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We invite you
to join us for a special Open House
In the Early Childhood Center (ages 0-5)
►►Early Childhood is September 3, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Little Huskies Child Care, Family Education, School Readiness, children birth to five
In the Elementary School (K-4)
Small class sizes, specialist schedule including PE, music, technology, youth sports program, increased MCA proficiency rates, after school care
In the Middle School (5-8)
PRIDE Time, Health, 7-period day, Metier program, increased electives
**ALL new MS students (gr.5-8) and 5th Grade Orientation in the MS gym 5:00-5:30
**6th Grade Orientation in the MS gym 6:00-6:30
In the High School (9-12)
College in School, cross-curricular instruction, Freshman Academy, FFA and Agriculture program,
new course offerings in FACS and Health, CTE and 7-period day.
**Freshman Academy Information Q & A in the HS office 6:00-6:30
**New HS student (gr.9-12) meeting in the HS office 5:30-6:00
Tuesday, August 27 — 4:30-7:00 p.m.
For all students and their parents in Kindergarten - grade 12
Elementary Classrooms open for visits.
Technology Information available for all parents.
Fornshell Bus Service will be available to answer any questions regarding school bus transportation.
Pillager Public Schools
323 East 2nd Street South, Pillager www.isd116.org
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District Superintendent, Mike Malmberg
As the new school year begins, 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 School value the partnership we have with you and appreciate your
support and involvement. Pillager School is a great place to be and we are extremely proud of our staff and
students. With the recent referendum passing last May to add classrooms, maintenance, and an auditorium,
our facility will be one that will serve our community with great pride well into the future.
Our District continues to expand our curriculum by adding new courses and increase the purchase of new curriculum and
technology. Expanding CTE (Career and Technical Education) offerings such as Agricultural and FACS (Family and Consumer
Science) has been a top priority of our middle and high school curriculum. Our staff and district also continues 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 elementary report card will look
quite different beginning this year.
Small Change in Student School Day for 2019-2020
There will be a small change in the school start and dismissal times for the upcoming school year.
The school day will start at 8:20 am and will dismiss at 3:10 pm.
The additional minutes allow for more instructional time with the Middle School and High School moving to a seven period day
versus the current six period day that we have used in the past. The seven period day will allow for another section of general
classes that will help lower class sizes and will also allow for more elective offerings. We ask that students not be dropped off prior
to 8:05 am. If you are in need of daycare, Fun Stop is available (gr.K-4) to help all families in need of childcare.
School Calendar Change
At the regular scheduled board meeting in June, the board approved a revised school calendar for 2019-2020. With the
referendum passing in May, the Construction Manager has advised the District that having an extra week in late May of 2020, will
ensure completion of the remodeled areas in the elementary and middle school for the start of school in the fall of 2020. We
realize that starting school prior to Labor Day is not an ideal situation for everyone and that some people will love the schedule
and some people will not. The decision was not taken lightly and several different options were studied with representatives that
included staff and parents. The group came to a consensus on the revised calendar presented to the board for approval.
The first day of classes for students will be Wednesday, August
28. There will be classes on Thursday, but then NO SCHOOL on
Friday and Monday to allow for a long weekend for Labor Day.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding with this change as we look to enhance our school to provide an even
Monday, 9/23 Tuesday, 9/24 Wednesday, 9/25 Thursday, 9/26 Friday, 9/27 Saturday, 9/28
4:30 JV Football boys Powder Buff First Special Olympic 4:45 C, JH, JV Parade 5K Race
Volleyball tournament in Unified Flag Football Volleyball
Coronation the HS gym Tournament on the 1:30 Volleyball
Varsity Football field 6:00 Hall of Fame
Razzle-Dazzle Girls 4-6 pm MS Dance Induction Banquet
Powder Puff 7:00 Football
Tournament under 9-11 pm HS Dance
the lights on the
varsity football field.
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High School Principal, Jason Savage
As I begin my third year as a Principal in Pillager, and second year as the grade 5-12 Principal, I find the one
constant is CHANGE. The 2019-20 school year will bring a host of positive changes to our middle and high
school students, including numerous new course offerings and new staff members.
We will be reestablishing both an Agriculture and FACS (Family and Consumer Science) program to better assist our
students for life beyond high school.
The high school and middle school will replace the six-period day with a seven-period day allowing us to reduce core class
sizes and increase elective offerings.
We will continue with PRIDE TIME at both the high school and middle school, but the format will look a little different. Middle
school will have a 50 minute PRIDE TIME at every grade level, and high school will focus on the 9th graders with the PRIDE
Academy. The changes for the 2019-20 school year will bring great opportunities for growth for those who embrace it.
As we open up the 2019-20 school year, there will be a consistent theme in my presentations to staff and students at Pillager
Secondary (MS/HS) That theme will be the science of happiness and that we are ALL in charge of our happiness. The following
information is taken from the author of the Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor.
Studies show that these six daily happiness exercises are proven to make anyone, from a 4-year old to an 84-year old happy, or
happier, Achor says. Students and staff will be asked to voluntarily do the following:
Gratitude Exercises
1. Write down three things you're grateful for that occurred over the last 24 hours. They don't have to be profound. It
could be a delicious cup of coffee or the warmth of a sunny day.
2. The Doubler. Take one positive experience from the past 24 hours and spend two minutes writing down every detail
about that experience. As you remember it, your brain labels it as meaningful and deepens the imprint.
3. Fun Fifteen. Do 15 minutes of fun cardio activity, like gardening or walking the dog, every day. The effects of daily
cardio can be as effective as taking an antidepressant.
4. Meditation. Every day take two minutes to stop whatever you're doing and concentrate on breathing. Even a short
mindful break can result in a calmer, happier you.
