Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

Throughout summer incoming 6th grader, Mason, did some Middle School readiness activities by finding classrooms and opening lockers. To go along with the 6th grade camp theme, he also built his own campground from mostly popsicle sticks and recycled materials. Amazing creativity, Mason!

Helping Families with Medicaid Keep Their Coverage - During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, Michigan will restart Medicaid eligibility renewals in June, and amend certain waived policies that were in place during the pandemic. The Michigan Department of Education has been asked to share with local school districts urgent information for them to send to families. Districts are being asked to send the #StayCovered information sheet to families, as well as the message for Medicaid redetermination through an email. More information can be found at MDHHS website: www.michigan.gov/2023BenefitChanges or on the DIFS website: www.michigan.gov/StayCovered

Students in the Elementary Summer School program are continuing to have lots of fun while learning. Students in the 3rd grade program worked on making ice cream and assorted crafts. In the 5-6th grade program, students painted rocks. Lots of fun learning opportunities this summer at PCS’ Summer School.

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Registration is still open for the 2023 Plainwell Football Golf Outing on Saturday, August 12. The event will be held at Lake Doster Golf Club. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/summer-camp/hs-football-camps/#/v/football-golf-outing-fundraiser.

Attention Kindergarten & Young Five Families! We can't wait to welcome your Trojan to school in the fall to begin their educational journey at PCS! We would like to remind you about a few important steps in the enrollment process: 1. KINDERGARTEN/YOUNG 5 SCREENING (Final Screening is TOMORROW): If you haven't done so, you will need to sign-up for the Kindergarten/Young 5 screening. Please take a moment to schedule your students' Kindergarten/Young 5 screening by visiting https://kgscreeningall.youcanbook.me/. The final screening for the 2023/24 school year will take place TOMORROW (August 1) at all three elementary buildings. 2. ENROLLMENT: If you haven't started or completed the enrollment process, please take a few minutes to complete the necessary steps to register your Kindergarten or Young 5 student by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten. If you have any enrollment questions, please call 269-685-5823 ext. 1000. 3. VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: Next, you will need to schedule your child's Vision and Hearing Screening. This can be done at your child's pediatrician or through Allegan County Health Department (ACHD). The ACHD has a number of upcoming dates for FREE hearing and vision screenings, which are by appointment only. For more information visit allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/11249/638192372989170000. 4. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Elementary Open Houses: Held at Cooper, GIlkey and Starr Elementary Schools on Tuesday, August 22 from 5:00-6:30 PM - First Day of School: Monday, August 28 (half day) If you have any questions, please contact our Administrative Offices at 269-685-5823 ext. 1000. You can also contact our elementary building offices, which will reopen on Monday, August 7. - Cooper Elementary - 269-349-2674 - Gilkey Elementary - 269-685-2424 - Starr Elementary - 269-685-5835

Attention PHS Fall Athletes! Tryouts begin August 7 - have you completed your athletic physical and uploaded the documentation to your Big Teams account? To participate in PCS athletics, you will need to have a physical form on file in your Big Teams account. For more information, please visit phstrojans.com. If you have any questions, the Athletic Department office will be open beginning Wednesday, August 2. GO TROJANS!

Soon to be Plainwell MIddle School 8th grader, Joshua Pembrook, recently had the opportunity to attend the annual International Trombone Festival in Utah from July 12-15, an event typically reserved for trombone professionals and college students. The International Trombone Festival is the most important event of the year for trombonists worldwide. It attracts about 1,000 participants from multiple countries and includes premiere trombone artists from around the world, as well as a Youth Workshop. This year's event was held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and Joshua was one of the Youth Workshop participants where for four days he and other students were able to work with renowned trombonists in master classes, warm up sessions, large trombone ensembles, warm up sessions and clinics. They were also able to meet and take photos of some of their trombone "heros" who were attending the Festival. For a quote from Joshua, as well as more information on his experience, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/1181838.

Registration is still open for the 2023 Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players from August 21-24. Camp will be held at the PCS Tennis Courts from 3:00-4:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete (camp t-shirt included). To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/athletic-tickets. For questions regarding the program, please contact Jeff.Lindstrom@plainwellschools.org.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

Throughout summer, the Bond construction has continued at the new Pool/Gymnasium and on the playground at Gilkey Elementary. We are excited offer these new spaces for our students. Thank you to the Plainwell community for your support by voting “YES” on the 2019 Bond Proposal - Trojan Pride!

Congratulations to PHS student, Madison Nieuwenhuis, who is the Fargo National Champion for wrestling! She is # 1 in the country at 100lbs. She won: 10-0, 10-0, pin, 6-6 win on criteria and won 2-1 in the finals! Way to go, Madison - TROJAN PRIDE!

Our Middle School Project Based Learning Summer School students are creating their own theme park. This week, they worked on the backdrop. Next up, they will work on building rides, food trucks and roller coasters. What a fun project and a great learning experience.

Registration is still open for the Trojan 8-12 Grade Volleyball Camp. Join us at PHS on July 24-26 from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. Cost is $125 per player. Register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/.

Summer School is underway where students are completing credit recovery and advancement classes at PHS. Special congratulations go out to incoming freshman, Ryan, who is the first to complete an advancement class (health) for high school! Way to go, Ryan!

We are excited to introduce our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Classes! These classes are available to any PCS family (present or future) at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Class will run for six weeks on Thursday evenings (September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19). Childcare will be provided. Cost is $10 (per workbook). Registration closes on August 31, so please register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/. For more information, please visit https://5il.co/1z4sr.