North Pennfield Elementary

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Pennfield Schools recognizes the importance of accessible, reliable before and after school care for our families. We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Bright Light Child Care to offer licensed before and after school care at Purdy. We are fortunate to have several trusted community partners who also offer before and after school care options for Pennfield families. Pennfield Schools provides transportation to and from the locations listed below.

Their contact information is provided below to assist you in making arrangements that best fit your family’s needs:

Bright Light Early Learning and Education at Purdy School Phone: (269) 961-9744 Website: https://brightlightece.com/ Location: 6510 Purdy Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017 Services: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, before, and after school care for Pennfield Students

Battle Creek Christian Early Learning Center Phone: (269) 963-1404 Website:https://bcchristian.org Location: 1035 Wagner Drive Battle Creek, MI 49017 Services: Offers preschool, before, and after school care for Pennfield Students

Learning Zone Preschool and Childcare Phone: (269) 589-6423 Website: https://learningzonepreschool.weebly.com Location: 19615 Capital Ave NE Battle Creek, MI 49017 Services: Offers preschool, before, and after school care for Pennfield students

Lens Learning Center Phone: (269)289-2281 Website: Not Available Location: 20165 Capital Ave NE Battle Creek, MI 49017 Services: Offers preschool, before, and after school care for Pennfield students

08/26/2026

We are only a few weeks away from the Pennfield Schools Community Tailgate! 🐾

Join us for this free family event before the Panthers varsity football team takes on Jackson Northwest!

Friday, September 11
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Outside the Pennfield Football Stadium
8299 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Families can enjoy:

Food trucks and local vendors
Family-friendly games and activities
Live music
Community organizations and giveaways

Come enjoy an evening of food, fun, and Panther pride before heading into the stadium to cheer on our Panthers!

Local organizations, businesses, school groups, PTOs, booster clubs, and youth programs can still join us! Please complete the form below to participate:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWGzYyBKoiZdFGyPEBv8nr0jn4lOkqQLcG7kc0_1UkvxpARA/viewform

Go Panthers! 💚

08/26/2026

Make your mark and build your Panther legacy! Purchase a personalized engraved brick for the Pennfield Athletic Complex while supporting athletic upgrades and student, staff, and community events.

Order yours today: https://polarengraving.com/pennfieldschools

08/24/2026

And just like that, the first day of school is complete! 🚌🐾 It was wonderful to welcome our Panthers back into our classrooms and see our schools filled with students again. We had a great first day and are so excited for all the opportunities ahead to learn, grow, and lead. Welcome back, Panthers! 💚

08/21/2026

Don’t forget! The first day of school is Monday!

Monday, August 24, will be a half day for all students. We can’t wait to welcome our Panthers back for another incredible year of learning, growing, and leading while making memories together!

Get ready, Panthers! We’ll see you Monday! 💚🐾

08/14/2026

📢 **Bond Committee Meeting Rescheduled**

The Bond Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 17 has been rescheduled for **Monday, August 31, from 6:00–8:00 p.m.** in the Pennfield High School Media Center.

We are still looking for community members who want to help shape the future of Pennfield Schools! 🐾 The Bond Committee will help prioritize and provide direction for future improvements to our school facilities.

Interested in serving? Please email Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer at [email protected].

We look forward to working together for the future of Pennfield Schools!

08/13/2026

Today, we welcomed our newest staff members to Pennfield Schools!

We’re excited to have so many talented individuals joining our district and can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make. We’re looking forward to a great school year ahead!

Interested in joining the Pennfield team? We have multiple positions available. View our openings and apply today: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/pennfieldschools