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This publication is produced at the Pillager School for the whole
Pillager community. If you have local news, please contact
the school at (218) 746-3557 for submission information.
CTC Center
Watch for more
grand opening
details in the Paw
Press and online!
Center
October 14 & 16
Pillager Public schools presents
Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Grammy & emmy award winning
recording artists
Minnesota Native
& The Voice
Runner-up
For more info & ticket sales visit: www.isd116.org
Ctc center 323 East 2nd street south, pillager, MN 56473
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From the desk of Mr. Michael Malmberg, District Superintendent
As the new school year begins soon, I want to thank all of you for the many ways you work with us all
year long on behalf of our school. All of us at Pillager Public Schools value the partnership we have with
you and appreciate your support and involvement. Pillager Public School is a great place to be and we
are extremely proud of our students, staff and the facilities we have.
New Curriculum, Technology, Report Cards, and Personalized Learning Plans
Our district continues to expand our curriculum by adding new course offerings by expanding CTE
offerings and CIS courses as well as other elective courses. We continue to increase in technology as a
focus of our school. Our staff and district will continue to maintain the large task of standardized grading and reporting to help
ensure our students success by improving our classroom instruction and informing our families of relevant and much needed
feedback to better meet the needs of our students. The middle school report card was updated this past year to be aligned
with the elementary school standards based grading. The next phase in the elementary school has begun with implementing
personalized learning plans to meet the needs of each individual learner.
Construction Completed
The construction project that began over two years ago will be completed this fall. The maintenance, remodeling of classroom
areas, and additional classrooms and vocational areas along with the new “CTC Center” will be finished when school starts
this fall. Our learning facility will be one of the best in the area. I am proud of the work that has went into the planning of the
project and how it all came together for the community of Pillager and the students that it will serve. We will continue to
monitor the maintenance of our facility and to meet the ever changing educational needs of our students in all areas of our
facility, whether it be in the classroom or extra-curricular. Our goal is to provide the best possible facility at the lowest tax
impact.
CTC Center Grand Opening
As you have seen on another page of the newsletter, I am extremely excited for the grand opening of the new “CTC Center”
this fall for the school and for our community. Our goal is to provide our community with a facility that will bring opportunities
for people to attend events right here in our own back yard at a reasonable cost. I hope you all will be as excited to see some
of those events as we bring them to you.
Have a great school year! Welcome Back!
“Go Huskies”
Facility Services Manager, John Gordon
WOW! Summer has flown by and we are preparing for the school year to begin. We have a lot of exciting
things coming this fall at Pillager School. The current phase of construction is coming to an end and the
custodial crew has been working on getting the facilities ready all around the school. We also are focusing
on the new CTC Center, our new 400 seat school auditorium.
The crew has been cleaning, waxing and preparing the rooms, halls, locker rooms, track shed, and gyms
for the first day of school. I continue to be proud of the work and devotion our staff gives each summer
making our school sparkle and gleam.
CTC Center News
The CTC Center Auditorium is almost ready for you! Our Grand Opening will be September 24th through September 25th. On
Friday evening, we kick off the celebration with Kat Perkins, a former Voice runner-up and Minnesota native, show time is at
7:30 p.m. She will also be sharing her story and speaking to our students on Friday afternoon about her life and challenges.
Saturday, September 25th will be an evening with Grammy and Emmy winning recording artist Tonic Sol Fa, showtime is set
at 7:30 p.m. More info is available on the website about the grand opening weekend. Tickets will be on sale mid August on
our web page for these events. We will launch our webpage that can be found on the home page of the school website. That
page is where you can stay informed on what is happening at the CTC Center, purchase or precure tickets for events, learn
more about the center and have questions answered. Bookmark us so you won't miss upcoming events.
Construction News
The remodeled class rooms are ready with a new fresh look. We have new larger kindergarten rooms, added special ed
rooms for middle school and high school. Our first graders will get to experience their new rooms this year on the eastside of
the elementary gym. The windows have been updated on the south side of the school and a few on the north. Lastly, we have
a new agricultural room with an updated and enlarged metal shop with the relocated wood shop equipment being moved. The
new wood shop has been completed along with easier access to the greenhouses. You will notice landscaping and northwest
and northeast parking lot changes as well. We are excited and looking forward to a great 2021-2022 school year.
Pillager Schools is a whole new place to visit!
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Students eat FREE
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be
offered free of charge to
all students through the
You can easily view information about what is on our 2021-22 school year.
menu each day. You can see an image and description
for food items, as well as nutrition information.
Please check daily for food choices as they may change! VERY IMPORTANT!
It is more important than ever for every family to complete the “Application
for Educational Benefits” form that will be mailed to your home in August.
This application measures the economic condition of our community.
The value to our school is:
$25 technology fee waived with completed form.
Additional funding to retain small class sizes.
Additional funding for computers, basic skills training, core classes
including math, reading, and science.
Menus above represent sample menus and not actual menu items.
Pricing for resources such as our school website and other technical
resources is based on the economic condition of Pillager.
To download the app Title 1 funding
search for “Nutrislice” on Additional grant money available for other programs.
Google Play or the App Store
See menus at: You see, it’s not just about your family; it is a measure of the community.
pillager.nutrislice.com Please take the time to complete and return the form. Your information is
confidential. Your papers are shredded when they are no longer needed.
or download the app
Transportation Information
Parents, please call the bus garage by 7:00 a.m. if your child/children will not be riding the bus for the
day. This will help the buses stay on schedule!
Our transportation services are handled Fornshell Bus Service will be in the Media Center for Open House, September 1 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
by Fornshell Bus Service. to answer any questions regarding school bus transportation.
fornshellbus@isd116.org Special note: Students are allowed only ONE designated bus stop in the morning and ONE designated
(218) 746-3770 bus stop in the afternoon. These stops must be registered through Fornshell Bus and Pillager School.
Online info: School Website Transportation information forms were due in July.
Use “services” tab on top of home page No bussing is guaranteed without a completed bus form. Please send
forms to Fornshell Bus Service or the Pillager School as soon as possible.
Bus Safety on the roads:
Parents and district residents need to understand state laws in regards to school buses.
When school is in session, buses will be stopping on all forms of roads: state highways, county roads, city streets and township roads. When buses
stop, it means that a child is being picked up or dropped off. Red flashing lights mean that you must stop. It is illegal to pass a bus on either side
while meeting or following the bus when the red lights are flashing.