5. The conscious act of kindness. At the start of every day, send a short email or text praising someone you know. Our
brains become addicted to feeling good by making others feel good.
6. Deepen Social Connections. Spend time with family and friends. Our social connections are one of the best predictors
for success and health and even life expectancy.
Science studies show us that by re-training our brain to see the positive in our lives, we can significantly increase our own
happiness/life satisfaction. You may ask why a school would be concerned about this. Studies also show that students and
employees are 33% more productive if they are HAPPY!
Have a great 2019-20 school year! Congratulations to
GO HUSKIES!! Mark Sandin
for his recent
retirement from
Pillager School
after 23 years of
teaching and
serving our
students as the
Ag and FACS return K-12 Media
to Pillager School this fall! Specialist.
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District Receives Great News on High School
Sale of General Obligation 11th Annual Reality Store
School Building Bonds Wednesday, October 23: The
At the regular July board meeting, the board approved the "Reality Store" is a fun, hands-
sale of bonds for the upcoming building project that was on, "real-life" simulation for high
approved last May by residents of the District. school juniors and seniors at
Representatives from Ehlers, which serves the district as a Pillager School. The purpose of
financial consultant, reported that the District had a great this event is to provide students
day at the market, as there were nine companies that bid with a taste of reality through an
the general obligation school educational role-playing
The referendum building bonds. The winning bid simulation relating to making financial choices.
was projected to cost went to UMB Bank in Kansas City,
Missouri, with an interest rate bid of Each high school junior and senior is given, at random, a career, a
a resident with a
salary and a family life situation. They are told they are the head of
home valued at 2.9323%. The projected interest the household at age 25. Then off they go to the high school gym to
$150,000 an rate that was used in the pre- experience "real life" and make some challenging financial decisions.
estimated $7 per advertising of the project was an
month. estimated 4.3%. The lower interest Community volunteers are needed at the booths.
that the district received was due to Volunteers will initial the student's checklist to verify that he
With the lower interest the sound financial policies that are has visited the booth. Volunteers can assist the student in
rate we received, in place in the district along with considering different options on how much he will spend, but
the actual cost will having a solid fund balance in ultimately the student makes the final decision.
now be only $5 reserve. The referendum was If you are interested in helping, contact Ann Hutchison
approximately. projected to cost a resident with a at ahutch@isd116.org or call (218) 746-2164.
home valued at $150,000 an
estimated $7 a month. With the lower interest rate we
received, the actual cost will be approximately $5 a month ALC (Alternative Learning Center)
now. The district and the residents will save an estimated
$4,000,000 over the length of the 22 years of the loan ALC through Freshwater Education District will be offered after school at
making the project an even better value for the length of the the Pillager High School. This is for students who are behind credits
time that the building will serve the students and the and need to make them up in order to graduate.
community.
ALSO GOOD NEWS… Change in Ag2School Classes will be held on Tuesdays after school depending on student
During this session the legislature brings added savings scheduling needs. Students already enrolled should attend on Tuesday,
passed the Ag2School credit from Sept 3 at 3:20 in room 354.
for farmers!
40% to 50% this coming year and
If you have any questions regarding ALC you may contact
will eventually increase it to 70% by the year 2023. Which Ann Hutch at 218-746-2164 or email at ahutch@isd116.org or
in turn will result in reduced school taxes for farmers and Sue Turner at 218-746-2116 or email at sturner@isd116.org.
timber land.
Our Pillager High School will again be offering AVID classes, this year to all eighth graders.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized program that
equips teachers and schools with what they need to help students succeed on a path to col-
lege and career success. For one period a day, 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 years with the skills to become more college- and ca-
reer-ready.
For more information, contact Principal Jason Savage or Mr. Matt Moen.
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In order to best meet the unique needs of our
9th grade students, Pillager will be providing
a Freshman PRIDE
Academy.
Throughout each week, freshman students
will benefit from a rotation of classes focused
on organization & notetaking, health &
character education, math skill assistance, English class assistance, and a check and connect day to check grades and
consistently connect with one teacher. The freshman year has proven to be a pivotal moment in time that can significantly
positively or negatively affect a student’s attendance, discipline record, and credit accrual. The Freshman PRIDE Academy
promises to help students thrive throughout this exciting, yet challenging, year and prepare them to succeed throughout the rest
of their high school career.
PRIDE Hour
for the Middle School
All middle school students will have the opportunity to
participate in a PRIDE Hour each day this school year. During PRIDE Hour, students will enjoy character education lessons
related to a variety of topics. Students will also have several options to choose from throughout this time. Students can use this
time to complete homework, if needed. This is also a perfect time to complete 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
Hour 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 Hour will be a tremendously beneficial time for all students.
Metier continues its goal of
Band finding the truest, happiest, and
greatest versions of students in
Concert a career field that makes them
come alive in the Pillager
October 28 Middle School this year.
Incoming 5th and 6th grade
Middle School Musical Wayfinders will find their recipe
for passion by learning how
they play, flow, and love with dynamic, hands-on, game-
Auditions—Oct. 11 based lessons and activities.
Practice begins—Oct. 21 7th and 8th grade Flowblazers will hear, do, and be six new
career fields to see which one makes them come alive. The
six are: Natural Resources, Engineering, Law, Business, Mili-
The Teen Reading Advisory Club tary, and Construction.
(Grades 6-12) will have their first meeting on
Sourcewell's Metier program is looking forward to a wonderful
Tuesday, September 10th. If you like to read and
'19-'20 school year offering a wide range of college and ca-
want to join in the conversation, meet in Mrs. reer readiness experiences for middle school students on the
Bordwell's room at 3:15. Now you can follow us on way to their Metier, the job and life they love and loves them
Instagram: @pillagertrac back.
