PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 3/19: 4pm- 7pm
Thursday, 3/20: 12pm - 3pm
STUDENT EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
Thursday, 3/20: 11:30am dismissal
Friday, 3/21: 11:30am dismissal
Our Pentwater High School Quiz Bowl team traveled to Grand Ledge High School for a competition with 22 other teams on Saturday, 3/15. It was a day packed with many tricky questions spread over 10 rounds. Each round consists of 13 minute halves. Depending on the round and how many questions are answered, the students could hear up to 20 questions that are posed to either team. If a team answers a question correctly, they are then asked three bonus questions. Quiz bowl participants who competed for PPS for the day were Eli Cook with 61 correct answers; Mikey Carlson with 31 correct answers; Lauren Davis with 16 correct answers; Maggie Jorissen with 7 correct answers and Cody Haight was our support and substitute for a couple of the rounds. Our ending record for the day was 4 wins and 6 losses. Coach Sisung was incredibly proud of how well they competed against the many larger schools across the state as well as the positive way they represented PPS!
For March Reading Month , Pentwater Elementary students received S'MORE learning about Michigan and the great outdoors. DNR Park Interpreters Elizabeth, Brandon, and Sophie shared their knowledge with presentations on Michigan Mammals, Fungi, and Legends & Lore. We want to thank our special guests for their time, stewardship, and support of education.
Camp Read S'more got even sweeter today with a lunchtime surprise! Thank you Mr. Paul, Miss Michelle and Miss Lisa. The s'mores were so sticky and delicious!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Nyberg! 🌟 This week, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Nyberg, who is celebrating 15 years at Pentwater Public Schools! Yumiko is our Online Class Mentor, but she has also coached Cross Country and Track, while also helping as a bookkeeper for basketball. We're so grateful to have her on our team. #GoFalcons#
Big Congratulations to student artists Xaria Davis (7th grade), Katelyn Slotegraaf (4th grade) and Elin Orde (3rd Grade)! Their artwork has been selected to appear in the "Top 100" in the State at Adrian College for the 2025 Michigan Art Education Association State Art Show.
Pentwater Falcon, Anaviolet Jeruzal, has joined the Hart High School Drama Club for their production of Mary Poppins. Get your tickets today!
2024-2025 yearbooks are now on sale! Get yours today!
A huge Camp Read S'more thank you goes out to our very own, Mr. Troy Holstad! Mr. Holstad spoke with kindergarten through 2nd grade classes and with 3rd through 6th grade classes today. Mr. Holstad used to be a Program Manager at a nearby summer camp. He taught the children what a day at summer camp could consist of and how it differs from going on a camping trip in the great outdoors. Students enjoyed his animated and exciting presentation.
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Holstad! 🌟 This week, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Holstad, who is celebrating her 4th year at Pentwater Public Schools! Maddy is our JH/HS Special Education Teacher, and she also coaches our varsity softball team with her husband, Troy. We’re so grateful to have him on our team. #GoFalcons#
The AdviseMI AmeriCorps program is seeking passionate college graduates to serve as
college advisers for the 2025-26 program year. Advisers will be placed in select high schools across Michigan, particularly schools in communities with low college-going rates.
AdviseMI advisers serve alongside school counselors and other school staff to support and guide high school seniors as they develop a postsecondary plan and create a path to
realizing their dreams.
For more information, please check out the attached flyer.
Get your tickets now!!! The West Michigan Student Showcase will be held on Wednesday, March 19th, at the Frauenthal Theater in Muskegon. The show will begin at 6 p.m. and feature students from 20+ school districts. Use the QR code on the flyer for tickets.
Don't forget to spring forward on Sunday, March 9, 2025!
Congratulations to our February 2025 elementary students of the month, pictured with Principal/Supt. Barter and Asst. Principal Oleneack: Wyatt Williams (KG); Jaxon Barrett (1st); Ellis Jaeb (2nd); Eveliina Kainulainen (3rd); Jane VerVelde (4th); Niko Kainulainen (5th); and, Karoline Slotegraaf (6th)! Well done, Falcon learners!
March Is Reading Month! A picture of some of our elementary students who dressed up as their favorite book characters, can you guess what favorite book they are representing?
REMINDER to Pentwater Elementary students and staff: To celebrate the first week of March is Reading Month, tomorrow, Friday, 3/7, is "dress like your favorite character in a book" day!
Due to icy road conditions Pentwater Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, March 6th, 2025. Please be safe! The fitness center is closed for the day!
What a Festival performance it was this year! The Pentwater Schools' Concert Band received an overall division 2 rating which is an incredible accomplishment. This year, we combined our middle school and high school bands for the first time. It was over 80% of the students (both in middle and high school) performing for the first time together on an auditorium stage and they handled it with such grace. Three years ago, we took a total of eleven students to festival. This year, we took 31, I am so excited for the years ahead! All students have shown incredible growth in musicianship and I (Mr. Rodriguez) am very proud to be their Band Director! Well done!
A Season to Remember – Falcons’ Incredible Run Comes to an End
What an unforgettable season filled with hard-fought battles, incredible memories, and a legacy that will inspire future Falcons for years to come. While tonight’s regional loss may sting, it does not define this team or the journey they have taken together. The Falcons left everything on the court, playing with heart, determination, and relentless effort—just as they have all season.
The game was a challenge from the start, with the opponent’s quickness and offensive attack making it difficult for the Falcons to gain momentum in the second half. Despite their best efforts, the final moments came too soon for a full recovery. But effort was never in question, and for that, every player should walk away proud of all they have accomplished.
Key Player Performances:
Jonny Arnouts: 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
Trey Johnson: 11 points, 2 rebounds, 4 steals
Kaleb Brown: 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals
Brody Austin: 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal
Abram Kieda: 8 points, 4 rebounds
Nathan Macher: 3 rebounds
Mikey Calrson: 30 points, 13 rebounds
The Falcons finish the season with an outstanding 21-3 record and a dominant 13-1 conference finish. More importantly, they built a foundation, created lifelong bonds, and inspired the next generation of Falcons.
To our seniors—thank you. Your leadership, passion, and dedication have left a lasting mark on this program. While this chapter may have come to an end, your impact will be felt for years to come. With our chins held high and our hearts full of gratitude, we look forward to the future—knowing that this is just the beginning of something special.
Forever grateful. 🏀💙 Go Falcons!
We had a great kick-off to March is Reading Month! Our theme this year is: Camp Read S'more. Students heard about the incentives for working hard all month long and the entertainment that will come at the end of the month at our assembly. Two games were played at our opener. One was a race with a marshmallow on a spoon. Next, students had to take off one shoe and race to find it in a pile, put their shoe on and race back to their group. The contagious laughter was wonderful. We are looking forward to a fun-filled month of reading s'more.
Parents, we encourage you to have some fun reading with your children. For instance; build a fort and read with a flashlight. Happy reading!
