Dan Raught, Pioneer Christian School Administrator Mr. Raught comes to us from Pennsylvania where he has served as an assistant pastor and Christian school educator for the past 20 years. He has taught in the elementary and high school and had a variety of administrative responsibilities. Mr. Raught grew up in a Christian home and trusted Christ at an early age. As a teen he dedicated his life to the Lord. Following his earning a degree in engineering, the Lord led him into Christian education. In 1983 he earned a degree in Education Administration and Supervision from Bob Jones University. There he met his wife, Brenda who is an elementary teacher. The Raughts have been married for 23 years and have four children. They are excited about the Lord's leading in their lives and are looking forward to serving the parents, students, faculty, and staff of Pioneer Christian School.
	Angela Aliff, Junior High and Secondary English Angela Aliff came from Independence, Missouri, where she grew up in a Christian home and actively participated in her school and church. She came to Northland in 2003 to study education. Since then Angela has participated in several dramas and represented the school on two traveling teams. She met her husband Erik through the Northland Proclaimers drama team as a freshman, and they were married in June, 2006. Angela will be graduating from Northland this year with a degree in English Education.
	Erik Aliff, Junior High and Secondary History Erik Aliff, the son of two Christian educators, grew up in Richmond, Virginia. Though his parents were Christians, it was not until the summer before 9th grade that he trusted Christ as his personal Savior. During high school, he actively participated in the youth group and worked with different children's ministries. He arrived at Northland Baptist Bible College in the fall of 2003 desiring God's will, but not sure what specific direction God had for his life. While at Northland, Erik has participated in multiple dramas and represented the school on two traveling teams. He met his wife Angela through the Northland Proclaimers drama team as a freshman, and they were married in the summer of 2006. During his time at Northland, Erik's desire to work with teenagers in education grew. Erik will be graduating this spring from Northland with a degree in History Education.
	Kelly Beeson, Junior High and Secondary Science Kelly Beeson comes to Pioneer Christian School from Faith Baptist School in Pembine, Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Bob Jones University with a B.S. in premedicine and also from Ball State University with a M.A. in physiology. Mrs. Beeson and her husband, Rodney, and their two children came to Pembine from Muncie, Indiana. Rodney is a student at Northland Baptist Bible College and is also now on staff there. Mrs. Beeson taught science for many years at Heritage Hall Christian School in Muncie, Indiana, as well as health and human services courses at Ivy Tech State College. Mrs. Beeson accepted Christ as her personal savior at the age of six years old and was later baptized at the age of ten. She credits godly parents, a good church and Christian school, and more importantly the grace of God for her spiritual upbringing and her present ministry as a Christian school teacher. She and her husband are active members at Faith Baptist Church where they work with the Junior Church ministry.
	Katie Jansma, 3rd & 4th grade Katie Jansma grew up in a Christian home in Baxter, Minnesota. She was saved at the age of 4 and baptized at the age of 9. She attended Lake Region Christian School from Kindergarten through her senior year. It was during these years that God gave her a desire to teach. She attended Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education. She has spent the past year working on staff at Pillsbury as the bookstore and coffee shop manager. She is very excited about the opportunity to teach 3rd and 4th grade at Pioneer Christian School.
	Joy Pacyna, Kindergarten Joy Pacyna grew up in a Christian family and pastor's home in Kansas City, Missouri. She was saved at a young age at a Christian camp and attended Tri-City Christian School from Kindergarten through her senior year. In high school, she began to see the Lord leading her to pursue a teaching ministry in the future. Joy began college at Northland Baptist Bible College in 2001 as an Elementary Education major. Her sophomore year she met her future husband, Joel, on a ministry music team. They both graduated from Northland in May 2006 and got married on June 17th of the same year. Joy has spent the past year working in Northland's Student Life Office. She is excited about the Lord providing the opportunity to teach Kindergarten at Pioneer Christian School.
	Larry Norris, Junior High and Secondary Math Larry Norris was raised in a Christian home and saved at an early age. Although he was saved, it was not until his college years that he saw the need to take a personal stand for Christ and to strive to serve Him with his life. Larry received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering and relocated to Rochester, MN in 1984 to begin a career in engineering. Through training at Victory Baptist Church in Rochester and being challenged by other ministries such as Northland's Family Camp for many years, Larry's desire to serve the Lord in a more full-time ministry career developed. In the fall of 1997, he retired from his engineering career, believing that the Lord had called him into Christian education at the secondary level. While teaching math and science throughout the past ten years at Victory Christian Academy, the Lord has blessed and given fruit in the Larry's life and in the lives of those around him. Larry, his wife Linda, and their five children are excited about the opportunity of coming to Pioneer Christian School to serve the Lord and to work with the students, their families, and other faculty.
	Linda Norris, 1st & 2nd grade Linda was saved at the age of 16 while attending a winter retreat at Northland Camp and Conference Center. Under the preaching of God's Word and through the love of God in the lives of the counselors and staff at Northland, God's mercy and grace was revealed to her heart. She turned from her sin and trusted Christ as her personal Savior. During that time, she understood God's call to attend Northland Baptist Bible College in the fall of 1979. Linda graduated from Northland in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Upon graduation, she moved to Rochester, MN to teach at Victory Christian Academy. After a short time in the area, God brought a godly young man to her church. Larry and Linda were married in June of 1985. After three years of teaching, she "retired" to be a stay at home mom for their five children. During those years, God provided students of all ages for tutoring opportunities as well as opportunities to substitute in various classrooms. Those years developed a strong love for teaching children, especially in the areas of reading and math. She has spent the last two years back in the classroom and has enjoyed watching the joy on her student's faces as they learn new things. Teaching and learning are both wonderful experiences. Linda is excited to be a part of Pioneer Christian School.
	Brenda Raught, 5th & 6th grade Mrs. Brenda McGeoch Raught graduated from Bob Jones University in 1984, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She and her husband Dan have been involved in Christian education from the start of their ministry together in February, 1984. Brenda and her husband have four children-two boys and two girls. She has taught a number of various age groups throughout the years and enjoys them all! She also has training as a therapist for students with learning disabilities. Brenda trusted Christ at the tender age of four after hearing the crucifixion story from her kindergarten teacher. Baptized at the age of seven, she grew up in a Christian home. She has been a PK (preacher's kid), an MK (missionary kid), and an FK (faculty kid). Her hobbies are music, books, and drama. Her favorite books of the Bible are Ephesians and Psalms; her favorite missionary is Mary Slessor; and her passion is to make her students' learning experiences spiritually relevant and fun!

Inclement Weather Procedures - 11/7/2008
With the winter season looming, please take time to review the procedures for potential school cancellations, morning delays, or early dismissal due to weather conditions. This information can be found on page 14 of the PCS handbook.

Jog-a-Thon 2008 Results - 10/31/2008
Pioneer Christian School of Pembine, WI, hosted its first annual fundraising event on October 9. The Jog-a-Thon was met with great enthusiasm by the faculty, staff, and entire student body who joined together with many from the community to raise over $6,500 for the school.

Chain Reaction Day - 10/31/2008
Chain Reaction Day is a day set aside for volunteers to go into the community and assist the needy and elderly with tasks around their home. The PCS JR/SR High students will be participating in this Marinette County-sponsored event on October 31st, from 12:00 noon-2:45 PM.