assigned.
The tasks listed in this job description are for the purpose of identifying the appropriate State Job Match for this job class and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and tasks which may be assigned to this position.
COMPENSATION: Hourly rate range is $15.22-$18.22 depending on experience. District contribution to medical, PTO, life insurance, and state retirement. Voluntary: vision, dental, 403b
Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Student Council is in need of 9 convertibles for the Homecoming parade. If you have a convertible and are willing to donate, please email gracia.pike@pi255.org or parker.noll@pi255.org by October 1st! We appreciate your help! Thank you and have a great rest of your summer!
Please join us in welcoming Abbie to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
Please join us in welcoming Kelly to the Pine Island School District!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
We’re thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to all you’ll bring to our students, staff, and schools. We’re excited to have you as part of the Panther family and wish you a wonderful year ahead!
📢 SNEAK PEEK!
‼️Check out our NEW Community Ed catalog! 📚✨ The fall catalog will be arriving in mailboxes in just a few weeks—stay tuned! Many opportunities for all! In the meantime, browse our online catalog: https://canva.link/9ka3079nkmt9ffz
‼️Browse and register on the NEW online Community Ed registration platform, Arux, today! https://pineisland.arux.app/
Questions? Email communityed@pineisland.k12.mn.us
‼️Check out our NEW Community Ed catalog! 📚✨ The fall catalog will be arriving in mailboxes in just a few weeks—stay tuned! Many opportunities for all! In the meantime, browse our online catalog: https://canva.link/9ka3079nkmt9ffz
‼️Browse and register on the NEW online Community Ed registration platform, Arux, today! https://pineisland.arux.app/
Questions? Email communityed@pineisland.k12.mn.us
We’re excited to kick off New Staff Orientation and welcome our amazing new teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to our school family!
We’re so fortunate to have passionate, caring, and dedicated people joining our team. Your energy, talents, and commitment will make a positive difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community.
Here’s to new beginnings, new friendships, lots of learning, and an incredible year ahead!
Welcome to the team—GO PANTHERS!
We’re so fortunate to have passionate, caring, and dedicated people joining our team. Your energy, talents, and commitment will make a positive difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community.
Here’s to new beginnings, new friendships, lots of learning, and an incredible year ahead!
Welcome to the team—GO PANTHERS!
This fall, Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment related to the Permanent School Fund, a resource that has supported public education in Minnesota for more than 165 years.
The proposed amendment would modernize how distributions from the fund are calculated, helping schools benefit from the fund’s long-term growth while not increasing existing taxes or costing Minnesotans more money.
Learn more and find factual information about the amendment at minnesotapsfamendment.org.
#PermanentSchoolFund #MNPublicSchools #MNConstitutionalAmendment
The proposed amendment would modernize how distributions from the fund are calculated, helping schools benefit from the fund’s long-term growth while not increasing existing taxes or costing Minnesotans more money.
Learn more and find factual information about the amendment at minnesotapsfamendment.org.
#PermanentSchoolFund #MNPublicSchools #MNConstitutionalAmendment
Parents, please check your email for important information and instructions on how to set up your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.
If you experience any issues or do not receive the email, please contact helpdesk@pineisland.k12.mn.us. Be sure to include your name and primary phone number so we can assist you.
If you experience any issues or do not receive the email, please contact helpdesk@pineisland.k12.mn.us. Be sure to include your name and primary phone number so we can assist you.
Important Update - PAC Meeting time Change
Due to primary elections tomorrow, our Fall sports PAC meetings need to be bumped back. State law mandates that no school events can take place from 6:00-8:00 pm. Here is the new schedule.
8:00 pm: Mass PAC meeting in the Auditorium
8:30 pm: Individual sport PAC meetings
Due to primary elections tomorrow, our Fall sports PAC meetings need to be bumped back. State law mandates that no school events can take place from 6:00-8:00 pm. Here is the new schedule.
8:00 pm: Mass PAC meeting in the Auditorium
8:30 pm: Individual sport PAC meetings
We're Hiring!
Job Posting: Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Location: Pine Island 5-12 Building
Job Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Pine Island School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students with disabilities requiring specialized health-related and instructional assistance. This position is ideal for a professional who excels in direct student care, values collaboration with educators and nurses, and is committed to supporting student safety, independence, and overall well-being.
Why Join Pine Island School District?
Supportive, Student-Centered Environment – Join a collaborative special education team focused on high-quality services and strong communication across all settings.
Meaningful Work – Support students with diverse medical and educational needs, making a tangible impact every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Includes health and dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training in health procedures, special education supports, and crisis response.
Qualifications:
Required:
Current PCA certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire)
High school diploma, Associates degree or higher (preferred)
Previous school experience (preferred)
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Salary & Benefits: Salary range: $18.59/hour - $28.09/hour, with salary, district health and dental plans per the ESP contract.
