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We came together because of our kids,
we stay together because of our community.


RISD Platinum Club Card


This is an informative and entertaining way for longtime community members to remain actively engaged with the school district. The Platinum Club Card is free for members of the community who are at least 55 years old. Please use the link below to register for the new Platinum Club Card for free access to most RISD games and shows.




Legacy Scholarship Winners!

Legacy Winners and PCWL Helper Moms

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Winner Molly Tart and

PCWL Mom Debbie Olschwanger

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Winner Reagan Smiddy and

PCWL Mom Victoria Munoz-Vivero

Traditionally our Legacy Scholarship Winners take a few hours of summer to shop for their school supplies at Target with their assigned PCWL mom. It is always fun to see what they have chosen to begin their college experience - everything from garbage cans, bedsheets, drawers, personal toiletry items to kitchenware! This year was no different - starting with a strong Starbucks drink, then spend around 1-1.5 hours loading up their baskets with input from the experienced college PCWL moms on how to best spend their Legacy dollars.


Many Legacy recipients from past years have expressed what a difference this scholarship made to their college experience. Every little thing helps -- and it was evident that this year's recipients were serious as they brought their own gift cards to add to the pile of spending on goods as well as special coupons that they had previously researched. We are so proud of all of you and wish you the very best as you begin your new journey in life! Thank you PCWL moms for your time and enthusiasm each and every year! Also thank you to our committee who reads, evaluates and decides on the scholarship recipients, led by our Chairpersons Lisa Albert and Deanna Carrillo!

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Winner Brilee Hendon and

PCWL Mom Lisa Faulkner-Dunne

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Winner Nathan Berry (shopped by his Mom,

Eliana) and PCWL Mom Cori Pratt

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Winner Macy Ware and

PCWL Mom Jamie Harrison


As PCWL begins its 15th year of service to our community, we welcome a new Executive Board for our organization this year and say farewell with loads of thanks to a few of our former Board members. We are grateful for the time and effort you have put into giving back to your community for another successful PCWL year, for your dedication, creativeness and friendship! Exiting Board members this year are Angie Bullard, Stefani Newberry and Rhonda Sinz. Your hours of work and planning have steered us through an eventful year!


New members joining the 2024-2025 board are Lisa Gesin, Shanna Sisson and Susan Mandell. Welcome to the crew and we look forward to working side-by-side to grow our organization and continue its important traditions! A listing of the entire Executive Board can be found HERE!

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YEARS AND COUNTING!

As another PCWL year ends, a huge milestone begins for our organization .... the beginning of 15 years of community support for Pearce area schools!  Our moms have made a difference in lives with donations of school supplies, troop care items, hunger relief, toys for children, Pearce Mum Store creations, tutoring, volunteer hours and tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships.  This is just a small sample of the amazing community service shared by our members in addition to continuing lifelong friendships with moms that have shared a lot of Pearce High School memories together with their graduates.  

Not just charity and support, friendship is key as well, with our members participating in book club, dinners together (even dinner clubs), social gatherings and even classes on mahjong (one of many examples).  

We would LOVE to have you join us as our organization continues its mission to serve this community in many ways!  If your last Pearce High school student is going into their senior year -- OR -- if all of your Pearce High school students have graduated, this is a wonderful way to stay involved!  Please contact our Membership Chairperson, Heather Novak or you can sign-up or renew at Member Signup / Information!


2024 PCWL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

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Introducing our 2024 STAR Teacher winners! Awards for Pearce-area's finest teachers were presented in May. Not pictured are: Telesfora Guzman of Dobie Primary and David Moran of North Junior High!

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Natalie Roefer

Bowie Elementary

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Gwen Metzger

Canyon Creek Elementary

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Christy Robbins

Northlake Elementary

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Maggie Perez

Prestonwood Elementary

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Alyx Tolleson

Pearce High School

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Sophie George

Carolyn Bukhair Elementary

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Deanna Carter

Brentfield Elementary

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Carren Hastings

Prairie Creek Elementary


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Our scholarship recipients are always so grateful for their awards and do appreciate our PCWL donors for making these honors possible! Click on this link to read some of the delightful thank you notes we have received from our scholarship winners!



