Pentwater Public Schools

Congratulations to senior, Alivia Kolenda, for being selected student of the month for the Service Club of Pentwater!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Lucy Macher, 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 🌟👏💜💛💜💛

🏀 Exciting News! 🏀 The Pentwater varsity girls basketball squad is set to face off against the Sabers of Manistee Catholic Central tonight in the 2nd round of District play. 🤩🔥 Join us at Mason County Eastern, and the action kicks off at 5:30 pm. 🕠 Remember, all tickets must be purchased in advance through GoFan. 🎟️ Best of luck tonight, Falcons! 🍀 Bring home that win! 🏆 #PentwaterBasketball #GameDay #GoodLuckFalcons #BringHomeTheW

Pentwater Public Schools invites Applications for the Position of Superintendent/K-12 Principal!

Congratulations to our JH/HS students of the month for February 2024: Shyra Bigsby (7th Grade); Silas Jobbins (7th Grade); Hunter Cornelisse (12th Grade); and, Alden Grondsma (10th Grade)! Well done!

Thank you to our PTCO (Parent-Teacher-Community Organization) and author, Johnathan Rand. Mr. Rand is the author of the Michigan Chillers series and the American Chillers series of books. Mr. Rand has traveled to over 2,200 schools and libraries across the US and Canada, speaking to students of all ages and presenting a powerful, influential message regarding the benefits of reading and writing. Thank you, PTCO, and Mr. Rand, for the awesome assembly!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Andrea Gallie, 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 🌟👏💜💛💜💛

Congratulations to our February elementary students of the month (pictured with K12 Asst. Principal Craig Barter): Eleanor Nugent (KG); Keaton Bigsby (1st); Edie Mazur (2nd); Katelyn Slotegraaf (3rd); Cyniah Haight (4th); Sophia Skinner (5th); and, Valerie Smith (6th)!

On Monday, 3/4/24, the author of the American & Michigan Chillers books, Johnathan Rand, will be here at Pentwater Public Schools. If you would like to order one of his autographed books, please fill out the attached order form and turn in to the school office by Monday, 3/4/24, by 8:30am.

We are looking for volunteers for the PTCO (Parent-Teacher-Community Organization) Carnival that is scheduled for Friday, 3/15/24, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. If you would like to be a volunteer, please text or email Amber at 612-860-2545 or amber.jaeb@gmail.com or return the attached flyer/form to the school office! We are also looking for baked goods for the cake walk; please bring baked goods to the school on Friday, 3/15, or bring to the carnival! All are welcome!

Congratulations to senior, Alivia Kolenda! Alivia signed to play women's golf at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, for Fall 2024. Way to go, Alivia, 'Tee it high and let it fly!'

Dedicated members of the Pentwater Public Schools Green Schools Club have collaboratively worked on various projects with the aim of fostering a greener school community and planet. Our latest initiative features details of appliances and everyday items that affect energy consumption even when they are not in use. Thank you to sophomore, Michelle Smith, for putting this information together. Every little bit helps!

Visit RedCrossBlood.com to make your Blood Drive appointment!

Junior High Dance Friday, March 1st 7-9 pm! Tickets go on sale Wednesday.

🏀 Exciting News! 🏀 Tonight, 2/26/24, marks the beginning of Districts for Pentwater Boys Basketball! 🎉 Pentwater faces off against Marion at 5:30pm in Marion. In previous conference play, both teams secured a victory, setting the stage for an epic showdown tonight. 🤩🔥 Don't miss the action! Remember, tickets must be snagged in advance via GoFan. If you can't make it to Marion, cheer on the Falcons virtually on the NFHS network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/marion-high-school-marion-mi/gam92abf378c9. Best of luck, Boys! 🍀👏 #PentwaterBasketball #Districts #GameOn

How do we say thank you? Trainer Dan has tirelessly led our boosters in our annual pie sales and golf outings raising thousands of dollars in supporting Falcon athletics. He has also volunteered many professional hours as our athletic trainer taping ankles and shoulders and assessing sport injuries! Thank you, Trainer Dan, you are forever a Falcon and your leadership has been a spark for staff, coaches, parents and athletes!

The Falcons took on the opportunity to share the conference tonight in their last home game. The Panthers of Baldwin were determined to be outright conference champs and found their victory. The story was a well written one tonight in the battle for the win. The Falcons gave it everything they could in the second half to close a first quarter deficit they created by missing several shots. Kaleb Brown sparked the Falcons all night with his effort and energy especially in the 3rd quarter 11-0 run. Will Werkema Grondsma, Nathan Macher and Jonny Arnouts also worked endlessly to find the gaps and holes in Baldwin's game. Mikey was able to come alive in the 3rd quarter but struggled to find offense otherwise. In the end, the outcome of the game came down to the battle for the paint. It was a physical one for 4 quarters and the Panther's posts found a way to dominate inside despite the Falcon's team effort. The Falcons lost at home 45-57 and ended the regular season 2nd in conference. Kaleb Brown scored 16pts, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists; Will Werkema Grondsma scored 10pts, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals; Jonny Arnouts 8pts, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal; Mikey Carlson 8pts, 7 rebounds, 1 ast, 1 block; Nathan Macher 6 rebounds' Trey Johnson 3 pts, 2 rebounds. Overall 16- 6; Conference:15-3. The Falcons head to Marion on Monday for District Tournament play, 5:30pm gametime vs. Marion. THANK YOU COMMUNITY AND FALCONS FANS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT TONIGHT!

On a January 27, 2023 Friday night, two communities came together to save a man's life. According to the Pentwater Fire and Rescue, an elderly man was reported as possibly having a seizure in the lobby of the gym. Teachers, staff, parents and the Pentwater Fire Dept. first responders who were attending the game administered CPR. One of the school's two AEDs was deployed and delivered a shock that restored a pulse and breathing to the man. "There were a lot of things done right that added up to an amazing outcome", said Fire Chief Jonathan Hughart, "We don't usually experience this great of an outcome but a chain of patient care occurred very quickly after the medical event occurred, which probably made a huge difference." Each one of these individuals standing here tonight, Thursday, 2/22/24, used their medical knowledge and their passion to help and worked together to provide the necessary care that saved a man's life. That man is our friend, Mr. Abe Williams, a long standing Baldwin Schools' coach and friend to many. Mr. Abe Williams and his daughter and grandson thanked those people that all helped to save Abe's life on that January night. Lucy Macher Chris Bush Mark Haynor Danielle Roberts Jonathan Hughart Jesse Bowman Oscar Esquivel Brad VanDuinen Amy Grondsma Renea Kieda Amanda Sniegowski Terry Cluchey Kyle Dillingham Dr. Scott Karaptian Ralph Baker, AD Mr. Williams, we are so glad to see that you are doing wonderfully and getting back to enjoying what you love, the sport of basketball. Even though our varsity team didn't get the win this evening, our two communities are now linked with a common thread by this fantastic outcome. Thank you, Abe and family, and thank you, Baldwin Schools and fans, for coming down to Pentwater and making it an exciting night of basketball!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Toni Glover, 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 🌟👏💜💛💜💛

Congratulations to senior Eliana Mandarano! She has been selected to receive the Billy Michal Student Leadership award for Michigan! The National WWII Museum will welcome her and a parent or guardian to the museum campus in New Orleans, LA on May 23rd – 26th, 2024, to attend the award ceremony and the 2024 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award cohort activities. The Billy Michal Student Leadership Award is presented annually to one student from each state and the District of Columbia who embodies the American spirit in his or her community. The values of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity, and perseverance are celebrated.