Plainwell Robotics Club High School Team 11591S – Siege – participated in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas from May 5-8. The tournament featured 830 teams from around the world split into 10 divisions. During the competition…
🏆 Seige won six of their 10 qualifying alliance matches, advancing them to the elimination rounds.
🏆 They captained the 13th ranked team in their division and lost their match in the round of 16.
Although their journey ended sooner than they hoped, the team showcased resilience and skill, while creating an unforgettable robotics season - PLAINWELL PRIDE. Team Seige is coached by Matt Clippinger and Jason Ferris.
Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2025/26 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 4 at the Plainwell Field House. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical.
Forms are available at plainwellschools.org/page/high-school-athletics and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
The LINKS/Peer-to-Peer program at the MS and HS had their end of year celebration earlier this week. They met in the Stamos Room in the afternoon where they enjoyed a popcorn bar and desserts, followed by a Selfie Competition!
📸 Check out these fun pictures from the selfie competition.
The Plainwell and Otsego Lifelong Learners have been enjoying some recent special events. Last week, they enjoyed an outstanding concert featuring The Joshua Tree at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. This week, they had a special event at Ransom District Library - CINCO DE BINGO - where they enjoyed an afternoon with food, bingo, fellowship and lots of fun!
📅 Mark your calendar! Next up, the Lifelong Learners are invited to join us for food and fun at a Growlers Baseball Game on May 28. Transportation leaves PCS at 9:30 AM, with the game beginning at 11:05 AM. Cost is $10 per person - game entry, food and transportation included. RSVP to Anne at (269) 685-5823 ext. 1009.
The preschoolers at the Early Childhood Education Center loved sharing a special morning with their VIPs at Plainwell Corners Preschool earlier this week. Their "Very Important People" enjoyed breakfast, classroom tours and making memories with their preschooler. Thank you to everyone for making it such a heartwarming and special event for our youngest Trojans!
The PHS Multicultural Club wrapped up the year with an amazing field trip to Chicago! Students enjoyed a scenic river boat architecture tour, had lunch at Nando’s, visited the iconic "Bean," toured Chinatown and ended the day with fun and sightseeing at Navy Pier.
This trip was extra special as it marked the final outing for our graduating seniors, the same students who helped start the club and build it into the welcoming, inclusive space it is today. We’re so proud of their leadership and the legacy they leave behind.
Reminder - Youthball registration closes on May 12! Join us this summer for our Youthball program for PCS students, ages 5-8. With the focus of the program on recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game, our Summer Youthball program is just the beginning for many of our Trojan baseball and softball players.
THREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!
- T-ball (5 & 6 year olds)
- Girls Coach Pitch (7 & 8 year olds)
- Boys Coach Pitch (7 & 8 year olds)
Please note, coach pitch may be combined into a co-ed team if we don't have the numbers to support both a girls and boys team. Practices begin the week of May 27, with games being held in Plainwell and Otsego from June 10-July 10. Specific dates and times TBD based on registrations and coaches availability. Community Education will communicate the various locations in Plainwell/Otsego for practices and games. Cost is $55 per player. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes 5/12/25).
We look forward to a great summer at PCS' Youthball program!
For Cinco de Mayo, students in Mr. Hansen's Spanish classes made piñatas. This annual tradition provides a fun learning experience for the PHS students.
Staff Appreciation Week is underway! Throughout this week, please join us to celebrate the AMAZING PCS staff by saying thank you to your favorite staff member. We are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district! To each and every staff member at PCS - THANK YOU for your endless commitment to Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders! Plainwell Pride!
Last week, Ms. Trahan's Holocaust Literature II class visited the third largest Holocaust museum in the world, located in Skokie, Illinois. Students deepened their understanding of the Holocaust and the experiences of those impacted while exploring the museum's main exhibit. They also interviewed a hologram of a survivor and participated in a virtual reality tour alongside a survivor of Auschwitz. It was a profound and meaningful experience for the PHS students! Special thanks to Mr. Wisnaski for stepping in to provide support during the trip!
⚾️ Trojan Baseball News! ⚾️ Last week Plainwell swept Sturgis in two incredible performances!
🏆 In Game 1, Luke Filkins threw a complete game one-hit shutout. Over the course of this game, Luke broke the school record for pitching strikeouts in a single game with 17.
🏆 In Game 2, Andrew Hampton tied for second place for the state record of stolen bases - 7 in a game. He also struck out 8 through 4.1 innings and went 4-4 with 2 RBIs to help secure the win.
🥇 In addition, this past Saturday, the team competed in the Gobles Invitational Tournament and took FIRST PLACE.
Outstanding job Trojan Baseball - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Students in Miss Wright's 5th grade class at Cooper found a creative approach to practicing number patterns and plotting points on a coordinate plane - sidewalk chalk! What an engaging (and fun) way to enhance their math skills! 🐨
Reminder! You’re invited to a free, real-life communication workshop at Plainwell High School TOMORROW (5/7)! Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens. Bring your teen if you can - or just bring yourself. Everyone’s welcome (including schools of choice families + anyone living within the Plainwell district boundaries)! ✔️ Free dinner ✔️ Childcare available ✔️ Raffle prize for RSVP 🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 🕔 5:00-6:30 PM 📍 Plainwell High School Cafeteria 🎟️ RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
After their original MLK Community-Wide Day of Service was canceled in January due to cold weather, the Multicultural Club was determined not to miss an opportunity to give back. These dedicated students rescheduled their service day and volunteered at two impactful organizations in Kalamazoo (Ministry with Community and the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference), both of which provide critical support to the unhoused and offer assistance to those in need.
The students were eager to lend a helping hand and took great pride in supporting these organizations. We are so proud of our students' efforts and continued dedication to serving others!
Thank you to the City of Kalamazoo for providing t-shirts and lunch gift cards for our students!
Plainwell Middle School 8th grade families, please mark your calendar for Friday, May 30 for the 8th Grade Celebration. Join us to celebrate the 8th grade class with celebration boards, followed by a special event for the 8th graders (students only) which will include a dunk tank, games, food and fun.
Please RSVP to Mrs. Seibert by May 23. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2029 on May 30! GO TROJANS!
Attention Trojan Football players and families! We are excited to share registration information for our upcoming Summer Football Camps for K-12 graders, as well as information on our Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. For program details or for registration information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with the Trojans!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Sophie Munch, on signing her letter of intent for volleyball at Aquinas College! We are incredibly proud of Sophie’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year at Aquinas. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
Mrs. Kordupel’s third grade class at Cooper had a special visitor when one of their classmates (Zach) brought in his horse (Preston) for his all about me project! It was a fun experience for these third grade Koalas!
PCS Parents - join us for a free, relaxed workshop on building better conversations with your teen! Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens.
Bring your teen if you can - but if you can’t, come solo or, even better, bring a friend! You’ll leave with helpful tools, fresh ideas and a few new strategies to connect.
🗓️ May 7 | 5–6:30 PM
📍 Plainwell High School
🍴 Free dinner + childcare for little ones
🎁 RSVP = raffle entry!
It’s welcoming, judgment-free and built for real life. RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
Plainwell High School’s Varsity Quiz Bowl team recently competed in ten matches at University of Michigan and finished 22nd in the State! Congratulations to Caiden Schoen (senior), Jack Sherer (junior), Hiro Nguyen (junior) and Adrian Dodds (junior). In addition, Jack was the top finisher from PHS, placing 20th in the state individually out of 131 competitors. PLAINWELL PRIDE!
