Pine River Area School Proudly Announces 50th Anniversary

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Pine River Area School Proudly Announces 50th Anniversary

March 23, 2015

Anniversary and Naming of District

On April 15, 1965, the community school districts of Luther, LeRoy, and Tustin voted to consolidate. At the inaugural meeting of the district, held on April 26, 1965, the new Board of Education narrowed down the choices and named the district Pine River Area Schools.

In order to recognize this important and historic anniversary, Superintendent of Schools, Matt Lukshaitis, is pleased to announce an Open Invitation to the Pine River Area Schools Boards of Education, Superintendents & Administrators, Teachers, and all Support and Office Staff from the 1965-66 through 1978-1979 school years. The Class of 1979 would be the first class where it would have been possible to attend from Kindergarten through graduation and so this seems a natural parameter for invitations. “We want to recognize the strength of character that went into consolidation and the building up of the Pine River Area Schools. Fifty years ago, our communities decided to pool their resources in order to better serve students. That took forward thinking and a democratic process which most likely included some compromise and deep discussions.”

April 27 Pine River Area Schools Celebration

Lukshaitis stated, “We are hitting the big 5-0! Fifty years and still going strong is something special. We want to celebrate. On April 27, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., we are conducting an Anniversary Celebration, which includes an ice cream social for those who can attend. We are inviting all employees from the fall 1965 to the spring of 1979. We’d love to see everyone who can, attend!”

The Board will recognize all those who can be at the celebratory workshop before reopening for Board business. “This is a great opportunity to give ourselves a round of applause for all the hard work these past fifty years. As a result of that hard work, our kids have a terrific school system,” added Lukshaitis. “We want to make some time for folks to say hello to each other, reflect together,
and maybe even tour the facilities. It is just a great time to be a Pine River Buck!”
Those who can attend or wish for more information should contact the Pine River Area Schools business office at 231-829-3141.

Folks who may know the contact information for someone who has moved out of the area are encouraged to contact the District as well.