Due to continued maintenance, the PCS pool is closed today (Wednesday, June 26). All pool programs including Masters swim, TAC practice and noon lap are canceled.
Due to pool maintenance, the PCS Pool is closed today (Tuesday, June 25). All programs are canceled.
Throughout this week, we will be taking some time to recognize our spring sports and their many accomplishments. First up, here are some highlights from the Varsity Baseball team who had several athletes who received post season awards. Way to go, Trojans!
- 1st team Division 2 All State: Landon DeVaney
- 1st team All Region: Landon DeVaney
- 1st team All District: Landon DeVaney, Andrew Hampton
- 1st team All Conference: Landon DeVaney
- 2nd team All Conference: Andrew Hampton
- Honorable Mention All Conference: Landen Shannon, Caleb McNett, Dominic Annerino
During her junior year at PHS, student Sadie Boven, completed a captivating wall mural at Plainwell Middle School. The mural is prominently showcased in the hall of the science wing at PMS. Sadie's artwork encompasses sections dedicated to science, math, social studies and English. She attributes her inspiration to Mrs. Beltowski, “who encourages my creativity and inspires me to be bold and colorful”. Sadie's remarkable artistic skills have left a lasting impression, and we are grateful that she has shared her talents for everyone to appreciate at the Middle School for many years to come - Trojan Pride!
If you've traveled down Starr Road lately, you might have noticed the significant developments on the new Fieldhouse. Over the last month, improvements have been made to the exterior, along with various updates to the gymnasium and pool areas. Exciting times are on the horizon for the Trojans!
We 💙 our community! Recently, a PCS family experienced a need for new appliances. In working with Charlotte Korreck (PCS District Outreach Coordinator), a request was submitted through the Care Portal where local churches and The Appliance Patch stepped in to lend a helping hand. Led by The Appliance Patch Manger, Andrea and their owners Aaron and Jill, they presented the family with a new washer and dryer! We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support from our community. THANK YOU to the local churches and Appliance Patch for lending a hand to this Trojan family - Plainwell Pride!
Congratulations to PHS senior, Maryn Randall, who was accepted to the singer/songwriter track with the Grammy Association Camp in LA this Summer. Way to go, Maryn - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶🎼🎵
The 5th graders at Cooper wrapped up their school year with a memorable celebration! They performed “You Can Count on Me”, received certificates, enjoyed a special class slideshow, and ended the evening with photos and treats. Congratulations to this special group of Koalas - we wish them all the best as they transition to Middle School! 🐨
We are happy to share that registration is now open for the 2024 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. All three programs provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun.
Rocket Football: The Rocket Football program is available for 3rd-6th grade athletes (must be 8 years old by 9/1/2024). The program will include six Saturday games. Practice dates/times will be available in August. Cost is $100 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must have their own pants, shoulder pads and helmet (color does not matter for 2024-2025).
Flag Football: The Flag Football program is available for 1st and 2nd grade athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats.
Pee Wee Football: The Pee Wee Football program is available to kindergarten athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats.
To register, visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with our K-6 grade Trojans!
The 5th graders at Starr wrapped up their elementary school journey last week with days filled with excitement. They started with a staff vs. students kickball game, followed by a schoolwide parade, and ended with a 5th-grade celebration party with their classmates. The Rock Starrs created great memories together. Congratulations on completing your time at Starr, next stop Plainwell Middle School! ⭐️🤩⭐️
We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Two options are available: Congregate Feeding at Gilkey Elementary School OR 7-Day Meal Pick-up. For more information, please view the summer food service flyer by visiting https://5il.co/2oeis.
Now that the school year has come to a close, we want to express our gratitude to our bus drivers for their unwavering commitment and hard work during the year. Being the first and last faces our students see daily, they exceed expectations in providing exceptional care and safe transportation. A special shoutout goes to Kim Buitendorp, the Cat bus driver, for her retirement from PCS after many years of dedicated service. Thank you, Kim, and the entire PCS Transportation team, for your invaluable contributions to our district! PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙
Registration is still open for the 2024 PHS Summer Learning Program. Choose between two learning options: Credit Advancement and Credit Recovery. Don't miss out, register today by scanning the QR code. Registration for the Credit Advancement program closes on 6/14. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PHS!
PHS and its exceptional students have a lot to celebrate! Take a look at this MLive article showcasing Plainwell High School's recent rankings! PHS has secured the 57th spot in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings and holds the top position in the Kalamazoo area. Congratulations, Trojans - Plainwell Pride! 👏🏼
View the article at https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/05/see-kalamazoo-areas-top-high-schools-in-latest-us-news-rankings.html?outputType=amp.
Yesterday, the 2nd graders at Cooper had some special visitors. A big thank you to Nicole Veldhoff, a Cooper parent and owner of NBV Performance Horses, who brought Merlin, the miniature pony, and two baby goats. It was a fun experience for everyone!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from Renaissance High School and Adult Education! Recently, we celebrated their graduation at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center, which was a memorable evening to honor the 28 graduates from Alternative and Adult Education, along with four new citizens. Your accomplishments at Plainwell Community Schools are truly outstanding! Congratulations RHS Class of 2024, we are proud of you - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The 8th graders from Plainwell Middle School had a great time at their 8th Grade Celebration last week. We wish the Class of 2028 all the best as they transition to High School…but for now, enjoy your last day of Middle School and summer break! ☀️ Thank you to all that made this event so special for our 8th graders - Trojan Pride!
The 5th graders at Cooper Elementary had an amazing time during a kickball game against the staff. Everyone had a great time, with the fifth graders emerging victorious in the competition! It was a memorable and enjoyable experience for the Koalas!
As a reminder, we have half days of school tomorrow (Thursday, June 6) and Friday, June 7 (last day of school). GO TROJANS!
It's been a few weeks since we celebrated our seniors at the 2024 graduation, but we wanted to share some additional pictures to highlight the ceremony. The weather provided a perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor the 186 graduates from the Class of 2024. We are incredibly proud of the graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!