Bus Safety at school:
We also ask that you follow the bus safety in the area around the school building.
The one way streets and driving restrictions have been developed for the safety of kids. The parking lot on the south side of the school is a one way
parking lot. Please enter from the east end only and exit from the west end only. This helps the flow of traffic off of East Second St. as it is one way.
Each student in kindergarten through grade ten receives bus safety training every year. All students take a written and practice test.
As adult drivers, please be good examples. Thank you for your help in making school a safer place for kids.
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ACCESS TO STUDENT INFORMATION
Please stay connected to your student’s progress and lunch account information by accessing this information
online. You can get to this information from the school website through the link on the left side of the home page
OR — through the web address below.
Parents https://pillager.onlinejmc.com Students
Click here Click here
Make sure you have the correct SCHOOL YEAR Make sure you have the correct SCHOOL YEAR
User name: parent’s last name in lowercase User name; Last two digits of your graduating
letters year, first initial of first name, last name.
Ex: 17jdoe
Enter your password. (If you do not remember
your password, please speak to a secretary to Password: Lunch number, first initial of first
access it.) name last name. Ex: 1234jdoe
After you click “login” you may look at your After you click “login” you may look at your
child’s absences, tardies, report card, progress absences, tardies, report card, progress report
report and lunch account info. You may also and lunch account info. (Online registration is
update your address, phone, or email. not available at this time.)
Before and After School School Pictures
Parents, please note that students should not be in the Everyone (K-12) on the same day
school building before 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, September 16
ATTENTION SENIORS: Senior pictures are
The school is closed to all children after school unless they due October 12 (this includes senior portrait for yearbook,
are in a supervised after-school activity or enrolled in “Fun baby picture, and any pictures they would like to use for
Stop.” Please know that they will be asked to leave the the senior slideshow); senior group photo will be taken on
school to either go outside or home. Friday, October 1. Meet in the school commons at 8:30 a.m.
JMC Alert System
Pillager School YouTube Channel
Pillager School uses a recorded alert
Pillager’s YouTube channel for the school district will
system to notify families of special school events, serve as a central location where we can offer
school closings, or emergencies. The numbers and live-streaming and manage school related events.
email addresses are from the contact information
that you have provided to the District Office. Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/
PillagerSchoolDistrict and click on
If you are not getting these messages, or would the SUBSCRIBE button.
like other phone numbers or email
addresses used, please call the District
Office to update your file.
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NEW STAFF TO PILLAGER SCHOOLS
Alissa Anderson, Early Childhood Special Education
My husband, Zach, and I are originally from Thief River Falls and have lived in Brainerd for 10 years. Zach is a nurse at St. Joseph’s. We have
four kiddos (three girls and one boy, ages 3-8). I originally graduated from MSUM with a degree in early childhood special education and will
wrap up my master’s in special education with a specialty in vision impairments in July. I began my career as an early intervention teacher in
Brainerd, then stayed home a couple of years with babies and to continue my own schooling; I spent last year as a teacher for vision impaired
students in Park Rapids (wonderful experience but kind of a long drive, I’m happy to be working closer to home again!). This summer our family
is attempting to raise chickens and look forward to a California road trip.
Shania Holst, 1st grade
I grew up in Staples, MN and attended Bemidji State University for Elementary Education, where I graduated in the spring of 2019. This will be
my first time teaching first grade and I can’t wait for this new adventure. I love being outside with family and friends. In my free time, I enjoy
fishing, hunting, and hanging out at the lake. I can’t wait to be a part of the Pillager School and call myself a “Husky”!
Erin Foster, Kindergarten
I was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead for my undergrad. I have a B.S. in Early
Childhood Education and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. I have five years of teaching experience in both preschool and kindergarten
combined. Some of my favorite things include peanut butter, being outdoors, and spending time with my family! I am looking forward to being
a part of the Pillager School District. Go Huskies!
Jacob Russell, High School Mathematics
I grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area and then later attended Central Lakes College and Minnesota State University, Mankato. Throughout my
college career I played basketball at CLC, managed the men’s basketball team at Mankato, and grew immensely in my knowledge of mathe-
matics and the educational field. Since college I have moved back to Brainerd with my wife and our corgi, Auggie. I love spending time on the
lake fishing, working with athletes, and relaxing with family and friends. I am excited to start at Pillager and become a part of the incredible
community that surrounds the school
Kanyaphat (Kanya) Takoon, CIS Math Instructor
I am originally from Bangkok, Thailand where I previously worked as a high school mathematics teacher at a private boarding school and a
British International School for many years. I then obtained my PhD in Development Education and began working with Thailand's Ministry of
Education in developing innovative and creative learning programs for educators and students. I’m married to a native Minnesotan, Brent
Zeise, who was working internationally at that time in Thailand. We then moved and worked together around the world for a few years before
locating here in Minnesota. Personally, I enjoy traveling and cooking, especially Asian cuisine. I am very excited to be part of the Pillager com-
munity and am looking forward to the new school year.
Lea Frank, 5th & 6th grade Language Arts
I have taught 4th & 5th grade in the ROCORI School District the past 12 years. My family and I recently moved to Nisswa. Having grown up in
the Brainerd area, I am excited to be moving back to where my roots began. I am looking forward to working with students and staff in Pillager.
Kirsten Sundquist, 3rd grade
I am very excited to be a part of the Pillager team. My husband and I moved up to Pillager two years ago and I have been subbing in the district
the last two years. Before moving up here, I taught in Medford/Owatonna for 3 years and Saint Cloud for 3 years. Outside of school I enjoy
spending time with my family, being outdoors and baking.
Andrea Langhoff, Middle School Social Studies
I was born and raised in central Wisconsin and first attended college at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Following my time there I traveled
to Delaware to be a full-time nanny and moved with the family to metro-Detroit. I called Michigan home for seven years before moving to Brain-
erd, Minnesota. While working in youth ministry I decided the time was right to return to school to pursue a career in education. St. Cloud State
University, student teaching at Brainerd High School, and working as a long-term substitute at Royalton Middle School has me gearing up with
anticipation and excitement to join the Pillager teaching team. During my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling to attend concerts, visiting family in
Wisconsin, and of course, rooting for the Packers. I look forward to getting to know Pillager Middle School students, families, and the greater
community.
