PHS Wrestling had an exciting day of competition! The Girls team emerged as the Grand Haven Tournament CHAMPS! Meanwhile, the boys team competed in Allendale, securing an impressive 2nd place finish. Special congratulations goes out to Adin Young who won in overtime in the tournament and earned a milestone in wrestling…150 wins! Great job to all the PHS Wrestlers on an outstanding day of competition – TROJAN PRIDE!
Pool schedule changes! We are excited to relocate to our new pool facility and eagerly anticipate everyone experiencing the new Field House soon. During our transition to the new pool, the facility will be closed on the following dates to ensure our staff receives proper training:
- Friday, January 3: No Open Swim and No TAC practice
- Saturday, January 4: No Aqua Aerobics
- Monday, January 6-Friday, January 10: No Noon Lap Swim
Please stay tuned, grand opening details will be shared soon!
Did you know that our upper elementary students have the opportunity to visit the PCS pool for two one-week sessions each year to participate in swim classes? Each week, our pool staff hosts a different elementary class to educate them about pool safety. Before the break, three classes from Starr Elementary participated in different sessions where students enjoyed learning about swimming and the significance of pool safety. The pool staff would like to extend their gratitude to Mr. Brodie from Starr, who was an invaluable help during their three weeks at the pool. According to the pool director, “It was so much fun for him to be part of our pool staff! Thank you Mr Brodie! You’re number one in our books!”
👏🏼 First athletic signing of 2025! 👏🏼Congratulations to PHS Senior, Dominic Annerino, on signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Spring Arbor University! We are incredibly proud of Dominic’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year at SAU. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Dominic!
Before the year ends, we would like to give a shout out to Otis Outdoors for their recent food drive. Thanks to their generous donations, meals were delivered to over 30 Plainwell families, complements of Otis Outdoors. Plainwell Community Schools staff, students and community members helped with the deliveries. Thank you for your support of PCS and our community!
We are making a splash into 2025! As a team, PHS Swim & Dive made their first jump into the new Field House pool. Practices are underway in the new facility and soon we will be sharing details on the Grand Opening Ceremony. We aim to host the first athletic event by mid-January.
Our continued thanks to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal! We look forward to welcoming the Trojan community to the new Field House soon!
Prior to break, Plainwell Middle School LINKS students enjoyed a Holiday Party. They had so much fun decorating cookies and playing games!
PCS Pool reminders for the remainder of this week:
- No Open Swim on Friday, December 27
- No TAC practice on Friday, December 27
- No Aqua Aerobics on Saturday, December 28
Team building fun! Last week, the PHS Ski team took a break from their regular practice to head to Hudsonville for an exciting kickball game while the hill was closed. This was a fantastic chance for team building through some fun competition.
There was so much holiday fun throughout the district last week. From special dress up days, to celebrations, to lots of fun and games, our students were excited to show their holiday spirit before Winter Holiday Break. We ❤️ all the joy and smiles that the holiday season brings to our students!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing the PCS staff, students, families and Trojan community a joyful holiday season filled with fun and happy memories!
This weekend, the PHS Girls Wrestling team hosted 139 female wrestlers in a tournament dedicated to a beloved friend, coach and PCS educator, Ryan Meert, who significantly influenced our wrestling program and community. Throughout the tournament, Plainwell excelled, achieving numerous top finishes and ultimately taking home 1st place as a team! It was truly an incredible, memorable and special event!
💙📣 Cheer Fest 2024 📣💙 PCS Cheer had strong performances from all their teams at the Cheer Fest this past weekend. The Plainwell Fourth and Fifth grade Exhibition team, as well as the Middle School teams had strong performances during the competition. The Plainwell JV and Varsity teams both took first place! Fantastic job Trojan Cheer!
As a reminder, our Winter Holiday Break is from December 23-January 3. We wish the Trojan community a happy holiday break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, January 6. From all of us at PCS - Happy Holidays!
We wrapped up our holiday performances at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center at the 2024 PHS Winter Musicale Concert. The evening was filled with outstanding performances by the PHS Choir and Band departments. It was a wonderfully festive and beautiful evening - special thanks to the students, Mr. Hepinstall, Mr. Rushford and Ms. Ernst for another phenomenal evening at the PAC!
If you were unable to attend or if you would like to view the performance again, visit the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page where you will find the full concert featured.
The Lifelong Learners had a great time at their Holiday Event! From cookie decorating, to conversation, to a viewing of the 2024 Winter Musicale, they all enjoyed a fun afternoon at the PAC. Thank you to all that joined us for this festive event.
For more information on Lifelong Leaners or for upcoming events, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners.
The PHS students and staff were greeted by special carolers this morning. Several choir students performed to start the final day of school before winter holiday break. 🎄
It was an incredible evening at the 2024 Shop with a Hero event held at Meijer in Plainwell. For the 12th consecutive year, we had the opportunity to provide 130 gift cards worth $175 each to Meijer during our Shop with a Hero event. This occasion was truly special for the PCS students and the local heroes who assisted them in their holiday shopping. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our anonymous donor, whose generosity creates this wonderful opportunity for our students each year, impacting countless lives. We also appreciate the local heroes, volunteers and the fantastic gift wrappers for contributing to such a memorable experience for our Middle School students. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this night extraordinarily special!
The PHS Multicultural Club had an amazing opportunity to spread holiday cheer at the Life Care Center’s Christmas party before the holidays! Students played games, assisted in serving food, helped residents open their gifts and shared joy with everyone there. It was a heartwarming experience that reminded us all of the true spirit of the season.
Swim Practice Reminders! There is no 10 & under and 11-12 TAC practice tonight (Thursday, December 19). The Middle School Swim & Dive team has practice at their regular scheduled times (6:00-7:00 PM). Please check your email and the website for practice changes and Winter Break schedules.