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on school website)
NEW STAFF TO PILLAGER SCHOOLS
Kayla Thompson, HR Director
I grew up in Baudette, MN. Upon graduating from high school I attended North Dakota State University in
Fargo, ND for a 4 year degree in Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. I moved to Pillager
with my fiance (Billy Johnson, a former Husky) upon graduating college and I LOVE it here. I enjoy being
outside, spending time with my nieces & nephews, and taking my golden retriever on long walks. I am ex-
cited to be working for a great school!
Jayme Finstad, Special Ed
I grew up in Rogers, MN. I am married and have three kids. My husband and I are moving our family up
to Motley this summer. We are looking forward to being closer to family and enjoying everything the
Lakes Area has to offer. I taught special education in Anoka for the past six years. I am thrilled to be
joining the Pillager school district team this Fall!
Elizabeth Busch, Early Childhood
I grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, then attended school at the University of Minnesota Crookston
where I played college soccer and went for my Early Childhood and Elementary degree. Then I moved to
Green Bay, Wisconsin for a bit to support my Packers. (I’m a BIG Packer fan so I can’t wait to teach the
preschoolers the “GO PACK GO” chant.) I taught Kindergarten for 2 years in Fisher, Minnesota before
coming to Pillager. I’m currently engaged and will be getting married in the summer of 2020. I’m super
thrilled to be part of the Pillager team.
Tatum Sheley, Middle School Math
I was born and raised in Backus, Minnesota and went on to attend Bemidji State University where I also
played basketball. This will be my second year teaching. My hobbies include being a sports fanatic, travel-
ing, and playing overly competitive board games with my family and friends. I’m so excited and grateful to
be back in the Brainerd Lakes Area. I’ve heard such great things about the community. I’m thankful to be
joining the Pillager team!
Audrey Schleper, Agricultural Education
I grew up in Upsala, MN, and graduated this spring from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a
bachelor’s in Ag Ed and a minor in agronomy. I enjoys trail riding – including at Pillsbury State Forest – and
am very excited to start teaching at Pillager. It’s a little daunting to start a new program as a first year
teacher, but I can’t wait to work with all the faculty, staff, and students to build something that will serve
them and the community well!
Kent Janicke, Elem./MS PE
I grew up Northwest Mn and have lived and worked in Roseau County pretty much my whole life. I have taught 24
years and have coached numerous sports ranging from HS to College. I have three daughters and two grandchildren.
I enjoy fishing, hunting, and most outdoor activities. I am excited to become part of the staff at the Pillager school
district as well as a resident to the local community.
Conner Uselman, Special Education
I will be teaching middle school EBD this year. I live in Pillager and graduated from here in 2014.
After high school I went to St. Cloud State where I graduated in 2017. I was involved in sports when in
high school and coached basketball here last season as well as served as a long term sub last year.
When I’m not at school, I enjoy camping, hunting, fishing and spending times with family/friends.
My favorite thing to do in the summer is fishing in Canada. Both of my parents also work at the school and
my brother also graduated from here.
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Elementary Principal, Josh Smith
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 2019-2020 school year! Each year brings excitement and new
challenges. There is no question that this school year will be no different, but the opportunity to work with the
students and staff of Pillager Elementary School is something that isn’t taken for granted and I’d like to begin
by thanking you for the trust you place in us to care for and teach your children!
The show of support from the Pillager community in approving the bond referendum last spring will create
even more opportunities for excellence moving forward. Thank you for your commitment to support the
amazing things that the Pillager School District and Pillager Elementary School offers this community! The additional spaces will
not come without some growing pains, but the minor discomforts along the way will be worth it once completed. Again, thank
you for your support!
School will begin before Labor Day this year with the first student day on Wednesday, August 28. This will make Wednesday,
May 20, 2020 the last day of school and allow for construction to begin as soon as possible in order to take full advantage of the
Minnesota summer. For some families, this may be one of the discomforts I mentioned earlier. We understand and, again, thank
you for understanding the thought behind this decision.
Another change that elementary students and families will notice is the transition from a traditional report card to a standards
referenced report. Information was made available to parents during conferences last spring and will continue to be made
available into the upcoming school year. There is also more information in this newsletter and posted on the school district
website. As always, you can contact me with questions as we move forward throughout this process.
Change can be difficult. Change can be messy. Change can be one of the most powerful influences for positive growth if we
allow it to be! How we approach change says a lot about our character and this is a life skill we hope to instill in your children as
well.
Imagine if we went to our doctor and our care was handled using the same procedures and tools that were used fifty years ago
despite the advances in research and best practice. Would we be satisfied? Pillager Elementary School will continue to provide
a high quality education that is based on healthy, positive relationships with students and families. We will also continue to adjust
our work based on what is best for kids which makes change necessary at times. As the Elementary Principal, I truly appreciate
your ongoing support and faith in the fact that the overall safety and success of students is our primary objective!
In closing, I am anxious to begin another fantastic school year and look forward to working with the amazing students, staff, and
families who make Pillager Elementary School such a rewarding place to be!
WELCOME
You are likely to notice new
faces at Pillager Elementary
School this year. We are
Pillager Elementary School is fortunate to be able to offer a co-teaching model excited to welcome these
of instruction in grades 2-4. What is co-teaching? In simplified terms, co- individuals and we are
teaching consists of two teachers working together in the same class to certainly excited to see the
provide the best support for students. Co-teachers collaborate using the six
most effective options for working together in a classroom: one teach/one
positive impact each of
observe, one teach/one support, team teaching, alternative teaching, parallel them bring to the students, faculty, and community of
teaching, and station teaching. Pillager!
