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March 13th, 2026
Dear Pentucket Families,
This week brought a few hints of spring in the air, and it finally feels like we may have turned a corner after a long winter. The warmer temperatures and longer days are certainly welcome!
On Tuesday evening, we held our Winter Sports Banquet, which was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our winter student-athletes. It was a great evening for families, athletes, and coaches to come together after a long and demanding season. The dedication, teamwork, and perseverance our students demonstrated this winter made us all very proud.
We also had a meaningful learning opportunity for our middle school students this week. Berwick Academy senior Johnnie McComiskie spoke with our 7th and 8th graders about living with epilepsy. Johnnie shared his personal experiences and helped students understand what epilepsy is and what they can do if someone is having a seizure. His willingness to educate others and advocate for awareness was incredibly impactful, and we are grateful for his leadership.
All in all, it was a good week at Pentucket. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Have a great week!
Brenda Erhardt
PMHS Principal
NEW INFORMATION
Alumni Spotlight: Astronoid Takes Off
Proud Pentucket Music alumni, Brett Boland ('07) and Casey Aylward ('07), are enjoying tremendous success with their band Astronoid. They've released four studio albums and toured the world with Blink 182. Their most recent album, Stargod, was released this fall. They will be performing at Paradise Rock Club in Boston next Tuesday, March 17th in support of their new album. Tickets are selling out fast, so be sure to secure yours soon. Keep tabs on all of our Pentucket Music alumni HERE as they continue to create incredible music!
National History Day Regional Winners and Honorable Mentions
We are proud to announce that, for the first time, Pentucket will be sending a group of students to the State Competition. State Finalist Senior Group Exhibit -Emily Passanisi, Isabella Martins, & Lili Henriques. Honorable Mention Senior Individual Exhibit -Fiona Moore, and finally Outstanding Project from a new MHD program - Penelope Friend.
Congratulations to these outstanding students!
INDIVIDUAL CLASS PAGES
STUDENT SERVICES & ATHLETICS
GENERAL INFORMATION
I would like to acknowledge the continued commitment these students give to their art studies every day. It is a pleasure to watch you work, and I feel privileged to be able to witness your artistic growth. Thank you for participating in this year’s Youth Art Month Virtual Exhibit,The World Needs Art.
Students representing Pentucket are:
Jessica Heller (Gr. 7)
Timothy Michaud (Gr. 7)
*Lucia Quito Soto (Gr. 7)
Hadley Camp (Gr. 7)
Isabelle Engel (Gr. 11)
Evelyn Dunn (Gr. 12)
Rory Hackett (Gr. 12)
Cassidy Roche (Gr. 12)
Julia Swiniarski (Gr. 12)
Sofia Bellacqua (Gr. 12)
* In addition to exhibiting in the YAM exhibit, Lucia Quito Soto's entry in the Youth Art Month Flag contest has been selected as the winner in the grade 6-8 division for the state of Massachusetts.
I would like to acknowledge the continued commitment these students give to their art studies, every day. It is a pleasure to watch you work and I feel privileged to be able to witness your artistic growth.
Thank you,
Ms. Nadeau
SENIOR CELEBRATION INFORMATION
Senior Celebration Class of 2026 What is the Pentucket Senior Celebration? The PPA hosts an annual, substance-free, all-night celebration for graduating seniors. This beloved tradition—typically attended by over 85% of the class—keeps our graduates safe while they celebrate together one last time. Students are bussed to surprise venues throughout the night. Past highlights include: Harbor cruises and comedy shows Dances and restaurant stops Hypnotist shows, prizes, and keepsakes How to Sign Up? Website: https://www.prsd.org/families/pentucket-parent-alliance Payments: Submit Checks to Main Office (make sure the student’s full name is noted) *Venmo info will be posted on the website soon Questions: pentucketparentalliance1974@gmail.com Our Commitment to Inclusion We believe every senior should be able to attend. The PPA offers "event scholarships" to ensure financial constraints never prevent a student from participating in this milestone event. Bake Sale (to support Senior Celebration) We will be having bake sales on February 3rd at Pentucket and 7th at West Newbury Food Mart. Please consider baking or volunteering. Yard Signs We will be posting information about senior yard signs soon.
HALL OF FAME 2026
The Pentucket Regional School District's Hall of Fame is open to Nominees. Please visit PRSD.org/HOF to nominate someone. The nomination window closes April 1, 2026.
RESOURCES
District Notes
Upcoming School Committee Meetings:
March 24th
April 14th
May 12th
June 9th
All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the Middle-High School.
Please check the PRSD website for Agendas and further information.
MHS School Council Meetings
School Council Meetings: Meeting Time 6:45am-7:15am
The School Council Meets the second Thursday of each month. Please see the PRMHS website for agendas