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

Earlier today, several Plainwell Middle School students were selected to take part in the Middle School Honors Band. Students were selected from all over Southwest Michigan and put together a concert in just one day! We are so proud of our students, great job Trojans! We are also so thankful to our band directors for their hard work and dedication to provide our students with the best musical opportunities! 🎶 Plainwell Pride!

Tonight the Varsity Volleyball team will be at Hudsonville Unity Christian to take on Buchanan in the first round of MHSAA Regionals starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased through the MHSAA on the GoFan website at gofan.co/app/events/736813?schoolId=MHSAA. Tickets are $9 each (no passes for league or senior citizen passes will be accepted). Unable to attend in person? You can stream the event by visiting: nfhsnetwork.com/events/hudsonville-unity-christian-high-school-hudsonville-mi/gamec6314144c. GO TROJANS!

We are just one day away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including: - What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. - Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties. - Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal. - How could this affect PCS? Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. The state will not replace the funding and the district will be forced to make reductions in other areas to offset the loss. More information, FAQ’s and ballot language available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org. Your vote matters! Vote tomorrow - November 8, 2022!

Congratulations to the Girls Swim and Dive team who won the Conference Championship over the weekend! Congrats to Isabelle DeLaet who was Conference Champ in the 200 free. Sydney Harper was Conference Champ for the 200 IM and the 500 free. The 400 free relay team of Elizabeth French, Emma Soederberg, Sydney Harper and Isabelle DeLaet qualified for State! Other All-Conference athletes include: Ella Way, Sophie Cox, Kayla Benson, Sadie Boven, Kallie Arlington, Audrey Todd, Eliza Harris, Emma Soederberg, Brooklyn Herbert and Audrey MacQueen. We are so proud of our Swim & Dive team - Trojan Pride!

TAC CANCELED 11/7: Attention PCS Families with students in TAC! Due to a mechanical issue at the PCS Pool, all Trojan Aquatic Club practices have been canceled tonight (Monday, November 7). We hope to see our students back at the pool tomorrow!

The Trojan Marching Band wrapped up the 2022 competitive season at the State Finals with a 6th place finish on Saturday, November 5 at Ford Field. The TMB represented the Plainwell community with confidence and Trojan Pride in their final performance of the season. Congratulations Trojan Band on another successful season! 📸 Courtesy of Jamie Dennany and Chris Radtke

Yesterday, the Starr Elementary Parent's Club sponsored the October Student of the Month Breakfast. Each month, Starr teachers will select students who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In October, the students who were selected did an awesome job being good listeners. Way to go, Rock Starrs!

Headed to the State Finals! This morning, the PHS Cross Country runners headed to the State Finals at the Michigan International Speedway! Best of luck to Isaac Veen, Liam Troutner, Henry Cox, Thai Nguyen, Donnovan Ryan, Billy Pipkorn, Edwin Castillo, Connor Gaylord and Josie Longcore as they compete today! Thank you to all that joined us this morning to send them off with lots of cheers and well wishes - GO TROJANS!

Congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye who was selected as the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! Last night, she was presented with the award by Mrs. Kari Luckett (Starr Principal) at an award ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, where Mrs. Luckett shared some highlights of Mrs. VanGoeye's career: Mrs. VanGoeye has been a teacher at Plainwell Community Schools for over 30 years, where she has most recently taught second grade at Starr Elementary. Not only is she an outstanding and dynamic teacher, but she also serves as Union Co-President for the district. If you know Mrs. VanGoeye or if you've had the opportunity to have her as a teacher, then you know that there is not a better representative of Plainwell Schools, as she sets an example daily of hard work, dedication and unending passion for education. Mrs. VanGoeye epitomizes the best we have to offer at PCS and we are so thankful for her dedication to our students, staff and our district - from all of us at PCS, congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye on this well deserved award! Plainwell Pride!

We are just a few days away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including: - Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties. - Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal. For more information, FAQ’s and ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org. YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!

STATE FINALS BOUND! Please join us in wishing the following PHS Cross Country runners good luck as they travel to the Michigan International Speedway to compete in the State Finals tomorrow (11/5): Isaac Veen, Liam Troutner, Henry Cox, Thai Nguyen, Donnovan Ryan, Billy Pipkorn, Edwin Castillo, Connor Gaylord and Josie Longcore. Tomorrow morning (11/5) we will be sending off the athletes, join us outside of the Performing Arts Center at 8:20 AM to cheer them on and wish them well (balloons and signs welcome). From all of us at PCS, good luck at the State Finals tomorrow! Trojan Pride!

Good luck to the Trojan Marching Band at the MCBA State Finals tomorrow! The TMB will perform at Ford Field in Detroit at 11:55 AM and will be competing against 10 other bands from around the state including Edwardsburg, Allegan, Marysville, Godwin Heights, Ferndale, Gull Lake and many others. From all of us at PCS, good luck TMB!

Congratulations to the PHS Varsity Volleyball team on their win against Otsego tonight in District Finals, winning in five sets! Next up, they will travel to Hudsonville Unity Christian on Tuesday. Trojan Pride!

Recently, Sarah Lagenour, a 10th grader at PHS completed a wall mural painting at Plainwell Middle School. This is an original design she painted while she was a student at PMS for their yearbook cover in 2019/2020. The mural painting is proudly displayed on the stage in the cafeteria and turned out beautifully! Next up, she will be painting another wall mural of her 2020/21 yearbook cover to add to the collection at PMS. Sarah’s art skills are absolutely incredible and we are thankful that she shared her talents for all to enjoy for years to come at PMS - Trojan Pride!

STARR KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP: Starr Elementary's Kindergarten students took a field trip to Bumbleberry Acres on Monday! During their visit, they learned about various farm animals, had a hay wagon ride, picked pumpkins, went through a 1.5 mile corn maze, ate lunch and played on a fun playground! It was a great Halloween field trip!

TAC REGISTRATION & SWIM TEST: Join us TONIGHT (11/2) from 6-7 PM for the 2022-23 Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) registration and swim test! The Winter TAC program will begin Monday, November 7. If your student is new to TAC, they must take a swim test. The test will take place during registration tonight (11/2) from 6-7 PM. Participants must be able to confidently swim one length of the pool, on top of the water without assistance to participate in the TAC program. For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/tac. We look forward to kicking off a great winter TAC season!

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL: We are just a week away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including: - What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. For more FAQ’s, information and the ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org. YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!

TAEKWONDO: Join us for the upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Program runs on Monday evenings from November 21-February 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.

COMPETITIVE CHEER COACH OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to PHS Competitive Cheer Coach, Kylie Cook, who was named the District Competitive Cheer Coach of the Year at their annual conference this past weekend. Congratulations Coach Kylie - Trojan Pride!

MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-SCHOOL PARTY: Plainwell Middle School held their first all-school party of the year. Students had a fun afternoon with swimming, crafts, activities, open gym, dancing and snacks. A special thanks to the Parents Group for putting together an awesome event for our Middle School students - the event was a hit!