Pentwater Public Schools

Pentwater Softball closed out the regular season with a double header vs. MCC JV squad. Game one was an exciting match as Pentwater took the early 8-2 lead behind RBI singles from Lauren Davis, Riley Swanger, and Alazae Acevedo. MCC was able to fight back, however, tying the game in the 6th inning and sending it to extra innings. In the 7th inning, with a runner starting on second, Aubrie Adams buckled down, striking out two and stranding the runner. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Charlie Swanger stole third base, setting up Amelia Barter who wasted no time, jumping on the first pitch and driving it into right field for the walk off win! Pentwater 9 - MCC (JV) 8

In Game two, a big second inning for MCC put Pentwater in an early hole, trailing 6-2. Paige Sadenwater put some energy back into Pentwater bats with a screaming line drive triple down the right field line. She came home when Bella Oviedo drove the ball up the middle for an RBI sacrifice. In the fifth, Charlie Swanger turned on a fast ball, scorching past the infield and outfield for her own triple. Unfortunately, Pentwater could not muster any other offense, falling in game two. Pentwater 4 - MCC (JV) 10

Are you interested in seeing the world? Spanish & Art Club's next trip will be to Paris, Provence, and Barcelona in March, 2028. Students currently in grades 5 & 6 are eligible to attend with a parent (or trusted adult), and students in grades 7-10 are eligible to attend with or without a parent.

Please attend our informational and enrollment meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:45 PM (following the clubs awards dessert) in Mrs. Gallie's room.

Help your child make the most of their summer break! Project Focus is now enrolling for a six-week summer program in Pentwater beginning June 22 and going thru July 30. Classes will run from 9am - 3pm. Students will experience active and engaging field trips and hands-on learning, all while enhancing their curiosity. Transportation and meals are provided!

For more information about enrolling your child in the summer Project Focus programming, please contact site coordinator, Betsy Bouye, by calling 231-869-4100 or emailing ebouye@truenorthservices.org

The Ludington Invitational for our top 6 golfers was created to prepare for the next level. The tees and pin placements were competition ready and the Lincoln Hills Golf Course was in perfect shape. Competing against all division 2 & 3 schools, we fought hard; mostly tied with Kenowa Hills, Newaygo & Oakridge during the tournament. While some finished strongest in the last few holes, some found trouble.

Edgar Vazquez kept a steady game with 4 pars (90) finishing 40th out of 90 golfers today. Bode Powell (93) had a strong finish with 4 of his 5 pars on the tough back 9. Izzy Kolenda was proud to be the only female competitor today, finishing (95) from the back tees with 4 pars. Her last par was even on a long par 5 to finish 59th.
Our 4th team score was Gavin Macher who led the team mostly the whole tournament, starting off 4 pars incline his first 9 holes. The putts added up on the back to bring him in at (98).

Brody Austin (101) & Aiden Henry (120) also had some fantastic shots but the quick greens added to their scores. Great Work, Falcons!

Pentwater varsity softball finished off their conference season with a doubleheader against the Mesick Bulldogs. Both teams' offenses were loud, as each team went back and forth with clutch and hard-hit balls. In game one, Karina Olivarez led the Falcons' charge with a shot down the line in the first that went all the way to the fence. She added a double in the second and roped singles in both the fourth and fifth innings to go 4-4 in game one. Lauren Davis added two of her own singles in both the fourth and sixth innings. Aubrie Adams had the highlight of game one as she drove a ball deep to right center, coming all the way around to score. Unfortunately, injuries forced a number of Falcons into new positions, and a number of mental mistakes proved costly as they were not able to hit their way into the lead. Bulldogs 12, Falcons 8.

Game two echoed the first match as Pentwater was able to drive in runs, but unforced errors proved to be too much. Amelia Barter lined two singles and Alazae Acevedo put the pressure on by reaching safely in all four plate appearances. Grace Riggs and Alyssa Shafer both had their own RBI doubles, putting the pressure on the Bulldogs. The Falcons were not able to keep their momentum, as the bats for the Bulldogs and a few missed defensive opportunities cost the Falcons the game. Bulldogs 16, Falcons 10.

