12/20

Dear Pentucket Families,

As we approach the holiday break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible spirit and talent displayed within our school community over the past week.

The middle and high school concerts were absolutely amazing, filling the auditorium with festive music and showcasing the incredible talents of our student musicians. From classic holiday pieces to inspiring new arrangements, the performances were a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and their teachers. It was wonderful to see so many families and friends in attendance, supporting the arts and celebrating the season together.

A special shoutout to the senior class for their entrepreneurial efforts selling hot chocolate this week! Their hustle and teamwork helped raise funds to defray expenses for upcoming senior class activities.

As we head into the holiday break, I encourage everyone to take this time to slow down, catch up with loved ones, and enjoy the peace of the season. Whether you’re traveling, staying local, or simply taking a much-needed rest, I hope your holidays wonderful.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year, ready to take on 2025 with renewed energy and purpose.

Happy Holidays!

Brenda Erhardt

PMHS Principal

We have a very special guest speaker on January 15th - NY Times best-selling author, Jessica Lahey. Please join us!

Today students met for the monthly PBIS Assembly.

December PBIS Meeting

Tickets for the middle school production of Newsies Jr. are on sale at prsd.ludus.com.

Newsies JR. is a high-energy, family-friendly musical adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Newsies. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, it tells the inspiring story of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who rallies a ragtag group of young newsies to stand up against powerful newspaper publishers in a fight for fair wages.

Come join us on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 6PM to 8PM in room 1100 at PRMHS for the Open House! We will be showcasing the work of over 60 students who are participating on a FIRST Robotics @ Pentucket (FR@P) team, including FRC9443 Aluminum Panthers in the High School, FTC25728 LYNX in the Middle School, and our District-wide elementary team FLL64989 Robo Cats. We will be showcasing robots and efforts from every program. This is a great opportunity to learn about the amazing things FR@P students are doing!

Congratulations to the Middle School Robotics team FTC 25728 LYNX for an incredible rookie performance this weekend. They competed against 26 high school teams and came in 3rd with a record of 4-1. They also won the 2nd Place Robot Design Award!

The schoolwide DUES DRIVE begins on Friday 1/3/25 and ends on Friday 1/31/25.

Each year the classes collect “dues” in the amount of $37.50 (a four-year total $150.00). Class dues are used for class activities and events such as the senior outing, prom, senior banquet, caps and gowns, etc. In order to attend senior events (prom, banquet, graduation) the dues need to be paid in full. If you are unsure how much you have already paid for class dues, please check in with your class advisor(s).

Please see the class pages for payment information.

Pentucket Regional School District will introduce a Hall of Fame, which will honor alumni, athletes, educators, and community members who have made a significant contribution to the district.

The Hall of Fame is soliciting nominations beginning Jan. 1, 2025, in three categories:

• Legacy Employees. These employees – for example, teachers, coaches, custodians, administrators, etc. – must have worked for the Pentucket district for at least five years. Nominees should have made a lasting impact through leadership, innovation, mentorship, or service to the school, leaving a positive influence on students, staff, and the broader Pentucket community.
• Alumni. Nominees should embody excellence, leadership, and commitment to Pentucket's core values, whether through achievements on the field, stage, in the classroom, or in their service to the community. They should have made a lasting impact through their talents and contributions, exemplifying the qualities of integrity and dedication. To be eligible, alumni must have graduated from or attended Pentucket for at least half of their school years, ensuring a deep connection to the district. Their accomplishments should reflect a legacy of positive influence within the Pentucket community and beyond.
• Benefactors. Nominees may be alumni or community members. They should have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to advancing the Pentucket district's mission, helping to improve facilities, programs, or opportunities for students. Their generosity and dedication should have left a meaningful and lasting impact on the school community.

Nominations can be submitted through the District Hall of Fame web page and will be accepted through April 1.

A Nomination Committee will review all applications and select the inaugural Hall of Fame class, which will be announced in September 2025. Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony later that fall.

Community members interested in serving on the Nomination Committee are asked to contact Principal Brenda Erhardt at berhardt@prsd.org.

Please click here to register!

As a reminder, there is a new process in place for students signing in when arriving late to school and it requires them to use their Student ID. Students should have their ID readily available when entering the building.

Upcoming School Committee Meetings:

January 14th

February 4th

February 25th

March 4th

March 18th

April 15th

May 6th

June 3rd

*****All meetings begin at 6:00pm and are held in the middle/high school building

**A complete list of School Committee Meeting is available on the PRSD website**

Meeting Time 6:45am-7:15am

The School Council Meets the second Thursday of each month. Please see the PRMHS website for agendas