Pentwater Public Schools

The Falcons dropped their road game battle tonight in Marion in the final second of play. Tied 55-55 with 7 seconds remaining the Falcons forced an off balanced shot with a second remaining. However, Cole Myers, for Marion, was able to elevate over the Falcons defense and tip in the final bucket to win 55-57 with no time remaining. It was the tale of two halves. The Falcons in the first two quarters started flat shooting and rebounding while Marion was hot from behind the arch. Marion outscored the Falcons going into the half, 23-35. Despite their deficit, the Falcons never gave up. The third quarter the defense turned up its tempo and caused many turnovers for Marion. Jonny Arnouts, Will Werkema Grondsma and Mikey Carlson led the charge. In the final seconds of play the Falcons tied the game thanks to Jonny Arnouts knocking down a pair of free throws. This was not enough with the final efforts of Marion. The Falcons lost a tough one tonight. Overall: 6-1 Conference: 2-1 Score by quarter Pentwater:10-13-15-17 Marion: 20-15-9-13 Jonny Arnouts:12 points, 5 ast, 5 rebounds, 2 steals Trey Johnson:1 rebounds,4 steals Mikey Carlson: 24 points, 7 rebounds, 2 stelas, 1 assist Kaleb Brown: 4 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assist, 2 steal Nathan Macher:22 rebounds, 1 steal Abram Kieda:1 rebound Will Werkema Grondsma: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals The Falcons play on Friday, Home vs. Bear Lake

Congratulations to Abe VanDuinen, Mitchel Daniels and Logan Fatura who earned academic all-state this spring at the MHSAA Division 4 State track meet. It takes awhile for them to process all of the information, but we were fortunate Abe and Mitchel are home from college to be able to receive their certificates. Since all of them had/have a 4.0 GPA, they earned the status regardless of placement in their events at the meet. Congratulations gentlemen! Way to represent Pentwater both on the track and in the classroom. -Abe VanDuinen-1600 (3rd) and 800 (7th) -Mitchel Daniels-3200 (18th) and 4 x 100 relay (24th) -Logan Fatura-4 x 100 relay (24th)

Don't forget about the Pentwater Rec's Annual Christmas Crafts and Cookie Decorating event on Friday, 12/20, from 2:45pm - 4pm at the beautiful Pentwater Park Place, just east of the school by the township library! Stop in and enjoy Christmas music, crafts, cookies, goody bags and more!

Congratulations to Sophomore Bailey Case who was awarded academic all-state for the Class D State meet for cross country held in October. In order to qualify, athletes have to finish in the top 25% at the race and have a GPA of a 3.5 or above. Well done, Bailey!

Wow, what a joy to see the heart of Pentwater and its residents as we come together to offer a little bit of Christmas giving for 2024! Thank you to the many individuals and community groups that participated this year, it has certainly grown since its inception and this year we were able to bless 13 families with some caring assistance during the holiday season!

Congratulations to 3rd grader Sebastian Mitchell for being the Grand Prize Winner of the 2024 DESIGN-A-GREETING CONTEST with Shoreline Media! Sebastian's drawing will be published on the front page in the Ludington Daily News on Dec. 21st. Congratulations to 3rd grader Emily Vazquez who will also be published in the newspaper for such a beautiful drawing.

The Pentwater Board of Education thanks Mrs. Bonnie VanDerZanden for her 14 years of dedication to the students, staff and administration of Pentwater Public Schools as a school board member! Bonnie served as a board trustee from 2010-2020 and then from 2020-2023 serving as Vice President. Bonnie has been an essential member of our team, representing Weare Township, serving with distinction while also being a strong advocate for the district, its students and its staff! Thank you, Bonnie!

