Newsletter June 2016 - Pentwater Public Schools

“Where Everybody is
Somebody!”
Mary C. Marshall, Superintendent
Lisa Wagner, Curriculum Director
www.pentwaterschools.net
A WORD FROM SUPERINTENDENT MARSHALL
SUMMER ISSUE
Volume 7 Issue 4
JUNE 2016
We watched fourteen enthusiastic graduates enter into a new phase of their lives once they received their diplomas
on May 27, 2016. Future plans for our graduates include attending Ferris State University, Central MI University,
Grand Valley State University, West Shore Community College, Grace Bible College, UNLV, and Michigan Tech
University as well as work and technical school. These young people are ready for their future, and we couldn’t be
prouder of them and their accomplishments.
The end of the year is a significant time of reflection and we have much to be grateful for as the 2015-2016 school
year ends. Our students worked hard and showed academic gains. Our teachers developed effective curriculum
and instructional practices and showed true flexibility as they worked to meet the needs of each child. Our
community continued to support our efforts through volunteerism, scholarships, contributions toward critical
programs to support our students. Together, we raised the bar with pride.
As I write my last Superintendent update to you, I would like to thank you for the opportunity provided to me to be
a part of the Pentwater Falcon team. I have grown professionally and personally through the experience, and as I
transition to retirement here in our village, I look forward to finding ways to support our kids and our community.
I am looking forward to the leadership of Scott Karaptian, our new Superintendent/Principal. Mr. Karaptian brings
many strengths to the district and his leadership will take us to even higher levels of success.
But for now, let’s all bask in a Pentwater summer, support our kids in the creative play and daydreaming that come
along with a slower summer season, and collectively, keep an eye on them to assure they are safe. It truly does
take a village, and I can’t think of a better village than Pentwater to raise a child!
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES EACH CHILD TO SUCCEED BOTH
ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY AS A MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS—
(4.0 MP4/S2—ALL CAPS; 4.0 S2—Low Caps; 4.0 MP4—Low Caps;
MP3, MP4 or S2 Honor Roll– Low Caps)
PROM 2016
The prom was held on Saturday, 5/7/16, at the
7th Grade: JUSTINE MURPHY (4.0), Lucas Quinteros Cartier Mansion in Ludington. The theme for the
(4.0), Elizabeth Arnouts, Ally Bruursema, Delaney Bryce,
Alexandria Drechen, Barbara Grondsma, Khole Hofmann,
Kathrine Linley, Jhordan Miller-Rowe, Paige Ruggles,
Ethan Wilkinson
8th Grade: WILL KOLENDA (4.0), GANNON
MCDONOUGH (4.0), Jaxon Anderson (4.0),
Mackenzie Breitner (4.0), Julien Nyberg (4.0),
Terra Cluchey, Makaylah Cornelisse, Seth Davila, Mika Hugo,
Mitchael Kenney, Cienna Ruggles, Mercedy Sayles,
Emme Tarnowski
9th Grade: STEPHEN BOYKO (4.0), JULIA HALL (4.0),
GLENN MILLER (4.0), MADELINE REITSMA (4.0),
MAX STONEMAN (4.0), MADELINE WAGNER (4.0),
Franklyn Adams, Travis Franklin, Hannah Gebhart,
Meagan Grondsma, Austin Hofmann, Madelyn Matulis,
Taylor Ruggles, Justice Verschueren
10th Grade: JORDYN GUETZKA (4.0),
2016 prom was “Starry Night Masquerade”. The
color scheme was black, white and silver with
draping and twinkling lights. Cartier Mansion
provided delicious snacks and soft drinks while the
students danced the night away! Prom Queen and
King for 2016 were Miss Sophia Nyberg and Mr.
