Twin Lake Elementary Newsletter
Week of June 6, 2025
August 23, 2026
The Rocket Way
Respect - Pride - Integrity
Welcome back to our new school year!
Dear Twin Lake Families,
We are so excited to see our Kinders in the building on Monday! (Only DK and Kinder students, please.) We are going to practice school to get the jitters out before the first day!
The first day of school is August 24. The first week is all half days.
Welcome back! We are excited for the start of the 2026-2027 school year! The entire Twin Lake team has been working really hard this summer to prepare for the first day of school. We are excited to see everyone!
Remember - morning drop off is at 8:25 and pick up is at noon this week. Please make sure that your teacher and your child know how they are getting home this week.
Breakfast is served from 8:25 - 8:50 everyday and is free. Our school lunches are also free for every student this year. We are so happy to keep all of our Rockets well-fed and ready for their school day.
We are here to help! Feel free to call the office at 231-719-3190, if you have questions or concerns. Once school starts, you will use this number to report any student absences as well. The school office will be open Monday through Fridays from 8:30-4:00 each day.
We are all looking forward to seeing you!
Thank you!
Mrs. Bennink
Twin Lake Bus Routes 26-27
First Day Routes Home
Hello Families!
On our first day of school, we will plan on sending our kids home the way that is listed on their forms. That means if they are a bus kid, we will plan on sending them on the bus. It is easiest if we start the system from day 1. If there are extenuating circumstances, please let your child's teacher know.
Thanks for your help!
Hearing and Vision Screenings
School Supply List
Food Assistance
The information for emergency food assistance in Muskegon County is as follows:
Twin Lake Community Church
Food pantry
Hours of Operation:
Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
Thursday 3:30pm - 6:00pm
*If you have an emergency situation, please reach out to the school office and we can make special arrangements.
Muskegon
Feeding America West Michigan
616-784-3250
Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency
877-213-5948
Muskegon Rescue Mission food pantry
Thursdays at 9:30 at 1747 7th St (Park St entrance).
Rising Rockets - Youth Program
Please see the video below from the high school athletic department introducing Rising Rockets, an initiative designed to provide a one-stop digital location for all things youth athletics, in Rocket City.
Our goal is to make it easier for families to find information about camps, clinics, youth leagues, and opportunities to get involved in Reeths-Puffer athletics. Through Rising Rockets, you’ll be able to explore offerings, connect with programs, and register your student-athlete all in one convenient place.
We’re excited to continue building strong connections with our future Rockets and hope this resource makes navigating youth athletics in our community even easier.
Youth Football Information
PTO Information and Calendar
Thanks for a great year!! We look forward to another amazing year in 2026-2027. Our meeting calendar will be shared soon! Thank you!
President - Nicole Boroff
VP - TBD
Treasurer - Brittany Meloche
Secretary - Halley Sarnowski
Our first meeting will be held in August or September and there will be a vote for the VP at this time.
Things To Come:
Upcoming Dates:
August 24 - first day of school - 1/2 day
August 24 - August 28 - First week of school ALL 1/2 DAYS!!
August 27 - Rocket City Kick Off - 5:00 - 7:00 HS Football field
9/4 - NO School - Labor Day Holiday
9/7 - NO School - Labor Day Holiday
9/8 - Full Day of School 8:45-3:45
10/2 - 1/2 Day for teacher PD, Dismiss at 12:00
10/12 & 10/13 - No School Fall Break
10/23 - 1/2 Day, Records Day, Dismiss at 12:00
Reeths-Puffer District Calendar Link
Contact Information
Mrs. Joanna (Joey) Bennink
Principal, Twin Lake Elementary School
Email: benninkj@reeths-puffer.org
Phone: 231-719-3190, Ext: 2225
Location: Twin Lake Elementary School, 3175 5th Street, Twin Lake, MI, USA