A HUGE thank you to our PCWL member, Heather Novack and her husband, Kent for hosting a well-attended FUN-raising event this year! What an amazing success as the wonderful food was donated and we had generous items for the small auction to raise extra funds for our PCWL scholarships. Thanks to all who attended and for those who have already made your required donation to continue funding our mission. We truly appreciate the time and funds provided by our membership to continue our goals of PCWL.


If you haven't done so already, please use THIS LINK to make your donation since the end of school is near and we will be announcing our scholarship winners soon!


In other exciting news, Kim Caston announced that PCWL will be celebrating 15 years of community leadership for its students by holding a HUGE party and golf tournament at Canyon Creek in the upcoming PCWL year. Check out all of the event photos HERE. Stay tuned ..... meanwhile, enjoy a few party scenes!



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Pearce Community Women's League (PCWL) was created in 2010 by a group of very involved moms whose children had recently or already graduated from JJ Pearce. It was formed for the purpose of staying involved in our RISD community of schools as well as a social outlet for keeping in touch with so many school-related activities in which they had been involved (i.e. PTA, booster clubs, athletic functions). To date PCWL has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving students from the JJ Pearce area as well as a thriving social base with many types of activities ranging from monthly dinner gatherings, to book club, Troop care and various casual social events. If your children have graduated from JJ Pearce or are seniors this year, we would love to have you join our members in their fun and productive activities in your off-time! Please email our Membership Chairperson,Heather Novak, for further information!

Below are some fun moments captured at recent events!

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January Book Club Gathering

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Mahjong Class

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White Elephant Party

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January Pop-Up Dinner at Mannys


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A festive PCWL Holiday Party was held on December 5 at The Fifth: Fireside Patio and Bar in Richardson. It was also the culmination of toy collection to be donated to many students attending our Pearce area elementary schools. Toys were delivered the last week of school before the holidays to make sure Santa makes a timely visit! Pictured is our PCWL Santas delivering to Carolyn Bukhair Elementary staff.

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PCWL PROVIDES TROOP CARE

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Twice a year, our PCWL ladies gather to assemble goodie boxes for our Troops - whether stationed in the United States borders or located overseas. It is a fun and social evening for our members and the resulting stuffed boxes will be a welcome joy to those recipients.

The boxes contain donated new items from many members that include personal hygiene goods, snacks, games, puzzles, tea, coffee, writing paper, pens, insect repellant, hand warmers, flashlights and health items.  Also inserted into each box are precious thank you and appreciation cards produced by Pearce-area elementary students as well as custom made cards by some of our members.  


ANNUAL KICK OFF DINNER!

PCWL held their annual kickoff dinner at Aboca's Restaurant in mid-August. President Marilyn Hall and members of the retiring board were introduced and thanked for their dedication and service during a difficult pandemic time and the incoming new board was introduced.


It was emphasized by our new President, Betsy Bennington, that the theme of this year would be to Rediscover and Rejuvenate. Many fun opportunities are ahead for the fall and spring to bring us back together for social and philanthropic activities. Anyone who lives in the Pearce feeder pattern and/or have children who graduated from Pearce (youngest child in the family has to have graduated) is welcome to become a member of PCWL. You will have the opportunity to have fun with many Pearce moms you have met through the years. Contact our Membership Chairperson, Heather Novak Heather Novak for further information!


We also welcome monetary donations to our scholarship funds! Since our 2010 inception, we have provided nearly a half a million dollars in scholarships to Pearce students due to our community's generosity!  You can donate at this secure link:  General Donations

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Just a Reminder!

Reminder from our Treasurer:

Just as in the old PTA days, PCWL cannot reimburse or pay sales tax.  Any member purchasing items for PCWL should download and print the Tax Exempt Form available on the website under Forms and Documents and give to the seller for a tax free purchase.  Please keep a copy of the form with you for valid purchases.  Any questions, please call Deb Tucker.

Reminder if you volunteer in RISD Schools:

To volunteer for events in RISD schools, please be sure and complete a Volunteer Application through this website address:  RISD Volunteer Application