Thursday was "Chinchilla Day" in the art room with Marley the chinchilla and her owner, Miss Gracie Powers! First grade and Kindergarten artists got to observe, pet and draw pictures of Marley while they listened to an informative presentation. Thank you Miss Gracie!
Pentwater Public Schools celebrates reading growth!
The Falcons took on a conference team tonight, Manistee Catholic Central. The Falcons tonight had such great teamwork. Every athlete played with a ton of effort and heart still recovering from illness. The Falcons managed each quarter in stride tonight scoring 17-13-14-20, respectfully. This dynamic team shared the ball well and worked the post! Mikey Carlson had a Huge game inside with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals. The Sabers did not have an answer to his physicality. Nathan Macher stepped up big tonight as well with 11 points, hitting 3-3's and 3 rebounds. Trey Johnson had a solid game scoring 12 points and a solid 7 rebounds with 5 assists and 3 steals. Jonny Arnouts chipped in 8 points 3 rebounds and 5 assists with Tyler Douglas' 6pts too! The Falcons won 64-31.
Well Done Falcons!
Overall: 14-5
Conference: 13-2
The Falcons will play home on Tuesday vs. MCE.
Would you like your child's hearing and vision screened? DHD #10 offers FREE hearing and vision screenings for anyone aged 3-18.
Information about clinics can be found on this attached flyer or you can find the information on our website or Facebook page. The health department will not be coming to the school this year to provide the screenings, parents and students need to make appointments at one of the FREE clinics!
Thank you!
Our fitness center will have limited hours on Monday, 2/12/24, due to the mid winter break. The fitness center will be available from 6am-12pm. Thank you!
🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
Introducing Mr. Dumonte, the star of this week's Pentwater Staff Spotlight! 🌟 Get ready for a series of amazing features shining a light on the incredible talents within our team. 🦅 Stay tuned for more! 🚀 #PentwaterSpotlight #TeamHighlight 🌟👏
Reminder: Students are dismissed at 11:30am on Friday, 2/9, and there is no school on Monday, 2/12, for mid-winter break!
The Falcons played against the Cougars of Big Rapids Crossroads tonight. The Falcons played strong the first half sharing the ball with all teammates including 8th grader Gavin Macher. Jonny Arnouts and Mikey Carlson opened up the first quarter scoring 17 of the Falcons 23 points. Jack Roberts played outstanding, also stealing several passes and finding assists in transition. The Falcons led 23-2, end of 1st. The second quarter Trey Johnson came alive offensively knocking down a 3 and two jumpers to help lead the Falcons into the half up 38-6.
The third and fourth quarter Gavin Macher was assisted by many opportunities by his Falcon teammates in his debut Varsity game. Even his big brother Nathan Macher set him up for a great bucket and locked in an assist! He hit 3- jumpers and a 3 pointer to end the night with 9points!! Great unself play by all starters!Senior, Jack Roberts had a consistent night scoring and played outstanding defense. Great win Falcons!74-21
Overall: 13-5
Conference: 13-2
The Falcons continue their Challenging stretch of games Thursday at Manistee Catholic.
Mikey Carlson: 21points, 12 rebounds, 4 steals
Jonny Arnouts:18pts, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
Trey Johnson: 14 points, 5 rebounds 3 assists
Gavin Macher: 9 points, 2 rebounds
Jack Roberts: 8 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals
Nathan Macher: 4 points
Good afternoon,
This is a reminder to please join us for a parent/community forum session with our Superintendent Search team to offer input on the strengths and qualities YOU desire in the next Superintendent of Pentwater Public School. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 2/7/24, at 5pm, in Room #303 (Board Room) of the school.
A reminder that a brief online google survey is available to assist in providing input. The link for the survey is:
https://forms.gle/qTqwjEV2M7Ybqbbw5
Thank you and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 231-869-4100 ex. 210.
FLOWERGRAM ORDERS DUE TOMORROW 2/7/2024.
There will also be order forms available at tonight's game, 2/6/2024.
2024/2025 Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6pm in the small gymnasium/cafeteria!
Congratulations to our JH/HS Students of the Month for January 2024! Xacheriah Davis (7th grade); Conner Lathrop (8th grade); Alexis Smith (9th grade); and, Eliana Mandarano (12th grade)! You rock!
Saturday night basketball games... What a game it was. The Falcons were faced with a lot of adversity prior to traveling to Baldwin. Sickness, injury and adaptations to teams led us into the tied, 1st place in conference matchup with many adjusted goals.
The JV were challenged first by playing the game with only 5 athletes. Every player gave it their best and earned a hard fought win without their point guard, Wyatt Roberts. Well done Gavin, Ben, Tyler, Bode and Brody. Roberts was asked up to varsity tonight to help balance a 6 player team varsity team to 7. Willing and able, he stepped up to the challenge with pride.
The Falcons opened the night with a slow start offensively. They had several attempts at the basket and missed several bunny shots. The defense never gave up and helped propel the Falcons offense to a 9-17 end of 1.
