What's Bruin at Pierce School?

Mr. LeGraw will be here August 28 to September 5. Remember to bring or wear sneakers to school!

• A backpack
• water bottle
• snack/lunch (Unless you choose to order school breakfast and/or lunch)
• Change of clothes
• Sneakers

Drop off: 8:20-8:40

Pick Up: 3:25

Riders:

Students who are being dropped off or picked up by a family member will remain in their car in the Rider Line until after busses have left Pierce School. After the bus has left the school, cars are allowed to use the bus lane to drop students off at the school in the Rider Lane, which is also the Bus Lane. Please do not park directly behind a bus while waiting to drop off or pick up your student, as the bus needs to swing out to leave, and it is a violation for the bus to leave if a car is directly behind it. If someone needs to pick up a student who is not in Power School, please call the office in advance, or we will need to call the parent/guardian to ensure that this is an approved family pickup.

Thank you for your help with this.

Walkers:

Due to safety concerns, walkers will need to be checked out at the front of the school by a family member who is authorized to release a student in Power School. If someone needs to pick up a student who is not in Power School, please call the office in advance, or we will need to call the parent/guardian to ensure that this is an approved family pickup. Student safety is our top priority, and we are not going to be crossing students across the street to the Common Place Restaurant/Church parking lot any longer. If you are meeting your student, please come in to have your student released to you at the school, or you can have your student become a Rider. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process to increase student safety with a busy road and young students. We appreciate your support!

Reminder:

When coming to Pierce School, there is very limited parking for events and student arrival/dismissal. Please be mindful of families who are walking to school, and students who are still learning how to be street-safe. Safety is our top priority, and we ask that you help keep everyone safe by not parking in the bus lane during school bus arrival/dismissal times. We want to remind families that the bus takes up a large amount of room to pull into the bus lane, and to exit it, so cars are not allowed in the bus lane until after both buses leave Pierce School.

PickUp Patrol:

PickUp Patrol is an online system for parents/guardians to communicate attendance and dismissal plan changes to the school. Parents/guardians are asked to keep plans updated in PickUp Patrol. Parents/guardians receive an email at the beginning of the school year with PickUp Patrol login instructions. Changes can be entered from a smartphone, tablet, or computer, days, weeks, or even months in advance and at any time up until 2:45 PM on the day of the change. After 2:45 PM, changes will not be accepted online and will need to be made via phone directly to the main office. As the end of the school day is a busy time, please plan accordingly and limit these exceptions to emergencies only.

Just in case, please click the link to let us know how you child/ren will be going home the first day.

Please see the bus routes attached.

Multiple towns have had adjustments to their routes recently. If you need assistance with your child's bus stop/or questions regarding transportation, you can reach the office staff by clicking this link.

Dear Families,

I hope you are all enjoying a restful and joyful summer.

As we prepare for the new school year, I want to share some updates regarding our class configurations for the upcoming year. We are excited to offer learning opportunities that reflect the strengths of our teaching team and the needs of our students:

• Kindergarten will be taught by our returning teacher, Ms. Marisa Besson.

• First and Second Grade will be taught in a multigrade classroom by Ms. Amy Powell.

• Second and Third Grade will also be in a multigrade setting with Ms. Jenn Sutton.

• Fourth Grade will be taught by Ms. Val Germain.

We understand that families may have questions—particularly around multigrade classrooms and second grade placements. Class assignment letters will be sent out on August 15.

To help us start the year in a warm and welcoming way, please join us for the following events:

• August 27 at 3:30 PM – Meet and Greet. Visit your classroom, meet your teacher, and learn more about multigrade instruction.

I am truly looking forward to meeting all of you and kicking off a fantastic school year together.

Warm regards,
Rachel Lunan-Hill
Principal
Pierce School

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."

— Benjamin Franklin

As I begin my role in Bennington, I am eager to learn from the people who make this community so special—our families and neighbors. This survey is part of a process to better understand what you value most about our school and town, to celebrate past successes, and to identify opportunities for continued growth.

Your voice matters. By sharing your insights, you will help highlight what makes Bennington unique and guide our collective efforts to support students, strengthen partnerships, and nurture a thriving school community.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Useful information about our amazing school!

• August 27 at 3:30
• Come meet your teacher and see your classroom.
• Questions about multigrade classrooms? Come see Principal Rachel Lunan-Hill in the Library

• August 28 ~ Drop off begins at 8:20

• September 1, 2025