Co-teaching teams in 2019-2020 are: Elizabeth Busch, School Readiness
Grade 2: Mrs. Whitlock and Mr. Davoli
Grade 3: Mrs. Thom and Mrs. Houle
Kent Janicke, Physical Education
Grade 4: Ms. Wentzel and Mr. Kristenson Cortney Kroska, Second Grade
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WIN (What I Need) Time
Pillager Elementary School has scheduled What-I-Need time for every student. Your child will be provided with targeted
instruction by a highly qualified teacher.
During WIN time, different instructional strategies will be used to meet your child’s needs. The teachers track your
child’s progress over time to monitor their success throughout the year. Groups are flexible and may change based on
your child’s progress.
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 which continually adjust the difficulty of each child’s test by choosing each test question based on the
child’s previous response. 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” framework. These
assessments will be given by classroom teachers and our Title I staff.
ENVoY stands for
Educational Non-Verbal Yardsticks.
It 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 management. 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 backgrounds.
Pillager staff have worked on high levels of systematic implementation around relationship driven, equitable communication and classroom
management practices that support a positive school culture. This work encompasses much more than ENVoY implementation which is
why Pillager Elementary School has earned Catalyst Demonstration School status!
While ENVoY was the launching point, Pillager staff have implemented and invested in:
Time devoted to writing and implementing a belief based, comprehensive school-wide behavior plan
Small group communication strategies and certifications
One-on-one communication strategies and certifications
Training multiple internal coaches in the Catalyst Approach to giving feedback
Training and implementing S.A.F.E. Cafeteria strategies and earning team certification
Training and implementing S.A.F.E. Recess strategies and earning team certification
Creating physical environments that are easy to navigate, welcoming and organized
Focused efforts on the ongoing implementation of S.A.F.E. Hallway strategies
Over 20% of staff earning Demonstration Teacher status (hosting guests from across the region and state in their classrooms
while demonstrating ENVoY strategies)
Elementary School Morning Procedures
Elementary students will be able to enter the building through Door G at 8:00 a.m., but they must go directly to the cafeteria
until 8:05 whether they are eating breakfast or not.
Supervision will be provided in the cafeteria until teachers are available at 8:05. We are asking that parents arriving with
their children before 8:05, either drop their children off (students will go to the cafeteria) or wait in the vestibule until 8:05.
The elementary office is a busy place, especially before and after school! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, we encourage you to consider letting your children walk themselves to class as we continue to foster independence
in each of them. You can trust that this is more difficult for the parents than it is the students! :) Again, thank you for your
cooperation. You can contact Josh Smith at 218-746-2110 or by email at jsmith@isd116.org if you have questions.
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Introducing Standards-Based Grading This grading system will begin
this fall at Pillager Elementary.
Pillager School
What is a Standard?
A “standard” is a statement of what a student should know and be able to do at each grade level and course. They are aligned with local, state,
and national expectation, and allows for consistency of instruction across school and districts.
What is Standards Based Grading?
Standards Based Grading (SBG) allows parents and students to see exactly which skills and knowledge the student has acquired and which skill still
needs more development. Pillager SBG will consist of three levels: M (Mastery of Learning Target or Meets Standard), P (Partial Mastery of Learning
Target, or Partially Meets Standard), or D (Does Not Meet Standard). An ‘X” indicates a learning target or standard that is not being assessed in that
marking period.
Only Learning Counts!
In SBG, only learning counts toward reflection of your child’s understanding of that standard or learning target. Behavior and study skills (non-academic
indicators regarding students) will be reported separately from academic grades. A student’s final grade only reflects the work in the essential standards
that the student has been working to master. Some academic areas (PE, Music) may have non-academic areas as part of the local, state or national
standards.
What can Pillager parents expect?
Parents of Elementary School students (grades K-4) will see the new Standards Based Grading this fall (2019).
Parents of Middle School students (grades 5-8) will transition to Standards Based Grading in the fall of 2020.
High School students will remain on the current grading system due to GPA requirements, etc. for colleges.
Students may be mastering skills and standards at different rates. Expect more personalized learning, opportunity for students to retest on standards and
skills they have not yet mastered, and differentiation.
Calendar and Conferences
Beginning this year we will only be reporting in two semesters (instead of quarters). Elementary-wide Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for
January 21 and 23 (4-7:30pm) at the end of the first semester. As needed conferences will also be held on November 26 and March 10.
Thank you for your patience and support as we make these exciting educational changes!
Book Fair: October 21-25 Fall Fun Fest
A large display is set up in the The Class of 2021 would like
Media Center during ”Book Fair” to invite you to
week. Students are able to look
through the hundreds of books Fun Fest
available during their library time.
Friday, October 25
The display is also open
during Fun Fest on Friday night
6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Middle School gym
so parents can help their
children pick a book. There will be games, a haunted house, food, and more!
This is an annual family event ... all are welcome.
All proceeds from sales Children are welcome to dress up in their Halloween
are used to purchase costumes! If you are interested in having a booth,
library items. contact Ann Hutchison at 746-2164.
10Our next meeting is scheduled for
Monday, August 5th at 6 pm in the Media Center.
PTO would like to thank the 2018-2019 board members,
Joanna Buresh and Kristina Lee for all their hard work during How do I get connected to my child’s school?
this past school year. We are also excited to announce and Pillager Elementary PTO
welcome our new board members for the 2019-2020 school
How do I get to know my child’s teacher better?
year!
President: Angie Gehrke Pillager Elementary PTO
Vice-President: Nicki Fink I don’t have a lot of free time,
but I’d like to get to know other parents from our school.
Secretary: Lorie Winger
Pillager Elementary PTO
Treasurer: Nicky Pexsa
Please reach out and welcome them! If you would like to be I’m not much of a leader-type, (or maybe I am?) but I wouldn’t
involved with the PTO The next meeting is scheduled for mind helping out sometimes with activities for my kids.