Marqus Flicek, High School Social Studies
I am a graduate of St. Cloud State University. I will teach U.S History, World History and Current Events at Pillager and I am excited to get to
know all the students and faculty at the school. I cannot wait to get started!
Ryan Krominga, Director of Teaching & Learning
Originally from Southern Minnesota, I attended Minnesota State University where I graduated with a degree in Math Education. I started my
education career as a Math Teacher, teaching middle and high school math. Since then, I've been a Principal, Curriculum Coordinator and
Director of Teaching & Learning. I'm married to my amazing wife, Lynn and we have one rambunctious son, Henry. I'm thrilled to be joining
the Pillager team!
Mary Schlangen, English Interventionist
I'm excited to start the intervention program for ELA at Pillager Middle School. I have been teaching for 16 years both in Wisconsin and Minne-
sota. My husband, son, and I have lived in the Pillager area for 11 years. We live on a small hobby farm just south of Pillager. We enjoy being
outdoors, active in the community, and spending time with others. We are excited to be part of the Huskies Team!
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Tidbits
By: Brent Zeise
District Technology
Welcome to our first “Technology Tidbits” going into the 2021-2022 school year. I’d like to share
important educational technology news as we commence our new school year.
Chromebooks: Pillager plans to roll out our Chromebooks before the first day of school, so students are
prepared! Here is our planned Chromebook roll-out schedule:
5th Graders & New MS & HS Students: Will be issued their Chromebooks on the night of August 25th
during our new student welcome. You should bring your signed copy of your Chromebook Agreement and either
$25 for our technology fee or your completed Free and Reduced paperwork. Please come to the Commons to
receive your Chromebook.
Returning Middle and High Schoolers: Your Chromebooks and chargers will be ready for picking up on the
following dates in the Commons.
Tuesday August 31 from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Wednesday September 1: from 8:00 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. (This is also the date for our open house.)
Thursday September 2: from 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please bring a signed copy of your Chromebook Agreement and either $25 for our technology fee (cash or check)
or your completed Free and Reduced paperwork.
Elementary School Students: Will find their Chromebooks in their homeroom classrooms.
There is no need to pick them up early before the school year begins.
As always, please keep your eyes on any updates via email to these times as the school year approaches in case
there are any necessary changes.
The 2021-2022 school year is approaching fast! We are hopeful that
we will have far less health requirements than last year!
Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade students are typically due for immunizations.
Please reach out to your clinic to find out if your child is due for any immunizations.
Minnesota Immunization Law requires that student's immunizations are up-to-date or a
notarized exemption form is on file PRIOR to the first day of school.
See the “Health Services” section of the Pillager Public Schools website for health related
information. Here you can find a 2021-2022 Medication Authorization Form for prescription
or over-the-counter medication if you need it administered or stored for your student.
We're looking forward to helping take care of your student's health needs again this year. Go Huskies!
Feel free to contact the nurse’s office with any questions! Please email me at jshypkowski@isd116.org or fax
records to (218)746-4236.
Jamie Shypkowski, RN, RD, LSN, PHN
Pillager School Nurse
(218)746-2114
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, 1 in 13 children have a food allergy. The
most common food allergies in children are allergies to peanuts, milk, shellfish, and tree nuts.
If your child has a food allergy and you have not notified the health office,
please call our staff at (218)746-2114.
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High School Principal, Jason Savage
2021-22 School Year at Pillager High School will usher in a NEW sense of normal for the
students and staff at Pillager High School and Husky Nation. New from the aspect that we
will have access to a brand new auditorium, construction trades shop, a few new faces on
staff and new course offerings. A sense of routine will come with a return to in-person
learning without masks (hopefully), having the customary celebrations and events that come
with the high school experience like pep fests, dances, students sections at games, field trips, using
lockers, etc...I’m proud of how our students, staff, and community persevered through the last year and a
half, and I know that we will no longer take events we treasure for granted.
Pillager High School has new courses and a few new staff members for the fall. New offerings include
Theatre Arts, Greenhouse Management, Interior Design, STEPS (Academic Recovery), and new online
offerings for the 2nd semester. In addition, new staff members at Pillager High School are Social Studies
Instructor, Marqus Flicek, Mathematics Instructor, Jacob Russell, and CIS Math Instructor, Kanya
Takoon. I’m looking forward to our students and community welcoming and working with these new
instructors.
With a thankful heart, I look forward to ALL the great moments and challenges that this next school year
will bring to Pillager High School and our students. Preparations are underway for a year to celebrate the
little things that make the high school experience special.
ALC (Alternative Learning Center) ACT test registration
deadline for the Saturday,
September 11. Test date
ALC through Freshwater Education District will be offered after is Friday, August 6. Please
school at the Pillager High School. This is for students who are be-
go to www.act.org to
hind credits and need to make them up in order to graduate.
register.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays after school depending on student
scheduling needs. Students already enrolled should attend All seniors who have not taken the ACT and who are planning on
on Tuesday, September 7 at 3:15 p.m. in room 354. attending a four year college are encouraged to register for the
September ACT.
If you have any questions regarding ALC you may contact
Ann Hutchison at (218)746-2164 or ahutch@isd116.org or
Students who have taken the ACT, but who would like to take it
Sue Turner at (218)746-2116 or sturner@isd116.org. again should also sign up for the September ACT Test.
District Leadership Team Seeks Parent Representatives
The Pillager School District is seeking parent representatives to serve on the District Leadership
Team. This team meets three times per year to seek input on presentations from district leaders on
district data, newly offered programming, district goals for the World's Best Workforce document,
curriculum resources, and other district programs. Members provide critical feedback and questions
on those presentations.
If you are interested, please contact Ryan Krominga at rkrominga@isd116.org or (218)746-2103.
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High School
Saturday, 9/25 Monday, 9/27 Tuesday, 9/28 Wednesday, 9/29 Thursday, 9/30 Friday, 10/1
- Homecoming 5k - Pepfest and meet -High School assembly - First Special Olympic - Lip Sync contest - Parade 2pm
8 a.m. the candidates Unified Flag Football - Homecoming parade
- Coronation -Volleyball vs Staples- Tournament on the - Powder Puff - MS Dance 4-6 p.m.
- Powder Puff Football Motley Varsity Football field Volleyball - Football vs Barnesville
- CC Meet NYM - HS Dance 9-11 p.m.