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Bayden Stein is the son of Chris and Elizabeth Stein. Brayden plans to attend WyoTech for automotive in June. Brayden's future plans are to open his own shop one day. Well done, Brayden, fuel your passion! "Every car has a heartbeat!" - Author unknown

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Alden Grondsma is the son of Barb Grondsma and John Grondsma. Alden plans on doing a variety of things including psychology, art, music, etc. His goal is to make a change to people's lives and settle down somewhere. Congratulations, Alden, "Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it." - Albert Schweitzer

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Jacobo Martin is the son of Marivi Fernandez de Mera Diaz and Hernando Martin. His host parents are Samuel Mitchell and Elizabeth Lovegrove. Jacobo plans to study at UPM in Madrid in physics and then earn a master's degree in astrophysics. "People like us, who believe in physics, know that the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." - Albert Einstein

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Wyatt Roberts is the son of Sierra Roberts. Wyatt plans on joining the Army and proudly serving this country by becoming a part of the 75th Ranger Regiment, also known as the US Army Rangers. Thank you for your service, Wyatt! "Rangers lead the way"

Our students participated in Community Pride Day on Friday, 5/15; this is our 21st year! Students are required to accrue 40 community pride hours by the time of graduation and we host one day per year where you can see our students at Charles Mears State Park, the VFW Hall, Channel Lane Park, the township cemetery, various village gardens as well as some private homes doing yard work and cleaning!

The Pentwater middle school track team competed at their very last meet for the season on May 13 in Custer at the MCE Medal Meet. There were 13 personal bests, 6 first place finishes, 17 medals earned, and 2 school records broken! These incredible humans really shined!

Congratulations to Evie Bouye for breaking her own middle school record in the 1600 meter run, and Ayla Kokx for breaking her own middle school record in the Pole Vault!

-1st Place (Medal):
Evie Bouye - 1600m Run 6:34.66 (PB) *School Record*
Karoline Slotegraaf - Long Jump 13’ 2” (PB)
4x200m Relay (Khloe Vangunst, Lauren Macher, Maple Prescott, Karoline Slotegraaf) 2:14.64

-2nd Place (Medal):
Maple Prescott - Long Jump 12’ 4” (PB)
4x100m Relay (Khloe Vangunst, Evie Bouye, Maple Prescott, Karoline Slotegraaf) 1:04.54
Lauren Macher - 70m Dash 10.34 (PB)
Evie Bouye - 800m Run 3:19.41
Khloe Vangunst - 200m Dash 32.38 (PB)
Lauren Macher - High Jump 4’ 0”
Ayla Kokx - Pole Vault 6’ 6” (PB) *School Record*

-3rd Place (Medal):
Ayla Kokx - 800m Run 3:21.81

-4th Place:
Porter Jaeb - Long Jump 12’ 5” (PB)
Chi Jeruzal - 400m Dash 1:13.82 (PB)
Valerie Smith - 1600m Run 7:37.77 (PB)

-5th Place:
Anderson Barter - Shot Put 19’ 11” (PB)
Chi Jeruzal - 800m Run 3:04.68
Valerie Smith - 800m Run 3:35.84

-6th Place:
Porter Jaeb - 400m Dash 1:30.09
Porter Jaeb - 70m Dash 11.52 (PB)

-Personal Best:
Anderson Barter - Long Jump 9’ 3” and 70m Dash 12.33

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Charlie Swanger is the daughter of James Swanger and Jennifer Swanger. Charlie plans on completing her final year at West Shore Community College and obtain an associate of arts degree. We are proud of you - "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Kelvin Herrera is the son of Rafael Garcia and Monica Barrios. Kelvin plans to enter the workforce and work towards become a concept writer. Don't give up and remember, "The most difficult and complicated part of the writing process is the beginning." - A.B. Yehoshua

Thank you to House of Flavors for the ice cream!!

We will be celebrating Falcon athletics for 2025-2026 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:45pm, we hope to see you there!

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Michelle Smith is the daughter of Michael Smith. Michelle plans on attending Montana State University and earn a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and later open her own equine rehabilitation/rescue center. Go for it, Michelle! "Ask me to show you poetry in motion and I will show you a horse." - Author unknown

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Josephyn Mannor is the daughter of Lori Mannor and Daniel Mannor. Josephyn plans to attend Aquinas College and major in psychology and possibly minor in sociology. When she graduates from Aquinas, she wants to live the rest of her life with her cats. Well done, JoJo! "What greater gift than the love of a cat." - Charles Dickens

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Alex Field is the son of Christopher Field and LaToya Smith. Alex plans on joining the workforce and working towards becoming a stand-up comedian. Well done, Alex! "Being a comedian, people tell me stuff they shouldn't tell their therapist." - Jeff Foxworthy

Class of 2026 Graduate Highlight: Abbie is the daughter of James Field and Monica Field. Abbie plans on attending Oakland University to study dance. She then plans to open up a dance studio in the future. "One never stops learning to dance. You only stop dancing when you stop learning." - George Balanchine