Monday, August 5th at 6 pm in the Media Center. For more Pillager Elementary PTO
information, you can contact the PTO on facebook or
The Pillager Elementary PTO is looking for elementary parents
at pto.pillager@gmail.com. To help support the PTO and who don’t have much time but want to be connected.
their fundraising efforts to raise money for the needs of the
students, staff and school, watch for the Homecoming shirt Visit our website www.pillagerpto.com
order forms that will be sent home during Open House. Email address: pto.pillager@gmail.com
THANK YOU
On behalf of the staff of Pillager Elementary School, I would like to recognize the members of the Pillager Elementary PTO.
This dedicated group of parents contribute their time and organize resources that make our school a great place to work and
learn! Their efforts often go unnoticed and underappreciated, but it is important that they get the recognition they deserve!
Thank you, PTO, for all you do for the students and staff of Pillager Elementary School! ~ Mr. Smith and staff
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then choose your preferred charity to
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Why not choose the Pillager School PTO or the
Pillager Family Council (Family Center)?
Now accepted in the District office or online
for registration fees and lunch accounts
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Fall Coach Line-up
Fall Athletic Registration Meeting
Football: Paul Peterson (There will not be a formal registration meeting. Online registration is available.
Fall sports will have their own meetings with the coaches.)
I will be entering my fifth year with the All registration forms and paperwork for
Pillager Huskies Football Family, physicals are available on the Pillager School website.
fourth year as Head Coach. “We are
very excited about the opportunity we (see the left panel of the home page for the online reg. link)
have this season and to see where
this football journey will take us Monday, August 5
because day by day, we get better and better. Go
Huskies!" in the High School Commons
Assistants: Jim Bentson, Chris Berent, Jacob Box, Josh
Brown, Eric Fornshell, Rob Freelove, Bryan Hutchison, For all students grades 7-12 who plan to participate in a fall sport during the
Kent Janicke, Dan Johnson, Chad Koel, Randy Posner 2019-20 school year. (Sixth graders are included for Cross Country.)
5:30-7:00 Registration tables open / FANCARDS for sale ($50.00)
Volleyball: Nikki Bramer Athletic Department available for questions.
I am excited to be back coaching 5:30-7:00 Physicals available from Lakewood Health System ($15.00)
and doing what I love. My assistant 7:00 ** JH/JV/V breakout sessions for CC,VB, and FB
coaches and I are excited about the (Grades 7-12 ***plus 6th grade for XC)
group of girls returning and coming
up. We saw so much love and
** Break-out sessions lead by coaches will cover fall sport policies, rules,
dedication to volleyball over the JO
activities handbook, schedules, and etc. MSHSL league policies and
season and with working with the
expectations will also be covered.
girls over the summer. We are
looking forward to a fun season!
**To schedule your physical, please stop by the middle school gym locker
Go Huskies!
room hallway between 5:30-7:00 p.m. (Signs will be posted).
Assistants: Tricia Engholm and Katie Burgau
Checks for physicals made payable to Pillager School.
JR High - Tatum Sheley and Lonnie Stokes
Reminder that all athletes (starting in 7th grade) must have a completed physical every
Cross Country: three years in order to be eligible to participate. Athletes may not participate in practice
Terry Hollingsworth without a current physical, forms turned in, and all fees paid.
Terry Hollingsworth is no stranger to
Pillager. He has coached at Pillager Questions? Call: Pillager School Activities Director Wade Mortenson (746-2160) or email
in several different sports since wmortenson@isd116.org
1992. He has helped with Cross
Country since its beginning in 2001
and became head coach in 2005. Parent Night—Senior Night Start-up date and times for
Terry expects another great year
building on last year’s successes! Football: Fall Sports
Assistant: Kelly Savage Parent Night - September 6
Senior Night - October 16 August 12
9-12 grade football (12:05 am)
Volleyball: 9-12 grade volleyball (8 am)
Parent Night - October 10 6-12 grade CC (8 am)
Senior Night - October 7 August 19 @ 8:00 am
JH football:
JH volleyball
SALT SALE: Pillager Football Team Fundraiser August 20 @ 3:15pm
5/6 volleyball
Buy your Softener Salt from us!! $7.00 per bag. We will deliver!! 5/6 football equipment day
Sale begins Monday, August 15 Order Deadline: September 9 September 4 @ 3:15 pm
Delivery/pick-up: Friday, September 13 2019 @ Pillager High School; Grades 3,4 volleyball
Arrangements can be made for delivery with athlete!!!!! Grades 3,4 football (FLAG)
Contact any football player or contact the high school office 746-2113 Grades 2-5 cross country
**All extra proceeds go towards our Football Letterwinners/Camp Account.
12Athletics / Activities
Cross Country Invitational
Again this year a special FANCARD will be available for purchase for
$50. This card will serve as a discount card to local business AND will
be your ADULT ACTIVITY PASS to all Pillager School athletics and September 19 will be the tenth annual varsity CC meet at Pillager
activities! The great thing about this program is that some of this School. It will be at the Pine Beach West Golf Course at Maddens.
money will go directly back to athletics. Cards will also be available at
games and from the office. There will be five races:
3:45 p.m. Open to any elementary students and/or
ADMISSION TO ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
family runners. This will include our Youth
Students K-12: FREE
Adults: $5.00 each game or FANCARD
Sports team of 2nd-5th graders.
Over 65 Free with senior pass 4:00 p.m. Jr. High Girls, Jr. High Boys, Varsity Girls,
Varsity Boys. The girls run 4000 meters
ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION FEES (2 1/2 miles) and the boys run 5000 meters
Musicals, One Act, and Speech: $40 ( 3.1 miles). Most of the conference schools
Youth Sports: $40 are coming to run with us.