Equity Statement:
Pine Island School District is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and families. We value collaboration, respect, and high expectations and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Questions?
For inquiries about this position, please contact:
Kelly Heaser; HR specialist
kelly.heaser@pineisland.k12.mn.us
We invite you to apply and make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners! Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Job Posting: Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Location: Pine Island 5-12 Building
Job Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Pine Island School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students with disabilities requiring specialized health-related and instructional assistance. This position is ideal for a professional who excels in direct student care, values collaboration with educators and nurses, and is committed to supporting student safety, independence, and overall well-being.
Why Join Pine Island School District?
Supportive, Student-Centered Environment – Join a collaborative special education team focused on high-quality services and strong communication across all settings.
Meaningful Work – Support students with diverse medical and educational needs, making a tangible impact every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Includes health and dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training in health procedures, special education supports, and crisis response.
Qualifications:
Required:
Current PCA certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire)
High school diploma, Associates degree or higher (preferred)
Previous school experience (preferred)
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive Salary & Benefits: Salary range: $18.59/hour - $28.09/hour, with salary, district health and dental plans per the ESP contract.
Equity Statement:
Pine Island School District is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and families. We value collaboration, respect, and high expectations and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Questions?
For inquiries about this position, please contact:
Kelly Heaser; HR specialist
kelly.heaser@pineisland.k12.mn.us
We invite you to apply and make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners! Apply online at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Dear Pine Island Families,
We wanted to share a quick update on our transition to our new student information system, Infinite Campus.
The transition is taking a little longer than expected, and we appreciate your patience as we work to make sure everything is ready for families. We are hopeful the system will be up and running within the next week or two.
Once Infinite Campus is live, we'll email all families with instructions on how to access the Parent Portal. Through the Parent Portal, you'll be able to:
View your student's homeroom teacher or schedule
Pay student fees
Access important student and school information
While you wait, you can find several back-to-school resources on our district website, including:
School supply lists
2026–2027 school calendar
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition. We know you're excited to get ready for the new school year, and we'll send another email as soon as the Parent Portal is available.
Have a great rest of your summer, and we'll be in touch soon!
Sincerely,
Pine Island Schools
We wanted to share a quick update on our transition to our new student information system, Infinite Campus.
The transition is taking a little longer than expected, and we appreciate your patience as we work to make sure everything is ready for families. We are hopeful the system will be up and running within the next week or two.
Once Infinite Campus is live, we'll email all families with instructions on how to access the Parent Portal. Through the Parent Portal, you'll be able to:
View your student's homeroom teacher or schedule
Pay student fees
Access important student and school information
While you wait, you can find several back-to-school resources on our district website, including:
School supply lists
2026–2027 school calendar
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition. We know you're excited to get ready for the new school year, and we'll send another email as soon as the Parent Portal is available.
Have a great rest of your summer, and we'll be in touch soon!
Sincerely,
Pine Island Schools
🏐 Panther Paw Fundraiser is Back! 🏐
Show your Panther pride and support the Pine Island High School Girls Volleyball Team!
Our annual Driveway Panther Paw Fundraiser is back for another summer—one of our biggest and most successful fundraisers each year. Our athletes will be painting paws during the week of August 10. All orders must be placed via Panther Paw Form before August 7th.
✔️ Order a new Panther paw
✔️ Schedule a touch-up for your existing paw
✔️ Discounts available for multiple paws
✔️ Can't order a paw? Donations are always appreciated!
We will be serving:
📍 Zumbrota
📍 Pine Island
📍 Oronoco
Live outside these areas? We'd still love to hear from you! Reach out to discuss options or ask questions at panthers.pivb@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting our athletes—we can't wait to help you show your Panther pride!
As we are gearing up for the new school year don't forget to fill out the form for educational benefits!
Qualifying for Educational Benefits means families could receive low-cost health insurance, EBT benefits, and discounts on school activity fees, BYOD devices, internet services, local memberships, Internet, phone, and more!
In addition, if approved the school district receives additional funding for a variety of programs. State, Federal and Title I funding for school resources like books, computers, classroom equipment.
Please consider applying or reapplying for the Educational Benefits Program (Free/Reduced Application) Applications must be completed on a yearly basis and do not transfer from one year to the next.
Click the link below to access the application and apply!
Please return the application to:
Pine Island Schools #255 Attn: Jana Eggert PO Box 398 Pine Island, MN 55963 or by email to jana.eggert@pineisland.k12.mn.us or in person to the district office.
Application for Educational Benefits | ISD 255 - Pine Island (A paper copy is available in all school offices or online under Food & Nutrition)
Please Note: If you plan to use Educational Benefits to help cover your student's fall sports registration fees, please complete and return the Educational Benefits application to the District Office as soon as possible.
Once your application has been processed and approved, the Educational Benefits option will become available when you register your student through Bound.