BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Do you have a 3rd-5th grade student who loves to read? We are excited to share the 2023 Battle of Books - Book Titles!
Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
Hello Universe by Erin Kelly
Three Times Lucky by Shelia Turnage
Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman
Sign-up is coming soon for the 2023 Battle of Books program! Students are invited to join us for a fun extra-curricular reading activity where they work as a team to read and study these seven selected books before competing in a quiz bowl type battle in February 2023.
Interested in participating? Sign-ups will take place at students' elementary buildings, so please stay tuned for more information and sign-up details to be shared soon!
INCENTIVE DAY: At Plainwell Middle School, they have a PRIDE program which stands for positivity, respect, integrity, determination and everyone’s safety in mind. Recently, the students filled their PRIDE pass box and earned an incentive day where they enjoyed basketball, classroom games, movies, legos, trivia, etc. We are so proud of our Middle School students for working hard to earn this special afternoon and are thankful to the PBIS team for making possible!
NATIONAL COACHES DAY: Today is National Coaches Day and we couldn’t let the day pass without saying THANK YOU to the amazing coaching staff at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your time and dedication to the PCS student-athletes. From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU to our outstanding coaching staff! Go Trojans!
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL: On November 8, 2022, Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal which would allow the district to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters approved at the May 2014 election. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you. You can also review this information, along with the ballot language by visiting plainwellschools.org under Menu - Operating Millage Proposal.
BUS ROUTE UPDATE: The Rabbit and Rooster elementary bus routes will be combined this afternoon (Thursday, October 6). Please check your email for updated route information.
NO SCHOOL REMINDER: As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 7). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday (October 10). Have a great weekend, Trojans!
ROCK STARR'S OF THE MONTH: This morning, the Starr Elementary Parent's Club sponsored the September Student of the Month Breakfast. Each month, Starr teachers will select one student who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In September, the students who were selected did an awesome job learning their Social Contract. Way to go, Rock Starrs!
TINKERING CLASS: Students in Mr. Herbert’s 7th grade Tinkering class at Plainwell Middle School have been making tables and cell phone charging stations. What a great class and fun project for these students!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE: Students in Mrs. Ramsey’s and Ms. Termeer’s 6th grade science classes at Plainwell Middle School have been learning to use microscopes. It’s great to see these scientists excited to learn! 🔬
COOPER CROCHET CLUB: Yesterday was the first day of crochet club at Cooper Elementary. A 4th grade student created this club for students wanting to learn to crochet during recess. Great creativity, Koalas!
PCS FOOD SERVICE MENUS: We are aware of an issue with the Nutrislice website. Unfortunately the system is currently down and not syncing food service menus. We apologize for the inconvenience - we are currently working diligently to get the system back up and running. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
APPLES, APPLES, APPLES: The students in Ms. Francomb’s Young Fives classroom at Starr Elementary have been learning all about apples. Last week, they made applesauce. Not only was it a fun lesson in cooking, it also helped the students work on skills in math, science, language, social emotional development and physical development (fine motor skills)! What a fun and delicious lesson!
KAYAKING TRIP: On Friday, the Plainwell Middle School Michigan Exploration Class went on a kayaking trip. What a great way to explore our great state - it was a beautiful day and a great experience for these students!
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHTS: PHS Families - Reminder! Please check out this information from the MI Student Aid Team regarding their upcoming Financial Aid Nights! This is a great opportunity for students and families who are looking for help paying for college to learn about available resources and options. For more information or to register, please visit https://bit.ly/3TFrMlB.
NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY: It’s National Custodian Day! We are so grateful for our custodial team, who work hard each day to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff! Thank you to each of our custodians for your constant hard work and dedication to PCS and making our district sparkle - you are so appreciated! Plainwell Pride!
ONLINE AUCTION FUNDRAISER: The Class of 2025 online auction fundraiser is now live through Friday, October 14. Join us in supporting this class fundraiser by visiting: https://www.32auctions.com/classof2025.
A very special thank you to those that donated to this fundraiser:
Kalamazoo Municipal Golf Association
M-89 Burger King
The Radisson
The Morning Dish
Mackinac State Historic Parks
Mullenhurst Golf Course
Mac Wood's Dune Rides
Repz Co-Ed Gym
Great Lakes Glow Golf
The Lynx
2 Creative Art Studios
Niles Scream Park
Berry Brothers
Kalamazoo Youth for Christ
Jessica Koenig - Colorstreet
Leah-Jo Monette - Norwex
Miranda Meeker - Plainwell Swag
Laura Plee - Lularoe
Christine Coppola - Mary Kay Products
PLEASE NOTE: Pick-up will be Saturday, October 15 from 9-11 AM in the front lobby at the High School.
2022 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME: What an awesome night at the 2022 PHS Homecoming Football Game! Highlights include: an outstanding performance of the national anthem by the PHS choir, a hard played game by the PHS varsity football team that went into overtime, an exceptional halftime show by the marching band, an awesome cheerleading squad to cheer on the Trojans, a stadium full of school spirit, the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen. A special congratulations to Isabelle DeLaet and Dane Jorgensen on becoming the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen!
The Trojans came up a little short in overtime with a 28-21 loss to Niles, but it was still a great night with lots of Trojan pride! Way to go, Trojans!
HOMECOMING PARADE: Trojan spirit all around at the 2022 Homecoming Parade! What a great afternoon for the parade, thank you to the students, staff, families and community for showing your Trojan pride!
Reminder: Join us tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Niles at 7 PM for their Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans!
STARR SCIENCE: Today students in Mrs. Amaezechi’s 4th grade class at Starr Elementary learned how an eyeball works by making a cornea lens. What an awesome lesson - science is so cool!
2022 HOMECOMING PARADE: Join us today (9/30) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at the 2022 Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:20 PM. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us for the parade to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Niles at 7 PM. GO TROJANS!
