A group of 7th- and 8th-graders attended the Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative camp at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby. They had the opportunity to build their leadership and communication skills while also experiencing camp life. Pentwater was not the only school present; this year, 5 schools of varying sizes attended. While they learn leadership skills in mixed-school groups, they return as a school group to craft a civic action plan to identify and address an issue within their school or larger community. They then create a skit to share their area of focus, why it matters to them, and how they plan to address it. They then act out the skit for all the other campers and staff. After returning to Pentwater, the work does not stop; they continue working to address the issue they identified and care about.
This year's cohort was made up of
Six 8th graders:
Sophia Skinner
Lauren Macher
Karoline Slotegraaf
Owen Keyser
Skyler Compton
Jordy Miller
Two 7th graders:
KaRynn Boutell
Sophia Vazquez.
I am proud of how they did at camp and am looking forward to sharing their project as it progresses.
Kelly SIsung
3rd and 4th graders had a great day of learning. They attended History in Action Days at White Pine Village. The Village features the Blacksmith Shop, General Store, Trapper’s Cabin, Courthouse, One Room School, Time Museum, Hardware Store, Farmhouse, Jorissen Barn, Lumber Museum, Sawmill, Print Shop, Museum of Music, Chapel and more. We would like to thank all the White Pine Village Volunteers and their expertise of the history. What an amazing educational experience!
🟣💛 FALCONS CONNECT. FALCONS SOAR. 💛🟣
This year at Pentwater Public Schools, we’re focusing on the connections that help our students grow—not just as learners, but as people.
Through CONNECT FOUR, students will build skills in four important areas:
🟣 Connect with Self — Know Yourself
💛 Connect with Others — Care for Others
🟣 Connect with Learning — Learn & Grow
💛 Connect with Community — Lead & Serve
Throughout the year, our staff will intentionally weave these ideas into conversations, classroom activities, lessons, recognition, and everyday moments throughout our school.
Right now, our focus is CONNECT WITH SELF: Know Yourself.
We’re encouraging students to notice their strengths, recognize their emotions, understand what helps them learn, set goals, advocate for themselves, and recognize when their body is telling them it’s time to slow down, refocus, or reset.
Because before we can build strong relationships, grow as learners, and make a difference in our community, it helps to understand who we are.
And this connection doesn’t stop at the school doors. Families and community members can help by asking our Falcons:
💬 What did you learn about yourself today?
💬 What is something you’re getting better at?
💬 What helps you when something feels difficult?
💬 What is something you’re proud of?
Four connections. One Falcon community. 💜💛
Know Yourself. Care for Others. Learn & Grow. Lead & Serve.
Together we SOAR.
This year at Pentwater Public Schools, we’re focusing on the connections that help our students grow—not just as learners, but as people.
Through CONNECT FOUR, students will build skills in four important areas:
🟣 Connect with Self — Know Yourself
💛 Connect with Others — Care for Others
🟣 Connect with Learning — Learn & Grow
💛 Connect with Community — Lead & Serve
Throughout the year, our staff will intentionally weave these ideas into conversations, classroom activities, lessons, recognition, and everyday moments throughout our school.
Right now, our focus is CONNECT WITH SELF: Know Yourself.
We’re encouraging students to notice their strengths, recognize their emotions, understand what helps them learn, set goals, advocate for themselves, and recognize when their body is telling them it’s time to slow down, refocus, or reset.
Because before we can build strong relationships, grow as learners, and make a difference in our community, it helps to understand who we are.
And this connection doesn’t stop at the school doors. Families and community members can help by asking our Falcons:
💬 What did you learn about yourself today?
💬 What is something you’re getting better at?
💬 What helps you when something feels difficult?
💬 What is something you’re proud of?
Four connections. One Falcon community. 💜💛
Know Yourself. Care for Others. Learn & Grow. Lead & Serve.
Together we SOAR.
We have updated the band craft fair registration with the latest QR code! Register today!
Please join us on Monday, September 21st, 2026 for a community open house. The open house will be to show all the great changes the school went through this summer all thanks to our community and our bond project.
Pictures from before the changes will be posted to show the differences that were made. The open house is from 4-5:30 pm, and there will be refreshments.
Hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Spaghetti Dinner to support the Spanish and Art Club! Students had a blast serving you and special thanks to Gull Landing!
🎉 Falcon Spotlight Alert! 🦅
✨A huge congratulations to our amazing Falcon Spotlight Winners! 🌟
These outstanding students were nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating our Falcon S.O.A.R. values — Safety, On-Task, Attitude, and Respect 💜💛
You truly embody what it means to be a Falcon — soaring high and setting the standard for others to follow! 🙌👏
#FalconPride #SOAR #GoFalcons #FalconFamily 🦅💜💛 See less
✨A huge congratulations to our amazing Falcon Spotlight Winners! 🌟
These outstanding students were nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating our Falcon S.O.A.R. values — Safety, On-Task, Attitude, and Respect 💜💛
You truly embody what it means to be a Falcon — soaring high and setting the standard for others to follow! 🙌👏
#FalconPride #SOAR #GoFalcons #FalconFamily 🦅💜💛 See less
Congratulations! Pentwater Public Schools is officially a College Bound Michigan 2025-26 College Access Champion Site for Decision Day! This is a huge win for your team — it shows that at least 90% of your seniors have their postsecondary plans officially locked in.
