Congratulations to Dunlap Elementary March 26 VIP Students
Pennfield Schools is now accepting unlimited applications for students K-12 interested in School of Choice for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications for Fall 2025 are open beginning April 7, 2025 and are due on August 28, 2025 at noon. Applications are available at 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.
This is a reminder to families that Spring Break will take place from March 28th through April 4th. We hope all of our Panther families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun-filled break! We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready to finish the year strong!
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
Book Fair in library all week.
1/2 day Wednesday, March 19 11:55 dismissal
PT Conferences: Wednesday March 19 1-7 pm & Thursday, March 20 4-7 pm (schedule with teacher)
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary Assembly: Friday, March 21 2:00-3:00
Reading Month Movie Reward: Thursday, March 27 1:15-3:00
No school Friday, March 28, Spring Break return Monday, April 7
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
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!
Regular Board of Education Meeting Notice
Dunlap Elementary March Newsletter
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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
🌟 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! 💚🎶
✨ 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! ❤️
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!
Hey staff, students, and community members! Just a quick reminder that everyone is invited to join us for a fun night of Euchre with the Super. Feeling competitive? 💪 Come take on the challenge and show off your Euchre skills!
Please Sign up by Feb. 18th with the QR Code on the flyer or Click 👉 https://forms.gle/gTyQrt4YrS8HKnyM6
Reminder: Last Day to Sign Up!
Join us for a community conversation on The Anxious Generation. We’ve already had an amazing response, and today is the final day to claim your free copy of the book! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with parents, staff, and community members for a meaningful discussion.
Please complete the QR code or click 👉 https://forms.gle/K1M4tE3TrR7xogaa8 to sign up for your copy today by 4:00 p.m.
The field trip to the Capitol in Lansing for Mr Nelson, Mrs Nostrant and Mrs Paesens' classes has been canceled for today. It has been rescheduled to Monday, March 24. The safety of the kids is our first priority. Sorry for the late notice, and thank you for understanding.
This is a reminder to families that there will be a half day of school for students on Friday, February 14th as our staff will be participating in professional development. We hope that each of our families have a wonderful long weekend together!
All evening activities/athletics for Pennfield Schools have been canceled due to predicted inclement weather on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thank you for your continued support in keeping students safe.