- JV Football vs - Volleyball @ Bertha
Parkers Prairie -Hewitt
The Pillager Education Foundation is a group of volunteers who support our school
through fundraising for classroom grants and student scholarships.
Our mission statement is: “Working with our communities, we will support innovative
approaches and enhance student excellence in academics, arts, athletics and activities.”
For more information on how you can get involved or how to donate funds to the Pillager Ed Foundation, please see our website at
www.pillageredfoundation.org
12th Annual Reality Store
The "Reality Store" is a fun, hands-on, "real-life"
simulation for high school juniors and seniors at Pillager
School. The purpose of this event is to provide students
with a taste of reality through an educational role-playing
simulation relating to making financial choices.
Each high school junior and senior is given, at random, a
career, a salary and a family life situation. They are told
Pillager High School offers a work experience program for high they are the head of the household at age 25. Then off
school students. This program supports students in high school they go to the high school gym to experience "real life"
completion and assists in their enthusiasm to join the work world. and make some challenging financial decisions.
Students participate in a paid position with academic and career Community volunteers are needed at the booths.
related skills being instilled through training and supervision. Volunteers will initial the student's checklist to verify that
Progress reviews are scheduled with mentors in the workforce. he has visited the booth. Volunteers can assist the
student in considering different options on how much he
Interested students or employers can contact Ann Hutchison at will spend, but ultimately the student makes the final
(218)746-2164 for further information. decision.
If you are interested in helping, contact Ann Hutchison
at ahutch@isd116.org or call (218) 746-2164.
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Middle School Principal, Wade Mortenson
We are ready for the 2021-2022 school year! Once again, the summer has flown by.
A lot of work has been put in this summer to make sure we get off to a great start. As
always, we addressed some areas we feel will benefit our students once they enter the
hallways this fall. This past year provided us with many obstacles, but it also allowed us
to grow in many areas of learning, both academically and socially. As a staff, we feel
very confident and prepared for the upcoming school year. We are also very excited to welcome some
new faces to the MS team! This spring/summer we were very fortunate to add some very qualified and
energetic individuals to the MS staff. They are ready to start building positive relationships with our
students. As you page through this newsletter, please make sure to read about our Middle School
Transition Open House for all incoming 5th graders, and all new to the district 6th-8th graders being
held on August 25th. This will be in addition to the building wide open house on September 1. As
mentioned above...we are ready...we are prepared...and most important of all...we are excited for
another great year here at Pillager Middle School. As always, I welcome any questions you may have,
please give me a call or shoot me an email.
Middle School Transition Open House - August 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
BBQ Meal available 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie and lemonade.
$4/meal $20/family max. All proceeds go to the Pillager Education Foundation.
This year we would like to provide a transitional open house for all of our incoming 5th grade students,
and all NEW to the district students grades 6th-8th. This evening we will provide students a chance
to tour the school, meet staff members, experience a mock daily schedule, dive into Schoology, discuss
procedures and expectations, possibly distribute Chromebooks, and to simply get acquainted with the
Middle School. We look forward to seeing you on August 25th!!!
PRIDE TIME
for the Middle School
All middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in a PRIDE TIME Period each day this school year. During
PRIDE TIME, students will enjoy character education lessons related to a variety of topics. This is also a perfect time to com-
plete missing work, relearn material, or retake a test. A wide variety of enrichment options will also be available related to all
content areas. For example, students can use PRIDE TIME to prepare for the annual Husky Spelling Bee, work on a Science
Fair project, prepare for a Math Masters competition, study for the 8th grade National Geographic Geography Bee, perfect a
work of art, or simply read their favorite book. Certainly, PRIDE TIME will be a tremendously beneficial time for all students.
Our school will again be offering AVID classes, this year to all eighth and sixth graders. AVID
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized program that equips
teachers and schools with what they need to help students succeed during their middle
school and high school careers. For one period a day, or during PRIDE TIME, students in this
course will receive additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them
succeed in other more rigorous courses.
AVID students will learn how to learn. Note-taking, studying, and organizing assignments are all skills that must be learned
and practiced and students in AVID will be guided through their high school/middle school years.
For more information, contact Jason Savage, High School Principal or Wade Mortenson, Middle School Principal or Ms. Prax.
10The Husky Hangout
An "After School Targeted Services Academic Enrichment Program"
through the Freshwater Education District is available to students In Grades 5-8.
The program is based on a minimum enrollment of 11 students.
WHO: THE HUSKY HANGOUT is available to any Pillager student in grades 5-8 who wishes to take advantage of after school academic support and enrich-
ment activities during the school year.
WHAT: Each two-hour session consists of:
One Hour of Homework Help and/or Academic Enrichment Activities. The lead teacher in collaboration with course teachers to help students complete
homework assignments. If a student does not have assignments to complete they will receive supplemental math, reading, study skills instruction.
30-45 Minute-long Learning Activity Students will participate in a hands-on learning enrichment activity each week. Activity examples include: cooking,
service-learning project, craft/art project, science experiments, community education classes, etc.
15-25 Minute-long Physical or Growth Mindset Activity
WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday: 3:15- 5:15 p.m. Starting October 5. Students may join at any time, however, sign-up forms are required.
WHERE: Pillager Middle School, TBD
WHY: Students can benefit from additional academic support while also developing improved social, study, and communication skills.
HOW: Parents and teachers who are interested in referring a child to THE HUSKY HANGOUT should contact the Middle School Office.
Band Camp will be offered in August to Pillager students.
Our beginning camp is geared for brand new band students, starting new
instruments.
The cost for the camp is $10.00 and covers the cost of the camp t-shirt.
Lunch will be served each day free of charge to all students 18 years & under.
Please register on isd116.org/communityed
August 23-27 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Please contact Mr. Freelove if you have any questions.
Middle School
Musical
Rob Freelove, Director
Auditions—Oct. 12
Practice begins—Oct. 18
Performance Dates:
December 3-4 7:00 pm
December 5 2:00 pm
Band Concert-November 1
11Elementary Principal, Josh Smith
“In the rush to return to normal, let’s use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back
to. “ - Dave Hollis
There is no question that most of us wish for a return to “normal” this school year. But what type of
“normal” do we want? As crazy as the last school year seemed to be, we found a number of things that
worked well and, dare I say, maybe even better than we could have imagined?
