Pine River Elementary

It was so wonderful seeing so many Pine River families last night at Open House!

A huge thank you to the BC/PR PTO for the fantastic back-to-school decorations—they made the perfect backdrop for so many great family photos! If you're looking to get involved this year, our PTO is always looking for volunteers to help out in various ways.

Our building and grounds are officially ready! The parking lots were resurfaced this summer, new light pole signs were installed, and our custodians did a great job making sure everything is clean for our students and staff. Plus, our teachers have spent countless hours preparing their classrooms and are so excited to welcome students back.

We can’t wait to see all of our students on Monday at 8:40 AM!

Pine River Elementary is looking for a dedicated At-Risk Paraprofessional to join our team! This position is Monday through Friday, 7 hours and 15 minutes per day. If you are passionate about supporting students and helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please call Pine River at (989) 631-5121 or email Mrs. Snell at snellc@bcreek.org to apply or learn more.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for making field day at Pine River such a wonderful event. We want to send a special shout-out to Mrs. Cohoon and Mrs. Little for their incredible work organizing the entire event. Thank you as well to our PTO and Mr. Kevin for providing the delicious food for our family picnic!
We hope everyone has a safe, and wonderful summer!

The 5th graders at Pine River Elementary had a fantastic time at the Great Lakes Loons game on Tuesday.
A huge thank you to Great Lakes Bay Orthodontics for generously providing the tickets, and a big thank you to all of our wonderful parent volunteers who stepped up to chaperone. We couldn't do trips like this without our amazing community support!

Mrs. Woodcraft, a Senior Lead Scientist at DuPont, visited Mrs. Tewksbury’s class at Pine River to show our students that science can be so much fun! The class learned that making homemade ice cream takes great teamwork. Thank you for the delicious and educational visit!

The third graders from Pine River Elementary were able to enjoy the first Great Lakes Loons' School Kids Day game on Tuesday. The students had a great time even though the weather was not the best. Thank you to the teachers and chaperones who made this trip possible. Thank you to Mrs. Gettel for organizing this wonderful field trip.

On Friday, community partners visited Pine River to talk with our fourth graders about internet safety, the "8 Never-Nevers" and the power of saying "no." Huge thanks to Officer Brandt, the Legacy Center, and the Midland Child Advocacy Center for empowering our students!

Pine River 3rd graders got the inside scoop on weather this morning! 🌦️ We were thrilled to host Chief Meteorologist Chris Easlick, who shared his expertise with our students. From the wonders of the water cycle to the science behind clouds, Mr. Easlick kept everyone engaged and entertained. It was the perfect way to see our science lessons applied in the real world. A huge Pine River thank-you to Chris Easlick for making science so much fun!

A thank you to our amazing kitchen team for serving up the tastiest meals at Pine River. Whether they are whipping up a student favorite or sharing a laugh during the lunch rush, these two make our school a better place.
The students often say: "Mr. Kevin is the best cook!" Thanks for all you do, Mr. Kevin and Mr. Dan!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you, Mrs. Cooper, for everything you do every day for the Pine River staff, students, and families.

For inspiration while writing their text-dependent analysis of plants and trees, Mrs. Shunn’s Pine River students sat among the nature they were studying!

Congratulations to the Pine River March Lancer Superstars! Thank you for being shining examples and role models for your fellow students.

Thank you, Jessica, for your many years of dedication to Pine River and Bullock Creek School District. From safely driving our students each day to caring for them during lunch and recess, you’ve made a lasting impact on so many lives. You’ll be missed.

Shoutout to Ms. Monique, the awesome social worker at Pine River. Thanks for all you do to support students, families, and staff. We appreciate you!

Pine River third graders visited the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library for a hands-on field trip. Our students learned how to care for books, practiced their book-finding skills, and enjoyed a guided tour. Throughout the visit, they participated in fun, interactive activities. A huge thank you to the library for welcoming our students and to the Friends of the Library for generously giving each student a free book to take home.

From 70° to snow, what a week! Pine River 3rd graders dove into Creek Week at Chippewa Nature Center, extending their Michigan history study. They explored Indigenous peoples, Europeans and the fur trade, lumbering, homesteading, and maple syrup, plus how jobs, trade, and natural resources shaped the Great Lakes, especially Midland.

BCMS student council kicked off March is Reading Month with a visit to Pine River, reading aloud and leading a lively rock‑paper‑scissors game! Such a great experience for all students. Huge thanks to Mrs. Gillean and Mrs. Holzhauer for organizing.

The 4th graders from Pine River had a great experience in Lansing today visiting the State Capitol and the Michigan History Museum. They also had the unique opportunity to meet State Representative Bill G. Schuette.