Come watch what is sure to be an amazing show!
Due to conflicts with dress rehearsal week for Oklahoma and the PAC meetings, the Spain/France trip meetings for 2028 that were Tuesday and Wednesday this week have been postponed to next week. We will meet Monday 3/2 and Wednesday 3/4 at 5:30 pm in the high school art room. We hope to see you there!
The artwork of 9 PIHS students is being exhibited in the fifteenth Annual Southeast Minnesota High School Art Show at the Rochester Art Center. The exhibition will be on view from Wednesday, February 18 - Saturday, April 4, 2026. Congratulations to Lilly Quest, Phoebe Hoff, Sarah Olson, Kai Wernau, Kyle Stelzer, Alex Gonsalves, Natalie Borgschatz, Evy Cook and Olive Jessen!
POSITION: 1.0 Full Time High School Math Teacher
Date Posted: February 23, 2026
Location: Pine Island High School
Date Available: 2026-2027 school year
Closing Date: Until Filled
License Required: Appropriate MN Teaching License
Compensation:
Click here to view the 2023-25 teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found on p. 31
This Position is Medical and/or Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Pine Island Independent School District No. 255 is looking for a passionate, dedicated high school Math teacher to join our growing team. If you are eager to inspire students, build strong relationships, and be part of a thriving educational community, this 1.0 FTE continuing contract is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Teach at Pine Island High School? At Pine Island, we believe that every student can succeed. We are a high-achieving, fast-growing district that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education.
As part of our team, you will:
-Teach engaged, motivated students in a community that prioritizes education.
-Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is encouraged.
-Have access to professional development opportunities including professional conferences to grow in your career.
-Be part of a district that invests in its teachers including mentorship programs, competitive salaries and benefits.
-Pine Island is a wonderful community with many offerings including:
-A safe, welcoming small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
-Easy access to big-city amenities while enjoying affordable living.
-Beautiful parks, trails, and the Zumbro River for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and biking.
-A prime location just one hour south of the Twin Cities and twelve miles north of Rochester, home of the world famous Mayo Clinic and IBM.
If you're looking for a school where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be embraced by a fantastic community, Pine Island High School is the place for you! Candidates with questions about the position are encouraged to contact HS Principal Mitchel Schiltz at mschiltz@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Apply today and become part of a district that values you and your passion for teaching.
Hiring Administrator: Mitchel Schiltz, High School Principal
Application Procedure
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application. www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Date Posted: February 23, 2026
Location: Pine Island High School
Date Available: 2026-2027 school year
Closing Date: Until Filled
License Required: Appropriate MN Teaching License
Compensation:
Click here to view the 2023-25 teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found on p. 31
This Position is Medical and/or Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Pine Island Independent School District No. 255 is looking for a passionate, dedicated high school Math teacher to join our growing team. If you are eager to inspire students, build strong relationships, and be part of a thriving educational community, this 1.0 FTE continuing contract is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Teach at Pine Island High School? At Pine Island, we believe that every student can succeed. We are a high-achieving, fast-growing district that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education.
As part of our team, you will:
-Teach engaged, motivated students in a community that prioritizes education.
-Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where collaboration is encouraged.
-Have access to professional development opportunities including professional conferences to grow in your career.
-Be part of a district that invests in its teachers including mentorship programs, competitive salaries and benefits.
-Pine Island is a wonderful community with many offerings including:
-A safe, welcoming small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
-Easy access to big-city amenities while enjoying affordable living.
-Beautiful parks, trails, and the Zumbro River for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and biking.
-A prime location just one hour south of the Twin Cities and twelve miles north of Rochester, home of the world famous Mayo Clinic and IBM.
If you're looking for a school where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be embraced by a fantastic community, Pine Island High School is the place for you! Candidates with questions about the position are encouraged to contact HS Principal Mitchel Schiltz at mschiltz@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Apply today and become part of a district that values you and your passion for teaching.
Hiring Administrator: Mitchel Schiltz, High School Principal
Application Procedure
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application. www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Career and Technical Education (CTE) in schools provides students with hands-on learning in specific careers. CTE programs help students build practical skills, earn industry certifications, & explore career pathways while in high school, preparing them for college, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce. Thank you to PI's Career and Technical Educators!
Congratulations to Pine Island Wrestling coaches, Coltan Laganiere and Jason Elsmore! Coltan was named the Section 1AA Head Coach of the Year, and Jason was named the Section 1AA Assistant Coach of the Year! This is a well deserved honor for both of these guys who have worked tirelessly to build up the Pine Island Wrestling program over the years! Congratulations Coltan and Jason!
💫Mr. Johnson, our amazing Innovative Arts Teacher at Pine Island Middle School, has been selected as the 2025-26 Educator of the Year by STEM Forward! 💫 Please make sure to click the link in the comment from Mrs. Schafer to watch the video honoring Mr. Johnson.
Congratulations to Zach Breitenstein and Lilly Quest for singing in the MN All-State Choirs for their performance on February 14.
Check out our informational meeting about our Spain and France trip for our current 7th-12th graders.
Congratulations to Ellen Stapleton who qualified for the State Gymnastics meet on Saturday! Good luck Elle!
Spring PAC Meetings
“Put your money where your boat is?”
Wait… that’s not the saying. But it does work here.
Donate to help move a BOAT to the Nature Play Trail—so kids can play on it in the forest?
YEP!
A generous community member has donated a play riverboat, and we’re thrilled to add it to the Pine Island Nature Play Trail as a new space for imaginative, open-ended play. Pirate ship. Fishing boat. River explorer. The possibilities are endless!
