Mr. Denton and the AP Environmental Science classes have been using a new program through Crayola to raise funds for class. The ColorCycle money will fund better in and out of class experiences.
Month: October 2015
Orchestra fundraises for trip to Corpus Christi
Orchestra kids are selling chocolate to raise money for their trip to Corpus Christi. Orchestra has been selling chocolate for years and it helps kids afford the big trip.
College applications prove stressful and time consuming for seniors
Pearce seniors are feeling the pressure of applying for college. Despite some universities lessening the workload for applications, many are applications still require a lot.
Former nurse becomes teacher of Anatomy
Linda Mitchell is one of the new teachers at Pearce this year. After doing nursing for eight years, she came to Pearce and is currently teaching Anatomy.
Spike Ball Club offers new sport and experience to interested students
Two students founded a new club formed around playing Spike Ball. They hope that the club will be a great opportunity for students to bond and be active.
New “Mustang Ready” aims to protect students
A new initiative, “Mustang Ready”, has required teachers to frequently check school IDs, as well as patrol school hallways before school starts. All teachers have been given posters with the “Mustang Ready” checklist to make sure the classrooms are safe.
Advisory requirements are unsympathetic to students
Students now have to go advisory and sit through announcements instead of directly going to tutoring during the advisory period. This decreased tutoring time hurts student’s academics.
Theater 4 performs Mikhail Bulgakov’s ‘Black Snow’
The Theatre 4 class kicked off their year with their rendition of “Black Snow”, a dark comedy about censorship in Soviet Russia.
The Walk captivates audiences with intense, realistic graphics
The Walk is about the story of Philippe Petit as he prepares to walk across a tight rope between the World Trade Centers. This movie follows one of the biggest daredevils as he does what was thought to be impossible.
Students disappointed over loss of Homecoming hall build tradition
This year, the homecoming hall decorations that have so long been a tradition of the homecoming dance are will no longer take place. Many students are disappointed by this change.
