Pentwater Public Schools

Marissa Sayles is the daughter of Melanie Sayles and the late John Sayles. Marissa plans on attending Northern Michigan University to pursue a degree in nursing and become an emergency nurse practitioner.

Our 18th Annual Community Pride Day will be on Friday, 5/19/23! You will see students out and about in the community helping to clean up Pentwater from the winter, such as raking leaves, cleaning up community gardens, shoveling sand at the state park, just to name a few!

Elijah Powers is the son of Judy and Tobin Powers. Elijah plans on attending Grand Valley State University to study computer science. His hope is to become a computer hardware technician.

We will be honoring our Seniors on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in the main gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. Seniors will be honored for their accomplishments in one or more of the following areas: academics, athletics, leadership, art, and participation in organizations or activities such as National Honor Society, Student Council, Showcase, and others. School, community, and university scholarship recipients will be announced that evening. You are cordially invited to attend this event and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Congratulations Seniors!

Carissa Scheckel is the daughter of Stephanie Scheckel. Carissa plans on attending West Shore Community College.

Jennifer Costilla is the daughter of Armando and Erika Costilla. Jennifer plans on attending Ferris State University earning a degree in psychology.

Matthew Green is the son of Greg Green and Shelly Green. Matthew plans to attend Grand Valley State University and pursue a degree in business.

Congratulations to all of the winners at the Pentwater Arts Council's K-12 Oceana County Student Art Show! Elementary 2D: 1st place and People's Choice Award Sebastian Mitchell 3rd place Cora VanDuinen Elementary 3D: 1st Place and Best in Show Stella Bouye 3rd Place Haven Sandel Middle School 2D: 3rd Place and People's Choice Award Anaviolet Jeruzal Middle School 3D: 2nd Place Adi Merten High School 2D: 2nd Place Carmen Garceran Martinez

James Davis is the son of Anthony and Lisa Davis. James plans to continue in the workforce and someday become a certified electrician.

Please take a moment to complete the attached survey; the survey will be open and available for submission until July. Thank you!

Elias Marjasalo is the son of Paulina and Jarkko Marjasalo and his host parents are Shane and Lisa McKinney. Elias plans to return to his home in Finland to finish high school. Thank you for joining our Pentwater School family, Elias!

Andrew Kolenda is the son of Bill and Alicia Kolenda. Andrew plans to attend Western Michigan University as an undecided major but is looking forward to joining the WMU skydive group along with a very serious pickleball team.

Audrey Kieda is the daughter of Joel and Ranae Kieda. Audrey plans to take a gap year.

Congratulations and well done to our 5th-12th grade band participants. This band photo was taken last night at the end of the concert and does not include all students; some of our younger musicians had to leave before the end but Mr. Rodriguez and his band students are all rock stars and are becoming much more appreciative of the power of music in education! All of the bands did a wonderful job, well done!

Thank you to everyone who participated in "Pastabilities" Empty Bowls tonight! Purchases are still being made and prize winners will be notified.

Jocelyn Richison is the daughter of Sarah Brosnan and Aaron Richison. Jocelyn plans on attending Davenport University to get her Bachelor's degree in Business Management and use her degree to help her career in real estate.

Gavino Olivarez is the son of Rachel and Leo Olivarez. Gavino plans on attending Alpena Community College for the Utility Technology program for lineman.

Madelyn Green is the daughter of Greg Green and Shelly Green. Madelyn plans on attending Michigan State University majoring in psychology.

Join us tomorrow for Pastabilities! Small bowls start at $5, big bowls start at $10 and tickets to win Artisan bowls start at $1. We will offer a modest meal of pasta (all kinds), bread and cookies. Yum!

Alexandra Swanger is the daughter of Jennifer Swanger and James Swanger. Alexandra plans to continue her education through the ASM Tech program at West Shore Community College to earn a general Associates degree. After West Shore, Alex plans on continuing to dance by auditioning for teams, companies and conservatories or attending a four year college in the field of media and/or creative advertising.