11/6

Hello Pentucket Families!

It was another exciting and productive week at Pentucket!

On Tuesday, our staff participated in professional development led by Tom Driscoll from EdTechTeacher. Staff explored both the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence from the perspectives of teachers and students. It was an insightful few hours filled with thoughtful discussion, meaningful collaboration, and valuable takeaways.

Pentucket also hosted its final home football game of the season. The team will conclude its season against Triton on Thanksgiving morning. We hope many members of the Pentucket community will come out to show their support!

The boys’ varsity soccer team continues its exciting season in the playoffs. Congratulations to the players and coaches on an incredible season, and best of luck as they continue their playoff run!

Finally, our varsity competition cheer team competed in the CAL Championship this past Wednesday, when Pentucket welcomed 10 teams to our campus. A huge shout-out to Coach Freitas for organizing and running such a successful event!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Brenda Erhardt

PMHS Principal

November 9 - Picture Retake 📸

November 11 - No school (Veterans' Day)

November 20 - Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12)🪩

November 25 - Early Release Day

If you placed an order from our Pie Fundraiser, please come to the MHS on November 24th between 3:30-6 to pick up your order.

The high school fall musical INTO THE WOODS is November 5th at 6:30, November 6th at 6:30 and November 7th at 6:30. Tickets are available on prsd.ludus.com. This show is rated PG-13 and features a cast and crew of over 50 talented high school students.

If you have any questions, please email Brooke Snow at bsnow@prsd.org

The event has moved from 11/17 to 11/18.

We are proud to kick off our 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Challenge—our districtwide friendly competition across all of our schools to support Our Neighbors’ Table (ONT), an essential local non-profit dedicated to establishing regional food security and universal food access across our communities. You can watch a video about the competition here, or read below.

Last year, the Sweetsir School took home top honors and earned the right to hang the traveling Good Neighbor Award in their building for the entire year. This year, the slate is wiped clean: will Sweetsir defend their title, or will another school claim district bragging rights?

The challenge starts next Monday, November 9th and runs through Friday, November 13th. All six PRSD schools will compete (with the Middle and High School, as well as Sweetsir and Donaghue, counted separately).

New Scoring System for Year Two

Based on current inventory needs we received from Our Neighbors' Table heading into the holiday season, points will be awarded under two streamlined categories:

• 1 Point: Any standard shelf-stable food item, personal care item, or each $1 donated online.
• 2 Points: High-priority items on ONT’s Most Needed List:
• Canned pumpkin
• Canned cranberry sauce
• Gravy (canned or packets)
• Canned cream of mushroom soup
• Stuffing mix
• Instant potatoes / potato flakes
• Pumpkin bread / bread mixes
• Baking mixes / kits

To keep the competition fair regardless of school enrollment size, each school’s final score is calculated on a per-person basis (total points earned divided by the total number of students and staff in the building). The winning school will be engraved on the Good Neighbor Award—our district's own Stanley Cup (see the below for a small image of the award).

How to Participate

• Drop Off Items: Students and families can bring shelf-stable food and personal care items directly to their school’s collection bins throughout the week.
• Donate Online: Every dollar donated equals one point for your school. Use your school’s direct link below or scan the school QR code on your building's flyer:
• Bagnall School
• Donaghue School
• Pentucket High School
• Pentucket Middle School
• Page School
• Sweetsir School

Follow the Leaderboard

• A mid-week district update will go out by text and email by Thursday morning so everyone knows what the scores are.
• The official winner will be announced on Monday, November 16th!

Each school principal will share building-specific drop-off locations and spirit incentives. Thank you to our students, staff, families, and neighbors for showing what community care looks like when it matters most.

Please click here for other languages.

Say Cheese, again! This is a reminder that picture retakes will be happening on Monday, 11/9.

Last chance to get your Pentucket scarf. Please either order and email crlucey@gmail com to arrange pick up or some to Boys playoff soccer game this Saturday 11/07 at 2PM.

What an exciting time to order your Class Ring! There will be a 3 week ring sale!!! Order your Class Ring and take advantage of this great sale!!! The sale is running from 11/5-11/26

To purchase, you may scan the QR Code or click here to bring you right to your school’s website on Balfour.com.

Balfour has also provided you with a Finger Sizer. Please click here print it out, and follow the

instructions on how to size your finger. You can always stop by a local jewelry store to

get your finger sized as well.

For a limited time, Balfour is offering $42.00 off select Celestrium Rings! Prices are

already reflected on the website. *Also on the Balfour website, there is a lot of great merchandise: Hoodies, T-Shirts, Sweatpants, etc. Stock up on some great Class Gear!!!

Please click here to view the flyer in additional languages.

We have seen cell phones sneaking out of student backpacks. PRETTY PLEASE remind your student that cell phones are not allowed during the school day. Thank you for your support!

Looking for a job where no two days are exactly the same? Join Pentucket Middle-High School as a substitute teacher!

Our substitute teachers are essential members of the team. They keep learning moving, provide students with a positive and structured classroom experience, and help our school run smoothly when a teacher is absent. One day you might explore history, the next you could supervise a science activity—and by Friday, you may know more about middle-school slang than you ever expected!

Pay $140/day

Please email Brenda Erhardt (berhardt@prsd.org)

The after-school ski program at Bradford is back this year for students in grades 7 and 8!

Please click here to see the details of the program, which will be held on Thursday afternoons from 1/7 - 2/11.

It is important to note that parents will be responsible for transporting skiers and snowboarders to and from Bradford. There will be a bin in the Middle School Office for students to drop off their paperwork and check NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 11TH! We look forward to a great season on the slopes!

Pentucket MHS needs subsitute nurses. If you or someone you know wants to help in the middle-high school, please contact Lisa Giampietro at (lgiampietro@prsd.org)

1). The Hilldale Cemetery: Volunteers are needed to aid in the cleanup of the cemetery to ready it for the Wreaths Across America Program in December. The cleanup is medium to heavy work, clearing away summer growth so that the wreaths can be placed in December. If you are up for a challenge, love the outdoors, and exercise, this is your type of community service.

Your contact person is Tammy Dobrosielski, and she can be reached through email at tdobrosielski@prsd.org

Please consider volunteering for this worthy cause.

If you are interested in further information about the cemetery and its connection to Wreaths Across America, you can go to www.hilldalewreaths.com

Upcoming School Committee Meetings:

November 17th

December 15th

January 12th

February 2nd

February 23rd

March 2nd or March 9th

April 13th

May 11th

June 8th

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.

Upcoming 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