Tonight, the Plainwell Cross Country teams concluded their Wolverine Conference season at a Conference meet held in Otsego. During the meet, the Trojans showcased impressive performances from both the boys and girls teams, including a remarkable 29 season or personal best times!
The boys' team secured a tie for second place in the meet (but lost the tiebreaker) and had three runners achieve All-Conference status. Congratulations to the Wolverine Conference Champion, Donovan Ryan (Junior), who went sub-16 minute for the first time ever with a 15:49. Joining Donovan as All-Conference were Billy Pipkorn and Trent Hansen. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
The girls' team finished in third place, with two runners earning All-Conference recognition. Mai Nguyen and Claire Vos both broke the sub-20 minute barrier for the first time, achieving top 10 finishes.👏🏼👏🏼
Congratulations to both teams - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📣👏🏼
📣 CONGRATULATIONS COACH LEONARD! 📣 The Michigan High School Athletic Coaches Association (MHSCA) has selected Coach Rodd Leonard as the MHSCA State Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. This well deserved recognition will be presented to Coach Leonard in November. We are incredibly proud and thankful to Coach Leonard for his commitment to the Trojan Wrestling program!
If you asked him, he would say this is a program award! Under his leadership, the coaching staff for Plainwell Wrestling provides our student athletes the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves and be the best teammate they can be! Way to go Coach Leonard - TROJAN PRIDE!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for October 14-18. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Janessa (8th Grade)
- Peyton (7th Grade)
- Ryan (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
🎶📣 Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for securing 3rd place at the Rockford Invitational! 📣🎶 Competing against five other bands from across the state, the TMB is on track to make their fourth consecutive appearance at the State Finals at Ford Field. Their score of 73.7 on Saturday nearly matched last year's State Finals score, with three weeks still remaining in the season!
On October 26, the TMB will showcase their talent at the State Semifinals in Grand Ledge, competing against 11 other bands from the state for a chance to advance to the State Finals the following weekend. Way to go, TMB – PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The next PHS Blood Drive is on Thursday, November 7 from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM at Plainwell High School. To sign-up, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS.
Throughout the next few days, we will shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of our Middle School athletes from this fall. First on the list is Sideline Cheer! As the season draws to a close, we want to honor the incredible journey of the MS Sideline Cheer team. This season was filled with energy, enthusiasm and Trojan spirit. These dedicated Middle School athletes showcased remarkable teamwork, mastering stunts and cheers while supporting our football teams. The Middle School Sideline Cheer team led each game with unwavering PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙📣 Way to go, MS Cheer! 📣💙
The Field House progress continues. In the past week, various interior and exterior projects have been finished, such as installing the Trojan on the building's exterior and completing the staining of the gymnasium floor. The Trojans will be competing in the new Field House soon and we owe it all to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal!
Registration is still open for our upcoming Youth Kickers Soccer program for K-5th graders. The goal of the Kickers program is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! Program runs from October 26-December 14. Cost is $60 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes October 24). GO TROJANS! ⚽️
Congratulations to the Varsity Soccer team on their first win of Districts against Gull Lake 2-0. Next up, they will compete in the semi-final game at GR Christian on Monday (10/14)! LET’S GO TROJANS! ⚽️👏🏼📣
The Varsity Volleyball team won at home last night against Otsego 3-1! Let’s go Trojans! 👏🏼🏐🩷
To celebrate the success of their recent Rock-the-Block fundraiser, Gilkey Elementary held an all-school celebration assembly. Throughout the assembly, the Geckos were acknowledged for their remarkable achievement in raising over $32,000!! 👏🏼 Top earners and classes received prizes, awards and trophies for their efforts. To conclude the festivities, students had the chance to "Pasta the Principal." Mr. Gregory enthusiastically participated, creating an unforgettable afternoon for everyone at Gilkey Elementary.
Congratulations to the JV football team on their 12-8 victory tonight over Otsego! GO BLUE - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📣👏🏼🏈
During the past two weeks, each of our seven early childhood classrooms visited Verhage Fruit Farms & Cider Mill. The students went on hayrides, picked fresh apples, discovered the cider-making process, and enjoyed a delicious snack of cider and donuts! It was a fantastic experience for our youngest Trojans!
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 11). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, October 14. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
Recently, the Young 5 and Kindergarten classes from Cooper Elementary enjoyed a trip to Gull Meadow Farms. They spent the day picking apples and learning about them while also having fun in the farmyard activity area. This wonderful experience served as a fantastic introduction to their upcoming math and science unit focused on apples! 🍎🍏
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Hoopsters Basketball program for 3rd-5th graders. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Girls and Boys Basketball Programs. Hoopsters is a 3 on 3 format, which is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. Program will run from December 9-March 1 (practice and game days, times & locations TBD). Cost is $60 per athlete.
To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes November 11).
PHS sophomore Ayla Jaeger has enjoyed an impressive golf season, showcasing remarkable work ethic and dedication to the sport! 👏🏼 Be sure to read this article from MLive that highlights her exceptional achievements on the golf course. Great job, Ayla! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html (https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html)
REMINDER! The PHS Class of 2026 Online Silent Auction fundraiser closes tomorrow (10/11) at noon. Scan the QR code today to check out the fundraiser and help support this year's prom.
The PHS Boys Tennis Team participated in Regionals yesterday and the following players won:
- Number 1 Singles: Merlin Kistler defeated Edwardsburg.
- Number 1 Doubles: Teagen Wilson and Andrew Hampton defeated Marshall.
- Number 3 Doubles: Brayden Triemstra and Anthony Kolhoff defeated Harper Creek.
- Number 4 Doubles: Sean MacRitchie and Alex Steele defeated Sturgis.
Congratulations on a great season, Trojan Tennis! Thank you to Coach Lindstrom, Coach Grubaugh and the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season - TROJAN PRIDE! 🎾
Mrs. Ullrey’s AP Stats class conducted a Barbie bungee jump experiment at the new Field House today. It was an excellent opportunity for these Trojan students to put their knowledge to the test!
