We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Hoopsters Basketball program for 3rd-5th graders. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Girls and Boys Basketball Programs. Hoopsters is a 3 on 3 format, which is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. Program will run from December 9-March 1 (practice and game days, times & locations TBD). Cost is $60 per athlete.
To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes November 11).
PHS sophomore Ayla Jaeger has enjoyed an impressive golf season, showcasing remarkable work ethic and dedication to the sport! 👏🏼 Be sure to read this article from MLive that highlights her exceptional achievements on the golf course. Great job, Ayla! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html (https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html)
REMINDER! The PHS Class of 2026 Online Silent Auction fundraiser closes tomorrow (10/11) at noon. Scan the QR code today to check out the fundraiser and help support this year's prom.
The PHS Boys Tennis Team participated in Regionals yesterday and the following players won:
- Number 1 Singles: Merlin Kistler defeated Edwardsburg.
- Number 1 Doubles: Teagen Wilson and Andrew Hampton defeated Marshall.
- Number 3 Doubles: Brayden Triemstra and Anthony Kolhoff defeated Harper Creek.
- Number 4 Doubles: Sean MacRitchie and Alex Steele defeated Sturgis.
Congratulations on a great season, Trojan Tennis! Thank you to Coach Lindstrom, Coach Grubaugh and the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season - TROJAN PRIDE! 🎾
Mrs. Ullrey’s AP Stats class conducted a Barbie bungee jump experiment at the new Field House today. It was an excellent opportunity for these Trojan students to put their knowledge to the test!
Our facilities are aging! Learn more about the issues we're facing in safety & security, preschool facilities, elementary gymnasium space, turf & track, existing construction projects and other infrastructure by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
📣 Congratulations to the PHS Girls Golf team who placed 3rd at Regionals today, which has earned them a trip to the TEAM STATE FINALS! 📣 Top Trojan finish was by Ayla Jaeger who shot an 81 and finished in 4th place. Next up, they will compete in the State Finals on October 18 and 19. Pictured are golfers Emma Taylor, Ayla Jaeger, Anessa Jaeger, Emma Rayman and Sophia Beck with Coach Wes Wandell! Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼⛳️💙
Registration is now open for Plainwell Middle School’s upcoming Dive Clinic. The dive clinic is open to current Plainwell Middle School students (6th-8th grade) and is limited to 10 participants only. To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/middle-school-swim-program.
We are excited to share that we will be hosting the first ever Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, 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). PLEASE NOTE: Children's pricing ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and 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 visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools2. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM.
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for October 7-11. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Remi (8th Grade)
- Rowan (7th Grade)
- Maximus (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 and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Dinner tomorrow ✔️! Join us at Culver’s tomorrow (10/8) from 5-8 PM to support Cooper Elementary.
We are excited to share Starr Elementary’s ROCK Starrs of the Month! Students were selected for being responsible and doing a great job learning their class social contract in the month of September! 👏🏼👏🏼
In addition, Starr celebrated three outstanding staff members: Jennifer Wright, Kaley Shook and Elizabeth Pessell! Way to go, Rock Starrs! ⭐️
TONIGHT (10/7) - BOND FORUM & MEET THE CANDIDATES: Join us for a Bond Forum and Meet the Candidates event tonight (Monday, October 7) from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Administration Building (600 School Drive). BOND FORUM: We look forward to sharing information and answering your questions about the updated bond proposal. MEET THE CANDIDATES: We also invite you to meet and learn about the 2024 Board of Education candidates to prepare for voting. The 2024 PCS Board of Education has three openings and four candidates that will be on the November 5 ballot: - JILL DUNHAM (Current Board Member)- DEREK DUNN- MIKE HOPSON (Current Board Member)- TONY MCNEEL (Current Board Member)For more information on the 2024 Bond Proposal, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
On Saturday, the Plainwell Girls Cross Country team competed at the Portage Invitational. Against the largest field of competition that they’ll face all season, Claire Vos led the Trojans to a top half team standing with her medal winning performance by finishing 44th out of over 300 runners in the Division 2 race. Gwen Todd also had a great race, setting a season best time. Next up for the PXC teams will be their dual meet at Otsego on Tuesday (10/8) at 4:30 PM. Way to go, Trojans! 📣👏🏼💙
The Gilkey Geckos completed their Rock-the-Block fundraiser and thanks to the support from their students, families and community, they raised over $32,000!! 📣👏🏼 To celebrate, the students participated in a parade throughout Plainwell, led by Gun Plainwell Township Fire Department and Plainwell Public Safety. A very big THANK YOU to our community for your ongoing support of PCS and Gilkey’s 2024 Rock-the-Block fundraiser! 🦎
What a beautiful night for the 2024 PHS Homecoming Football Game! The evening began with an outstanding performance of the national anthem by the PHS choir, followed by a hard played game by the varsity football team. During halftime, the Homecoming Court was announced and the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. CONGRATULATIONS to Danika Sayles-Devine (Queen) and Marco Vega (King). Following the Homecoming announcement, the marching band finished halftime with an outstanding performance. Throughout the evening, Streidl Field was full of school spirit led by the amazing PHS cheerleaders (including special alumni guest cheerleaders).
The Trojans came up a little short with a 21-6 loss to Three Rivers, but it was still a great night filled with school spirit and Trojan pride to celebrate Homecoming. Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙📣👏🏼
Have you voted yet? Absentee ballots are now available - don't forget that we're on the ballot too! For a breakdown of the ballot language and the projects that the bond proposal would fund, visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
🍁 FALL FEST IS TOMORROW! 🍁 Join us at Starr Elementary’s Fall Fest tomorrow (October 5) from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Enjoy a day of fall fun with live music, food, raffles, carnival games and much more!
Trojan spirit all around at the 2024 Homecoming Parade! What a great afternoon for the parade - thank you to the students, staff, families and community for showing your Trojan pride! 💙
Next up, join us at Streidl Field tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Three Rivers at 7 PM at the Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans! 🏈
It was a great night at the 2024 Homecoming Spirit Week Powder Puff football game. The night was filled with fun competition, school spirit and a win for the Junior class (6-0). Way to go, Trojans!
Next up is the Homecoming Parade at 1:20 PM today (10/4) followed by the football game against Three Rivers at 7 PM. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us to cheer on the Trojans and celebrate the 2024 Homecoming Spirit Week!
📸 Courtesy of Gwen McDaniel
