March 21, 2024

-Loving God, later this afternoon we will gather in the field house for our Reconciliation prayer service. Help us to prepare our hearts and minds so that we are not afraid to turn to you as we ask for forgiveness and love.  We pray especially for the gift of our lenten journey, knowing that the resurrection of Jesus is coming soon as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday. Amen.  


-Calling all adventurers! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 France Trip! This amazing 12 day trip during the summer of 2025 will start in Paris for a few days, then continue to the Loire valley to visit 3 Renaissance castles, and end in the south of France, along the Mediterranean. Included are amazing experiences like horseback riding, a cooking class, touring a perfume factory, and a day trip to Monaco!  Please see Ms. Marin, Mr. Gleason, or Dr. Obernolte for information! 


-Take me out to the ballgame! Juniors, you have a unique opportunity to attend an outdoor college fair followed by a Twins Game at Target Field! Please check your student email for full details and for the google form to sign up. This event is Thursday April 25 during the school day and there are only 13 spots left on the bus!  Claim your spot today!


-After break, you will be ready to soak up the topics at our spring TED talk on Wed., April 3 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Glancy convinces us his favorite number is the best; Mr. Gapinski imparts life lessons learned from Whiffle Ball; Mr. Rose chats about connectivity and creativity; and students share passions about a philosopher we should all know, youth mental health, and the creation of the outdoor classroom, among others. See you there!

March 20, 2024

-Loving God, as we prepare for our Lenten reconciliation prayer service tomorrow, help us to remember that you are a loving and compassionate God who forgives us and loves us without limits.  Open our hearts so that we are not afraid to come to you with our faults and our shortcomings, knowing that it is grace and mercy that you show us.  Amen. 


-Calling all adventurers! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 France Trip! This amazing 12 day trip during the summer of 2025 will start in Paris for a few days, then continue to the Loire valley to visit 3 Renaissance castles, and end in the south of France, along the Mediterranean. Included are amazing experiences like horseback riding, a cooking class, touring a perfume factory, and a day trip to Monaco!  Please see Ms. Marin, Mr. Gleason, or Dr. Obernolte for information! 


-Holy Moly 10 Minutes for your Souly is happening today during HS Break! 10:10-10:20. We have Peer Ministers Rhiannon O’Neill and Ava Curella leading us in a prayerful reflection and we would love for you all to come join us!

-Take me out to the ballgame! Juniors, you have a unique opportunity to attend an outdoor college fair followed by a Twins Game at Target Field! Please check your student email for full details and for the google form to sign up. This event is Thursday April 25 during the school day and there are only 13 spots left on the bus!  Claim your spot today!
-After break, you will be ready to soak up the topics at our spring TED talk on Wed., April 3 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Glancy convinces us his favorite number is the best; Mr. Gapinski imparts life lessons learned from Whiffle Ball; Mr. Rose chats about connectivity and creativity; and students share passions about a philosopher we should all know, youth mental health, and the creation of the outdoor classroom, among others. See you there!

-Students, an email is being sent to your families today about Grandparents Day on Friday, May 3. 

Please share the information with your grandparents and help them to RSVP on the link. We love to see as many grandparents (or special friends) share that morning with you! 

March 19, 2024

-Loving God – during this Lenten season you call us to conversion of heart. Let us take a moment of silence to contemplate what these last days of Lent might mean to us spiritually.  (pause)  – as we continue our day we remember what peace there may be in silence.  Amen. 

-Hey to my High School Pioneers, this is Ms. Fandrich with your Ministry Minute! As many of you know, you have until May 1st to literally TURN IN your service on your Google Service Tracker. I cannot see it until you press the Turn in button on Google Classroom–then I will look at it, approve it, or write you a comment and return it to you! I will also update the grade book! There are about 325 students who have yet to turn in anything…so I am hopeful that will change soon, because SERVICE IS SO MUCH FUN and a step to getting that Green Cap and Gown one day! Spring Break could be a great opportunity to do some Service with your friends or with your family. Remember, everyone needs at least TWO service experiences for graduation, and one has to be Poor and Vulnerable. If you are looking for some organizations, I have put a list on your Google Classroom homepage! I have also listed some great opportunities coming up this Spring: There is work with redoing our Monastic Labyrinth, there is a Community Kitchen dinner at Guardian Angels, there is a Feed my Starving Children Mobile Pack, and if you are interested in helping out with the Special Olympics Track and Field in May, you could even get a head start on your service for next year!~ We love Service, yes we Do….we Love service How about you!! 

