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Principal's Weekly Update

Dear Pentucket Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the second semester! Students worked hard to finish their assignments and prepare for finals, and now it’s time to focus on what’s ahead.

Thank you again to all of the families who took the time to come to the 8th Grade Gulf of Maine Presentations. It was great to see the school bustling with so many visitors!

We’re also looking forward to the Middle School Dance this Friday night. These events are always a lot of fun, and we appreciate everyone who helps make them run smoothly.

As the cold weather continues, a quick reminder: please make sure students are dressing warmly when they leave the house. Sweatshirts alone won’t cut it on these frosty mornings, so encourage layers, coats, and hats. And while we’re at it, please remind your students to stick to water during the school day—no energy drinks or Dunkins'!

Thank you for your support

Sincerely,

Brenda Erhardt

Pentucket MHS Principal

NEW INFORMATION

PLEASE! WATER ONLY!

We are asking as nicely as possible to bring ONLY WATER to school in a covered water bottle. No Dunks, Energy Drinks or Soda. Just water! Students will not be allowed to bring any other drinks besides water in the building. THANK YOU for your cooperation.

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Ms. Cromwell's and her students enjoyed an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party.

MARY POPPINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Please purchase tickets for Pentucket High School's production of Mary Poppins. Dates are: Thursday, March 13th, Friday March 14th, and two shows on Saturday, March 15th. Please go to PRSD.org and click on Tickets in the top tabs.

Community Resource

Please check out Groveland's Community Calendar for local events.

8th Grade Gulf of Maine Presentation

The 8th-grade Science Fair was a fantastic success! Our students showcased their creativity and critical thinking as they presented their innovative projects.

Important Information for 8th Grade Whittier Applicants

Mrs. Sanford & Mrs. Mastone will be holding interview prep sessions for students who applied to Whittier Tech on Thursday, January 30th and Friday, January 31st in the library during last period. Students with last names A-Ma should attend on Thursday (1/30), and students with last names Mc-Z should attend on Friday (1/31). While interview prep sessions are not mandatory, we highly encourage students to join us!

Representatives from Whittier will be at PRMHS the following week on Monday, February 3rd to conduct interviews. Interviews are slated to take place all day (with the exception of lunch time). If your student applied to Whittier, it is important to be present the day of interviews. Students who miss the interviews will need to coordinate another interview day/time with Whittier directly. Representatives will return to wrap up interviews on Tuesday morning (February 4th) only if they do not have the opportunity to get through all students who are present on Monday.

Please feel free to reach out to your child's counselor with any questions or concerns!

Samantha Mastone (smastone@prsd.org) -- Last Names A-K

Lisa Sanford (lsanford@prsd.org) -- Last Names L-Z

Free Parenting Library

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce that our free Parenting Solutions Library is now available in Spanish. MPY is offering this valuable resource in partnership with Peace at Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit organization located in Mansfield, Connecticut.

Through this partnership, MPY is providing proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The Parenting Solutions Library is easily accessed using the link on MPY’s home page. No log in or passcode is needed. The Peace at Home Parenting Solutions Library is a free, valuable resource for PTOs, SEPACs, ELLPACs and other parent-oriented groups.

STUDENT SERVICES & ATHLETICS

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOMINATE! NOMINATE! NOMINATE!

Please visit PRSD.org/HOF to nominate a Pentucket Employee, an Alumni or a Benefactor to help recongize those who have done tremendous work for students and our community!

Nominations are open between January 1 and April 1, 2025

Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education's SAT Prep course

SAT Prep classes are now enrolling! Courses meet at Newburyport High School starting Tuesday, January 21 and run for six weeks. SAT English meets Thursday, 1/23, then the following sessions will be on Mondays, 6 - 8 pm. SAT Math meets Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm, beginning 1/21. Individual courses cost $280. Both courses are $530. Register for both and save! Students or parents can enroll on our website, newburyportadulted.org.

High school students are also welcome to take any of the Adult Education classes! There are a wide range this season, including astronomy, art workshops, and cooking classes.

School Dues

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 Art Foundation

For 22 years Pentucket Arts Foundation has proudly served as a staunch supporter of the arts and culture in our tri-town community to enrich the lives of residents of all ages in Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury through shared arts experiences. We use community-sourced funds to continue our programs, events, scholarships and grants. With your help, the Foundation can continue to enhance the lives within our communities. Please refer to our website or QR Code to see the variety and depth of offerings. Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic