Attention PHS Families! Treat your student to an Exam Care Package and help support the Grad Bash Committee. Deadline to order has been extended to 11/8. To order, please complete the following form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_TYarsQ2-eWp6sznHZLNdZulVMpUB_5nNRzKHqWcmgqxL1Q/viewform and submit payment through Venmo (scan QR code) or drop off the PHS Office. GO TROJANS!
See you at the polls TODAY! Don't forget to vote on the bond proposal along with all the other elements on the ballot!
Visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond for more information.
Election day is tomorrow! Polls are open tomorrow from 7 AM to 8 PM. For more information on voting, visit michigan.gov/vote. For information on the bond proposal, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond
Congratulations to Jackson, Ravyn and Ava, as they are Plainwell Middle Schools’ “Book and a Bonus” winners for October. “Book and a Bonus” is a monthly reading incentive program for MS students that is supported by Ransom District Library.
Keep up the great reading PMS students! Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your ongoing support of PCS and the “Book and a Bonus” program! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
🎺 CONGRATULATIONS to the Trojan Marching Band for their outstanding performance at the State Championship held at Ford Field this past Saturday! The TMB delivered their best show of the season - securing 7th place, just shy of 6th by a mere 0.05 points!
A special shout-out goes to this year’s senior class, who have successfully reached the state finals every year of their high school journey - an achievement unmatched by any other Plainwell senior class since the mid-90s. Way to go TMB, PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼
Our elementary classes had so much fun celebrating Halloween! Students had lots of fun while enjoying various activities and treats. We hope our students, staff and families had a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃
PHS Junior, Aidan Ranger, competed in the MIHA (Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association) State Championship Meet recently at the Midland County Fairgrounds where he tied for 4th place in Division D. It was an exciting competition and a valuable experience for Aidan! Congratulations – PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Gilkey students and staff had so much fun at their annual Halloween Costume Parade. The weather cooperated and allowed the Geckos to have a great time celebrating together this afternoon. A special thank you to Plainwell Public Safety and everyone who came out to support this fun Gilkey tradition. 🎃
Last week, Cooper Elementary held their Monster Mash event. It was an awesome outdoor evening for a costume party as our families enjoyed trick or treating, food trucks, games and lots of Halloween fun! Thank you to all that organized, planned and joined in the fun at the 2024 Monster Mash! 🎃
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, November 1). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, November 4.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN and have a great weekend! GO TROJANS!
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming PCS Cheer Holiday Mini Camp. Grades K-8 are welcome to join the PHS competitive cheer teams for a fun holiday mini camp filled with cheer stunts, mini routines, games and crafts! Camp will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00-3:00 PM in the PHS Gym or AP Room. Cost is $35 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes December 6).
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 Join us for Bond Informational Trick or Treating today (October 31) from 5:00-7:00 PM. Stop by during Trick or Treating to view the potential Plainwell Preschool property (640 Jersey Street). Bring your bond proposal questions and your imagination as we share the vision for the future at PCS!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for October 28-November 1. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- James (8th Grade)
- Lennox (7th Grade)
- Isabel (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!
Plainwell High School Drama proudly presents "Almost, Maine". Tickets are now available for this exciting performance on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9. Both shows will begin at 7:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com.
Join us for our NEW Aqua Aerobics class! Beginning November 9, join us at the PCS Pool for a slow stretch oriented aqua aerobics class where YMCA certified instructor, Taylor Seibert, will focus on balancing, short cardio and joint exercises! Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:00 AM at the PCS Pool. Cost is $4/person (first class is FREE).
One Night Only - Reserve your tickets now to the Ballads to Broadway and Beyond at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. The show will take place on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM. Vocalists and long-time friends, Tony Beacco and Ann Berchem, bring strong and beautiful voices to the stage in both solo and duet performances, while Keith Cahoon, former PHS Choir Director, rounds out the group with his piano accompaniment. With a variety of Broadway, pop, folk, blues, jazz and originals, Beacco, Berchem and Cahoon treat their audience to a unique and unforgettable concert experience! Get your tickets now by visiting https://buytickets.at/beaccoberchemcahooninconcert/1390935. Tickets are $10 for General Admission. Upon processing your order, your ticket(s) will be sent to your e-mail. Please print out your tickets or show your phone at the door on the night of the event. Tickets will also be available for purchase at PAC on the evening of the event.
It was the Geckos turn to visit Plainwell Public Safety! The Kindergarten and Young 5 students from Gilkey recently visited the station where they enjoyed learning all about fire safety and what the local fire department heroes do in and for our community. THANK YOU to Plainwell Public Safety for providing such a fantastic visit and a wonderful learning experience for these students! 🚒
Plainwell Middle School students recently celebrated together at their first all-school party of the year. The after-school event featured a variety of activities, including crafts, open gym, dancing and snacks. Special thanks goes out to the Middle School Parent Club/parent volunteers for organizing and hosting such a fantastic event for our 6th-8th grade students – the event was a hit!
Security best practices recommend glazed windows and secure door sidelites, two elements that the bond would fund. Don't forget to vote by November 5!
More information available at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Mrs. Amaezechi's 4th grade class at Starr Elementary recently participated in Write Out: Poetry for the Planet. They took a field trip to Ransom District Library and learned how to write haikus using sensory language. They collected leaves along the way and turned them into a beautiful art project. Mrs. Amaezechi would like to thank the parent volunteers, Joe Gross and the staff of Ransom Library for helping make this adventure possible for the Rock Starrs!
