The school voted on the endangered animal to "adopt" and the Darwin's Fox won! The 1st grade class won the naming contest for the fox with the name of..........Darwin!! Mrs. Merten's class gets to keep the plush Darwin's Fox for the year and decide who gets to take it home at the end of the year. Thank you to the PTCO for funding this opportunity. Through the symbolic adoption, we support the World Wildlife Fund's global conservation efforts. Every donation helps save endangered wildlife, protect fragile ecosystems and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
2025-2026 Kindergarten Roundup!
Congratulations to all of the Student Artists featured in the recent Michigan Art Education Association Region 13 Art Show in Freemont this weekend: Harvey M. (K), Gracelynn H. (K), Jose F. (1), Allie F. (8), Chi J. (7), Brianna M. (7), Mandi S. (12), and JoJo M. (11). Special Congratulations to the following Student Artists that made artwork that will progress further to the State level adjudication: Elin O. (3), Katelyn S. (4), Colton J. (6), Xaria D. (7), Belle P. (12), Anaviolet J. (10), and Jane H. (11)!
Preschool invites you to their 2025-2026 preschool round-up!
Tomorrow's the day! The Scholastic Book Fair is setup and ready for the Falcons. Students can pay with cash or e-wallet. Book Fair will be open after school from 3-4pm Monday-Thursday. Students will have the opportunity to attend with their class on the following days: Preschool - Wednesday and Thursday; KG - Monday and Wednesday; 1st - Monday; 2nd - Monday and Thursday; 3rd - Monday and Wednesday; 4th - Tuesday and Friday; 5th - Monday and Tuesday; and, 6th - Tuesday and Thursday!
West Michigan “D” League Conference Champions: What a special night for the purple and gold! The Pentwater Falcons are officially the West Michigan D League Conference Champions after a dominant 70-42 victory over Mesick. The Falcons played with energy and teamwork all night, solidifying their place at the top of the league as they now shift focus to the upcoming tournament. Adding to the excitement, senior Mikey Carlson reached the incredible milestone of 1,000 career points, making the night even more memorable for the Falcons and their fans. Mikey joins just 13 other Falcons who have hit that milestone.
Key Player Performances: Mikey Carlson: 11 points (1,000th career point!) Jonny Arnouts: 14 points, 5 assists, 1 block, 4 rebounds, 8 steals; Trey Johnson: 20 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 2 steals; Kaleb Brown: 4 points, 4 rebounds; Brody Austin: 4 points, 2 assists, 2 steals; Abram Kieda: 5 points, 2 rebounds; Nathan Macher: 2 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Wyatt Roberts: 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Tyler Zimmer: 2 points; Gavin Macher: 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Ben Roberson: 2 assists, 1 rebound; Kyle Oomen: 1 rebound.
With the regular season complete, Pentwater will now turn its focus to tournament play, hoping to carry this momentum forward. Congratulations to the Falcons on their championship and to Mikey Carlson on his 1,000th career point! A huge thank you to the incredible Pentwater community and fans for making this night truly special! 19-2 Overall 13-1 Conference Pentwater: 21-28-10-11 Mesick: 12-6-14-10 Pentwater wins: 70-42
Congratulations to Michael Carlson for making his 1,000th point at the home basketball game versus Mesick tonight! Michael is the son of Kathy Richards and Jeff Carlson pictured with coaches Ashley Lubera and Pete Dumonte!
Congratulations to senior Trey Johnson, for being selected student of the month for the Service Club of Pentwater. #GoFalcons
Advanced chemistry and chemistry students in Mrs. Fatura's classes were given the chance to demonstrate an inquiry-based chemistry lesson to Mrs. Macher's third-grade students. This lab experience revolved around unraveling the scientific principles behind a fascinating toy known as "wack a packs." Witnessing both sets of students enthusiastically engaged was so uplifting. In addition to this memorable chemistry experience, the high school students were pleasantly surprised to receive heartfelt thank you letters from the students they collaborated with. The sincere reflections on the 3rd graders gained knowledge were very touching. These remarkable opportunities, exclusive to our K-12 district, hold great significance for students across all grade levels.
Pentwater Boys Basketball Districts start next week on Wednesday (2/26/25). Pentwater is the top seed and received a first-round bye. They will be taking on the winner from Monday's game between Walkerville and BRCCA. Tip-off for the Falcons is 5:30pm at District 109 host, Mason County Eastern. All tickets must be purchased in advance, using GoFan. No passes will be allowed. Please see the link below to purchase your tickets for Wednesday's game. #Go Falcons
https://gofan.co/event/3257304?schoolId=MI10166
The Falcons secured a hard-fought non-conference win over neighboring Shelby, pulling away in the second half to claim victory. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, but the Falcons took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 20-12. Their relentless rebounding and defensive pressure proved to be the difference as they pulled away for a strong finish.
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 16 - 30 - 50 - 70 Shelby: 14 - 10 - 12 - 21
Key Player Performances:
Mikey Carlson: 27 Points, 15 Rebounds
Jonny Arnouts: 10 Points, 9 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
Trey Johnson: 17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal
Kaleb Brown: 14 Points, 8 Rebounds
Brody Austin: 2 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist
Abram Kieda: 1 Rebound, 1 Block
Nathan Macher: 3 Blocks, 13 Rebounds.