Popcorn Fridays are back at Pentwater Public Schools, and we need your help to keep them going! We are looking for two volunteers each Friday to assist with popping popcorn for our students. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up using the link below. Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B48ADAF28A6FC1-65779056-popcorn
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B48ADAF28A6FC1-65779056-popcorn
Project Focus is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year! Packets went home with students K-6 today, 7th and 8th graders are also welcome to attend. Times are after-school to 5:30, Monday-Thursday.
This program is FREE and includes:
*Food
*Homework Help
*Stem
*Recreational Time
*Field Trips
Contact Betsy Bouye @ ebouye@truenorthservices.org for more information or stop by the office for the registration packet!
This program is FREE and includes:
*Food
*Homework Help
*Stem
*Recreational Time
*Field Trips
Contact Betsy Bouye @ ebouye@truenorthservices.org for more information or stop by the office for the registration packet!
We remember!
Make your appointment now for the NHS sposored Versiti Blood Drive on September 24, 9:30am - 3:00pm!
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11639958
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11639958
🦅 BIG NEWS, FALCON FAMILY! 🦅
We have something BIG to celebrate at Pentwater Public School! 💛
🏆 Pentwater Public School has been named a U.S. News & World Report BEST HIGH SCHOOL for 2026–2027! 🏆
That’s right! By ranking among the TOP 40% of high schools nationwide, Pentwater Public School has earned national recognition as a U.S. News Best High School!
This achievement is a reflection of the incredible dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Every day, our Falcon family works together to create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed—and this recognition is something we can all be proud of! 👏🎓
💛 WAY TO GO, FALCONS! 💛
Small school. BIG accomplishments.
Big dreams. Even bigger possibilities.
And a whole lot of FALCON PRIDE! 🦅🔥
Help us celebrate this exciting achievement and congratulate our students and staff! 🎉👏
👉 Check out our U.S. News profile and ranking:
U.S. News — Pentwater Public School
#PentwaterPride #FalconPride #USNewsBestHighSchools #PentwaterPublicSchool #GoFalcons 🦅💛
We have something BIG to celebrate at Pentwater Public School! 💛
🏆 Pentwater Public School has been named a U.S. News & World Report BEST HIGH SCHOOL for 2026–2027! 🏆
That’s right! By ranking among the TOP 40% of high schools nationwide, Pentwater Public School has earned national recognition as a U.S. News Best High School!
This achievement is a reflection of the incredible dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. Every day, our Falcon family works together to create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed—and this recognition is something we can all be proud of! 👏🎓
💛 WAY TO GO, FALCONS! 💛
Small school. BIG accomplishments.
Big dreams. Even bigger possibilities.
And a whole lot of FALCON PRIDE! 🦅🔥
Help us celebrate this exciting achievement and congratulate our students and staff! 🎉👏
👉 Check out our U.S. News profile and ranking:
U.S. News — Pentwater Public School
#PentwaterPride #FalconPride #USNewsBestHighSchools #PentwaterPublicSchool #GoFalcons 🦅💛
It's not too early to begin registering for the 2026 Band Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, 12/5/26!
Pentwater Athletic Boosters is excited to host our 5th Annual Golf Outing!
Join us Friday, September 18th at Gull Landing for a delicious spaghetti dinner to support the Spanish and Art Club!
Happy Labor Day from your PPS family! Please note that our fitness center will be closed on Monday, 9/7, in observance of Labor Day!
Congratulations, Pentwater Public School is officially a College Bound Michigan 2025-26 College Access Champion Site for Michigan College Month! This is a huge deal — it means at least 85% of your seniors submitted a college application during the campaign.
🏫 Come See What’s New at PPS!
PPS is excited to invite our students, families, and entire community to our Bond Renovation Open House on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 p.m.!
We’ve been busy this summer making exciting renovations and enhancements throughout our school, and now it’s time to show them off! 🎉 Come take a look, explore the updates, and see how these improvements are creating a safer, more welcoming, and engaging learning environment for our students and staff.
We can’t wait to open the doors and share all the exciting changes with you!
Come check it out—we think you’ll love what you see! 🐾
PPS is excited to invite our students, families, and entire community to our Bond Renovation Open House on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 p.m.!
We’ve been busy this summer making exciting renovations and enhancements throughout our school, and now it’s time to show them off! 🎉 Come take a look, explore the updates, and see how these improvements are creating a safer, more welcoming, and engaging learning environment for our students and staff.
We can’t wait to open the doors and share all the exciting changes with you!
Come check it out—we think you’ll love what you see! 🐾
Our 2026-2027 Back to School Open House for parents/students will be held on Wednesday, 9/2, from 5pm-6:30pm, we hope to see you there!
