Friday, 3/27: Closed
Monday, 3/30 - Thursday, 4/2: 6am - 12pm
Friday, 4/3: Closed
Monday, 4/6: 6am-12pm
Thank you and have a wonderful Spring Break!
Students are dismissed at 11:30am on Thursday, 3/26. Spring Break 2026 begins on Friday, 3/27, with students returning on Tuesday, April 7, 2026! Students are not required to attend their afternoon CTE courses on Thursday, 3/26. There is a scheduled all-district professional development for staff on Monday, April 6. Have a fun and relaxing time with family and friends and we'll see you back on Tuesday, 4/7!
Tonight is the PTCO Carnival!
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:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEA622A4FEC16-59785863-pentwater
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.