Steven Peterson. A post-prom event was held at
the high school beginning at midnight with
breakfast provided at 3:30 a.m. The students
played “Survivor” style games and other activities
culminating in a prize drawing with awesome prizes
such as chromebooks, ipad, etc., provided by area
businesses, parents and staff members. A
wonderful and safe time was enjoyed by all and the
Junior Class thanks all those individuals who made
this night possible.
JENNY OLIVAREZ (4.0), Allison McGregor (4.0),
Brianna Adams, Daniel Adkins, Trent Bringedahl,
Owen Knudsen, Dominic McKinney, Jackson Sheets,
Melony Smith, William Sproul, Iain Stewart, Taylor Wilkinson
11th Grade: LINNEA MCDONOUGH (4.0), JAKE QUINN
(4.0), Grace Alvesteffer, Crystal Bromley, Anna Hofmann,
Damon Martz, Raven Millard, Jill Miller, Jacob Whitford
12th Grade: EMILY GEBHART (4.0), Chyanne Smith
(4.0), Carrie Griffis (4.0), Jacob Emick Free, Sarah Jewett,
Lillian Knudsen, Sophia Nyberg, Rita Panozzo,
Connor Patterson, George Petersen, Steven Peterson
STATE TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to the following students for
participating in the MHSAA state Track & Field meet:
Grace Alvesteffer—shot put; Brianna Adams—400
meters, and Julia Hall in
long jump and both the
100 and 200 meters! The
varsity track & field team
is coached by Mrs. Jill
Soper and Mrs. Erika
Fatura! Congratulations
to the girls as they placed
2nd in the conference.
Grace Alvesteffer and
Julia Hall also participated
in the Meijer All-Star
Track Meet which
included athletes from 31
different schools in West
MI. Julia placed 2nd in
the 100m, 4th in the
200m and 4th in the long
jump. Grace placed 5th in the shot put.
Photo courtesy of ©Dayna Hasil of Wilson Photography
MATH COUNTS
Congratulations to our high school students for their
excellence in the Oceana County Math Competition held at
WSCC on Thursday, 5/19/16. 1st place in Algebra I: Madi
Wagner, Glenn Miller, Julia Hall, and Max Stoneman; 2nd
place in Algebra I: Madeline Reitsma, Justice Verschueren,
Hannah Gebhart and Taylor Ruggles; 2nd place in Algebra
II: Linnea McDonough, Trent Bringedahl and Jake Quinn;
4th place in 5th year math: Steven Peterson; Connor
Patterson and Sophia Nyberg; 5th place in 5th year math:
Carrie Griffis, Sarah Jewett and Lillian Knudsen.
Congratulations to Glenn Miller for earning an overall 3rd
place and Madeline Reitsma earning an overall 4th place.
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COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY
GRADUATION 2016
The 11th Annual Community Pride Day was held on Friday,
May 13, 2016! As a part of our graduation requirements,
students are required to earn 40 hours of community
service by the time of graduation. The following groups
took part: the school, Charles Mears State Park, VFW Hall,
Park Street Pathway, Artisan Center, numerous village
gardens, Township offices, Village Green, Garden Club,
Methodist Church, Jr. Women’s Club, as well as
homeowners in the community that need assistance with
yard work.
Fourteen graduates earned diplomas on Friday, May 27,
2016. The Class of 2016 motto is “Hakuna Matata” - no
worries; class color is hot pink; class song is “Hakuna
Matata” by Elton John and Tim Rice; and, class flower, the
Peony. Class speakers for the event were Emily Gebhart
and Rita Panozzo. The band played a final selection of
“Dorian Rhapsody” by Elliot DelBorgo. A special musical
selection, “More Than It Seems”, was performed by teachers
Andrea Gallie, Rick Magrath and students, Jackson Sheets,
Chyanne Smith and Logan Smith. The Best All Around
Senior was Emily Gebhart. Mrs. Jill Soper is the class
Advisor. Honor guards for the evening were Anna Hofmann,
Semaj Collier, Linnea McDonough and Damon Martz. Junior
Class President Jill Miller called the class roll.