As we look to the upcoming school year, are there unknowns? Yes. Are there going to be challenges? Yes. Will we continue to
face these unknowns and challenges with a continued urgency to improve what we do and achieve even more positive results
for students? Absolutely.
My pledge to the staff, students, and families of the Pillager Elementary School community is that we will continue to grow,
learn, be resilient, and strive to focus on what we can control to create a learning environment that provides each student with
every opportunity to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.
So, while we charge ahead into the school year with a renewed energy and desire a for “normal”, may we remember all that
we have overcome and use what we learned to make Pillager Elementary School an even better place to be!
Assessments
Academic progress toward grade level standards in Kindergarten through 4th grade will be monitored in a number of
ways. An assessment tool that will be used is Star360. STAR assessments are computer-adaptive tests. Computer-adaptive
tests continually adjust the difficulty of each child’s test by choosing each test question based on the child’s previous re-
sponse. On average, students will complete the STAR tests in approximately 20 minutes.
Students will also be assessed throughout the school year using Jan Richardson’s “Next Steps in Guided Reading” frame-
work. These assessments will be given by classroom teachers and our Title I staff.
The results of these assessments, Star360 and guided reading, will be used to guide instruction and interventions.
New Faces and New Places
You are likely to notice new faces at Pillager Elementary School this year. We are excited to welcome these individuals and
we are certainly excited to see the positive impact each of them bring to the students, faculty, and community of Pillager!
Alissa Anderson, Early Childhood Special Education
Elisa Ingberg, Kindergarten
Erin Foster, Kindergarten
Shania Holst, 1st Grade
Kirsten Sundquist, 3rd Grade
Ashley Watzke, 4th Grade
Keanna Thompson, 4th Grade
Darla Marcy, Math Interventionist
Kori Anderson, Math Interventionist
Shana Nguyen, Reading Corps
Catalyst (Formerly ENVoY)
Catalyst (formerly ENVoY) is a systematic approach of using non-verbal skills to manage students with influence rather than
power. Seven patterns of non-verbal skills have been identified in teachers who have excellent classroom manage-
ment. Teachers who systematically utilize the full range of non-verbal management skills are able to reinforce consistent and
fair parameters while preserving their relationships with each student, regardless of unique learning styles or cultural back-
grounds.
The Pillager PTO is back! We are looking for
new members to help support our elementary
students, teachers
& staff. Keep an
eye out for updates
on our Facebook
page.
12Pillager Elementary School 2021-2022 Supply List
(Early Childhood through 4th grade)
Early Childhood
1 2-pocket folder Monday/Wednesday class Tuesday/Thursday class
1 standard sized backpack 1 box of markers 24 pack of crayons
1 change of clothes (left at school) 6 pack of glue sticks 1 scissors (left at school
1 bottle of glue 1 large container of disinfectant wipes 1 box of Kleenex
Kindergarten
3 box of 24 CRAYOLA crayons 1 pkg of 50 CLEAR TOP LOAD sheet protectors Pair of gym shoes (to be left at school)
1 –2pk (or larger) Elmer’s glue sticks 1 White, 1 inch CLEAR VIEW, 3 ring binder BOYS - 1 box of QUART size SLIDER bags
1– 2 pocket POLY (plastic) folder Backpack (full size) GIRLS -1 box of GALLON size SLIDER bags
1 box of 10 Crayola Classic Colors Markers Beach towel or small blanket for rest time 1 headphones (no earbuds)
1 pack of 4 fine-tip BLACK dry erase markers 1 regular size box of Kleenex
1 pair of kids’ FISKARS scissors (pointed tip) 2 containers of Clorox Wipes
1st grade
20 – Plain #2 pencils (Ticonderoga) 2 Sturdy 3-prong plastic pocket folder GIRLS - Clorox Wipes
1 package pencil top erasers 1 - 1 Inch Avery Clear View Binder BOYS - Gallon sized Ziploc bags
1 box of 24 crayons 1 Package of 50 page protectors Headphones or earbuds
4 dry erase markers (black only) 2 composition wide ruled notebooks, (no metal
Pencil Box spiral, please)
Fiskar scissors Backpack
6 Glue sticks Pair of gym shoes (to be left at school)
2nd grade
40 #2 pencils 2 boxes of washable markers 1 wooden ruler with inches and centimeters
1 handheld pencil sharpener 1 pair of Fiskar scissors Backpack or tote bag
2 big erasers Pencil box Pair of tennis shoes for gym (if possible a pair for indoors
and a pair for outdoors)
1 package of pencil top erasers 4 dry erase marker to use on white board
1 box of Kleenex
12 glue sticks 1 Sharpie fine tipped marker 1 pkg of disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol)
2 wide ruled spiral notebooks 2 plastic 2 pocket folder with prongs 1 pair of headphones for Chrome Book (prefer no
1 box of crayons 2 highlighter marker earbuds)
1 box of colored pencils Old clean sock to use as eraser on white board Optional: baggies: snack sized, sandwich or gallon
3rd grade 3 plastic two-pocket folders w/ prongs
30 - #2 pencils (mechanical preferred) 4 dry erase markers for white board
Pencil box 1 personal pencil sharpener
1 box of colored pencils 3 wide ruled, one subject notebooks
1 box of crayons 1 box of family-sized Kleenex
Erasers Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Scissors 1 clean sock to be used as whiteboard eraser
1 bottle of glue Earbuds or headphones
1 highlighter Clorox wipes
2 glue sticks
4th grade
1 Package #2 pencils (Ticonderoga) 2 Blue OR Red Ink Pens **PLEASE 2 plastic, two-pocket/3 prong folders (no binders)
Earbuds or headset for Chromebook 4 Dry Erase Markers MARK EACH 1 Pair of scissors– pointed tip
1 package pencil top erasers Dry Erase Eraser or Clean Sock ITEM WITH Inside gym shoes (to be left at school)
1 box of Colored pencils (12) 1 Elmer’s Glue stick or bottle CHILD’S Backpack or tote bag
Pencil box or pouch 1 Ruler (standard/metric) NAME Optional: mouse for Chromebook
Washable markers 1 Standard Calculator
Highlighter 2 notebooks Special request for Mrs. Klimek’s, Ms. Watzke’s and Ms. Thompson’s Homeroom
Clorox disinfecting wipes only: 3 composition notebooks
SPECIAL EDUCATION– Students receiving these services
Please give these items to your child’s case 3 boxes of Kleenex
manager. The following are in addition to the 2 packs of whiteboard markers
grade level supply requests. 2 package of pencils
13Fall Fun Fest
The Class of 2022 would like to invite you to:
Fun Fest
Friday, October 29 October 25 - 29
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A large display is set up in the Media Center during
”Scholastic Book Fair” week. Students are able to look
There will be games, a haunted house, food, and more! through the hundreds of books available during library time.
