TEAM OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to the Plainwell Varsity Women's Soccer team on being selected as the MHSAA/Applebee’s Team of the Month!
The team has had an amazing season so far with a 12-0 record. We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work in and out of the classroom! Trojan Pride! ⚽️
PCS UPDATE: The power at PCS is currently being repaired and is estimated to be completed in two hours. An update will be shared with our families once the repair is complete.
Please note that the Board of Education meeting has been moved to Community Center this evening (5/16).
Thank you to our families and community for your understanding and support!
GILKEY BUS ROUTES FOR 5/16: Please be advised that Gilkey bus routes will be running 15 minutes ahead of schedule for the afternoon routes today (Monday, May 16). Thank you for your understanding!
PHS TROJAN ATHLETIC UPDATE: PHS is still hosting home sporting events this evening (Monday, May 16). If the power is still out, we’ll have limited restroom facilities. Go Trojans!
PCS IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: We are currently experiencing a power issue on the main campus and intermittent internet issues district wide. Families that have a student on the main campus - please check your email for an important communication regarding an early dismissal today.
SUMMER YOUTHBALL SPONSORSHIP: The Community Recreation team is looking for Summer Youthball Sponsorships, which are available for $100 per team!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtmUnmkLLowVAop7umRrKGwiw-PtmK8GbZ78js0OuZctGFA/viewform to complete the sponsor form.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Summer Youthball program! ⚾️
ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Every May, the PHS Student Senate puts on an Ice Cream Social. Students are dismissed by grade level down to the cafeteria for ice cream and socialization time in the afternoon. This year, the students enjoyed free Plainwell Ice Cream courtesy of Student Senate - thank you to these students for this special treat for the PHS students!
SPRING CLEAN-UP: Students in Mrs. Sponsler-Andrasi’s class have enjoyed this beautiful weather by working on the courtyard at Plainwell Middle School! 🌸
PLAINWELL SUMMER OUTINGS: Students in grades 3- 8 are invited to join us for a summer of fun while attending Plainwell Summer Outings with weekly adventures from June 22- August 4. There are two exciting programs (Wednesday or Thursday) to choose from with seven fun summer outings each. The cost is $174 per person/per program. For more information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/community-education-events.
TROJAN ATHLETIC CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to PHS Senior, Ben Gale, on signing his letter of intent to play soccer at DePauw University! We are incredibly proud of Ben’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Ben! Trojan pride!
SENIOR DRIVE & 150TH CELEBRATION: Mark your calendar for the Senior Drive - Under the Stadium Lights on Tuesday, May 24.
PHS ALUMNI - We encourage you to join us to support the Seniors & celebrate 150 years at Plainwell High School. Please park in the lot near Streidl Field, bring a sign with your graduation year and celebrate PHS with the Class of 2022!
ROUSH MEMORIAL: Save the date to join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Timothy Roush next week on Friday, May 20. The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at the PHS Track at 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather). 🚀
CLASS OF 2026 CHAMPIONS PROGRAM: Attention all incoming Freshman - the Class of 2026! Join us for the Champions Program, which is a fun and educational two-week program for incoming freshman students to experience the ins and outs of Plainwell High School and to gain a solid academic base to start the year. The program will take place from August 8-19 from 10 AM-2PM. For more information or for registration details, please visit plainwellschools.org/o/phs/page/freshman-center.
MUSICAL REVUE 2022: Mark your calendar as the Plainwell High School Choirs' Present Musical Revue 2022: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim on Wednesday, June 1 at 7 PM. Join us for a free concert featuring music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim from Broadway musicals such as "Into The Woods," "West Side Story," "Sweeny Todd" and more!
HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION: Last week, 8th through 12th grade students had a special presentation from Irene Miller, a Holocaust survivor and author of Into No Man's Land: A Historical Memoir. Ms. Miller shared her journey of survival during the Holocaust and how the experience allowed her to grow into a successful and positive woman. She emphasized the importance of speaking up when there is injustice and demonstrated to students that obstacles big and small can be overcome. A very special thank you to Ms. Miller for joining us at PCS to share your story with our students.
PHS CHOIR FESTIVAL: All three Plainwell High School Choir Ensembles traveled to Hope College in Holland yesterday to perform at the State Choral Festival. It was a wonderful day and all choral ensembles sang beautifully! 🎶
ROCK STARR FIELD TRIP: On Friday, the third grade Rock Starrs from Starr Elementary took a field trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. They spent the morning learning and exploring. Although it was a rainy day, they still enjoyed a great and fun adventure.
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR TODAY: Please note the following bus route change for today (Tuesday, May 10). The High School/Middle School PM Squirrel Bus Riders will be doubling up with the High School/MIddle School PM Pig Bus Riders.
Thank you for your understanding!
BOND CONSTRUCTION: The preschool and first grade students had a lot of fun watching the concrete being poured by Starr Elementary where they are putting in a new chiller as part of the bond construction project. Our continued thanks to our amazing community for voting “yes” on the 2019 bond proposal!