The Falcons hit the road tonight against the Bobcats of Brethren in a non-conference match-up. The first quarter the Falcons knew they had to slow down the inside post game of the Bobcats. Shooting started flat for the Falcons squad but Trey Johnson got fouled early from 3 to knock down his shots from the line as a little motivation. Facing an early deficit, the team had to work out of a hole they created with turnovers and missed shots. However, the team worked defensively to close the gap to 1 point at the end of the first, 11-12 Brethren The second quarter belonged to the Falcons as they held the Bobcats to only four points scoring and got their post player in early foul trouble. Mikey Carlson and Trey Johnson led the way for the Falcons in the second quarter scoring seven and five points. Jonny Arnouts pushed the tempo of the offense while several Falcons off the bench, including Nathan Macher, created a defensive stop in most possessions. Nathan stepped up in front of the big man in the middle and helped propel the Falcons at half to be up 27 to 16. In the third quarter, the Brethren Bobcats jumped out early and hit three, three-pointers to tie the game at 27 apiece. Mike Carlson stepped up offensively again with Trey Johnson to find the inside and outside game. Kaleb Brown gave a burst of energy to the defensive side of the ball to allow for strong transition and a pull away lead. Trey Johnson also in transition made a great pass to Wyatt Roberts for an easy bucket to the quarter 35 to 29. The final stanza of the game the Falcons were able to extend their lead scoring 12 more points. We held the Bobcats to only six defensively. Jonny Arnouts ended the game with a solid stat line leading the team in rebounds with 9, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Mikey Carlson had a big night down low with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Trey Johnson has been consistent each game scoring another 18 points tonight with 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. It was a total team effort to win another game and capture the team's sixth win overall, great job, Falcons! The Falcons are now 6-0 on the season! Overall: 6-0 Conference: 2-0 Score by quarter Pentwater: 11-16-8-13 Brethren: 12-4-13-6 Jonny Arnouts:2 points, 6 ast, 9 rebounds, 4 steals; Trey Johnson: 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Mikey Carlson: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals; Kaleb Brown: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Brody Austin: 1 rebound; Nathan Macher:2 rebounds, 1 steal; Tyler Douglas: 1 rebound; Abram Kieda: 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block. The Falcons play at Marion on Wednesday.

Dynamic... Teamwork...Discipline...  These three traits are what controlled the tempo of an excellent non-conference match-up vs. Muskegon Catholic Central and the Falcons of Pentwater. A well seasoned Falcon squad had to maintain their mental focus tonight in a battle  that was fought in each quarter, minute by minute. The first half was extremely physical and every bucket was earned with contact. Mikey Calson, Trey Johnson and Johnny Arnouts led the team in scoring in the first quarter by using our inside and outside game. Even though MCC put incredible pressure on our guards, they kept their mental focus and handled the press well. End of 1st: 18-16 Falcons The second quarter was more of the same...The Falcons were able to get MCC's best post in early foul trouble and this gave the Falcons a chance to extend the lead at the half 31-26. Mikey Carlson, Abram Kieda, and Nathan Macher controlled the block area and all contributed in scoring. While Trey Johnson, under extreme pressure was able to find another 3 buckets! The second half had a different tempo and feel to it. The Falcons had to make some big adjustments defensively and as a team were able to flow with their chemistry in transition. Kaleb Brown used his incredible speed to break down the full court press and knock down several layups. Jonny Arnouts and Trey Johnson came alive offensively, finding contact and getting to the free throw line. These two guards' poise and determination led us into the final stanza of the game. It goes without saying that it takes a TEAM to pull off big wins. The Falcons did just that down the stretch. The Falcons capitalized on small leads and found ways to get defensive stops down the stretch. The battle at the line kept the Falcons with a steady 4 point lead, and allowed for a huge WIN! IT was a total team effort!! So proud of you all! 66-62  Conference: 2-0 Overall: 5-0 Score by quarter Pentwater: 18-13-15-20 MCC: 16-10-16-20 Jonny Arnouts: 17points, 2 rebounts, 4 steals, 2 assists Trey Johnson: 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals Mikey Carlson: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal  9 Double Double) Kaleb Brown:7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 ast Brody Austin: 4 rebounds, 1 ast Nathan Macher: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals Tyler Douglas: 3 rebounds, 1 ast Abram Kieda: 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals

Our regional attendance initiative, "Showing Up is Job 1!", sponsored by the WSESD and PPS, want to expand support to students, parents and caregivers who are struggling with a school attendance issue. An "After Hours School Attendance Hotline" has been created to be able to speak to someone who can assist in providing resources if there is an attendance concern with their student. For more information about the "Showing Up is Job 1!" initiative, you may visit www.ShowingUpisJob1.com. We are here to assist you as we work together to address attendance concerns! You may also contact Supt. Craig Barter if you are looking for assistance in this area with your student, you can may contact him at the school at 869-4100 ex. 213. Thank you!