This is an annual family event held in the MS Gym ... all are welcome. The display is also open during Fun Fest on Friday night
Children are welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes! so parents can help their children pick a book.
If you are interested in having a booth, contact Ann Hutchison at 746-2164. All proceeds from sales are used to purchase library items.
12th Anniversary
Title 1 — “It’s for Everybody!”
Saturday, September 25
Open to everyone! Check-in: 7:15 a.m.
$20 includes a T-shirt. Race/Walk Start: 8:00 a.m. Title I is a federal grant for schools that helps support students who
Pre-register if possible need additional help. Our Title I funds are used to help reduce
by Sept. 13 to guarantee shirt size. Limited shirts the number of reading groups, class sizes, etc.
Title teachers, as well as all teachers at Pillager are highly trained,
availability on race day. licensed and working in their area of expertise.
Call (218)838-1185 for more info.
Registrations forms on the school website. We invite parents and community members to be involved with Title I.
If you would like to help review and write grants or be involved in the
planning of Title I or Title IIA, please contact our Local Educational
Agency (LEA) Mr. Josh Smith or our Title I teacher, Mrs. Wendy Hall.
We encourage parents to be involved in their child's education here at
Pillager Elementary School. All students in Pillager Elementary are able
to receive services under the School Wide Title I Plan. We use data
from our testing to determine strengths and needs of our students.
We want all parents to be aware of the many opportunities to be on
school committees. This includes a Title I committee. The Title
I committee will annually review the "Ten Elements" of school-wide
planning as they work on the Title I plan.
The district-wide Parental Involvement Policy procedures have been
developed jointly with parents of children participating in Title I pro-
grams. The school will distribute this policy to all parents of students
participating in Title I, Part A on or before September 20 of the present
school year.
If you have any questions concerning Title I, please feel free to see the
LEA for Title I, Mr. Smith at 746-2110.
14September 2021 October 2021
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15Parent and Senior Night Support
our kids
Football
See a full schedule of all athletic
Parent’s Night - September 2
by
events and practices on the attending
Senior Night - October 20
school website. The “calendar”
tab links to the school calendar Volleyball
their
program that is updated regularly. Parent’s Night - October 7 games this
Senior Night - October 19
year.
Fall Coach Line-up
Start-up date and times
for Fall Sports
Football: Paul Peterson
August 16 9-12 grade football
I will be entering my sixth year with the 9-12 grade volleyball
Pillager Huskies Football Family, fourth 6-12 grade CC
year as Head Coach. “We are very August 23 JH football
excited about the opportunity we have
JH volleyball
this season and to see where this
football journey will take us because
August 24 @ 3:15pm
day by day, we get better and better. 5/6 volleyball
Go Huskies!" 5/6 football equipment day
Assistants: Jim Bentson, Jacob Box, September 8 @ 3:15 pm
Josh Brown, Rob Freelove, Bryan Grades 3,4 volleyball
Hutchison, Kent Janicke, Ben Horn, Randy Posner Grades 3,4 football (FLAG)
September 7 @ 3:15 pm
Volleyball: Nikki Bramer Grades 2-5 cross country
I am excited to be back coaching and
doing what I love. My assistant coaches
and I are excited about the group of girls
returning and coming up. We are looking
forward to a fun season! Go Huskies!
Assistants: Kayla Johnson and Lonnie
Stokes
Cross Country:
Terry Hollingsworth
Terry Hollingsworth is no stranger to
SALT SALE: Pillager Football Team Fundraiser
Pillager. He has coached at Pillager in
several different sports since 1992. He Buy your Softener Salt from us!! $7.00 per bag.
has helped with Cross Country since its We will deliver!!
beginning in 2001 and became head Sale begins Monday, August 16 Order Deadline: October 12
coach in 2005. Terry expects another Delivery/pick-up: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 @ Pillager High School
great year building on last year’s Arrangements can be made for delivery with athlete!!!!!
successes! Contact any football player or contact the high school office 746-2113
Assistant: Kelly Savage **All extra proceeds go towards our Football Letterwinners/Camp Account.
Husky Gear
If you are looking for School Spirit clothing, check in the High School office. Online sales will be
made throughout the year as well. Please visit the Booster Club Facebook page to order.
www.pillagerboosterclub.com
16Pillager Pillager Huskies
Huskies Trap/Skeet
Fishing Team Update
Team update
The Pillager Huskies Please follow the
Fishing Team has exploded in size this team’s Facebook page
year. We have gone from 8-9 boat for updates and stats! The team has
tournaments with two student anglers
per boat to 17-18 boats, several boats
many reasons to be proud of their
having three student anglers. Doubling accomplishments this season. Pillager
in size has been a challenge but it is placed 33rd in the state due to the lights
one we enjoy having! This multi- out shooting in Alexandria from our high
species league always has a good scoring shooters; Harley 99, Jacob, 98,
time on the water. Every month we Andy 95, Owen 91 and Dawson 88!
also have meetings where students Pillager qualified to compete in Prior Lake
learn new skills and enjoy a guest
speaker! We started the summer
and several kids traveled to Mason, MI
learning about knots and casting for the USA High School Clay Target
techniques and progressed to different League National Championship to
fishing techniques to use under We
compete as a team and individually.
different conditions. Making sure have seen many improvements this
student anglers increase their skills is season and look forward to a normal
a huge part of what happens at our scheduled season in 2022.
meetings. Don’t forget, when winter
arrives, we have an ice fishing contest
as well. Be sure to follow us on
Facebook (Pillager Huskies Fishing
Team) as well as our website
(pillagerhuskiesfishing.com) to stay up
to date with the latest information and
tournament results. Tight lines!
SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
Join the Pillager Booster Club.
