Congratulations to our JH and HS January 2025 Students of the Month! Riley Swanger (7th grade); Scarlett Reid (8th grade); Adelaide Akins (9th grade); and, Kaiden Carter (12th grade)! Well done, students!
Congratulations to our January 2025 elementary students of the month! Pictured with Supt. Barter and Asst. Principal Oleneack are Lincoln McKee (KG); Eleanor Nugent (1st); Evalee Anderson (2nd); Emily Vazquez (3rd); Annabelle Smith (4th); Destiny Acosta (5th); and, Tanner Vanderkooi (6th)! Well done, Falcons learners!
Pentwater vs. MCE in a conference win.
The Pentwater Falcons put on a commanding performance against Mason County Eastern, securing a dominant victory with relentless defense and efficient scoring. Jumping out to a fast start with a 23-point first quarter, the Falcons never looked back, controlling the game from start to finish.
Trey Johnson led the way with 22 points, adding 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds, and an impressive 7 steals, disrupting MCE’s offense all night. Jonny Arnouts was a force on both ends, recording 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists, making key plays throughout the game. Mikey Carlson contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a block, providing a strong presence in the paint.
Kaleb Brown added 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, continuing his steady contributions on both ends. Abram Kieda made a strong impact off the bench with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. Wyatt Roberts also chipped in with 5 points hitting an open 3 and chippin in an offensive rebound putback.
Pentwater’s defense was suffocating, allowing just 13 second-half points and forcing turnover after turnover. With another dominant performance, the Falcons continue to sit atop the conference standings as they push toward the postseason.
Final Score: Pentwater 76, MCE 34.
🏀 Falcons keep rolling! 💪
Overall: 15-2
Conference: 10-1 (1st place in conference standings)
Score by quarter:
Pentwater: 23-25-20-8
MCE: 10-11-7-6
Jonny Arnouts: 19 Points, 4 assists, 9 rebounds, 5 steals
Mikey Carlson: 10 Points, 4 assists, 1 block, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
Trey Johmson: 22 Points, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 rebounds, 7 steals
Kaleb Brown: 11 Points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
Nathan Macher: 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 1 block, 1 steals
Brody Austin: 2 steals, 1 assist, 1 steal
Abram Kieda: 7 Points, 4 rebounds, 1 assists, 2 steals
Gavin Macher: 2 Points, 1 rebound
Wyatt Roberts: 5 Points
Ludington State Park interpreter, Brandon Griffith, presented to Integrated Studies students today. He discussed the impact of the Great Depression, and taught students about the CCC's (Civilian Conversation Corps) role in the development of Ludington State Park
Maggie Jorissen, a dedicated member of the Pentwater Green Schools Club, collaborated with Mrs. Fatura to launch an exciting “Aloe Plant Adoption” project. We are thrilled to report that we successfully adopted out 16 aloe plants!
Each plant came with a sign for its name and an official adoption certificate.
Among the names chosen by our adopters were Allen, Bob, Prickle Pants, Chewbacca, Nunu, Spike, Munchkin, and Bartholomew. The creativity of our art students truly shone through as they named their plant “Michelang-aloe.”
This project not only brought joy to the participants but also spread a wave of green cheer throughout the school community. We are hoping to adopt out more once we replenish the nursery!
Mrs. Fleming and her 2nd grade class thanks School Resource Officer Mitchell for visiting their classroom to talk about Internet Safety. Officer Mitchell shared some good reminders and we appreciate him taking the time to visit the 2nd grade class and giving Internet Safety mini books to review with each student. It was a very informative and fun learning experience!
FlowerGrams: Order forms have gone home; if you need additional pages, contact Ms. Sisung or pick them up in the office
ORDERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Flowers will be delivered at school on Friday, February 14.
Flower Cost
Single Carnation $2.00
Single Rose $5.00
Small Bouquet $8.00
Medium Bouquet $15.00
Large Bouquet $30.00
Only Rose Dozen $60.00
Class of 2025 representing their senior spirit!
Pentwater Outlasts Bear Lake
The Pentwater Falcons secured another crucial victory, holding off Bear Lake in a back-and-forth battle that came down to execution in key moments. Despite a slow start, the Falcons surged in the second quarter with a dominant 20-point performance, giving them just enough cushion to weather Bear Lake’s late-game push.
Mikey Carlson was leading all scorers with 23 points while grabbing 8 rebounds. Trey Johnson followed closely with 20 points, adding 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. Jonny Arnouts showcased his all-around game with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists, making his presence felt on both ends of the court.
Kaleb Brown contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, bringing energy and efficiency to the offense. Nathan Macher was a force in the paint with 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, and an assist, while Brody Austin fought hard on the boards, pulling down 2 key rebounds.
Bear Lake made a late push in the fourth quarter, but the Falcons remained poised, holding strong defensively and hitting key shots down the stretch to secure the win.
Final Score: Pentwater 63, Bear Lake 60.
Overall: 14-2
Conference: 9-1 (1st place in conference standings)
Score by quarter:
Pentwater: 11-20-16-16
Bear Lake: 17-7-16-20
Jonny Arnouts: 9 Points, 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
Mikey Carlson:23 Points, 8 rebounds, 1 assists
Trey Johmson: 20 Points, 2 assists, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal
Kaleb Brown: 11 Points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds 2 steals
Nathan Macher: 1 assist, 2 blocks, 8 rebounds, 1 steals
Brody Austin: 2 rebounds
Valentine’s Day Flower Grams!
