4/3

Dear Families,

Testing season has officially begun at Pentucket, and our students are hard at work preparing for both MCAS and AP exams. We know this time of year can be demanding, and we are proud of the focus, effort, and determination our students are demonstrating in their classes each day. As always, we encourage families to help students prioritize a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and consistent attendance so they can do their best.

With the arrival of spring, we are starting to see glimpses of warmer weather—along with a few reminders that New England spring can keep us on our toes! Even with some ups and downs in the forecast, it’s great to see students outside more, teams back on the fields, and that sense of renewed energy that comes with this time of year.

I also want to highlight a great experience for members of our Student Advisory Council, who recently participated in “A Day on the Hill.” During this event, students engaged in timely policy discussions, attended legislative briefings, and received practical advocacy guidance. It was an incredible opportunity for our students to learn how to make their voices heard and to better understand the work happening on Beacon Hill.

It’s always inspiring to see our students represent Pentucket with such thoughtfulness and maturity. We are proud of the way they continue to grow as informed and engaged citizens.

Have a great week,

Brenda Erhardt

PMHS Principal

7 & 8 grade students celebrated the end of Q3 with their quarterly PBIS assembly. Congratulations to those students who were recognized. Please see the attachment for the celebration slides.

As we begin to enjoy the warmer weather and the signs of spring, we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about expectations for appropriate dress at school.

We understand that changing temperatures often bring a shift in clothing choices, and we want to ensure that all students remain comfortable while also maintaining a respectful and appropriate learning environment. Our goal is to support a school setting that is safe, inclusive, and focused on learning.

As a general reminder, student attire should:

• Provide appropriate coverage for a school setting
• Be free of language or images that are inappropriate, offensive, or disruptive
• Allow students to participate fully in all school activities throughout the day

If a student’s attire does not meet these expectations, we will address it in a respectful and supportive manner and may ask the student to make adjustments.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. Clear and consistent communication between home and school helps ensure a positive experience for all students.

Please click here for the 2026 end of year events.

Students made solar cookers and were able to enjoy some SMORES!

The Aluminum Panthers competed last weekend in the University of NH District Robotics Competition. The team worked through several challenges during many grueling hours over the weekend. They were chosen as a backup to compete in the playoffs. When their alliance had a robot that went out of commission, our robotics team #9443 rolled into quick action to step in and help - ultimately claiming the WINNING alliance position for the whole event! What an adrenaline-filled robotics season it has been! To watch them compete in the playoffs round they helped win, check out this live stream link via youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPhUdmep0nw&t=15s For more detailed info and videos of our team, check out this link: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2026/team/9443

CONGRATULATIONS PENTUCKET ALUMINUM PANTHERS - Team 9443!!!

Students took part in an in-school field trip, collaborating with professional glass artists. Click here to learn more Click here to check out the highlights of that fun day!

Register NOW for the 2026 Summer Clinic.

The Summer Lacrosse Clinic is a 3-day clinic for boys & girls who have played at least one season of youth lacrosse for Pentucket Youth Lacrosse or another local town program that is part of Mass Youth Lacrosse.

This year, we will have separate sessions for boys and girls.

The Boys Clinic will be run by UMass Boston college players and Pentucket High School lacrosse players.
DATES: Wednesday, June 23rd - Friday, June 25th.
TIME: 9-11:00 am
LOCATION: Pipestave Hill Recreation Area, 695 Main St. West Newbury
COST: $100
ELIGIBILITY: Open to boys in 1st through 8th grade who have played on a Pentucket Youth Lacrosse team or another MYL town program.

The Girls Clinic will be run by coaches and players from the Pentucket High School girls lacrosse teams.
DATES: Wednesday, June 23 - Friday, June 25, 2026.
TIME: 6-8:00 pm, we are trying something new this year to try and avoid scheduling conflicts with other summer programs that week
COST: $100
ELIGIBILITY: Open for girls Pre-K to 8th grade who played PYL this year or another Mass Youth Lacrosse program
LOCATION: Pipestave Hill fields, 695 Main Street, West Newbury

Space is limited, so register today!

Click HERE to register.

Sign up here!

Hello families,

We have seen an increase in students arriving late to school. As a reminder, the school day begins promptly at 7:35 a.m. Students who are late more than three times without an excused reason will be assigned an afternoon detention.

Thank you for your continued support in helping your student arrive on time and start the day successfully.

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

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.

Here is the link to order a yard sign: YARD SIGN

Below is what the sign will look like with the information:

Upcoming School Committee Meetings:

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.

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