Meetings are the 1st Monday
of Every Month @ 6:00 p.m.,
unless otherwise noted
on our website and/or Facebook
WWW.PILLAGERBOOSTERCLUB.COM
#ONCEAHUSKYALWAYSAHUSKY
17PILLAGER GIRLS TRACK & FIELD 2021 PILLAGER BOYS TRACK & FIELD 2021
All Conference
Park Region All-Conference Quintin LaVeau 100, 200, Long Jump
4x200m Relay: Bryson Kriegl, Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison & Quintin LaVeau
Tatum Scull(4x100,200-HM,HJ-HM)
Grace Conklin(4x100) All Conference Honorable Mention
Jessa Kimman(100H, 300H, 4x100)) Boyd Reynolds: Pole Vault
Zach Macheel: Discus
Mari Williams(4x100) Tim Moyer: 110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles
Macyn McBroom(HJ,PV-HM) 4x400m Relay: Zion Loucks, Kobe Schultz, Brayton Kriegl, Ethan Kocur
Tahlia Craft(PV) Individual Academic All State
Tim Moyer--Hurdles
Boyd Reynolds--Pole Vault
Section Qualifiers Quintin Laveau--100m, 200m, 4x100m & Long Jump
Team qualified as Silver for Academic State
Sadie Hopman(D) Team finished 3rd overall @ Sub-section:
Tatum Scull(4x100-3rd,TJ-7th)
Section Qualifiers
Grace Conklin(4x100-3rd,PV)
Jessa Kimman(4x100-3rd,100H-2nd,300H-3rd,LJ-8th) Relays
4x100m Relay: Bryson Kriegl, Ethan Kocur, Bryce Hutchison & Jimmy Winkelman
Mari Williams(4x100-3rd,100)) Alternates: DJ Reynolds
4x200m Relay:
Macyn McBroom(HJ-8th,PV) Bryson Kriegl, Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison & Quintin LaVeau
Tahlia Craft(PV-8th) Alternates: Jimmy Winkelman & DJ Reynolds
4x400m Relay: Zion Loucks, Kobe Schultz, Brayton Kriegl, Ethan Kocur
Violette Metz(300H) Most Valuable Sprinter Alternates: Tim Moyer & Joe Putnam
Tatum Scull Placing, but not advancing--4x800m relay--Brayton Kriegl, Jakeb Hooge,
Lee Beckrich, Ethan Kocur
State Meet Participants Most Valuable Distance
Jessa Kimman(100H-12th) Sienna Swanberg Individuals
Quintin LaVeau--100m (Champion), 200m (Champion), Long Jump (Champion)
Most Valuable Jumper Zach Macheel--Discus (Champion)
Zion Loucks--400m (2nd place)
Academic All-State Grace Grimsley
Tim Moyer--110m hurdles (4th place), 300m hurdles (4th place)
Tatum Scull Most Valuable Thrower Bryce Hutchison--200m (4th place)
Abe Posner-- Discus (5th place)
Grace Conklin Hailee Colgrove Ethan Kocur-- High Jump (5th place)
Tahlia Craft Most Improved Boyd Reynolds-- Pole Vault (5th place)
Violette Menz All section
LJ and 200: Quintin LaVeau
Team Academic All-State Husky Award
Gold 3.961 Sienna Houle All Section/All State
4x100m Relay: Bryce Hutchison, Bryson Kriegl, Ethan Kocur, Quintin LaVeau
Alternates: DJ Reynolds, Jimmy Winkleman (8th place state)
4x200m Relay: Zion Loucks, Bryce Hutchison, Ethan Kocur, Quintin LaVeau
Alternates: Bryson Kriegl, Kobe Schultz (8 th place state)
18Midnight Madness Monday Night Moms Clinic Home Game Themes:
The MSHSL allows football practice to begin on
August 23 — 6:30 p.m. Sept 2 Parent’s Night
August 16, so we are starting at just after
Sept 10 Tackle Hunger Night, Youth/Flag FB
midnight in the early morning of August 16!!
Here is a special night for moms to learn about the Oct. 1 Homecoming, Tackle Cancer Night
First Practice at 12:05 AM on August 16
game of football. Taught by football coaches and Oct. 16 Senior Night / VIP (Very Important
Practicing under the lights —
players. No cost. Person) Night
spectators welcome.
Husky Pup Football Clinic Meet the Huskies Husky Bowl
Tuesday, August 27 6:30 p.m. August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m. August 27 (same night as Pup Clinic) This is Maroon/Gold Inter-squad
free for grades K-4. Scrimmage
Cross Country Invitational
September 19 will be the tenth annual varsity CC meet at Pillager School.
It will be at the Pine Beach West Golf Course at Maddens.
There will be five races:
3:45 p.m. Open to any elementary students and/or family runners.
This will include our Youth Sports team of 2nd-5th graders.
4:00 p.m. Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys.
The girls run 4000 meters (2 1/2 miles) and the boys run 5000 meters Softball Awards
( 3.1 miles). Most of the conference schools are coming to run with us. All Conference
Jenna Woidyla
This would be great race to show our support to the XC team! Brooklyn Rudrud
Olivia Peterson
GOLF AWARDS Individual Award Winners
MVP Brendan Brichacek MVP- Brooklyn Rudrud
Defensive player of the year- Jenna Woidyla
MVP Kimberly Keefe
Most Improved- Tessa Danielson
Most Improved Braedyn Berent Husky Award- Greta Hall
Husky/Hardest Worker Drew Berent Coach’s Award- Hannah Christle
Offense/Batting- Brooklyn, Jenna, and Olivia
Hardest Worker/Most Natalie Birr
Improved
Baseball Awards
All Conference
Blake Clark
All Conference Honorable Mention
Conner Hanson
Most Improved
Dominic Cebak
Golden Glove
Eli Miller
Husky Award
Eli Shingledecker
Silver Slugger Highest Average
Blake Clark
1920
Defensive Driving Course
For adults over 55.
Receive a discount on your
Kent Janicke, Instructor
car insurance!
The in-person summer session of Driver’s Education
Class is offered to anyone over 14 years old by the first
day of class with Mr. Janicke and Mr. Berent. Passing Course Date: TBD, watch for more info
this course allows students to secure a driver’s permit. Course Location: Pillager School
Students must register and attend all sessions. Course Cost: $10 per student **
Online registration available.