Orders are due MONDAY FEBRUARY 10.
Flowers will be delivered at school on Friday, February 14.
Flower
Cost
Single Carnation
$2.00
Single Rose
$5.00
Small Bouquet
$8.00
Medium Bouquet
$15.00
Large Bouquet
$30.00
Only Rose Dozen
$60.00
Tonight's(2/4/25) Girl's Varsity Basketball game against Hesperia has been canceled. At this time a makeup date has not been set. The Girl's will take on Baldwin in Pentwater Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm.
Pentwater Holds Off Marion in Gritty Victory! The Pentwater Falcons battled their way to a hard-fought win against the Marion Eagles in a game that came down to composure at the free-throw line. With Marion applying relentless pressure, their aggressive defense led to costly fouls, allowing the Falcons to maintain a slim lead throughout the game. Pentwater capitalized on their trips to the line, knocking down crucial free throws to keep the Eagles from gaining momentum. Trey Johnson led the Falcons in scoring with 19 points while also pulling down 5 rebounds and grabbing 2 steals. Jonny Arnouts had a strong all-around performance with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals, making key defensive plays when it mattered most. Matching his scoring output, Mikey Carlson also contributed 13 points and dominated the boards with 9 rebounds, providing much-needed second-chance opportunities. Kaleb Brown added 6 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal, while Nathan Macher facilitated the offense with 2 assists and played tough defense with 2 rebounds and a steal. Brody Austin chipped in 2 points and a rebound, helping the Falcons maintain their edge in a scrappy contest. Despite Marion's persistence, their foul trouble proved costly, and Pentwater’s free-throw shooting sealed the deal in the closing minutes. The Falcons' ability to stay composed and execute from the line made the difference in a game where every possession counted. Final Score: Pentwater 53, Marion 50. 🔥 A huge homecoming win for the Falcons in front of an electric crowd! 🎉 Overall: 13-2 Conference: 8-1 (1st place in conference standings) Score by quarter: Pentwater: 7-15-11-20 Marion: 9-9-16-16 Jonny Arnouts: 13 Points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals; Mikey Carlson:13 Points, 1 assist, 9 rebounds; Trey Johnson: 19 Points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals; Kaleb Brown: 6 Points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal; Nathan Macher: 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Brody Austin: 2 points, 1 rebound
Our Homecoming Spirit Week activity for Thursday, 1/30, was volleyball, including a Seniors' versus Staff match! There's going to be a few sore muscles this evening, for sure!
The first place battle between our Seniors and Freshmen was intense and hard fought with the Seniors victoriously coming out on top with the required 2-point margin, 18 to 16!
On Thursday, 1/30, our Homecoming Spirit 2025 dress up dress was class color day with the following: Seniors - Red; Juniors - Blue; Sophomores - Orange; Freshman - Pink; 7th/8th - Green; Elementary - Neon; and, Staff - Black!
On Wednesday, 1/29, of Homecoming Spirit Week 2025, our dress up theme was "Camo" day and one of the more popular games was musical chairs!
Homecoming Media Day!!
K-12
Who loves our Falcons and would love a media picture or autographs from our Falcon Basketball Players?
Who: Everyone is invited K-12 to ask for autographs and pictures! We will have photos printed to choose from or bring your phone for a picture!
What: To support the Homecoming Spirit and basketball programs!
When: Friday, Jan 31st
High School and middle school students can get pictures and autographs at lunchtime.
Elementary students can get pictures and autographs at their elementary lunch times.
Athletes will also be available prior to the Girl’s Homecoming game on Thursday and the Boy’s Game on Friday! ( parents and community members are welcome to get pictures and photos too at the games! )
Where: We will be set up in the Cafeteria at Lunchtime on Friday!! We will be set up in the Atrium, in front of the gym prior to games!
Why: For fun and making memories!
How: Bring in your quarters or a small donation to support our basketball programs. Pre-printed action photos will be available to get signed! We will have donation jars available at the tables!
If you are looking for somewhere to take your old electronic devices, the Pentwater Technology Department has you covered. Pentwater Public Schools is committed to sustainability, and one of the ways we support this mission is by partnering with responsibly-minded companies to recycle used electronics. By reducing the amount of e-waste that ends up in landfills, we can keep our planet healthy. So, if you have old laptops, phones, monitors, or tablets cluttering up your house, send them our way. We’ll ensure they’re processed responsibly and help give your old gadgets a new life!
We can currently accept:
Computers, Laptops, Tablets
Cell Phones, iPods
Modems, Routers
Printers and Flat Screen Monitors
Cables, cords, wire, adapters
DVD, CD players, radios, stereos
If you have any other questions about what we can accept, please contact our technology director, Stephen Rossiter.
On Tuesday, 1/28, for Homecoming Spirit Week 2025, our dress up day was Barbie Day! Students participated in some fun games for the assembly such as moving an Oreo cookie from their forehead to their mouth, eating a donut from a string without dropping it or using their hands and ship-island (a set of actions gets called and then they have to mime).
Homecoming Spirit Week 2025 started off on Monday, 1/27, with students and staff dressing up with apparel from our favorite holiday. Our high school students also participated in making spirit posters for the week!
If you're looking for a good time and want to help out a great cause, be sure to attend the annual Pink Out game on February 10. Our Lady Falcons will be battling the Eagles of Orchard View. The cause is supporting breast cancer awareness. Show your support by wearing pink and buying a "Pink Out" shirt from the order form linked below. Orders must be submitted by 3 p.m. on January 31, 2025. #GOFALCONS#