JH (7th-8th grade): $50
C/JV/V (grades 9-12): $75 This would be great race to show our support to the XC team!
Family Max: $300
SPRING SPORTS AWARDS Support GOLF AWARDS
our kids MVP Abby Koel
TRACK/FIELD Girls Boys
by Most Improved Kennady Clyne
Most Valuable Sprinter Jordyn VanVickle Tucker Peterson attending Hardest Worker Ethan Kocur
Most Valuable Distance Allie Watson Carson VanVickle their Coaches Award Evan Imgrund
Most Valuable Field Julia Johnson (Jumper) Ben Oie games this All Conference Abby Koel
Amelia Williams (Thrower) Bailey Knoblauch
year.
Most Improved Mari Williams Sam Moyer
Husky Award Mariah Ramsey Luke Woidyla SOFTBALL BASEBALL
Boys All Conference: Carson VanVickle, Luke Woidyla, Ben Oie, Most Valuable Player Ella Kilchesky Sam Jensen
Tucker Peterson, Hunter Gjovik, Spencer Schaefer, Gage Kersten, Most Improved Player Brooklyn Rudrud Griffin Decker
Boys All Conference (Honorable Mention): Luke Woidyla, Judah Blake Clark
Beard, Jack Bentson, Carson VanVickle, Zacc Gilbertson, Eric Klein, Ben
Oie, Quintin Laveau, AJ Gratke, Tucker Peterson Husky Award Samantha Bennett
Boys Academic All State: Carson VanVickle, Luke Woidyla, Hunter PRIDE Award Skyler Uselman
Gjovik, Ben Oie, AJ Gratke, Quintin Laveau, Tim Moyer
Boys All State: Tucker Peterson Spirit Award Savannah Sprau
Boys All State (Honorable Mention) Ben Oie
Silver Slugger Brady Wermter
Boys TEAM Academic All-State: Gold
Boys TEAM- Section 7A-True Team Champions Golden Glove Erik Peterson
Park Region All Sam Jensen
Girls All Conference: Julia Johnson, Jordyn VanVickle, Mariah Ramsey,
Conference
Amelia Williams, Danielle Kocur, Tatum Scull, Grace Conklin, Jessa
Kimman, Mari Williams, Macyn McBroom Park Region All Ty Swenson
Girls Park Region Conference Overall MVP: Julia Johnson Conference Honorable Cade Barrett
Girls Park Region Conference Field MVP: Jordyn VanVickle Mention
Girls Park Region Conference Thrower MVP: Amelia Williams
Girls State Qualifier: Jordyn VanVickle
Girls Academic All-State: , Jordyn VanVickle, Amelia Williams, Mariah
Ramsey, Tatum Scull
Clay Target Results:
We finished first in our conference
Park Region Conference Coach of the Year: Terry Holllingsworth
and we also sent nine students to nationals in Michigan.
Watch news letter for beginning of February
for meeting date to register for 2020 season.
13Pillager Youth Sports is now a part of the Athletic department.
Registration fees will be a part of the same family max as the high
school ($300 per family per year).
The Head Coach of each Youth Sport will be a part of the school-wide
coaching staff and chosen by the Varsity coach of each sport.
Parents are invited to join as volunteer assistant coaches.
All Pillager students get free entrance to all school athletics and
activities FREE again this year.
August 5
Registration Night: Volleyball Football
For all 3 sports, grades 2-6 3rd-4th grade FLAG Football
3rd-4th grade
(2nd for XC only) Monday, Wednesday 3:15-4:45
Monday, Wednesday 3:15-4:45
Registration table open 5:30-7:00 if Meet in the elementary gym Meet on the Varity softball field in back.
Saturday morning games (some travel) Saturday morning games/practice (times
you have questions, OR registration to be announced). Some travel required.
Sat practice-Elem. gym 9:00-10:15 am
can be done online (see below). Season: September 4-October 12
Season: September 4-October 12
Cross-Country 5th-6th grade
5th-6th grade TACKLE Football
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:15-5:00
2nd-5th grade Cost: $40 Tuesday, Thursday 3:30-5:00 Meet on the Varity softball field in back.
Monday, Wednesday 3:15-4:45 Meet in the elementary gym No Saturday morning games or practices,
Season: September 4-October 9 Saturday morning games (some travel) games will be during the week (TBD)
Meet in HS commons Sat practice-Elem. gym 10:15-11:30 am Season: August 20-Oct. 8
Photo Day—September 9 Season: August 20-October 12 Equipment distributed on first day (Aug 20)
Involved in local XC meet (Sept. 19)
and Pillager 5K run (Sept. 28)
(6th graders are a part of JH team) Cost: $40 for either volleyball program Cost: $40 for either football program
see the left side bar on school website (www.isd116.org)
Youth Sports Registration $40 registration fee
Name Registering for: 3rd-4th FB 5th-6th FB CC
3rd-4th VB 5th-6th VB
Grade / Teacher Contact Phone #
Child’s Birthdate Email for Alert Now
Check if parent is interested in being an assistant coach Health issues that would affect participation:
Date Registration Received: _______________ Cash / Check received: $_______________
Release of Liability (This form MUST be signed before registration is complete.)
In consideration of your accepting my child or ward’s entry, I herby waive and release any and all rights and claims that I, my child/ward may have
against Pillager Public Schools, its servants, agents, or employees, for any and all injuries and other damages arising out of or connected with par-
ticipation in the activity. I further agree and consent to emergency treatment for my child/ward by a physician or hospital, in the event that I cannot
be reached. This waiver is in effect while my child/ward is participating in Youth Sports at Pillager Schools.