The only challenge? Boats aren’t easy to move. It takes an expert with specialized equipment. After lots of searching and consulting, Lodermeier’s out of Goodhue is willing to help make it happen 🙌 (for a very fair price!)—we just need help covering the cost.
We need $480 more to reach our moving goal.
Every donation—big or small—helps get this boat to its forever home on the trail.
Want to help move this boat?
➡️ Donate any amount https://pineisland.revtrak.net/hs-nature-play-trail-donations/
➡️ Share this post
➡️ Help us turn imagination into reality
Let’s get ready to play!
Wait… that’s not the saying. But it does work here.
Donate to help move a BOAT to the Nature Play Trail—so kids can play on it in the forest?
YEP!
A generous community member has donated a play riverboat, and we’re thrilled to add it to the Pine Island Nature Play Trail as a new space for imaginative, open-ended play. Pirate ship. Fishing boat. River explorer. The possibilities are endless!
The only challenge? Boats aren’t easy to move. It takes an expert with specialized equipment. After lots of searching and consulting, Lodermeier’s out of Goodhue is willing to help make it happen 🙌 (for a very fair price!)—we just need help covering the cost.
We need $480 more to reach our moving goal.
Every donation—big or small—helps get this boat to its forever home on the trail.
Want to help move this boat?
➡️ Donate any amount https://pineisland.revtrak.net/hs-nature-play-trail-donations/
➡️ Share this post
➡️ Help us turn imagination into reality
Let’s get ready to play!
“Put your money where your boat is?”
Wait… that’s not the saying. But it does work here.
Donate to help move a BOAT to the Nature Play Trail—so kids can play on it in the forest?
YEP!
A generous community member has donated a play riverboat, and we’re thrilled to add it to the Pine Island Nature Play Trail as a new space for imaginative, open-ended play. Pirate ship. Fishing boat. River explorer. The possibilities are endless!
The only challenge? Boats aren’t easy to move. It takes an expert with specialized equipment. After lots of searching and consulting, Lodermeier’s out of Goodhue is willing to help make it happen 🙌 (for a very fair price!)—we just need help covering the cost.
We need $480 more to reach our moving goal.
Every donation—big or small—helps get this boat to its forever home on the trail.
Want to help move this boat?
➡️ Donate any amount https://pineisland.revtrak.net/hs-nature-play-trail-donations/
➡️ Share this post
➡️ Help us turn imagination into reality
Let’s get ready to play!
🚌💛Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation 💛🚌
Today we celebrate our incredible school bus and van drivers! Thank you for safely transporting our students each day, greeting them with a smile, and starting and ending their school day with care and kindness. Rain, snow, early mornings, and busy afternoons—you show up every day and make a difference.
We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and commitment to keeping our students safe. Our school community truly couldn’t function without you. Thank you for all that you do!
Today we celebrate our incredible school bus and van drivers! Thank you for safely transporting our students each day, greeting them with a smile, and starting and ending their school day with care and kindness. Rain, snow, early mornings, and busy afternoons—you show up every day and make a difference.
We are so grateful for your dedication, patience, and commitment to keeping our students safe. Our school community truly couldn’t function without you. Thank you for all that you do!
📚✨ BE A YEARBOOK HERO! ✨📚
Every student deserves to hold onto the memories that make school special — but not everyone can afford a yearbook. ❤️
💥 You can help change that!
Sponsor a yearbook for a student in need and make sure everyone gets to remember the laughs, the friendships, and the moments that matter most.
🌟 How to be a HERO:
✔️ Purchase an extra yearbook at JostenYearbooks.com (search for your school of choice)
✔️ Donate toward a student copy (put the student’s name in as DONATE DONATE)
✔️ Help us make memories last forever
🎓 One small gift = a lifetime of memories.
📩 Message us or visit JostensYearbooks.com to donate today!
#YearbookHero #ShareTheMemories #MakeADifference #SchoolCommunity #GiveBack
Every student deserves to hold onto the memories that make school special — but not everyone can afford a yearbook. ❤️
💥 You can help change that!
Sponsor a yearbook for a student in need and make sure everyone gets to remember the laughs, the friendships, and the moments that matter most.
🌟 How to be a HERO:
✔️ Purchase an extra yearbook at JostenYearbooks.com (search for your school of choice)
✔️ Donate toward a student copy (put the student’s name in as DONATE DONATE)
✔️ Help us make memories last forever
🎓 One small gift = a lifetime of memories.
📩 Message us or visit JostensYearbooks.com to donate today!
#YearbookHero #ShareTheMemories #MakeADifference #SchoolCommunity #GiveBack
Kindergarten Round-Up is coming!
We will be hosting KG Round-Up on February 20. Please see the attached link for all the details and registration information. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrK8iO_lXWUp0br9Xu3YbW_JaGGwetXKxpTvr3addzk/edit?usp=sharing
We will be hosting KG Round-Up on February 20. Please see the attached link for all the details and registration information. We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrK8iO_lXWUp0br9Xu3YbW_JaGGwetXKxpTvr3addzk/edit?usp=sharing
We received a huge thanks for the Valentine's gifts from the troops in Central America. Thanks to the ELC, Elementary, Middle, and High School for their contributions.
Reminder!
We have a late start on Wednesday, February 18th.
We have a late start on Wednesday, February 18th.
Kindergarten Round-up #3
Today is School Resource Officer Day!
Join us in recognizing and thanking Pierre Maves for his dedication, commitment, and the positive impact he makes at Pine Island Schools.
