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🎉 Celebrating Excellence On and Off the Field! 🎉 At this week’s Board of Education meeting, the Board had the opportunity to recognize two teams for their incredible academic achievements: 🏐 Varsity Volleyball – MIVCA Team Academic All-State Under the leadership of Head Coach Brooke Wells, the 2024 Pennfield Varsity Volleyball team has earned MIVCA Team Academic All-State honors! These student-athletes have demonstrated true Panther pride by excelling in the classroom and on the court. 🏈 Varsity Football – MHSFCA Team Academic All-State Led by Head Coach Robbie Hattan, the 2024 Pennfield Varsity Football team has also achieved MHSFCA Team Academic All-State recognition. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academics is truly commendable. 👏 Congratulations to both teams on this incredible accomplishment! The success of these student athletes sets a shining example for Panther Nation. #PantherPride #StudentAthletes #AcademicAllState #LearnGrowLead

Dunlap Elementary Shines in Board of Education Presentation 📊🎉 Yesterday, the Board of Education had the opportunity to visit Dunlap Elementary School for its regular March meeting – and what an inspiring visit it was! ✨ As part of the evening, Dunlap students and staff delivered a thoughtful presentation that showcased the heart of the building. 💚 Highlights included an overview of school celebrations, as well as, student data and growth 📈 shared by Principal Katrina Hill, a PBIS spotlight 🌟 from Dean of Students Olivia Holmes, and a special student-led segment 🎤 on what makes Dunlap such a special place to learn and grow. 🏫 All those in attendance at the meeting were excited to see the incredible work happening at Dunlap and left feeling energized by the dedication of the staff and the enthusiasm of the students. Way to go, Dunlap Elementary! 👏 #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead

This is a reminder to families that there will be a half day of school for students on Wednesday, March 19th for students with Parent Teacher Conferences taking place in the afternoon. We look forward to connecting with families during conferences!

Celebrating PBIS at Dunlap Elementary 🎉 Each month, Dunlap Elementary students and staff host a PBIS celebration to recognize students showing their P.A.W.S. each day! During the February celebration, students had a blast playing the Defy Gravity Game, and were excited to receive fun prizes like a Reading Month shirt!📚🎈 These celebrations are all about recognizing positive behavior and building a strong, supportive school community—and February was full of fun, laughter, and Panther Pride! Way to go, Dunlap Elementary! 👏👏 #PBIS #PantherPride #DunlapElementary #LearnGrowLead

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Euchre with the Super on Wednesday, March 12th! Superintendent Lemmer kicked off the night with a few welcoming words, and then the cards—and the laughs—started flying. 😄🃏 It was a fantastic evening full of smiles, friendly competition, and great company. We’re so grateful for everyone who came out and made it such a fun success! #EuchreWithTheSuper #CommunityConnection #PantherPride

This is a reminder to families that there will be a half day of school for students on Friday, March 14th as our staff will be participating in professional development. We hope that each of our families have a wonderful long weekend together!

Pennfield High School students Anna Keown and Alex Alton competed today as members of the Calhoun Area Career Center culinary team during the 2025 Michigan ProStart Invitational. This event brings students from across the state of Michigan to compete and showcase their skills. Teams of five had one hour to complete three separate dishes during today's competition. We are so proud of our students for their passion, dedication, and working to #LearnGrowLead each day!

Kindergarten Screening & Registration will take place on April 16th and April 17th at North Penn Elementary. Screening and Registration will take place by appointment only. Please visit the website at https://www.pennfield.net/article/2069160 for more information or call the buildings listed below. Purdy Elementary: (269) 961-9795 North Penn Elementary: (269) 961-9797 We can’t wait to welcome our newest Panthers to Pennfield Schools!

Regular Board of Education Meeting Notice

🏆 Golden Circle Awards: Celebrating Our WHY! 🌟 At Pennfield, we are driven by our collective WHY—to inspire students to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact on their community. 💡💙 Each month, staff members can nominate colleagues who embody this mission through the Golden Circle Awards, inspired by Simon Sinek’s TED Talk. Nominees receive a certificate from either administration or the individual who nominated them, recognizing their dedication and impact. At the end of the year, winners from each nomination category are celebrated across the district! We are so proud of the way our staff lift each other up and celebrate our shared success as a team! 🙌✨ #GoldenCircleAwards #PennfieldPride #OurWHY #StrongerTogether

Euchre with the Super – Make-Up Date! ♠️♥️ Missed out on the first round of sign ups? No worries! We've got a make-up date for Euchre with the Super – and there’s still time to join in on the fun on March 12th . Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and secure your spot! ♣️♦️

Board of Education Work Session Notice

🎉 This month, Superintendent Lemmer had the honor of recognizing the Rotary Students of the Month for February! These outstanding students, selected by the Rotary Club of Battle Creek, are celebrated for their excellence in academics, leadership, and character. We are especially proud of our Pennfield High School recipient, Joslyn Adkins, for her hard work and dedication! 👏💚 #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead

🌟 Board of Education Recognition 🌟 We want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank the incredible team at Dunlap for going above and beyond in creating a truly special holiday program for our students! 🎄✨ Thank you for making a difference and creating lasting memories for our students and families! 💚🎶

🎉 PBIS Event Recap! 🎭🎤📚 Pennfield High School hosted an exciting PBIS event at the end of January filled with friendly competition and incredible performances! 🧠 Students vs. Teachers Trivia—Teachers took the win by 8 points, thanks to a bold wager on the Double Down question! 🎶 Performances—Students showcased their talents in singing, dancing, and a special performance from the Acting Club. 🎭 Spring Play Sneak Peek—The crowd loved the trailer for our upcoming production featuring tales from the Brothers Grimm! It was a fantastic event celebrating school spirit and talent! 👏✨ #PBIS #PantherPride #LearnGrowLead

The Battle Creek Symphony is coming to the Pennfield Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. The Battle Creek Symphony will be presenting Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with violin soloist Carrie Krause. Interested in attending? Learn more at their website: https://yourmusiccenter.org/vivaldi-by-candlelight/.

✨ It’s not too late! ✨ There’s still time to sign up for the Daddy-Daughter Dance & Spa Day happening this Saturday, February 22nd! 💃🕺 🎟 Pay at the door if you haven’t registered yet. It’s going to be a special day filled with fun and unforgettable memories! 💅🎉 📄 For more information, check out the brochures . We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

Last month, Pennfield Schools hosted a Jeans Day to support the Charitable Union’s annual Jeans Drive 👖—and our Panther community showed up in a BIG way! Jeans are one of the toughest items for Charitable Union to collect, and Pennfield stepped up to help. This is what true community looks like! 💪 Thanks to the generosity of our Panther family, we raised $590 and collected over 100 pairs of jeans for community members in need! 👏👏 Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped make a difference! #PennfieldPride #JeansDay #CommunityStrong #CharitableUnion #LearnGrowLead

📢 PRIDE Time Reflection: A Letter to Your Future Self ✉️ Last year, our Middle School students wrote letters to their future selves—capturing their growth, memories, and personal journeys. Recently, they received those letters back as a powerful reminder of how far they’ve come and as a source of encouragement for the rest of the school year. ✨ A moment of reflection can be a great motivator—what would you say to your past self? 💭 Great work Middle School! #LearnGrowLead

This is a reminder to families that there will be no school on Monday, February 17th due to mid-winter break. We hope that each of our families have a wonderful long weekend together!