Pentwater Public Schools

Our PPS family of students, KG-12th, and staff participated in an assembly, Not In Our School, presented by The Lockout Company. This assembly was led by retired Ludington Area School administrator, Kevin Kimes, on Thursday, 11/13/25! Mr. Kimes brings his excitement and energy in this 30 minute assembly that provides a brief education on bullying, student skits as well as interactive songs with student participation. We are thankful to our PTCO (Parent-Teacher-Community Organization) for funding this meaningful program for our students and staff!

PPS thanks our community for the investment in our district with the passing of our bond project. Phase 1 is complete - the replacement of our aging boiler system! We are excited to begin the planning stages of Phase 2 which is scheduled to begin summer 2026! We will have more updates throughout this project! Thank you!

Team Ben is REEL Strong Shirt Order Form! Ben Jorissen is a brave 14 year old and in the 8th grade. He has been diagnosed with a malignant germ cell tumor on the brain after experiencing blurry vision and some headaches. He will be receiving chemotherapy treatments in Grand Rapids over the next four months with radiation therapy to follow. He will need all of our support and prayers during this fight.

The Jorissen's are a fun-loving family who enjoy fishing, the outdoors, the board game, Sorry, and each other. Sister Maggie and brother Colton are active in school and sports as is Ben. Mom, Kate, and dad, Brad, are both working parents and will be juggling transportation, the family home, pets and all three kids.

Their PPS family and community want to support them during this time and one of the ways is by purchasing a t-shirt with all of the proceeds going to the Jorissen family. In addition, the Childhood Cancer Campaign of Ludington will be matching all of the sales to donate to the family!

Another opportunity to support Ben is through Ben's Benefit through West Shore Eye Care/Shadz Sunglass Shop in Ludington. Dr. Goslin quickly recognized that something was not normal with Ben's vision and took immediate action. Thanks to her attentiveness and care, Ben's condition was diagnosed early and she helped him to get into the best hands at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to begin treatment. West Shore Eyecare/Shadz Sunglass Shop is collecting donations to support the family as well. On November 21, 10% of all sales will be donated directly to help with the family expenses.

To the many Book Fair Volunteers, thank you for making our Book Fair amazing, earning funds for our school, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn’t have done it without you! Gratefully, The Staff and Students of Pentwater Public School