Students, this is a great way to get new, gently used books to read!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Katie Arnouts, it's always a great time!
Pentwater Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday February 22,2022 due to icy road conditions. The decision on whether or not after school activities will run will be made at a later time this afternoon.
Thank you and be safe!
February 21, 2022
Dear Pentwater Families and Friends,
Tonight, based on the new guidance from MDHHS on February 16, 2022, the Pentwater Board of Education voted to revise the Covid-19 Masking protocol from a requirement to an optional decision to be made by individual parents and staff.
All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask during the 6-10th day of an isolation and/or quarantine period while at school. This is an important step to protect fellow students and staff from possible community spread of COVID-19.
Making a personal decision about mask use is an important tool in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 and individuals who feel sick, may be at higher risk of infection, or who feel better protected when masked, should they choose and feel comfortable doing so.
Families should consider their individual and family members’ risk factors and vaccination status when making the personal decision whether to mask. Those with chronic illness or who are immunocompromised are at higher risk for poor outcomes from COVID-19 and would benefit most from masking in indoor settings. These risk factors may include age, medical conditions, and vaccination status.
Moving forward, the COVID-19 response cycle can be broken down into three key phases:
Response – Local and state public health implement rapid response to a surge. The public may be advised to increase masking, testing and social distancing.
Recovery – Post-surge. No immediate resurgence predicted. Local and state public health will monitor conditions that could lead to future surges.
Readiness – A surge in cases is expected, with implications on severity of illness and hospital capacity. Increased communication to the public regarding possible new risks.
MDHHS’s recommendations regarding masking may change as conditions evolve – such changes could include the presence of a new variant that increases the risk to the public, or an increased number of cases that strains the healthcare system. During future times of surge, additional access to testing resources, vaccination clinics, and therapeutic treatment may be made available as the situation warrants.
It is still strongly recommended that you get tested if you are exposed or have symptoms. Anyone with signs or symptoms of COVID-19 should get tested regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. Testing before unmasked gatherings provides an additional layer of protection. You can check with the school to see if we still have test kits available or you can find a test site by visiting www.Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest. Take additional steps to protect yourself and others.
It is extremely important that we show and treat everyone’s decision, whether it is to wear a mask or not, with the utmost respect. Disrespectful behavior toward any individual’s masking decision will not be tolerated.
Thank you for your patience, understanding and cooperation during these difficult times.
Respectfully,
Dr. Scott Karaptian
3rd graders are learning all about Michigan animals & the history of snowshoeing with Mr. Wernette from the Ludington State Park.
Tonight’s girl’s Jv and Varsity basketball games against Mason County Eastern are a go. Tonight is also senior recognition night, so please come out and support our athletes for their years of dedication. Jv tipoff starts at 6pm. #GoFalcons
Good morning, Pentwater Public Schools will be closing today, Thursday February 17th due to icy road conditions.
The decision on whether or not after school activities will run today will be made later this afternoon.
Thank you and be safe!
Congratulations to Senior Artist Haley Powers for earning a Silver Key for her, “Juliet Dress,” and an Honorable Mention for her mixed fibers on canvas, “I Can Dress Myself,” in the 2022 West Central Michigan 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Competition. Visit the virtual exhibit at chrysalis-guava-j6h4.squarespace.com
Students in Mrs. Fatura’s forensic science class had the pleasure of having Dean Schultz of the Ludington Car Ferry come and give a talk about his dog Dara. Dara is an explosives detection dog. Dean talked about the training involved and the type of work they do for the car ferry. It was very interesting and they even did a demonstration involving hiding a sample in the room. Dara was able to track and find it! A big thank you to Dean and Dara for taking time to share their work with us.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The boys JV and Varsity basketball games versus Marion on Friday, 2/11/22, has been canceled. Thank you!
Good morning, Pentwater Public School and the fitness center will be closed today Friday, February 11 due to weather and poor road conditions.
The decision as to whether or not after school activities will run, will be made later this afternoon.
REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, 2/14/22, for mid-winter break. The fitness center will be open from 6am-12pm on Monday, 2/14.
Good morning, Pentwater Public Schools will be closing today, Monday February 7, 2022 due to icy road conditions.
Be safe!
Project Act is providing free antigen tests to residents of eligible communities while supplies last.
Visit this website https://accesscovidtests.org then enter your zip code to see if your area is eligible(which Pentwater is). Then enter your information and you will be sent a test kit box with 5 tests per order.
Allow 1-2 weeks and it will come in Amazon packaging. Only 1 order per household will be allowed.
Do not wait, order your kits now while supplies last.
Dr. K
As we head into Friday, Purple and Gold Day, what a great finish to our Homecoming Spirit Week! A big shout out to Cosmic Candy, Home of Pentwater Popcorn, for donating close to 500 packages of flavored popcorn to share with our Falcons, we live in a great community!
ANNOUNCEMENT: The JH girls basketball game scheduled at MCE for Wednesday, 2/2, has been changed to a start time of 4:30pm, not 5:30pm. Thank you for your understanding!
Oceana Cross Country Ski Association News and Dues for 2022 - Upcoming Free Winter Events!
Congratulations to our 2022 Homecoming Court!
Get your Pentwater Falcon Spirit Band today!
Our 3rd & 4th graders enjoyed a fun, beautiful morning cross country skiing! A huge Thank-You goes out to the Oceana County Cross Country Skiing Association for this wonderful opportunity.