Pentwater’s dominance on the boards was a major factor in the victory, as they out-rebounded Shelby by a wide margin. Nathan Macher and Mikey Carlson controlled the paint, combining for 28 rebounds, while Jonny Arnouts and Trey Johnson crashed the boards from the perimeter to secure extra possessions. Mikey Carlson, after a 27 point performance, is now only 11 points away from 1,000 career points. We look forward to his leadership, scoring, and team honors on Thursday!
On the defensive end, the Falcons’ intensity and ball pressure by Kaleb Brown kept Shelby’s offense in check. Arnouts and Johnson forced key turnovers, while Macher protected the rim with three big blocks. The defensive effort was especially evident in the second quarter, where Pentwater held Shelby to just 10 points, and again in the third, limiting them to 12 while extending their lead.
With the win, Pentwater improves to 17-2 overall (11-1 in conference) and remains in first place. They are now just one game away from clinching the conference title, with the opportunity to do so at home against Mesick on Thursday!
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 16-14-20-20
Shelby: 14-10-12-21
The Pink Out - Shoot For a Cure event is this Friday, 2/21, at our home basketball game which begins at 6pm. The Pink Out activities begin at 5:15pm with face painting, hair tinsel and photo booth! There will be games and activities at halftime of the basketball game, it will be a fun and worthy event! We hope to see you there!
Pentwater Dominates Walkerville, Moves One Game Away from Conference Title!
Pentwater put on a complete team performance in a dominant 86-22 victory over Walkerville in a conference matchup. With this win, the Falcons (16-2, 11-1) remain in 1st place and are now just one game away from clinching the conference title at home vs. Mesick on Thursday!
Score by Quarter:
Pentwater: 23-31-15-17
Walkerville: 6-9-0-7
Key Player Performances:
Mikey Carlson: 26 Points, 12 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 3 Steals
Jonny Arnouts: 16 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 8 Steals
Trey Johnson: 15 Points, 5 Assists, 3 Rebounds, 7 Steals
Brody Austin: 11 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Kaleb Brown: 5 Points, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assist
Abram Kieda: 4 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Gavin Macher: 4 Points, 2 Steals
Wyatt Roberts: 3 Points, 3 Rebounds
Nathan Macher: 2 Points, 2 Steals
Balanced Attack Leads to Dominant Victory:
With 4 players in double digit scoring the Falcons controlled all four quarters with an evenly distributed offensive attack and strong rebounding. Seniors Mikey Carlson carried the team with a double-double ( 26 points, 12 rebounds), while point guard Jonny Arnouts and Guard Trey Johnson both had solid performances, scoring 16 points and 15 points respectfully. Both guards also dished out 11 assists total on the night to highlight their consistency. Brody Austin also had a game high of 11 points and crashed the boards well! Pentwater consistently created second-chance opportunities while limiting Walkerville’s possessions.
Lockdown Defense Secures the Win:
Pentwater’s relentless defense was a game-changer, forcing countless turnovers with an impressive total of steals across the team. The Falcons' defensive pressure completely shut down Walkerville in the third quarter and kept the intensity high for all four quarters.
With one game left to secure the conference title, the Falcons are locked in and ready to finish the job! Let’s go, Pentwater! 💪🔥🏀
Overall: 16-2
Conference: 11-1 (1st place in conference standings)
The Falcons play a non conference game on Tuesday, February 17th vs Shelby. Come out and support the Falcons!
National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day is observed annually on February 15th. We acknowledge the vital role of SROs, who are sworn law enforcement officers dedicated to ensuring school safety. We express gratitude to SROs for their unwavering commitment to maintaining secure educational environments and for serving as informal counselors, law educators, and law enforcement officers. Additionally, we recognize SROs who foster positive relationships between law enforcement and youth, promoting a favorable image of law enforcement among school children and communities. PPS thanks Officer Darwin Mitchell!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Gallie! 🌟
This week, we're shining the spotlight on Mrs. Gallie, who is celebrating her 18th year at Pentwater Public Schools! She currently teaches Spanish, Integrated Studies, and Peer to Peer, and we’re so grateful to have her on our team. #GoFalcons#
A fun fundraiser event each year for our PTCO (Parent-Teacher-Community Organization)! It's always a great time!
Don't forget Flowergrams will be delivered tomorrow February 14th during school.
Due to weather and road conditions, tonight's(2/13/25) basketball game against Frankfort has been canceled. No makeup date has been scheduled at this time.
Some of our high school students were able to spend the day at The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch in Bitely! They were able to take advantage of the wonderful snowshoeing weather as well as learn about the more than 3,000 animals from around the world whose mission it is to foster lifelong commitments to conservation and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. We thank the staff at The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch, what a great opportunity!
REMINDER: Students are dismissed at 11:30am on Friday, 2/14, and there is no school on Monday, 2/17, for mid-winter break! CTE students are expected to attend their afternoon CTE class at WSCC on Friday, 2/14. Thank you!
