Congratulations to PHS Junior, Aidan Ranger, who competed in the MIHA (Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association) Regional Meet this weekend (September 27-29) and finished in first place (Regional Champion, Division D). Next up, he will be competing at the MIHA State Championship Meet from October 9-13 at the Midland County Fairgrounds. Way to go, Aiden - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼
SPIKERS REGISTRATION REMINDER! Registration is still open for our upcoming Spikers Volleyball program for 3rd-6th graders. The goal of the Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! Program runs from October 22-November 30. Cost is $60 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes October 1). 🏐
Calling all PCS 3rd-5th graders! Have you heard about Battle of the Books? Battle of the Books is a book-based quiz competition for 3rd-5th grade students at Plainwell and surrounding elementary schools. Students read six incredible stories together and then compete in a quiz bowl type competition in March 2025. More information and sign-up details will be shared with students soon.
Interested in participating this year? Join us for an Informational Meeting to learn more about Battle of the Books on Monday, October 21 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Gilkey Elementary’s Media Center.
FAQ: Why is there another bond proposal on the November ballot? What is different about this one?
As the May 2024 bond proposal was not approved by voters, we are still facing the same facilities issues...here are the steps we have taken since. We...
1. Surveyed the community for feedback
2. Re-evaluated our existing needs
3. Reduced the proposal by over $2 million
4. Revised the project list while still aiming to address our top-priority district facilities issues.
Learn more about the proposal at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond
Students in Mrs. Youngs’ and Mrs. Bunker’s Young 5 classes took a field trip to Gull Meadow Farms last Friday. While there, they went on wagon rides, picked and learned about apples, enjoyed donuts and cider, all while playing and exploring the grounds at Gull Meadow Farms. When they returned to school, they made applesauce in their classrooms with some of the apples they picked from the orchard. It was a great day for our Young 5 students, family and staff. 🍎
Congratulations to the 7th grade Volleyball team who won all five sets last night against Paw Paw! Way to go, Trojans! PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🏐👏🏼
📸 Courtesy of Ann Ash
Last night the PHS Golf team hosted the Plainwell Jamboree at Lake Doster. It was a very close competition for the team, finishing in 3rd place with a score of 186 behind Sturgis (182) and Vicksburg (185). This was their last regular season match. Next up they will compete in the League Championship on October 3. The Trojans were led by Ayla Jaeger 37, Avari Merica 48, Sophia Beck 50 and Emma Rayman at 53. Great job!
Congratulations to Sophie Munch who earned her 1000th volleyball kill tonight! We can’t wait to see what else she accomplishes during her time at PHS! From PHS Varsity Volleyball Coach (Megan Black), “Plainwell Volleyball is lucky to have a leader like her in our program”. Way to go, Sophie! TROJAN PRIDE! 🏐📣👏🏼
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for September 23-27! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Rylee (8th Grade)
- Reagan (7th Grade)
- CJ (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!
Students at Starr Elementary have been enjoying their new playground equipment. Thanks to the support from our community on the 2019 bond proposal, the Rock Starrs have been able to enjoy many fun outdoor adventures this school year.
Work will continue on projects like this and will further enhance opportunities for the PCS students with the approval of the November 5 bond proposal. Learn more at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Today, both the Plainwell Boys and Girls Cross Country teams were victorious at the Bangor Invitational. Junior Donovan Ryan won his first ever invitational and was one of 5 varsity medal winners for the boys team. Also winning medals for the boys varsity team were Henry Cox, Trent Hansen, Billy Pipkorn and Jack Sherer.
In the Varsity Girls race, the champion Trojans were led by third place finisher Claire Vos and followed by other medal winners; Mai Nguyen, Hannah Erlandson, Gwen Todd, Emma Taggett and Alayna Ranney.
In the JV race, the boys medal winners were; Joseph Hoffman, Will Justice, Lex Ruimveld and Grady Erlandson. Girls medal winners were; Molly Bruggink, Samantha Corbin, Alison VanDyke, and Audrey Thom.
Next up for the Trojans is their lone home meet of the season on Tuesday with Three Rivers and Sturgis coming to Plainwell. GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team on their 42-6 victory over Sturgis tonight! Lots of Plainwell Pride, with the cheerleaders leading the crowd and student section. It was a great week for Trojan Football, with five teams (7th, 8th, Freshman, JV and Varsity) all winning their games. Way to go, Trojans! 🏈👏🏼📣 PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Last night the girls golf team played at Angels Crossings in a Vicksburg Wolverine Conference Jamboree. Plainwell finished third behind Sturgis and Otsego. Plainwell’s individual leaders were Ayla Jaeger 42, Emma Taylor 47, Emma Rayman 48 and Anessa Jaeger 53. Great job, Trojans! ⛳️
Congratulations to the Varsity Soccer team on their win versus Zeeland West last night, 1-0! The goal was scored by Nolan Edgell while Levi Kalavitz had the assist. Jacob Bowden and the backline earned the shutout. Nice job, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! ⚽️👏🏼
Congratulations to the Freshman and JV football teams on their victories tonight over Mattawan and Sturgis! Freshman won 48-28 against Mattawan and the JV squad beat Sturgis 44-8. GO BLUE - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼🏈
Let’s go Trojan Volleyball! All three teams played great tonight, with the Varsity and Freshman teams coming away with WINS! 🏐 PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Plainwell and Otsego Lifelong Learners had a great afternoon at their Cookout in the Park. This afternoon, they enjoyed lunch together at Thurl Cook Park, while meeting the new program directors: Andrea (PCS) and Renee (OPS). Following the cookout, they enjoyed a Pickleball demonstration. Thank you to all that joined us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
For more information on the Lifelong Learners program, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners.
A great night for PHS Soccer, as the JV and Varsity Soccer teams both defeated Paw Paw in conference play - TROJAN PRIDE! ⚽️👏🏼 Highlights from the games include:
- The JV Soccer team earned a 6-0 win over Paw Paw to remain undefeated in the conference. Logan Gabala scored twice and Luke Williams had a goal and an assist. Gibby Pettit provided 3 assists and Drake Wilson, Mack Hoffmann and Ashton Kelley each contributed one goal!
- The Varsity soccer team came from behind to earn the conference victory over Paw Paw, 3-1. Goals were scored by Nate Launt (x2) and Levi Kalavitz with assists by Nate Launt, Drew Lewis and Gavyn Steele. Great job guys!
What an amazing night at Streidl Field as the 7th and 8th grade football teams faced off against Three Rivers! Both teams WON, with a final score of 20-0 for the 7th grade team and 16-8 for the 8th grade team. The Middle School cheerleaders (6th-8th grade) led the crowd with great PLAINWELL PRIDE! Way to go, Trojans! 🏈📣💙
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Youth Kickers Soccer program for K-5th graders. The goal of the Kickers program is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! Program runs from October 26-December 14. Cost is $60 per athlete.
To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes October 24). GO TROJANS! ⚽️
