Time change got you feeling in need of some coffee? Go no further than your nearest JH and HS Band student to purchase a Biggby coupon card! Sales begin today (3/9) and go for two weeks. The money raised will help students pay for future band trips!
We are reaching out because you have likely been hearing concerning reports in the news regarding the
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Pentwater Public Schools and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) is in close communication with the District Health Department #10, and will continue to follow their guidance and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. At this time, there are no confirmed or suspected cases in Michigan, and the risk for COVID-19 remains low for our area.
The Pentwater Varsity Baseball team is selling homemade Lasagna as a fundraiser this year. The cost is $10, with the money going to help the team purchase new equipment. Orders can be placed with a baseball player, booster club member, or the Athletic Director. Thank you for your support!
Career Quest- Today all 9th and 10th grade students attended a career exploration event at Ferris State University. We ended our experience with lunch at The Rock cafe!
11th grader Gracie Powers educated our upper elementary students with a hands-on animal experience. Gracie brought in an assortment of her pets from home including a mouse, Uromastyx, Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon,Tortoise, Anery Corn Snake, Pink Toe Tarantula, and a Chinchilla.
Congratulations to the JH Band on a very successful performance at District Band Festival on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020! This was the first time in several years that the JH has participated in this event, and they received a very high I, which is defined as "Superior" by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA). The Pentwater Band Program's future is very bright with hardworking, talented students coming up! Thank you to the Pentwater Police and Fire Department for giving us an escort on the way back to school. Bravo JH Band!
Good Luck to the Girls Varsity Basketball team as they take on McBain NMC tonight(3/4) in the 2nd round of Districts. Tonight's game starts at 6pm at McBain NMC. GO FALCONS!!!
Middle School Quizbowl with only a few practices came in 2nd today in their competition. There were 5 schools and it was double elimination. They lost to Hart who was undefeated. Great Job!!!
The elementary book swap, last Friday, was a great success! 104 students participated and 205 books were swapped!
Food Drive
Monday March 2nd to Friday, March 20th
Bins Located in the Lobby
Pentwater Student Council stocks an in-house food pantry. We have found that grab and go items work best (snacks and individually wrapped items). We are collecting food items this month.
Blood Drive - March 5, 2020 - 10:45 AM - 03:30 PM - School Library
Consider donating Blood to save the lives of up to 3 people! Follow the link to make an appointment. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
JH Interdisciplinary Field Trip to Grand Rapids!
Students in Mrs. Fatura’s STEM class had the opportunity to learn more about aerospace engineering from Ali Nasseri through the Skype a Scientist program. He shared many interesting stories about his work with Artificial intelligence, drones and space policy. It was a fantastic experience for the students to learn more about career options and aerospace. More about Ali can be found at site.nasseri.ca.
On Friday, February 28, 2020, the 5th Grade Band got to see the arts in action! Each student got to see and hear not only the instruments they play in band every week, but a full orchestra at the Grand Rapids Symphony's 5th Grade Concert Series. We've got many inspired young musicians - maybe they'll be on that stage in twenty years!
West Shore Community College Campus Activities Board would like to invite you to their Family Fun Night, on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Recreation Center from 6:00–8:00 pm. There will be party games, face painting, prizes, inflatables games, swimming and pizza and other treats!
Pentwater Preschool will be holding "Round Up for Fall 2020" Friday, March 20th from 6-8 pm in Preschool room 112. If you have any questions, please contact Jeni Gebhart.
A huge congratulations to the HS Band on receiving a very high I at District Band Festival in McBain on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020! We'll see everybody at State in the coming months - bravo!
The Pentwater Club Fishing Team needs your help! We are in need of working fishing boats, motorized or row, and adults to help out too! Each fishing team consists of two students and one adult captain/coach. Multiple teams are encouraged per school, so the more the merrier! Anyone who would like to donate their time as a captain/coach, we would love to share this experience with you! We are also asking for donations to help out along the way. If you would like more information or would like to donate, please contact the school or Mr. Mike Phillips. Thank you so much!
The Pentbots have been working hard and making great progress! Keep it up Pentwater Robotics Team! 💜💛 🤖
Good Morning everyone, Tomorrow’s (2/24) jv girls basketball game has been canceled. The girls varsity basketball game will now start at 6pm. Thank you.