Adult Signature ________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
14Athletics / Activities
Midnight Madness Monday Night Moms Clinic Home Game Themes:
The MSHSL allows football practice to begin on
August 19 — 6:30 p.m. Sept 6 Parent’s Night
August 12, so we are starting at just after
Sept 13 Tackle Hunger Night, Youth/Flag FB
midnight in the early morning of August 12!!
Here is a special night for moms to learn about the Sept. 27 Homecoming, Tackle Cancer Night
First Practice at 12:05 AM on August 12
game of football. Taught by football coaches and Oct. 16 Senior Night / VIT (Very Important
Practicing under the lights —
players. No cost. Teacher) Night
spectators welcome.
Husky Pup Football Clinic Meet the Huskies Husky Bowl
Tuesday, August 20 6:30 p.m. August 20 at 7:00 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m. August 20 (same night as Pup Clinic) This is Maroon/Gold Inter-squad
free for grades K-4. Scrimmage)
The Pillager Huskies Fishing Team had a great summer.
With 24 student anglers, they were able to have a great summer league with plenty of
competition. The summer league is a multi-species event that has anglers recording their
catches and points earned. For example, A 12 inch largemouth is worth one point. The
boat captains, who volunteer their time, can take the students after bass (largemouth and
smallmouth), walleye, northern pike, bluegill or crappie. Final scores have not been
tabulated as of this writing. Look for final results in another publication. We fish every other
Tuesday night all summer, and have monthly meetings where new skills are
taught. James Linder taught the team all about swimbaits one night. Another night we
covered knots and casting. Anglers of all abilities, grades 6-12, are welcome to join the league. The team will have a winter
competition to keep these anglers on the fish. In addition to fishing we have been active helping out in the community. We
helped the Lions with their fish fry as they have been great in their support of the team. We also helped Mills Fleet Farms kids
fishing day. You may have seen some anglers in the Pillager Parade too. Check us out on Facebook at Pillager Huskies
Fishing Team.
New for the 2019-2020 School Year.
We are happy to announce a great opportunity for our
students. We have partnered with Little Falls to offer
some additional activities
Fall 2019: Winter 2019-2020:
Girls Tennis (Grades 7-12) Dance (Grades 7-12)
Girls Swimming (Grades 7-12) Gymnastics (Grades 7-12)
Boys and Girls Nordic Skiing (Grades 7-12)
*A shuttle van/bus may be an option depending on number of students involved.
*For more information, please Contact the Activities Office (218) 476-2096
*This partnership will also allow us some more Community Ed offerings. Please visit Little Falls Community
Ed for more details: www.lfalls.k12.mn.us/community-services/
15Notes from the Nurse Title 1 — “It’s for Everybody!”
Kindergarten students need copies
of their pre-school screening
information, birth certificate,
and original copy of immunization
record. Most kindergartners will need a
5th DPT and a 4th Polio shot to enter
school. All kindergartners also need
to have documentation of Hepatitis B
vaccination before they enter Kindergarten.
These items must be on file at the school
Title I is a federal grant for schools that helps support students who
on or before the first day of classes. need additional help. Our Title I funds are used to help reduce
the number of reading groups, class sizes, etc.
All students enrolled in grades 7-12 must have evidence of a Title teachers, as well as all teachers at Pillager are highly trained, li-
TD booster given at or after 11 years of age. They also need to censed and working in their area of expertise.
have documentation of two doses of MMR vaccine. Contact the
school nurse for more info (746-2114). 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
Please check the school website for information about wellness planning of Title I or Title IIA, please contact our Local Educational
guidelines and Over the Counter and Prescription authorization Agency (LEA) Mr. Josh Smith or our Title I teacher, Mrs. Wendy Hall.
forms.
We encourage parents to be involved in their child's education here at
Pillager Elementary School. All students in Pillager Elementary are able
Before and After School to receive services under the School Wide Title I Plan. We use data
from our testing to determine strengths and needs of our students.
Parents, please note that students should not be in the school
building before 8:05 a.m. (see page 9 for information for We want all parents to be aware of the many opportunities to be on
school committees. This includes a Title I committee. The Title
Elementary students.) I committee will annually review the "Ten Elements" of school-wide
The school is closed to all children after school unless they are planning as they work on the Title I plan.
in a supervised after-school activity or enrolled in “Fun Stop.”
Please know that they will be asked to leave the school to either The district-wide Parental Involvement Policy procedures have been
go outside or home. 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.
SEPTEMBER DATE TO BE DETERMINED
CALL FOR INFORMATION
5:30-9:30 p.m. $10.00 In the Media Center
Course Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 students
Students should have completed the 8-hour initial
course through the MN Safety Council before taking
this course for insurance discount purposes.
Registration forms are online, or call 746-2105
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL’S
ACTIVITIES, ARTS,
BOOSTER CLUB GOLF AND ATHLETICS
TOURNAMENT
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB!
AUGUST 4
Contact Wade Mortenson for info.
Call 746-2115 wmortenson@isd116.org or (218) 746-2096
for more info
16Sponsored by Sylvan Township and
Pillager School Community Education
A lecture series highlighting the historical moments of Sylvan, Rosing, Fairview and May Townships and the Cities of Pillager and East Gull Lake, other-
wise known as “The Pillager Gap”. These are the moments that give the residents of the “Gap” our sense of pride in our historical culture and the breath-
taking environment in which we live.
The series will be presented on the fourth Tuesday of each month throughout the summer at 6:30 pm. Presenters are listed below; most evenings will also
have a panel discussion following the presentation. Refreshments will be served. Open all area residents. Freewill Donation.