The second quarter belonged to the Falcons. Several Falcons like Will Werkema Grondsma, Jonny Arnouts, Kaleb Brown and Mikey Carlson hit several buckets down the stretch. This allowed for the Falcons to outscore the Panthers 13-9 and head in at the half down 22-25.
After a few adjustments at the half the Falcons found a way to out-rebound the Panthers in the 3rd. Will and Mikey led the charge with rebounds and Will Werkema Grondsma, Jonny Arnouts, Kaleb Brown and Mikey Carlson all balanced the scoring as well. The Falcons won the 3rd quarter and took their first lead 41-40. Kaleb Brown did am outstanding job guarding one of Baldwins leading scorers.
The fourth quarter was intense on both ends of the ball. The crowd was full of excitement as everyone anticipated the final stanza. The Falcons were not able to escape foul trouble with both Will and Jonny fouling out with minutes remaining while attempting charges and down only 3. The Falcons kept the game within reach by a 2-3 point margin until the final seconds. It was the Panthers that found victory being up four with only a 2 second remaining on the clock. This puts the Falcons behind the Panthers one game in conference now leading into a rematch in a couple weeks.
With great pride, we are all so proud of the purple and gold tonight! Thanks to all of the community that came to support your Falcons tonight.
Overall: 12-4
Conference: 11-2
Jonny Arnouts had 13pts, 5 ast, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
Mikey Carlson had 16pts, 11rebounds,
Trey Johnson 4pts, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 ast
Will Werkema Grondsma had 13pts, 3 steals, 14 rebounds, 3ast
Kaleb Brown: 12pts, 5 rebound
Jack Roberts:1 steals
Wyatt Roberts:3 rebounds
Today is the last day to sign up for the Snowman Scram 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and 5K race and still receive a shirt! Registration will continue until the day of the race, but I don't order many extra shirts!
The event is a fundraiser for the Pentwater cross country and track programs!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Pentwater/SnowmanScram1MileFunRunand5KRace
We are asking for community input by asking stakeholders to complete a google survey which will assist us in our Superintendent/Principal search. There is a community forum gathering (no more than 30 minutes) on Wednesday, 2/7/24 at 5:00pm, in Room #303 of the school, we would love to see you there! We are working with West Michigan Education Research and Development Foundation to lead the search for our new Superintendent/Principal.
Thank you for your time!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzCOZoIqjA6c9laYY5N9F2jUjWcw9hKUp1YZLQHdYV4fyKyQ/viewform
Congratulations to our elementary students of the month for January 2024 (pictured with Asst. Principal, Craig Barter)! Jaxon Barrett (KG); Camden Jobbins (1st); Alexandra Hughart (2nd); Hadley Swanger (3rd); Niko Kainulainen (4th); Lauren Macher (5th); and Riley Swanger (6th)! Congratulations to you all, we are proud of you!
The Falcons traveled to Bear Lake for a conference match-up and team win 62-36. The entire team played outstanding defense on the night forcing 19 turnovers down the stretch. The defensive intensity allowed for quick transition led by Jonny Arnouts and company as the shared passes turned into a big 15 point lead. Jonny Arnouts had an outstanding performance on the night. ( 17pts) He continued to set the pace with Will Werkema ( 9pts) Grondsma, Trey Johnson ( 9pts), Mikey Carlson ( 10pts) and Kaleb Brown ( 9pts) all scoring near or into Double figures. The blend of the entire program continued with the pace set and with great pride and hustle the Falcons maintained stability until the end. This win brings the Falcons to 12 wins on the season and tied for 1st in conference. A huge matchup will take place in Baldwin on Saturday. Both teams only have one conference loss on the season. Jv starts at 4pm. Please come out wearing PURPLE AND GOLD and cheer on your FALCONS!!! Overall: 12-3 Conference: 11-1 Jonny Arnouts had 17pts, 5 st, 4 rebounds, 4 steals Mikey Carlson had 10pts,6 rebounds, 1 ast Trey Johnson 9pts, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 ast Will Werkema Grondsma had 9pts, 7 steals, 4 rebounds, 2 ast Kaleb Brown: 9pts, 1 rebound Nathan Macher: 2 rebounds Jack Roberts: 3pts, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 ast Wyatt Roberts: 3pts, 3 rebounds Abram Kieda: 2pts, 2 rebounds
We would like your help in hiring our next Superintendent/Principal. The first step is to build a profile of our needs/wants/wishes. We would like your input at an upcoming Parent/Community meeting where we will answer 5 key questions as a community. This short meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday, February 7, at 5pm in Room #303 of the school.
Thank you, and
GO, FALCONS!
🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
Introducing Mr. Holstad, the star of our first-ever Pentwater Staff Spotlight! 🌟 Get ready for a series of amazing features shining a light on the incredible talents within our team. 🌈 Stay tuned for more! 🚀 #PentwaterSpotlight #TeamHighlight 🌟👏
Student Artist have been taking part in a drawing intensive with local artist and concept illustrator for Hollywood, James Oxford. This programming was made possible by a grant from the Pentwater Arts Council. Students will conclude their learning by drawing self-portraits.
