Pentwater students and staff were fortunate to welcome several local superheroes to our school yesterday. These dedicated community members brought along some of their equipment and shared how they use it to serve and protect our community.
Students had the opportunity to learn from Chief Hughart of the Pentwater Fire Department, Trooper Goodrich of the Michigan State Police, Detective Hansen and Deputy Teunis from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, some workers from the Huron-Manistee National Forest, and our very own School Resource Officer from the Pentwater Police Department, Officer Mitchell.
We are incredibly grateful for their time, their service, and their commitment to keeping our community safe. Thank you for helping our students better understand the important work you do every day!
On Thursday, March 19, school will have a half-day due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. (Conferences 12pm-3pm)
To support the early dismissal, Project Focus will be running on adjusted hours that day — 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM pickup.
Please plan accordingly, and let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing everyone! 🙂
Afterward, they took time to answer thoughtful questions from students, sharing a little about their service and experiences. It was a memorable visit that reminded everyone how fun and powerful reading can be.
A heartfelt thank you to both for their service to our country and for inspiring our students!
Spring forward your clocks one hour on March 8, 2026 - it's daylight savings time!
Link to sign up to volunteer:
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Kindergarten, first, and second grade students learned from Ms. Kaitlin about the many birds that live in Michigan. Students discovered that birds have different types of beaks designed for different jobs—some for cracking seeds, others for catching insects or sipping nectar. Through fun, hands-on activities, students explored how these different beak shapes help birds survive in their environments.
Third and fourth graders joined Ms. Sophie to learn about frogs and their amazing adaptations. Did you know there are 12 varieties of frogs in Michigan? Students learned the importance of frogs and that they require healthy land and water. Students even learned how to create their own origami jumping frogs.
Fifth and sixth graders worked with Mr. Brandon to learn how to observe and interpret signs from nature. Using the simple prompts “I notice…” and “I wonder…,” students practiced looking closely at the natural world and asking questions about what they see. It was a great reminder that curiosity and observation can lead to exciting discoveries about the world around us.
Special thanks to Ms. Kaitlin, Ms. Sophie and Mr. Brandon for sharing your “superpowers” with us.
A group of 7th- and 8th-grade students traveled to Hart Middle School on Thursday, March 5, to compete in a Junior High Quiz Bowl tournament. As the day progressed, their confidence grew and they answered more and more questions.
Although we didn’t win, the students learned a great deal from the experience and are excited to continue honing their skills.
We were thrilled to kick off March is Reading Month with an exclusive video just for Pentwater Elementary staff and students from author and illustrator, James Edward Burks! Mr. Burks is the creator of What’s Your Superpower?, an inspiring book that highlights the positive character traits that help us—and those around us—feel valued and empowered. Through engaging storytelling and illustrations, he reminds readers that qualities like respect, caring, perseverance, and integrity are true superpowers we all can develop.
The video set the perfect tone for a month dedicated to reading and growth. We were also fortunate to have him join us live on Google Meet, where he answered students’ thoughtful questions and shared insights about his writing and illustrating process.
To wrap up the assembly, we celebrated our readers by drawing reading tickets from each class and giving away several copies of What’s Your Superpower?. Teachers and administrators even joined in the fun by sharing their own “superpowers,” reminding everyone that we each have unique strengths that make our school community shine.
What a fantastic way to launch March is Reading Month!
Lainey Wilkins and Jane VerVelde - Elementary Top 100
Brianna Musil and Khloe VanGunst - Middle School Top 100
Bailey Case - High School Top 100
The state show will be displayed at the Hickman Gallery on Adrian College's campus .
Run of Show: Monday March 16 through Friday March 27
Closing Reception at the Hickman Gallery: Saturday March 28th, 11a-2p
Hey, Project FOCUS parents!
We are hosting our first-ever Fun FOCUS Friday this Friday, February 27, right after school until 6pm. There will be pizza, drinks, and fun!
Your child/children must be registered with Project FOCUS to attend.
Please RSVP to: ebouye@truenorthservices.org
Calling all Pentwater Falcon families with students in Pre-K through 6th grade — you’re invited!
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30–7:00 PM for an evening packed with educational games, great food, awesome prizes, tons of fun, and plenty of laughter! 🎲🍕🎁
This is a perfect opportunity to connect, play, and celebrate being part of our amazing Falcon community.
If you plan to attend, be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer and RSVP so we can plan for a fantastic night!
We can’t wait to see you there! 💜💛
Go Falcons!
