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All evening activities for Pennfield Schools have been canceled today January 20, 2026 due to inclement weather. Thank you for your continued support in keeping students safe.

The top priority of Pennfield Schools is ensuring the safety of students and staff. Due to the inclement weather, Pennfield Schools will be closed on 1/20/26. A determination regarding all after-school and athletic activities will be made by 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support in keeping all students safe. We hope that all of our Panther families stay safe, warm, and take the time to read a book!

All evening activities for Pennfield Schools have been canceled today January 19, 2026 due to inclement weather. Thank you for your continued support in keeping students safe.

The top priority of Pennfield Schools is ensuring the safety of students and staff. Due to the inclement weather, Pennfield Schools will be closed on 1/19/26. A determination regarding all after-school and athletic activities will be made by 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support in keeping all students safe. We hope that all of our Panther families stay safe, warm, and take the time to read a book!

All evening activities for Pennfield Schools have been canceled for today, December 10, 2025, due to inclement weather. The Dunlap music performance has been rescheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe.

The top priority of Pennfield Schools is ensuring the safety of students and staff. Due to the inclement weather, Pennfield Schools will be closed on 12/10/25. A determination regarding the Dunlap music performance and all after-school and athletic activities will be made by 1:00 p.m. Thank you for your continued support in keeping all students safe. We hope that all of our Panther families stay safe, warm, and take the time to read a book!

Pennfield Schools is now accepting unlimited applications for students K–12 interested in School of Choice for the second semester of the 2025–2026 school year. Applications for second semester 2025–2026 are open December 1, 2025, and are due on January 5, 2026, at noon. Applications are available at the Pennfield Schools Administration Office (8587 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017). You may call (269) 961-9781 to request an application, or you may download an application at https://www.pennfield.net/page/school-of-choice

Join us for our Pennfield winter concerts! 🎶
Our students have been working hard and are excited to share their music with the community. We invite families, friends, and supporters to enjoy these wonderful performances in the Pennfield High School Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!

This fall, Pennfield High School is proud to host our 5th Military Appreciation Game on Friday, October 24th. More than just a football game, this special evening is about coming together as a community to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. 🇺🇸

The night will begin with a moving pregame ceremony at 6:30 PM, as each varsity football player, cheerleader, and coach steps onto the field alongside a current or retired military member in a powerful processional. At kickoff, 7:00 PM, the Panthers will face Parma Western, but the real spotlight will shine on our heroes in uniform.

Thanks to the generosity of Learning Zone Preschool & Childcare, players will wear custom jerseys designed for this event. And with 100% of proceeds supporting local veteran organizations—including the Hooligans Flight Team and the Oscar Brady American Legion Riders Post 298—this night will leave a lasting impact well beyond the scoreboard.

We are also honored to welcome Colonel Frank Walker and General Bob Secrist as special guests, with a flyover from the Hooligans Flight Team (weather permitting) to cap off the celebration.

Please mark your calendars and join us at the Pennfield High School Football Stadium for an unforgettable night of football, gratitude, and community. Let’s stand together, Panther strong, as we recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. 💚🐾

#MilitaryAppreciation #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead

Update: District Phone Lines Restored (8/26/25)

We are pleased to share that Pennfield Schools’ phone lines have been fully restored. All school buildings can now be reached at their regular phone numbers.

North Penn Elementary School: (269) 961-9797
Dunlap Elementary School: (269) 961-9789
Pennfield Middle School: (269) 961-9784
Pennfield High School: (269) 961-9770
Transportation Department: (269) 961-9793

Regular district phone numbers can also be found on the website at www.pennfield.net. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we resolved this issue.

💚 Panther Staff Wellness Challenge 💚

Each year, Pennfield staff have the opportunity to join our Wellness Challenge — a fun, motivating way to encourage healthy habits and boost overall well-being!

Over the course of the challenge, staff focused on daily and weekly goals related to physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and self-care. From drinking more water 💧 to daily walks 🚶‍♀️, trying new fruits & veggies 🥦🍎, practicing mindfulness 🧘, and getting enough sleep 😴 — every step supported a more balanced lifestyle.

The challenge also fostered community, accountability, and plenty of Panther spirit!

A huge thank you to our amazing 2024–2025 sponsors for donating awesome prizes for weekly and overall winners:
🏆 Jack Pearl’s Team Sports
🏆 MESSA
🏆 Gallagher (The Pool)
🏆 AFLAC
🏆 SET SEG
🏆 Edustaff
🏆 Sammy’s Sunrise Cafe
🏆 Veritable Wellness
🏆 Meemic-Redman-BC
🏆 Pennfield Athletic Boosters
🏆 Pennfield Gardens

Here’s to building healthy habits together — one step at a time!
#StaffWellness #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead

📚✨ Back to School Open House Info! ✨📚
We’re excited to welcome our Panthers back for the 2025–2026 school year! Join us for Back to School Open Houses on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 to meet your teachers, tour the buildings, and get ready for a great year ahead!

📍 North Penn Elementary – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Dunlap Elementary – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
📍 Pennfield Middle School – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚 #PantherPride #BackToSchool2025 #LearnGrowLead

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Retirees 🎉 At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized Tami Cowham for her retirement and years of dedicated service in the Facilities and Maintenance Department at Pennfield Schools. Tami’s hard work, reliability, and commitment to keeping our schools running smoothly have made a lasting impact. Thank you, Tami, for everything you’ve done for our students, staff, and community. Wishing you all the best in retirement! 💚 #PantherPride #PennfieldStrong #LearnGrowLead

Pennfield Schools is hosting a District Registration Day on Tuesday, June 10th from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Pennfield High School. Registration Day is for new resident students or students with an approved School of Choice application for the 2025-2026 school year. Individuals attending District Registration Day should bring the following: 📌 What to bring: - Official Birth Certificate - Immunization Record - Proof of Residency (i.e. Rent Receipt, Mortgage Bill, Utility Bill) - Photo ID (Parent/Guardian) - Custody Papers (If Applicable) We can’t wait to welcome you to Pennfield! 💚 #PantherPride #PennfieldSchools #DistrictRegistrationDay #LearnGrowLead

Regular Board of Education and Budget Hearing Notices

🎓 Senior Walk 2025: A Heartfelt Tradition 💚 On Friday, May 30th, the Class of 2025 took part in one of Pennfield’s most meaningful traditions—the Senior Walk. Dressed in their caps and gowns, seniors walked the halls of North Penn Elementary, Purdy Elementary, Dunlap Elementary, Pennfield Middle School, and Pennfield High School, greeted with cheers, claps, and proud smiles from students and staff at every stop. Younger students lined the hallways to celebrate their older peers, while past teachers and staff welcomed the seniors back with pride and excitement for their future. It was a beautiful reminder of how far they’ve come—and the bright road ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎉 #SeniorWalk2025 #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead #Classof2025

The top priority of Pennfield Schools is ensuring the safety of students and staff. Due to storm damage and clean up in the area, Pennfield Schools will be closed on May 19, 2025. Thank you for your support and understanding.

🎡 The Pennfield Carnival is still on tonight! 🎉 Join us at Dunlap Elementary from 6:00–8:00 PM. Please see the flyer for details — we can’t wait to see you there! Note: A Walk to Remember at Purdy has been postponed. New details to come.