Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for their 2nd place finish at the Jenison Marching Invitational on Saturday! Highlights from the competition include: 🎶 The TMB improved on their excellent score from 2 weeks ago 🎶 Defeated last year’s silver medalist from state finals 🎶 Earned the Best Visual caption award, beating last year’s state champions in just that category by .25! Congratulations on an outstanding competition Trojan Marching Band!

The excitement of Homecoming Week is in the air! Take a stroll downtown to see the local businesses showcasing their Plainwell Pride, with artwork from our amazing teams. We’re excited to celebrate the Trojans throughout this fantastic week! Special thanks to these businesses and our community for your support - GO TROJANS!! 💙

Earlier this week, PCS was thrilled to receive an incredible donation! On Monday, Dan, a Labor Liaison from the AFL-CIO for the Heart of West Michigan United Way, delivered 150 pairs of running shoes donated by Gazelle Sports. These shoes will be provided to PCS students who are in need of proper footwear. The total value of this generous donation is over $12,500! We are immensely grateful for the support from these organizations and this generous donation, which will significantly benefit countless Trojans for years to come!

Middle School P.R.I.D.E. Athlete of the Week - Congratulations to Plainwell Middle School’s first Athlete of the Week for the 2025/26 school year - Violet! Violet was nominated by her Volleyball coach, Alexis Reist, who stated the following in her nomination statement:  "Violet is always making sure everyone is included in practice and in the classroom. Violet is serious about her academics, any chance she has, she is in my room after school doing homework. Since day one of summer clinics Violet has been nothing but respectful towards myself and her teammates. Lastly, Violet is not always the loudest on the court but she is the first one to care for her teammates and the game. I have moved some positions around, trying out new things, Violet takes the change as a learning opportunity and is positive/excited about it!" Congratulations Violet and keep up the great work - TROJAN PRIDE! 

Mrs. Youngs and Mrs. Bunker’s Young 5 classes had an exciting adventure to Gull Meadow Farms. During their visit, students enjoyed a wagon ride to the apple orchard, where they picked apples and learned facts about them. They also had cider and doughnuts while enjoying fun activities around the farm. After returning from their outing, students came together to make applesauce. This trip provided a fun learning adventure for the Young 5 students from Gilkey and Starr! 🍎

The second-grade teachers at Cooper collaborated with the intervention team to analyze student data and form differentiated groups aimed at enhancing student learning. Following this, teachers utilized their findings to develop games and manipulatives for effective small group instruction, which will greatly benefit the Koalas.

Several seniors from Renaissance High School participated in an interactive experience at the Kalamazoo Tools and Trade Expo. This event provided students with the chance to explore a wide variety of trade career fields and gain insights directly from industry professionals.

Each year, the PHS School Counselors conduct individual meetings with all students on their caseloads. These "Minute Meetings" serve as an introduction for our freshman students and a valuable check-in for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. These sessions establish the foundation for lasting student-counselor relationships that continue throughout the school year and during their time at PHS. We are grateful for our counselors and the personalized care and support they offer to all of our High School Trojans!

The PHS Girls Golf Team participated in two events this week, achieving first place in both. Here are some highlights from the competitions: ⛳️ On Tuesday the team played in their Pre-Regional event at Island Hills. Although it was shortened to 15 holes due to the weather, Plainwell finished in first place as a team! They also had three earned medals including the individual medalist, Ayla Jaeger, who was +2 through 15 holes. ⛳️ On Wednesday, they played in a home conference jamboree at Lake Doster and finished in first place. Special shout out to Senior, Harper Johnson, who finished in 4th place at her last home jamboree!

Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team on their 5-0 win against Paw Paw tonight! Way to go, Trojans! 💙🏐💙

YOU’RE INVITED! Plainwell’s First All-Sports/Club Tailgate Let’s kick off the season TOGETHER — Trojan style! 📅 Date: Friday, September 26th 🕔 Time: 5:00 pm until kickoff 📍 Location: Practice Football Field Join us at our home game vs. Paw Paw for a community-wide tailgate celebrating all Plainwell sports/clubs! This is a fun, family-friendly event open to all athletes, families and fans. Programs will have a tent with: 🎉 Games & Giveaways 🎯 Yard games for all ages 🍔 Food Trucks Come out, show your school spirit and connect with the amazing students and families that make Plainwell special. Wear your royal blue and get ready to cheer! GO TROJANS!

Congratulations to our Middle School students for raising nearly $20,000 for school activities through their current fundraiser! They celebrated this fantastic achievement today with a Kona Ice truck. The fundraiser will continue through Friday!

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, students at PHS met at the flagpole before school and held a moment of silence. This student-driven, heartfelt gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for students to unite, raise awareness and advocate for student mental health.

🚧 Downtown Plainwell Construction Update! 🚧 The City of Plainwell has just notified us that work on Main Street, between M-89 and Starr Road, will continue through today (Monday, September 22). From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Main Street and all intersecting streets leading to it will be closed. Please be aware that you will need to find an alternative route until 8:00 PM today. Additionally, this closure may result in delays for afternoon bus transportation. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction project – GO TROJANS!

The Girls Cross Country team had a dominating, championship trophy winning performance at the Bangor Invite. In the varsity race, all seven girls medaled, placing in the top 17 finishers, led by runner-up sophomore Mai Nguyen. The JV race saw sophomore Samantha Corbin take the victory in convincing fashion, with the five other runners finishing in the top 15. Congrats to Brooke Carpenter, Megan VanDyke and Lyla Curry for their season best performances today. 👏 Congratulations Trojans! 👏

Today the Varsity Girls Golf team played in the M-89 Challenge and took first place with a score of 176 over 2nd place Otsego (198) and Hamilton (239). Seven of the nine golfers, playing either for the team score or as an individual, placed in the top 10! ⛳️ Individual medalist went to Ayla Jaeger with a 36 ⛳️ Others contributing to the team score were Sam Labonte with a 45, Emma Rayman 46 and Avery Powell 49 ⛳️ Placing in the top ten were Addison Lyke, Sophia Beck and Lillian Youngs Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week (September 15-19)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Nora (8th Grade) - Clara (7th Grade) - Tyler (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, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

The Allegan County Great Start Collaborative has been awarded grant funding from the Perrigo Foundation to enhance water safety in schools throughout Allegan County. This funding has allowed us to purchase life jackets for Plainwell Community Schools, ensuring that students have access to them during their visits to the pool. Andrea Murphy, the Pool Director at PCS, stated, “It has truly made a significant difference in these kids' lives!” Thank you Help Me Grow Allegan and Perrigo Foundation for your support of PCS!

Many of the PHS clubs, programs and activities are underway for the 2025/26 school year. It’s wonderful to see our students engaging and forming connections through these programs. 📸 Our Art Club is featured here at their first meeting

In celebration of one of their teacher's birthdays, the staff at Cooper Elementary dressed up as Mrs. Beach. They wore inspirational shirts to reflect her signature style. This was a special way for the staff to celebrate her and promote kindness throughout the school today.