Tuesday, July 30 Early Non-Native Settlers Mike North, presenter
Mike North presents on the first non native inhabitants in the Pillager Gap. Covering from about
1800 up through 1870 Mike will talk about the early newcomers to the central Minnesota area.
Fur traders, loggers, miners, farmers and merchants start pushing into the area previously occu-
pied by the Indian population. It seems the plot thickens and the relationships previously be-
tween Indian nations now becomes much more complicated.
Tuesday, August 27 Red River Ox Cart Trails Ron Miles, presenter
Ron Miles will present the Red River Ox Cart Trails and in particular the last trail, the woods trail, which
provided commerce and communication from Pembina on the north to St Paul and St Peter on the
south. This trail took advantage of the glacial corridor the “Pillager Gap” and our back yards.
Tuesday, September 24 The 1862 Uprising Don Wedll, presenter
Don Wedll will present a detailed account of the 1862 uprising. This presentation will provide insight
into the complex relationships and alliances leading up to the uprising and the resulting impact on the
Indian Nations and their relocation to the reservations. Part of this discussion will include the rise of Hole
In The Day The Younger who rose to an unprecedented position of leadership, and his untimely death by
assassination along the Gull River.
October 29 The Gull River Lumber Company Jeremy Jackson, presenter
In its day, one of the most up-to-date mills in Minnesota, the Gull River Lumber Company had a huge impact
on the population growth of the area as it stripped a large area of the virgin timber. Located on the Gull River
on the south side of the current highway 210 in an area now under water, flooded by the Sylvan Dam. In its
short life in the 1880s and 90s this mill had an impact on the growth of Sylvan, Pillager and the surrounding
area with much of the lumber heading west to build the treeless Red River Valley.
The weight room is open
Information is various hours for
now available students and the
community through
about how to
August 22.
order a Pillager
Huskies letter 7:30-8:30 am
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
jacket on the
Athletic page of 5:30-6:30 pm
the website. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
7:30-8:30 pm
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
17ACCESS 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 ab-
child’s absences, tardies, report card, progress sences, tardies, report card, progress report and
report and lunch account info. You may also lunch account info. (Online registration is not
update your address, phone, or email. available at this time.)
ACT test registration deadline NHS Blood Drive
for the Saturday, September 14
test date is Friday, August 16.
Please go to www.act.org to
October 2 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
register.
All seniors who have not taken the ACT and who are .
planning on attending a four year college are encouraged to Community members, parents, and students interested
register for the September ACT. Students who have taken in donating blood can contact Ms. Prax at jprax@isd116.org to
the ACT, but who would like to take it again should also sign reserve your donation spot. This event is sponsored by the
up for the September ACT Test. National Honor Society in conjunction with the American Red Cross.
School Leadership
1 2 3 4 5 6
School
Board
1 - Becky Bennett 2– Brian Grimsley 3 - Shawn Hunstad 4- Scott Mudgett 5- Sara Nagel 6—Steve Uban
12328 Upper Sylvan Rd. SW 12423 43rd Ave SW 13710 13st Avenue SW 13129 25th Ave SW 11059 Richmond rd SW 10504 Orchard Pk Ln SW
Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473 Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 851-7527 (218) 746-4207 (218) 828-4268 218) 820-9935 (218) 746-4478 (651) 247-1335
becky.bennett@isd116.org brian.grimsley@isd116.org shawn.hunstad@isd116.org scott.mudgett@isd116.org sara.nagel@isd116.org steve.uban@isd116.org
Policy, Budget Facilities, Activities Budget, Personnel Personnel, Facilities, Curriculum, Policy Activities, Curriculum
Administration Team
Superintendent Elementary Principal MS / HS Principal Director of Curriculum Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Mike Malmberg Josh Smith Jason Savage Dave Olson Erin Anderson and Activities Director
746-2100 746-2110 746-2117 746-2103 746-2115 Wade Mortenson 746-2096
mmalmberg@isd116.org jsmith@isd116.org jsavage@isd116.org dolson@isd116.org eanderson@isd116.org wmortenson@isd116.org
18Transportation 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!
Fornshell Bus Service will be in the office for Open House, August 28 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. to answer any
Our transportation services are handled
question regarding school bus transportation.
by Fornshell Bus Service.
Special note: Students are allowed only ONE designated bus stop in the morning and ONE designated
fornshellbus@isd116.org
bus stop in the afternoon. These stops must be registered through Fornshell Bus and Pillager School.
(218) 746-3770
Online info: School Website Transportation information forms were due by July 1.
Use “services” tab on top of home page No bussing is guaranteed without a completed bus form. Please mail
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.
Allergy Alert
Based on studies in the United States approximately 1 out of 125 children have a peanut allergy. Allergies to pea-
nuts, shellfish, and eggs, along with other allergies have increased in the last decade. Therefore, it seems that it is
likely that we will have students with food allergies in our school system.
We have implemented a PEANUT-FREE ZONE in our Elementary cafeteria. A table will be set aside for students
with peanut and other food allergies. Students may sit at this table with friends if their breakfast or lunches do not
include peanuts, peanut oil, or other known food allergies. Our goal is to keep all students safe!
Look for us online: Like us on facebook:
www.pillagerfair.com Pillager Public School
www.pillagerfamilycenter.org Pillager Area Lions Club
www.cityofpillager.com Pillager Area Fire & Rescue
www.pillageredfoundation.org Pillager Huskies Booster Club
www.pillagerpto.com Pillager Area Family Center
www.pillagermn.com Pillager Fair
Pillager PTO
Pillager Minnesota History The school has a new
Pillager Baseball
Pillager Huskies Football Family phone system. Please
Pillager Huskies Fishing Team
Pillager Clay Target League
be patient as we
Pillager Youth Baseball learn how to use it.
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