Pierce School Quick Facts

The John Pierce School serves the Brookline Village neighborhood. An emphasis on community, equity, and achievement are the guiding principles that give us our unique, close-knit and cooperative spirit. Our diverse population is made up of approximately 840 students, one third of whom speak English as a second language.

Flags from over 70 countries adorn the school representing the home land of many Pierce students. A wide socioeconomic range is represented among the 450 families (840 students) at Pierce. Residential housing has exploded in the school community over the last five years contributing to a swell in enrollment.

Contact Information

Main Office (617) 730 - 2580
Main Office Fax (617) 264-6468
Sick Line to report absences (617) 730 - 2572

Winter Warrior Challenge

Pierce School, let's stay ACTIVE + HEALTHY this winter in the great outdoors. Our WINTER WARRIOR CHALLENGE is to earn mileage, walking or running, everyday OUTSIDE till Feb. 12th. Log mileage on the google form daily or weekly or use this download form. Choose your goal, .5m, 1m, 2m or more. Let's see how far Pierce can travel!

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Preparing for Hybrid Learning

In Person Protocols and Procedures

Back to School Video for Grades 1 and 2
This video contains important information for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up

Pierce Community Forum Video from October 13, 2020

Pierce Community Forum Slideshow

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Technology Support for ChromeBooks at home

PSB Tech Support site - contains information about accessing your child's virtual classroom (Seesaw, Classroom, or Canvas), Zoom tips, and ChromeBooks

PSB Student Tech Support - Helpful tips on tools used in online learning and for ChromeBook issues

Slow Internet? Try these tips

Update your Chromebook - Please follow these directions if you are having technical problems with Zoom or accessing wifi in your home, as a first step

Back to School

Back to School Parent Guidelines by PSB

Welcome to Pierce, Kindergarteners!

Pierce School Video: What We're Doing to Get Ready

Coronavirus Covid-19 Resources and Updates

Medical Information from PSB

PSB School Counseling Department - The Counseling and Support Staff at Pierce are available to support the mental health and well-being of you and your family members as you adjust to and cope with these uncertain times. This website includes resources and tools for self-care, community resources for basic needs, mindfulness, self-regulation, and virtual, extracurricular activities.

Ms Bastable, School Psychologist - As a complement to the PSB School Counseling Department website, here are some additional articles and resources for adults to review. These may help you and your family cope with the present situation and or any other unforeseen traumatic events and experiences that you may encounter.

PSB School Calendar 2020-2021 (Jan. 4, 2021)

PSB School Calendar for 2021-2022