Pentwater Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 due to expected cold temperatures. Wind chill values are expected to be below -20 degrees until mid afternoon. Please stay safe and warm.
January 31st from 8-11 pm
Tickets $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door
We are proud to celebrate Lauren Davis and Lila Merrill, who have earned a Certificate of Merit from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)! This recognition honors their demonstrated excellence and outstanding potential in science and engineering.
Lauren and Lila were nominated by their math and science teachers, who recognized their dedication, curiosity, and strong academic achievement in STEM. This award highlights not only their hard work so far, but also the bright futures they have ahead in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Please join us in congratulating Lauren and Lila on this well-deserved achievement!
January is School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to recognize the individuals who approach their volunteer work like it is a full-time job and with extraordinary dedication to our school district. They are citizens whose decisions affect our children and build our community.
School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite difficult or require sifting through a great deal of information. They contribute many hours each year leading Pentwater Public Schools.
Collectively, school board members across the state spend more than 7,500 hours on professional development to keep well-informed of the latest trends in educational leadership, are deeply involved in community activities and spend many hours at extracurricular events.
This month, we encourage all members of the community to thank a board member. Take this opportunity to show our year-round appreciation for these servant leaders and begin to better understand how local trustees work together to prepare today's students to be tomorrow's leaders.
The men and women serving Pentwater Public Schools are:
Mark Shotwell - President (serving since 2021)
Amy Baker- Vice President (serving since 2025)
Adam Lamb - Secretary (serving since 2023)
Kelsey Prescott - Treasurer (serving since 2022)
Dr. Vaughn Thurston-Cox - Trustee (serving since 2023)
Laura Nugent - Trustee (serving since 2021)
Ryan Williams - Trustee (serving since 2023)
We thank them for their service as well as thanking the many men and women in our community who have partnered with us in this significant task throughout the years! The staff honored and thanked our board members at our 1/19/26 board meeting with a handmade card signed by students as well as delicious cookies!
Respectfully,
Craig Barter, Superintendent
We thank you for your flexibility and we are glad to see clear skies again! Keep in mind that temperatures are anticipated to be in the single digits beginning on Friday, please send your student equipped for the temperatures. If your student is in need of winter apparel, please contact the school office; we have new and gently used coats, boots, hats and mittens!
This is a friendly reminder that, due to school closing on Thursday, 1/15, during our JH and HS semester 1 exams, we will have early dismissal on Monday, 1/19/26, to allow for completion of the JH and HS Semester 1 exams! All students, KG-12th, will be dismissed at 11:30am. Thank you for your flexibility and have a great weekend! Students who take CTE or dual enrollment courses are expected to attend their class on Monday afternoon and transportation will be provided as normal.
It's hard to believe that we are scheduling events for the end of our winter sports season! Please take note of these important dates to remember and add to your calendar if you have an athlete participating in JV or Varsity boys/girls basketball and varsity cheer club!
The Pentwater Baseball Program is excited to host a FREE Baseball Clinic on January 24, 2026 for Pentwater students! This clinic is a great opportunity for athletes to sharpen their skills and get ready for the season.
🕘 Ages 12 & Under: 9:00–11:00 AM
🕛 Ages 13 & Up: 12:00–2:00 PM
Athletes will work on baseball fundamentals, including hitting, pitching, fielding, catching, and throwing, led by our baseball program staff.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Anthony Davis at 📧 adavis@pentwater.k12.mi.us
Come out, learn, and have fun—Go Falcons! 🦅⚾
We are proud to celebrate Coach Lubera’s 200th career win with Pentwater Basketball! This milestone is a true reflection of her dedication, leadership, and countless hours invested in building a strong and successful boys basketball program. From regular-season success to postseason achievements, her impact on our student-athletes goes far beyond the scoreboard.
Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment, Coach, and thank you for everything you do for Pentwater Basketball! 💜💛🏀
Tuesday, 1/13 - Exam Review Day: All students will have normal beginning and ending times (7:50am - 2:44pm (JH/HS and 2:49pm (Elementary)
Wednesday, 1/14 - JH & HS Student Exam Day #1: All Students, KG-12th, dismiss at 11:30am
Thursday, 1/15 - JH & HS Student Exam Day #2: All Students, KG-12th, dismiss at 11:30am
Friday, 1/16 - JH & HS Student Exam Day #3: All Students, KG-125h, dismiss at 11:30am
All high school students enrolled in WSCC dual enrollment classes as well as those students enrolled in Career and Tech Prep are expected to attend these classes as scheduled. Transportation will be provided on Wednesday, 1/14 - Friday, 1/16.