This is a great way for students to “give back” to our
supportive and generous community.
A big thank-you goes out to the school staff, students and
volunteers who participated.
A BIG THANK-YOU TO LISA MCKINNEY FOR COORDINATING OUR
COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY FOR 2016!
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsors summer food
service programs (SFSP) for public school students. The
SFSP is a Child Nutrition Program that feeds children during
school vacations. The SFSP Income Eligibility Standards
are the same as those used for reduced-price eligibility in
the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. The
SFSP is operated at the local level by program sponsors
and is administered in MI by the MI Department of
Education (MDE), Grants Coordination and School Support
office. Program sponsors for our area are: Scottville
Schools, Walkerville Schools, Hart Public Schools. If you
are eligible for summer food assistance or have questions,
please contact the school business office at 231-869-4100
ex. 210 to receive more information!
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Class of 2016 (* Honor Student /+National Honor
Society): Isaiah D. Aspy, Tyler Steven Douglas,
Jacob Emick Free, *+Emily Gebhart, Carrie Ann Griffis,
Sarah Elizabeth Jewett, *Lillian Erin Knudsen,
*+Sophia Mina Nyberg, *+Rita Elizabeth Panozzo,
Connor James Patterson, George R. Petersen IV,
*Steven T. Peterson, *+Chyanne Louise Smith, and
Joshua Logan Smith.
This year, PPS started a new tradition of having our
graduating seniors parade, in cap & gown, through the
entire school with KG-11th grade students providing
appreciation of their accomplishments with applause and
well wishes!
Photos courtesy of ©Dayna Hasil of Wilson Photography
Pentwater Public School
600 E. Park Street
Pentwater, MI 49449
www.pentwaterschools.net
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2015-2016 ATHLETIC AWARDS
MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD:
MOST IMPROVED FEMALE:
MOST OUTSTANDING FEMALE:
MOST IMPROVED MALE:
MOST OUTSTANDING MALE:
TOM STURR MEMORIAL
TRACK & FIELD AWARD:
Linnea McDonough
Taylor Wilkinson
Emily Gebhart
Austin Hofmann
Max Stoneman
Congratulations to our varsity golf team in winning the
conference championship on 5/10/16. The team scored a
361 outscoring Manistee Catholic Central, Bear Lake, MCE
and Onekama to grab the title! The golf team is coached by
Mrs. Alicia Kolenda! Congratulations to Gannon McDonough
for winning the district championship title! The team
qualified to play at the regional meet on 6/1/16 and came in
7th! Looking forward to great things to come!
Julia Hall
Falcon athletics were celebrated on Wednesday, May 18,
2016, at our Spring/Annual Sports dessert. Along with
recognizing those athletes who have achieved success on
the court/field, we awarded academic achievement to the
following students as Scholar Athletes for 2015-2016:
Jacob Emick Free, Emily Gebhart, Lillian Knudsen,
Sophia Nyberg, Rita Panozzo, Connor Patterson, Chyanne Smith,
Grace Alvesteffer, Crystal Bromley, Anna Hofmann,
Damon Martz, Linnea McDonough, Jill Miller, Jacob Quinn,
Phillip Stone, Jacob Whitford, Brianna Adams, Brandon Adkins,
Jordyn Guetzka, Allison McGregor, Dominic McKinney,
Kylee Patterson-Skuse, Jackson Sheets, Billy Sproul, Iain Stewart,
Taylor Wilkinson, Stephen Boyko, Travis Franklin, Julia Hall,
Austin Hofmann, Seth Matulis, Glenn Miller, Madeline Reitsma,
Taylor Ruggles, Max Stoneman, Madi Wagner
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BATTER UP!
Congratulations to 9th grader Glenn Miller for earning a 1st
place finish at the Pitch, Hit & Run event hosted at Tiger
Stadium on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Comerica Park!
Glenn will be competing at the next level of competition
and we wish him the best of luck!