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  • January 18Feb. 1-2 - ASVAB Testing for Grade 10
  • January 18Feb. 2 - Add/Drop Ends
  • January 18Feb. 2 - National Wear Red Day
  • January 18March 27 - Jazz Concert-MS/HS Groups (@ PIMS Auditorium)
  • January 18March 25 - 8th Grade Parent Night (@ Auditorium 6:00-7:00PM)
  • January 18March 23 - 2024 Odyssey Nor’Easter Tournament (@Noble High School)
  • January 18March 22 - Inservice-No School
  • January 18March 19-21 - Winter Carnival Events
  • January 18March 18-21 - Rising Sophomore Registration Meetings in Guidance
  • January 18March 17-19 - FBLA Convention
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Lost under the lights. Class of 2026 and the eighth graders enjoy their night at the step up dance on May 31 in the PIHS cafeteria.
Dance the night away
Melodi Craig, Staff writer • June 7, 2024
Get it out. Lenora Curtis ’27 spits out the June bug during her first period science class on May 28.
Eat the bug
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • June 7, 2024
Cast your vote. Denver Miller ’26 gives her speech on why her classmates should vote for her for class president. “I'm proud of myself for coming out of my shell,” Miller ’26 said. We will be able to cast our votes as soon as the Google Form is sent out.
Casting your vote
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • May 24, 2024
Sports
The Lady Wildcats gear up for the trip to Rockland. “It feels good going against the same team as last year, knowing we’re even better than we were last year and that it would be a close game,” Astra Laughton ’26 said. “I will miss our seniors and even this year, in general, because it means I’m one year closer to leaving the team.”
Softball Prelims
June 11, 2024
Astra Laughton ’26 winds up the pitch on May 21 against the Caribou Vikings.
Rivalry of a lifetime
Maddy Brazier, Staff writer • May 31, 2024
Presque Isle Lady Wildcats take home the win against Caribou Vikings on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Last set of the year
Maddy Brazier, Staff writer • March 26, 2024
Opinion
Anything blue. The sophomore class cheers their classmates on during Battle of the Bands while wearing class t-shirts for the dress up day. “I didn’t like Adam Sandler or this dress up day as much, because you can’t get as creative,” Kayleigh Swanson ’26 said.
Which dress up day is the best?
Melodi Craig, Staff Writer • April 2, 2024
Line them up. A good comparison of the sneakers and their features side by side. “Wait, they have glitter ones? I want a glitter pair," Emma Bard '26 said while talking about Converse High Tops.
Battle of the shoes
Melodi Craig and Maddy Brazier • March 31, 2024
Dancing the night away. Peyton McKinley '26 dances with her friend at the Winter Ball. “I prefer longer dresses, because I feel more comfortable dancing in them,” she said. The Winter Ball was held on March 15 from 7-10 pm.
What am I going to wear?
Melodi Craig and Maddy Brazier • March 18, 2024
Features
Fireworks light up the sky for the Chinese New Year.
A different February break
Xavier Peng, Editor-In-Chief • February 28, 2024
One of the many DoorDash orders sent to school.
Dashing to school
Sophia Archer, Staff writer • January 19, 2024
Students and staff share their experiences of the security app.
Openpath points of view
Sophia Archer, Staff Writer • January 8, 2024
Featured Artist
By Evie Weatherbee ‘27
Anchor Art Showcase: Issue 3
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 12, 2023

The third issue of the Anchor Art Showcase is here! We’re happy to have received many submissions from the freshman class and see works from...

A contribution from Hailey Bois '26 is featured in our Artist Showcase with reviews from Mrs. Whitten-Smith.
Anchor art showcase: Issue 2
September 7, 2023
“Sunset Snow”, Julia Bartley ‘24 “ A photo taken while on a ski at the Nordic Heritage Center of the sunset through the trees.”
Anchor Art Showcase Issue 1
April 25, 2023
PIHS Featured Artist: Joseph Ryan '23
PIHS Featured Artist: Joseph Ryan ’23
February 2, 2021
Anchor TikToks
Xavier Peng '24 gives a preview of just a few available items in the Wildcat Thrift Shop.
OOTW Wildcat Thrift Shop Edition
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • November 20, 2023

Exchange student Xavier Peng '24 interviews Emma Deeves '23 for her take on his outfit of the week collection.
Outfit of the week
February 13, 2023
Let's get to the games and support our teams this weekend!
Basketball and hockey games this weekend
January 27, 2023
We drop in on a friendly competition.
Game of P.I.G.
January 27, 2023
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The Presque Isle Unified Basketball team poses for a team photo during the game on February 28.

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The PIHS hockey team stands respectfully for the national anthem. This is Senior Breygan Mahan’s last season. “We will have to play together and have chemistry in the lockeroom and on the ice

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Staff Picks of the Week
Sophia Archer ‘27 posing in her favorite period’s classroom—Mrs. Gardner’s Algebra room.
Staff pick of the week: Sophia Archer
Xavier Peng, Co-Editor-In-Chief • January 15, 2024

As we have been slowly settling into our regular school life being back from Christmas break, Staff Pick of The Week is also back. For our first...

Overheard Words
Brandon Porter shares his thoughts on the rafting trip on June 1.
Quote of the day
Lane Carmichael, Staff Writer • June 3, 2023

For the Fun of It
Barbie and Ken dress up day at PIHS
Barbie & Ken Dress Up Day
Maddy Brazier and Melodi Craig • December 16, 2023

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