The Gilkey 3rd-5th Grade Choir Club, led by Mr. Oostdyk, had the incredible honor of performing the National Anthem at the Kalamazoo Wings game on Saturday!
It was a fantastic way to showcase their hard work on such a big stage. Huge congratulations to the Geckos for representing our school district so beautifully!
Last chance - deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM! Tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. We are excited to host this first ever event 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 tickets ($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. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
Let’s take a moment to look back at Plainwell High School’s recent production of Almost, Maine! This show marked the second performance by the PHS Drama Class and it was truly remarkable! The students excelled in their roles both in the cast and crew. The production was exceptional and both performances highlighted the incredible talents of our drama class students. Special thanks to everyone who attended one of the shows and to all those who played a part in bringing this production to life.
The PHS Red Cross Club held a blood drive where there were 17 volunteers working, 41 donors, 30 units of blood collected and 90 lives saved. Thank you to all that supported the blood drive. GO TROJANS!
Field House progress update! Over the last month, work has continued on the pool tile and bleachers were added in the gymnasium. It has been exciting to see these various interior projects come together. Soon, the Trojans will be competing in the new Field House and we owe it all to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal! We look forward to welcoming our students, families and community to this new facility in December! GO TROJANS!
Prior to the end of the first trimester, the Plainwell High School students had a special presentation from award-winning author, educator and public speaker - Liza Wiemer. During her presentation, Ms. Wiemer, shared with the students the importance of being an upstander against hatred and injustice. The presentation was hosted at PHS by the Anti-Defamation League and funded by Bookstock. It was an amazing opportunity for the Trojans to learn about compassion, respect for diversity and community.
📣 CONGRATULATIONS GILKEY ELEMENTARY! 📣 Exciting news for the Geckos - U.S. News has released their 2025 Best Elementary Schools list and Gilkey Elementary has earned a spot among the top 40% of elementary schools in Michigan. For details about their rating and this remarkable recognition, check out the following link. Great job, Geckos – keep up the fantastic work – PLAINWELL PRIDE!
https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/michigan/gilkey-elementary-school-215330
Middle Schools Boys Basketball weekly results!
🏀The 6th grade basketball team has started their season out strong with two impressive wins against tough rivals Otsego and the Trojans of Sturgis. Their hard work and determination are really paying off.
🏀 The 7th grade basketball team has carried their chemistry from last year into this season, starting off hot with a 2-0 record. They secured an impressive overtime victory against Otsego and won a hard fought game against a tough Sturgis team.
🏀 The 8th grade basketball team is facing some tough injuries, but they are still going and competing, giving their all. Their resilience and determination show how inspired they are to do better every game.
The season continues for all three teams on Monday, against a difficult Vicksburg team. Good luck, Trojans!
Charles, a second grader from Starr, was the lucky winner of the Spend a Day with Officer Farris from Starr Elementary's Fall Fest raffle in October. His grandmother placed the bid on his behalf, as he aspires to become a police officer when he grows up.
During their morning together, Charles and Officer Farris made their rounds and enjoyed a fantastic private tour of Plainwell Public Safety, which included a surprise meeting with an Allegan County Sheriff Police Dog. They even shared a special lunch at McDonald's before wrapping up their day. Special thanks to Officer Farris and Plainwell Public Safety for making this a memorable experience for Charles!
We are excited to share Starr Elementary’s ROCK Starrs of the Month! Students were selected for being open minded and flexible. Way to go, Rock Starrs! 👏🏼
In addition, Starr celebrated four outstanding staff members: Mallory Mena, Sara Sikes, Janet House and Karen Lilly (not pictured). We are thankful for your dedication and support of PCS! ⭐️
Registration is open for our upcoming Winter Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run from December 2-February 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at the Middle School Cafeteria (except 12/2 will be held at Starr). Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
As a reminder we have two upcoming half days of school: Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 (end of first trimester). Have a great day - GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to Estephanie Matias, Mason Ritchie and Ally Souhan for their participation and performance in the WMU MidFest band last night at Miller Auditorium! They had the opportunity to connect with students from across Michigan, work with a clinician from Texas and perform alongside the WMU Concert Band. Estephanie even had the honor of reading some program notes to the audience! We are incredibly proud of these talented musicians for going above and beyond! 🎶
Tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. We are excited to host this first ever event 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 tickets ($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. 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 November 11-15. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Sophia (8th Grade)
- Raiden (7th Grade)
- Connor (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 in Ms. Koenig’s CPR/First Aid class at PHS had a special visit from the Michigan State Police Department last week. During the visit, students were able to showcase what they learned through their medical and trauma first aid training. It was a great learning experience, special thanks to the MSP troopers for sharing your knowledge with the Trojans!
The registration deadline for Hoopsters Basketball has been extended until 11/17 at midnight. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Girls and Boys Basketball Program for 3rd-5th graders. 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 visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes November 17).
💙 LET’S GO TROJANS!! 💙 Join us in wishing the PHS Volleyabll team GOOD LUCK as they head to Regionals tomorrow (Tuesday, November 12)! The team will take on Grand Rapids Christian at Hopkins High School beginning at 6:00 PM. For tickets, please scan the QR code!
Calling all PHS students! There is a fan bus for tomorrow’s Regional game. Tickets are $9 each and can be purchased online or at the game. Bus leaves at 5:15 PM and students must return on the bus at the completion of the game. Sign-ups will be available until 3:00 tomorrow afternoon (11/12). Please see communications from PHS for more info or to sign-up for the fan bus.
Good luck tomorrow PHS Volleyball 🏐 LET’S GO TROJANS! 🏐
📣 PLAINWELL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR! 📣 Last week, Linnea Lucas, the PCS District School Psychologist, was honored with the Plainwell Educator of the Year award during the Night of Recognition event organized by the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce. This event not only acknowledges the exceptional educators in Plainwell and Otsego but also celebrates local businesses and individuals dedicated to enhancing our community.
Mrs. Lucas was nominated by the Plainwell administrative team and celebrated this achievement alongside the Director of Special Education, Cathy Moorman and the principals of Gilkey and Starr Elementary, Cody Gregory and Kari Luckett. Congratulations Mrs. Lucas and thank you for your dedication to PCS - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Join the PHS girls basketball teams to support local families in our community during the holiday season. As a team, they will be collecting monetary donations that will go 100% towards the sponsorship of families in our community this holiday season. The goal is to provide families with a full Christmas dinner and gifts under their tree.
Please scan the QR code below to donate today or mark your calendar to join us on December 10 at the Plainwell Girls Basketball home games (freshman, JV and varsity) where the teams will be collecting monetary donations to support their Holiday Giveback! Please see a Girls Basketball player or coach for more information! GO TROJANS!
