Pine Island Middle School Students are excited to serve their local community! Use this form to sign yourself or another person up to have students rake your yard on October 17th. Please sign up by October 8th!
*DISCLAIMER: We will do our best to rake the leaves for as many people as possible, but may not be able to accommodate everyone.*
We are excited to offer a new student activity for our middle school students - Conservation Crew!
Conservation Crew is an extra-curricular program for middle schoolers who are interested in making positive change for people, for animals, and for the environment. Students will develop leadership skills by designing and working on conservation projects that impact our school and community. We will spend the year planning and implementing student-selected projects.
If you have a student who is interested in joining, please take a few minutes to complete this survey with your student. Your input will help us plan the club and determine the best meeting times for those who want to be involved.
Click here to learn more about Conservation Crew and Conservation Minnesota.
The nature play trail is adjacent to the Nature Preserve Park on 8th St SE. Park at the softball field complex and cross the street.
Pine Island Public Schools is excited to begin a new strategic planning journey this October with the support of TeamWorks. This process will help us update our operational plan and ensure that everything we do is aligned to providing the best daily experiences for our students.
🔹 “Classroom to Boardroom” Approach – The process starts with input from students, staff, and families. Their voices will guide the work before it moves to the school board.
🔹 Community Engagement – Stakeholders will be asked to share their vision for what school should look like, sound like, and feel like each day.
🔹 Clear Roadmap – Feedback will help shape a three-year operational plan and a districtwide Strategic Roadmap that outlines our Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Strategic Directions.
🔹 Collaboration – The process will clearly define the roles of the school board (governance) and district administrators (management), ensuring everyone is working toward the same vision.
We look forward to working together with our community as we shape the future of Pine Island Public Schools. Stay tuned for opportunities to share your input and help us inspire excellence for every student!
Pine Island Middle School Service Project Donations Needed
Thank you for your continued patience as we’ve worked through the bus routes this fall. We know these adjustments impact families, and we truly appreciate the understanding and flexibility you’ve shown.
Starting after MEA weekend, we will be making a few more route changes and will notify families who are directly affected (via the stopfinder app). While we recognize that it’s not possible to meet everyone’s needs, we remain committed to improving wherever we can. This includes continuing to look for efficiencies in our routes, ensuring student safety, and exploring ways to create more room for those on the waiting list.
Your communication plays an important role in this process. When families share questions, concerns, or observations, it helps us identify areas where we can adjust or improve. Please don’t hesitate to keep reaching out—we want to make sure we’re staying on top of the needs of our students and families as best we can.
Stopfinder Accounts
If you do not yet have an account with Stopfinder, please email Tammi Quintero at tquintero@pineisland.k12.mn.us for assistance. Stopfinder provides families with the most up-to-date bus information, including route changes due to weather or road construction.
Once again, thank you for your patience and support as we work through these challenges together.
Tammi Quintero
Director of Transportation
Pine Island Schools
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We are proud to announce Jayk Klusmann and Miley Hoffarth as this year’s Homecoming King and Queen!
Our 5-12 SOP ("Support Our Panthers") resource room is running low on some supplies and we'd love your gracious help!
- Non-perishable snacks (granola bars, small packs/bags of cookies or crackers, trail mix, etc)
- Deodorant for boys
- Calculators
- Computer Mouse
- Three ring notebook paper
If you are willing, please contact Cait Carr to inquire about specific donations at cait.carr@pineisland.k12.mn.us. Deliveries can be brought to the 5-12 office.
Thank you!
Congratulations to the 2025 Homecoming Court!
Senior Girls: Norah Brandt, Miley Hoffarth, Teagan Barnett, Grace Brewster, Meta Schutte
Senior Boys: Aspen Gorman, Troy Hinton, Eli Bartholomew, Jayk Klusmann, Nicholas Thein
11th Grade Attendants: Addalyn Anderson and Jaxon Hartzell
10th Grade Attendants: Avery McNamara and Brandon Moreno
9th Grade Attendants: Jaiden Stucky and Calvin Fletcher
Coronation will be Monday, September 22nd at 7:00pm in the auditorium.
Position Type: Coach
Date Posted: September 19, 2025
Location: Pine Island High School
Work day/Year: Winter season (November-February)
Closing Date For Applications: Until Filled
Compensation:
Salary per 2023-2025 Master Agreement (Page 34) 2025–26 contract pending negotiation.
Job Summary: Independent School District #255 Pine Island is seeking a coach in our wrestling program. Pine Island Schools is a growing district with over 1,500 students, and is located ten minutes north of Rochester. An online application is required. www.pineisland.k12.mn.us
Qualifications: Current Minnesota teaching license is preferred but not required. Coaching experience is preferred but not required.
