
Our elementary math & reading night was a huge success with over 105 people in attendance. Hot dogs and refreshments were served as well as opportunity for parents and students to play and learn some new games and each student visited the book bus to pick out a free book to read. It was awesome watching parents share favorite childhood books on the book bus! Door prizes were shared with the students as well. We thank all of the volunteers that helped make this evening special!











Anna VanDuinen is the daughter of Carrie and Brad VanDuinen. Anna plans to attend Kalamazoo College to study criminology or something closely related. She hopes to someday work in the FBI field. She also plans to run cross country and track while at college.


Carmen Garceran Martinez is the daughter of Lori Martinez and her host parents are Dr. Vaughn and Hillary Thurston-Cox. Carmen is planning to go back to Spain and attend college there. She will also receive military training in order to become a surgeon for the Spanish Army.


Lane Rood is the son of Shannon Larson and Erik Rood. Lane plans on attending Michigan Career and Technical Institute.


Evalena Jeruzal is the daughter of Carrie and Christopher Jeruzal. Evalena plans on attending Aquinas College to pursue a degree in biology. She then hopes to attend a medical school and become a pediatrician.


Nate Lentz is the son of the late Randy and Deb Lentz. Nate plans to continue his education in welding and find a job using those skills.


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!
