Pentwater Public Schools

Don't forget, pie day, pick up times 12pm - 2pm! Many hands make light work!! Thank you to all of our volunteers!

Pentwater Esports has had a busy morning so far at UM Flint for the finals. Team 1 of Jack Roberts, Logan Fautra and Rodney Grondsma have been victorious in their first two matches one against Lakeshore High School and the other against Garber High School team 2. Team 2 won their first match against Charlotte Black but fell to first ranked Kellogsville Blue. They are now in the "losers bracket." I am so proud of how they have been doing so far. There are 32 teams here!

The Falcons Started off the night with a solid and controlled JV win! The team played with great tempo and poise and had their best game yet! The Varsity Falcons hosted Marion tonight in a Conference matchup. The Falcons defensively started out strong holding the Eagles to only 8 points, but the baskets would not drop for the Falcons only scoring 6 points in the first quarter. The Second Quarter was a change of pace. The Falcons were able to scrap out 14pts to the Eagles 4 pts, and took a lead going in at half. The response and composure of the Falcons won them the game as they found limited attack opportunities in the second half due to ball control and free throws. The Falcons extended their lead 32-19 at the end of 3 and finished the game winning, 48-33. It was a tough night but the Falcons were victorious. Will Werkema-Grondsma, Trey Johnson and Mikey Carlson all scored 11 pts tonight. Will also contributed 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Jonny Arnouts put up 9pts, 4, rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. Kaleb brown chipped in 6. Overall: 3-0 Conference: 3-0

Pentwater Public Schools' band program says, "Thank You", to our amazing village!

Incredibly proud of this Varsity Falcon team tonight! The JV started off with a great win and the varsity fought for 32 minutes and earned a victory, 56-53! The Bobcats came into the game leading the league with an undefeated record and we knew that every possession mattered in an evenly matched conference showdown. With balanced team play, the Falcons were able to contain their size inside the paint and quick guards outside. Kaleb Brown had a huge night with 18points! He hit 6 for 11 from the field and brought down 12 rebounds. Kaleb also locked in at the line to add a few more buckets to keep our 2-3 point lead to the final buzzer. Jonny Arnouts facilitated and played an incredibly smart game dishing out 7 assists and had 13 pts, 3 steals and 5 rebounds. Both Trey Johnson and Will Werkema-Grondsma added a combined 17 points with 9 and 5 boards respectively. Nathan Macher, Mikey Carlson and several other Falcons contributed big minutes to help assist in a HUGE win! Way to go, Falcons! Conference: 2-0 Overall: 2-0. Big thanks to all the Fans supporting the Falcons tonight!

Last call for caramel corn orders! Orders are due in by Friday.

REMINDER: If you ordered an athletic booster pie for pick up, pie distribution is on Saturday, 12/9/23, from 12pm-2pm. Please come to the business center entrance (north parking lot behind the school) for checking out your pie/s! Thank you for your order!

Let's ring in the holiday season with a Holiday Spirit Week!

Bake Sale happening now at the band craft fair!

For the Falcon's opening night, it was a tale of two halves. The first half both teams battled it out for consistency and chemistry. The Falcons traded buckets with the Wildcats and managed to have a 2pt lead at half. The second half, after several adjustments, the game went more the Falcon's way. Trey Johnson, Will Werkema Grondsma and Jonny Arnouts led the charge knocking down several buckets.  Mikey Carlson hit the boards hard and Nathan Macher helped contain their post inside to help the Falcons take a 10 point advantage. Defensively, Jonny was all over the court and led the charge in transition feeding several Falcon players assists! Great team win, 55-36. overall: 1-0Conference: 1-0 Trey Johnson 21pts, 2 steals Will Werkema Grondsma: 11pts, 12Rb, 3 ast; Jonny Arnouts: 8pts, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 assists; Mikey Calrson 11 pts, 16 boards, 2 steals; Abram Kieda: 4pts, 3 rebounds; Nathan Macher 1 rebound; Lucus Werkema Grondsma: 4 rebounds, 1 assists 

Congratulations to our JH/HS Students of the Month for November 2023! Raylan Lentz (7th Grade); Adison Merten (8th Grade); Lauren Davis (10th Grade); and, Margaret Jorissen (9th Grade)! Well done!

Congratulations to our elementary students of the month for November 2023! Colton Butler (KG); Violet Reid (1st Grade); Waylon Grondsma (2nd Grade); Troy Dickenson (3rd Grade); Anderson Barter (4th Grade); Skyler Compton (5th Grade); and, Ben Jorissen (6th Grade) Well done!

We are getting excited for our annual Pentwater Band Holiday Craft Fair this Saturday, 12/2/23, from 9am-3pm at the school, we'll see you there!

Pentwater Senior Eliana is part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Program. Join her for her upcoming blood drive!

In the final week of the Esports regular Fall season, 2 out of the 3 teams had a huge shot at going to states. Team 2 had a spot clinched, while Team 1 needed to win a round to go. While Team 2 lost against Jackson SSBU 3-0 this week, Team 1 got a huge win against Charlotte Black SSBU and made it in. Team 2 is ranked 14th, while Team 1 is now ranked 7th. The top 32 teams make it to states. Team 3 had a good run, but their season has been cut short with a loss to Mason-Bedford. Every team played extremely well this season, and I am proud that we can take 2 teams into states on December 9th.

4th and 5th grade Student Artists learned from guest speaker and school board member, Kelsey Prescott, about juju masks and other traditions from Kelsey's time in the Peace Corps serving in Cameroon (Central Africa).

Congratulations to all of our newly inducted members of the Pentwater Chapter of the National Honor Society! Mackenna Hasil, Nathan Macher, Jane Howard, Lauren Davis, Logan Fatura, Samuel Gaylard and Bode Powell

Come enjoy the holiday!

It's not too late to order your holiday pies, we will take orders/payment through this Friday, 12/1! Call today!

Check out this great article about our very own teacher, Gina Voss! https://www.shorelinemedia.net/oceanas_herald_journal/news/general_news/pentwater-s-gina-voss-works-to-take-reading-to-another-level/article_e65a1dc4-8891-11ee-9150-8b863a8bd1cb.html?utm_source=shorelinemedia.net&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fheadlines-oceanas-herald-journal%2F%3F-dc%3D1700748007&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline