Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

SON DAY: Community Education is offering an evening of Sons and Magic for students K-6. Sons and their chaperones will be treated to a magic show with the very successful, funny and sly magician, Brian Penny. The themed photo booth, balloon artist, Scoop the Balloonatic and tricks and treats throughout the event are sure to create what sons will remember as their special day! The cost is $20 per couple ($10 for each additional child). To join us for this special event at the PAC, please register by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.

TROJAN ATHLETIC CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to PHS Senior, Mackenzie Hill, on signing her letter of intent to the cross country and indoor & outdoor track programs at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse! We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year! From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Mackenzie! Trojan pride!

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Join us next week for a special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools at our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. Three dates available from 4:30-6 PM: Tuesday, April 12 at Gilkey, Wednesday, April 13 at Cooper and Thursday, April 14 at Starr. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.

DISNEY & UNIVERSAL BOUND: And they’re off! The PHS Band and Choir students are on their way to Orlando, where the students will be performing at Disney/Universal later this week!! Wishing these Trojans safe travels and a great experience while in Florida! 🎶

GILKEY READING ASSEMBLY: The excitement for reading at Gilkey is contagious! During the month of March, their school participated in One School, One Book by reading The Lemonade War. They started the month by having a Zoom assembly and introducing their schoolwide book. During the month, the classes earned "lemons" by reading. Yesterday, they held their Lemonade War Champions Assembly. The winning classes that earned the most "lemons" in their classroom pitchers had the opportunity to pie some staff members in the face. What a great way to celebrate their reading efforts and have some fun prior to Spring Break! Way to go, Geckos!

STARR READERS: Students in Ms. Shooks first grade class at Starr Elementary had lots of fun throughout the month of March with guest readers. They had staff from Starr, the Middle School and the High School, as well as students, Ms. Shooks’ family, and community members visit to share their favorite books! The students loved it and it brought so much joy to their classroom.

IT’S SPRING BREAK! As a reminder, there is no school from Friday, April 1-Friday, April 8 for Spring Break. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break filled with relaxation and happy memories! Have a great break and Go Trojans!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPORTS UKRAINIAN REFUGEES: Over the last few weeks, Plainwell Middle School held a grade level contest to support Ukrainian Refugees. The goal was for each grade level to get the most pennies in their grade level jar and take points away from the other grades by adding silver coins to other grade level jars! This week, Student Council and Current Events Class students counted the money that was raised. Thank you to the Middle School students who raised over $1,800, this money will be donated to the World Central Kitchen, who is providing meals to over 2.5 million Ukrainian refugees. Way to go, Trojans!

STARR SWIMMER: Congratulations to Starr Elementary fifth grader, Sophia VanHeest, who participated in the USA Swimming Michigan State Meet last weekend. At the competition, she placed: 3rd in the 100 Back, 2nd in the 500 Free, 2nd in the 50 back, 2nd in the 200 free and earned 1st place in 100 Free! Sophia is a State Champion! Way to go, Sophia! Plainwell Pride!

MYWAY WRESTLING: Congratulations to Cooper Elementary third grade student, Lane Curry, who competed at the MYWAY (Michigan's Youth Wrestling Association) State Championship competition this past weekend and WON! Next up, Lane will go to the National competition on April 8th. Way to go, Lane and best wishes at Nationals! Plainwell pride!

MULTICULTURAL CLUB: Plainwell High School's Multicultural Club took a trip to the International Festival at Western Michigan University on Sunday (3/27) where the students enjoyed music, foods, traditional dances and fashions from many cultures from around the world. The trip provided a wonderful learning experience for these PHS students.

GIRLS BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP: This past weekend, we wrapped up the Girls Basketball Skills Camp for 1st-8th grade girls. It was a great camp hosted by the PHS Coaching Staff and players. What a great opportunity for our young Trojans to learn all about the game of basketball.

CINDERELLA BEGINS TONIGHT: We are just a few hours away from opening night at the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella". The cast and crew have done an outstanding job preparing for the show and we can’t wait to see them live on stage beginning this evening! Tickets are still available to join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School. There are three showtimes available this weekend at the Performing Arts Center: - Friday, March 25 at 7 PM - Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM - Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). Limited tickets will be available at the door; however, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!

MORE FUN FOR READING MONTH: Mr. Montange, PCS Superintendent, joined in the reading fun while visiting Mrs. Funk’s Kindergarten class at Gilkey Elementary as guest reader today! The students loved his Grover story, but most importantly they loved how he used a Grover voice while reading it! Reading month is so much fun!

SPRING MUSICAL BEGINS TOMORROW 🎼: Will Cinderella find her Prince Charming? It’s nearly midnight, have you purchased your tickets to the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"? Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School, which begins TOMORROW! There are three showtimes available this weekend at the Performing Arts Center: - Friday, March 25 at 7 PM - Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM - Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). Limited tickets will be available at the door on show days; however, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!

GECKO GUEST READER: Mrs. Pierce’s class at Gilkey Elementary had a special visitor this week. Plainwell High School NHS member, Kallie Arlington, visited the students as a guest reader. Reading Month is so much fun! 🦎

SPRING MUSICAL 🎶: It’s nearly midnight, have you purchased your tickets to the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"? Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School, which begins on Friday. There are three showtimes available at the Performing Arts Center: - Friday, March 25 at 7 PM - Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM - Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). If you would prefer to purchase tickets in person, the Box Office at the Performing Arts Center will be open from 5-8 PM on Thursday, March 24 for ticket sales. Please note that limited tickets will be available at the door on show days, but we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!

PHS FORENSICS: The PHS Forensics team is having a great competitive season! Some highlights from the season include: - The team had a competition on March 5 where they took home the third place trophy for Division II and one of their competitors (Abigail) broke into the final round of her event and ended up taking seventh place overall. - One of their team members (Alysen) finished fourth place overall at the Portage Northern Menchinger Invitational on March 12. In addition, the team overall took home the 3rd place trophy in the Division II standings. - This past weekend they competed and had a strong showing, with three of their competitors breaking into their semi-final round, but did not place overall as a team. Congratulations to the Forensics team - keep up the great work, Trojans!

"IMPOSSIBLE THINGS ARE HAPPENING EVERY DAY" - IT'S MUSICAL WEEK! The cast and crew have been working hard to put the final touches on the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella", which begins this week! Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School. There are three showtimes available at the Performing Arts Center: - Friday, March 25 at 7 PM - Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM - Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). If you would prefer to purchase tickets in person, the Box Office at the Performing Arts Center will be open from 5-8 PM on Thursday, March 24 for ticket sales. Please note that limited tickets will be available at the door on show days, but we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!

READING MONTH: One of the many ways that Mrs. Stamos and Mr. Manting celebrate during Reading Month is to read to the 5th grade students throughout PCS.  Last week they read “I Am One, A Book of Action” to the 5th graders at Starr and Gilkey Elementary Schools. As Principal and Assistant Principal at the Middle School, they enjoyed this time sharing information and answering questions. Next up, they will stop at Cooper Elementary to meet with the 5th grade Koalas!