Congratulations to our November 2024 Elementary Students of the Month, pictured with Superintendent Barter and K12 Assistant Principal Oleneack: Lincoln Brubaker (KG); Yvette Kokx (1st); Grayson Adams (2nd); Waylon Grondsma (3rd); Wyatt Grondsma (4th); Kieran Kainulainen (5th); and, Lauren Macher (6th)!

If you or know someone who may be interested in this position, please contact Ralph Baker, Athletic Director.

Good morning, Please see the attached flyer for some upcoming Cash for College FAFSA Completion Nights with the first one coming up on Wednesday, 12/18/24, at 6pm-8pm, at Hart High School. Pentwater High School will host a session on Thursday, January 9, 2024, from 6-8pm, with another opportunity in Jan./Feb. (date to be determined) at Shelby High School. Oceana County seniors can access financial aid by completing the FAFSA and scholarship applications with assistance. Please plan on attending one of these important sessions with your senior, dinner is provided. Registration is recommended but not required. The FAFSA Completion Nights are made possible by Oceana iCAN! Thank you!

Support Pentwater Junior, Sam G., as he hosts his own Leaders Save Lives Red Cross Blood DriveThursday, December 26 at the Centenary United Methodist Church. Schedule your appointment today!

Due to weather and road conditions, Pentwater Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. The fitness center is also closed for the day.

The Falcons took on Walkerville in a conference match-up. The Falcons were dominant in their performance from start to finish. The Falcons used their fundamentals and strong ball movement to earn another win on the season, 78-17. Jonny Arnouts had a terrific game scoring 7 points and connected with 11 teammates for assists. He also stole the ball 4 times and 3 rebounds! Mikey Carlson and Trey Johnson led the charge with 22 points and 24 points for the second game in a row. Mikey pulled down 14 rebounds coupled with 3 steals from Johnson. Several other Falcons had great games as well. Will Werkema Grondsma put up 5 points and 3 rebounds, Kaleb Brown scored 7 points, Brody Austin ( 4pts), Tyler Douglas ( 7pts, 7 RB) and Nathan Macher( 4 pts) each assisted with balanced scoring on the night! Great win, Falcons!   Conference: 2-0 Overall: 4-0 Score by quarter Pentwater: 27-21-10-20 Walkerville: 0-3-6-8 Jonny Arnouts: 7pts, 3 rebounds, 11ast, 4 steals; Trey Johnson: 24pts, 2 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 ast; Mikey Carlson: 22pts, 14rebounds, 1 steals, 3 ast; Kaleb Brown:8pts, 2 rebounds,1 assist; Brody Austin: 4pts,1 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Nathan Macher: 4points, 7 rebounds; Tyler Douglas: 7pts, 8.rebounds, 1 steal, 3 assists; Will Werkema Grondsma:4 points, 3 rebound, 2 steals. The Falcons play at Muskegon Catholic Central on Friday, 12/13!

Good morning, The VGBB and VBBB basketball game scheduled with Walkerville on Wed., 12/11, will be played as scheduled beginning at 6pm. Thank you!

Due to weather and road conditions, Pentwater Schools will be closed on Wednesday, December 11,2024. Please stayed tuned to future updates. The fitness center is closed for the day as well.

Let's be merry during PPS Holiday Spirit Week 2024!

The Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention from the MIHSEF ( Michigan High School Esport Federation) for Fall 2024 was Bode Powell, although he was not able to able to attend the fall final matchups. I am super proud that he received the award; there is only one honorable mention and one winner in each category. Over 400 players were represented at the Finals. The qualifications for Scholar-Athlete are: - Player is disciplined in their pursuit for academic excellence through focused effort, meaningful participation, and engaging in intellectually challenging coursework. - Player exhibits good sportsmanship in and out of game. - Player must have an unweighted minimum of 3.5 GPA (verified by school admin). - Player must be a Junior/Senior and must NOT have any conduct or academic infractions at their school or in the MiHSEF league. Well done, Bode, and all of the esport club members for their successes during the fall season!