It was an awesome night at the 2023 Shop with a Hero event at Meijer in Plainwell. On Monday, we gave out 125 - $175 gift cards to Meijer at our Shop with a Hero event. What a special time for the PCS students, as well as the local heroes that helped them holiday shop. We are so grateful to our anonymous donor for providing this amazing opportunity for our students every year, it touches the lives of so many. We are also very thankful to the local heroes, volunteers and the amazing gift wrappers for making this such a special event for our Middle School students. THANK YOU to everyone that made this night so incredibly special!
We are excited to share some amazing news from Gilkey Elementary - they are published authors! Yesterday, Mrs. Heath's third grade class at Gilkey Elementary presented their book "Are You a Leader?" at a Publishing Party. Throughout the story, each student shares their advice for future Gilkey Geckos. What an amazing opportunity for these students, we are proud of each of you for being great LEADers! Go Geckos!
The Starr Elementary second grade students in Mrs. VanGoeye's and Mrs. Mielke's classes had a special visitor this week, as former Starr translator, Ms. Veen, stopped by their classrooms. During her visit, Ms. Veen shared about her current experience as a translator in Honduras and presented each student with a letter from one of her students. In return, the Starr students are working on writing their new pen pals a letter this week, so Ms. Veen can deliver them when she returns to Honduras after break. It has been an amazing experience for these second graders to learn about another country and culture.
Who doesn't love a great holiday tradition?! It was great fun at Gilkey, Cooper and Starr Elementary Schools as the Middle and High School Choirs performed for the students at their annual holiday caroling tour throughout the district. This annual caroling event includes a number of holiday classic songs, as well as a few new favorites...including a special appearance from "Olaf". It is always a favorite for all the students and staff involved, the smiles were priceless!
The PHS JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams were victorious tonight against Schoolcraft! The Varsity team won 45-32 with Alyssa Weldon leading the scoring with 17 points.
Next up, both teams will take on the Vicksburg Bulldogs on Thursday (12/21) at home beginning at 5:45 PM. GO TROJANS!
The holiday fun continues throughout our elementary buildings. From Candy Cane Day, to Pajama Day to dress like the Grinch Day, our students are excited to show their holiday spirit before Winter Holiday Break. We ❤️ all the joy and smiles it brings to our students!
Registration is open for the 2024 Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 10. Join us for an evening of fun for PCS K-6th grade daughters. Event includes formal photo, DJ, photo booth, refreshments, raffle & a flower. To register, please scan the QR code.
Special thanks to the Otsego VFW who stopped by to visit the Cooper Elementary 1st graders yesterday. They delivered patriotic stockings and together recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 💙❤️ What a special time for the Cooper Koalas!
Attention Community Retirees and Senior Citizens! Reminder, today is the Lifelong Learners Holiday Celebration! Join us at PCS to celebrate the season with cookie decorating, refreshments and fellowship this afternoon (Tuesday, December 19) at 1:00 PM at Plainwell’s Performing Arts Center (PAC). Following the event, our Lifelong Learners are invited to attend a “Sneak Peek” of the 2023 Holiday Spectrum Concert. The rehearsal runs from 3:00-6:00 PM at the PAC and will provide a preview of the concert which is filled with marvelous holiday music by the PCS Band and Choir Programs.
We look forward to seeing you at this fun and festive event! For more information on our upcoming Lifelong Learners programs, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners.
Our elementary students loved the wintery weather today, they had so much fun building snowman and playing in the snow during recess! ❄️☃️
The PHS Red Cross Club held their annual clothing drive where they collected over 1,300 articles of clothing that were donated to the Martin Area Resource Center. Way to go, Trojans!
The Kickers Indoor Soccer Program wrapped up their 2023 season. They had over 100 players that ranged from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Special thanks to Dave Nobel, Ryan Beauregard, Doug Beauregard and all of the other volunteers that helped with another successful indoor season for the Kickers! ⚽️🥅
This morning, Gilkey Elementary held their November/December Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select one student and staff member who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In November/ December the focus was on self control. Way to go, Geckos!
Congratulations to the Plainwell Varsity Cheer team who took first place in their Wolverine Conference meet last night. This is a triumphant honor and victory, as this is the first time since 2016. The team is ranked in the top 5 in the State for Division 2 and will continue their fight tomorrow at West Catholic High School at 7:00 PM along with Plainwell JV and Middle school teams. GO TROJANS - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The PHS Multicultural Club had the opportunity to attend the Holiday Traditions Around the World at Frederik Meijer Gardens. The students recognized that cultures worldwide celebrate traditions and holidays in similar, but different ways. Some of the students from other countries had a chance to share their holiday traditions with other students. They also viewed a film highlighting several locally celebrated traditions. To end the night, they all enjoyed a Hibachi dinner together. What a great experience for these Trojans!
We love to see our students working hard to grow academically. Students at Plainwell Middle School have been taking advantage of our new After School In-Person Tutoring. Have you heard about it? This program offers the PMS students a wonderful opportunity to work with teachers in a small setting. If you have a student who is interested in joining one of our in-person tutoring sessions, please register each Tuesday or Thursday by visiting https://5il.co/27btr.
Students in Ms. Cole’s 4th grade Crew at Starr Elementary are having lots of fun learning about shield and cone volcanos during their Mystery (Earth) Science project. Way to go, Rock Starrs! ⭐️
Throughout the district, the elementary students are having lots of fun with various dress up days! From Frosty’s Fun Day to Tinsel Tuesday to Bright Lights Day, our students are spreading joy and being festive leading up to the holidays.
Are you looking for a great present for your Trojan? Gift idea = ✔️!
We are excited to welcome back the Mother/Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Allen Americans in the 40th Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a FREE knit hat and a voucher for a FREE game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). Transportation is not available & parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
Attention Community Retirees and Senior Citizens! Reminder, we are just one week away from the Lifelong Learners Holiday Celebration! Join us at PCS to celebrate the season with cookie decorating, refreshments and fellowship on Tuesday, December 19 at 1:00 PM at Plainwell’s Performing Arts Center (PAC). Following the event, our Lifelong Learners are invited to attend a “Sneak Peek” of the 2023 Holiday Spectrum Concert. The rehearsal runs from 3:00-6:00 PM at the PAC and will provide a preview of the concert which is filled with marvelous holiday music by the PCS Band and Choir Programs.
We look forward to seeing you at this fun and festive event! For more information on our upcoming Lifelong Learners programs, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners.