Course Prerequisites:
Cost $60 Minimum: 15 students
August 16-20, August 23-27 Students should have completed the 8-hour initial
course through the MN Safety Council (or equivalent
For questions, please contact Kent Janicke. including 55 Alive, etc.) before taking this course for
kjanicke@isd116.org insurance discount purposes. Any one else may take
(218) 746-2071 this course if interested.
What to expect:
This refresher course concentrates on Driving Conditions, Unsafe
Driving Behaviors, Aggressive Driving, and Crash Stats. It also
highlights basic Defensive Driving techniques.
Isd116.org All participants will receive a certificate of completion. This course
includes videos, class discussion, and question/answer times. Props
are used in the course. Certificates are handed out immediately after
each class.
If you are interested in teaching a Community Education class at Pillager School,
please see the form on the school website (on the “Community Ed” tab).
We would love to hear what you have to offer!
Gymnastics Dance Team Nordic Skiing Grade 6 Wrestling Grade 6 MRR Diving
Grades 7-12 Grades 7-12 register through LF register through LF Grades 6-12
Com.Ed Com.Ed MRR Lap Swim
Register through Register through --Both of these programs
Athletics (MSHSL) Athletics (MSHSL) Grades 7-12 Grades 7-8Register are Club Swimming.
Register through through Athletics --Register through LF
Athletics (MSHSL) (MSHSL) Community Education
Fees: Com.Ed fees will be based on Little Falls registration fees (plus transportation fee).
MSHSL co-op and 7/8 wrestling will be our regular activity fees (plus transportation fee).
Transportation: Will provide transportation to and from Little Falls for both MSHSL sports and these Com. Ed sports for after school practices!
Parents will be responsible for transportation home from games/contests.
Contact Information MSHSL Co-op activities & 7/8 wrestling contact Matt Moen (218)746-2115.
For all Com. Ed activities contact Matthew Moen (218)746-2115.
21Early Childhood Early Childhood
Options
Early Childhood Screening
Early Childhood Screening
School Readiness
This program offers a variety of experiences and activities that
The next Early Childhood Screening will
prepare preschoolers for success in Kindergarten. To be enrolled,
be on September 7,8,9,10. If your child,
children must be four years of age by September 1st. Pillager
age three to five, has not gone through an
School offers two options of School Readiness classes:
early childhood screening, please call Car-
Monday, Wednesday, some Fridays (8:10-2:50)
la at (218) 746-3075 to schedule a time to
Tuesday, Thursday, some Fridays (8:10-2:50)
do so. Early Childhood Screening is a
If you have questions, please call Carla at 746-3075.
state requirement before children can en-
ter School Readiness and/or Kindergarten.
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Early Childhood classes start Sept. 13 Children ages birth to seven who exhibit developmental delays
(motor, auditory, vision, cognition, social-emotional, or speech/
language) may qualify for services to meet their specific needs.
Children receive services in their home, daycare, or in Pillager’s
OPEN HOUSE Early Childhood or Kindergarten classrooms.
Tuesday, September 7
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Opportunity to visit the
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
This program provides support and resources to all families with
classrooms, meet early
children from birth until their enrollment in Kindergarten. The
childhood staff.
ECFE program believes parents are a child’s first and most
important teachers. Our program provides an opportunity for
parents and children to play and learn together in a supportive
environment facilitated by licensed child and parent educators.
Fall 2021 Family Classes (Birth-Kindergarten)
Mondays (location TBD)
5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Pizza/Playtime
Up to age 5 years old
Thursday (First Baptist Church)
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Toddler Class
Ages 1 to 3 years old
Michele Spar Family Support Coordinator 218-746-4009 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Betty Doss, Executive Director 218-746-2185 Family Class
Birth to 5 years old
Food Shelf: Thursday 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
WIC: Last Thursday of the month 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday (First Baptist Church)
call 218-547-1430 for appointment 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Child and Teen Checkup Clinics:
Family Class
call 746-4009 for appointment
Birth to 5 years old
Cass County financial workers:
Thursday through v-link
call 218-547-1340 for appointment 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Cass County Veteran's Services Family Class
3rd Thursday of the month Birth to 5 years old
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Other services: phone, computer use, fax and copy machine Call Brenda at (218)414-0441 to register or for more information.
available to the public for a small charge.
22Pillager Area Family Center serves all members of our community
Home Visiting Program
The Family Center Home Visiting Program offers weekly home visits to new parents to
gain information about child development, physical and social/emotional, parenting
ideas, basic care and communication. The Home Visitor and parents work through the
Growing Great Kids curriculum. This program is Healthy Families America (HFA)
accredited. For more information, please call Amy at (218)587-4292.
Funding for this program is from the MN Department of Health, United Way, Cass County and the Cass County Children’s Initia-
tive. “Hand in hand for early success” ... Working together to build a secure foundation for newborn babies and their first time
parents.
Pillager Little Huskies Child Care Center
Location: Pillager School Early Childhood Center Hours: 6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Ages: 16 months (14 months with a variance) to start of Kindergarten
State licensed and Four Star Parent Aware Rated
Contact Ashley O. at (218) 746-2148 or aoehrlein@isd116.org for more information or to enroll your child. Children
must be enrolled in the program and pre-registration and pre-payment is needed in order for your child to attend.
Fun Stop: School-Age Care Program
Location: Pillager School Ages: Kindergarten through 4th Grade
The Fun Stop program provides quality, safe, fun school-aged childcare for children in grades K-4. Games, puzzles, crafts,
sports, and homework help are all a part of the Fun Stop choices.
►►►Due to the high number of participates, please call (218)746-2140 to make sure space is available.
This is an hourly fee plus additional charge for special events. Fun Stop is available from 6:30-8:05 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m. on
school days and 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on non-school days and during the summer.
Pillager Area Food Shelf Thursdays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
305 Fir Avenue W (218) 746-4009
The Pillager Family Center operates the Pillager Area Food Shelf and offers help to families in the Pillager school district. Food is
available monthly and Cub Food donates bread that is available weekly.
Thank you to everyone who has donated food and/or money to the Pillager Food Shelf. Your donations are greatly appreciated
and continue to help families in our community. Monetary donations are preferred and are used to purchase food from the
Second Harvest Food Bank. The Food Bank offers food to be purchased by food shelves at a lower cost and in bulk amounts,
helping to stretch every dollar donated.
HELP: Our local food bank is in need of
paper bags. You may drop these off
at the Early Childhood desk.
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