-Calling all adventurers! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 France Trip! This amazing 12 day trip during the summer of 2025 will start in Paris for a few days, then continue to the Loire valley to visit 3 Renaissance castles, and end in the south of France, along the Mediterranean. Included are amazing experiences like horseback riding, a cooking class, touring a perfume factory, and a day trip to Monaco!  Please see Ms. Marin, Mr. Gleason, or Dr. Obernolte for information! 
-Sophomores, 

Some of you were Pinged to come and see me in the Guidance and Counseling Office today to finish up your Career Fair Selection Survey.  This only takes 5 minutes, so please make sure you stop in. For teachers who already had these students pinged, we will get them in and out quickly and send them off to their original WIN session.  Thanks!Mr. Goulet

March 18, 2024

-As we continue our special morning Lenten prayers, this morning we pray Psalm 23, it’s the Psalm that is being proclaimed today wherever Mass is being celebrated.  We begin in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.  From Psalm 23:  “The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. He guides me along the right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me”  Amen. 

-Tonight is our March Choir Concert! Join us at 7pm for an exploration of Music History. This is a free 30 min concert featuring our Crescendo and Vivace choirs! 

-Good morning pioneers! Prom is fast approaching and the time has come to buy your tickets! Juniors and seniors, look for an email sent from me Lucy Blaney to find the ticket form. The form is due by 3pm on April 4th no exceptions. In addition to the prom ticket form, every student, including guests from outside the school, must fill out the permission slip that can be found in the office of student life. This permission slip is due on April 12th with no exceptions, without this form you will be unable to attend prom even if you bought a ticket. More information about outside guests and food options will be in the email from me. And again, the google form is due on April 4th and the permission slip is due April 12th. Thank you and have a great day!

-Would you like an opportunity to represent our Pioneer community at a fun and social event, receive a service credit, AND enjoy an ice cream treat as well?  Mrs. O’Gary is looking for volunteers to assist with the New Family Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, April 16th.  The time commitment would be from 5:30 – 7:45 pm.  She will need volunteers to give tours and run exciting games.  You will have the ability to greet and meet new students and their families who will be joining our community next year! If you would like to help out at this amazing event, please stop in to the Guidance and Counseling Department and sign up.  

March 14, 2024

Would you like an opportunity to represent our Pioneer community at a fun and social event, receive a service credit, AND enjoy an ice cream treat as well?  Mrs. O’Gary is looking for volunteers to assist with the New Family Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, April 16th.  The time commitment would be from 5:30 – 7:45 pm. She will need volunteers to give tours and run exciting games.  You will have the ability to greet and meet new students and their families who will be joining our community next year! If you would like to help out at this amazing event, please stop in to the Guidance and Counseling Department and sign up.  

March 13, 2024

-Great job to our DECA members for their outstanding efforts and achievements at our state competition! 

Congratulations goes to Abby Haldorson for achieving 2nd place in her event, and… A huge shout out to our new state champion in sales demonstration – Sam Lavine! Both Abby and Sam qualified for the national competition which will be held in Anaheim at the end of April.


-This message is for the members of Art Club!  We will be having an Art Club meeting on Thursday during WIN A.  We will be discussing new leadership opportunities in Art Club for next year, and we’ll be talking about preparing artwork for the Spring Art Show.  Please be sure to sign up for Ms. Kegley’s WIN time on Thursday.

-The French Club is hosting a cheese tasting activity this Thursday during WIN A.  Sign up with Ms. Marin.  All are welcome, but there are only 20 spots available! 

March 11, 2024

-Loving God, as we are just over halfway through Lent we pray today for help in staying strong in our commitment to grow closer to you through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.  Help us to not be afraid to turn to you with whatever is in our heart for we know that your love for us is unconditional.  Amen. 


-If you intend on trying out this spring, you must complete the required online registration.  Players who have not completed their online registration, with an updated physical on file, will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.  If you have any questions or concerns, please see Coach Cicalello.