SUMMER ADVENTURE IN LEARNING PROJECT: Students in Ms. Reeber's 6th grade class in our Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program have been working on a fun and educational project this summer. Each student picked a National Park and then planned all the details of traveling to the park - from budgeting, to organizing, to planning - the students had to navigate through their journey to visit their selected location. They completed the project by creating some outstanding dioramas representing their National Park. What a great project for these students as they SAIL through summer!
SAIL FIELD TRIP: The K-2nd grade Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) students had a great day yesterday as they took a trip to the Forever Curious Children’s Museum in Fenneville. The students were able to explore and have fun, while learning at the museum. It’s been a great summer at the PCS SAIL program!
PCS 2022/23 SCHOOL YEAR FOOD SERVICE: We are happy to share our 2022/23 School Year Food Service and Free & Reduced meal information with you. For information on our upcoming Food Service Program please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Think your child might qualify for free or reduced lunch? You might be surprised that your child qualifies for (at least) a reduced lunch rate! It takes just a few minutes to apply and can help ensure the district gets the funding it needs for at-risk students. To apply, please visit https://5il.co/1cdlb.
We look forward to welcoming the students back to school on Monday, August 29 (half day). Go Trojans!
LETTER FROM THE DISTRICT: PCS Families - Last night we had a fire at Gilkey Elementary School in the outside men's restroom near the baseball field. Thankfully no one was hurt and the damage was not as bad as it could have been. We are in the process of cleaning/repairs and there will be no long term impact to the school.
Please see the following message from Plainwell Department of Public Safety:
Plainwell - On July 19th at approximately 1958 (7:58pm) hours Plainwell Public Safety was sent to Gilkey Elementary School for a report of a fire. Once on scene, a fire was found in one of the rooms within the school. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the fire. The fire and smoke damage was confined to one small area of the school. A preliminary investigation appears to show that the fire was intentionally set and officers will continue to follow up leads on the investigation. Anyone having information regarding the fire is asked to contact Plainwell Department of Public Safety at 269-685-9858 or provide information anonymously through Allegan County Silent Observer at 1-855-SILENT-0 or through the Allegan County Silent Observer webpage. A reward is being offered for information in this case. Plainwell Public Safety was assisted on the fire scene by Gun Plain Township Fire Department and Plainwell EMS.
Kevin Callahan
Public Safety Director
Plainwell Department of Public Safety
PCS SUMMER MEET UP & EAT UP: Have you joined us for our Summer Meet Up & Eat Up?Throughout summer, we are providing FREE Food Service to PCS families! For more information, program details/locations and menus, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details. We look forward to seeing you soon as we Meet Up & Eat Up!
PCS IS HIRING! Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Now is the time to join our outstanding team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders! The following positions are currently available:
COOPER ELEMENTARY OPEN POSITIONS:
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor
GILKEY ELEMENTARY OPEN POSITIONS:
- Playground Supervisor
- Intervention Aide
- Special Education Instructional Aide
STARR ELEMENTARY OPEN POSITIONS:
- 5th Grade Teacher
- Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor (2)
PLAINWELL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN POSITIONS:
- Business and Technology Teacher
ATHLETIC OPEN POSITIONS:
- Girls Freshman Volleyball Coach
- Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
- Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
DISTRICT OPEN POSITIONS:
- Food Service Associate (Substitute)
- Bus Driver
Ready to learn more? Apply today by visiting plainwellschools.org - Menu - PCS Employment Opportunities.
6-12 SAIL: Our 6-12 Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program kicked off last week, where students are working on credit recovery. Students have been working hard to complete classes. This week, we had our first student complete a class - way to go Jacob! In addition, students have been spending time volunteering for Christian Neighbors. Keep up the great work this summer, Trojans!
K-5 SUMMER LEARNING: The students in the K-5 Summer School program have enjoyed the first few weeks in the program, which were filled with lots of learning and some play time too.
PCS YOUTHBALL: The Plainwell Community Recreation Youthball and Tball seasons will be ending this week. It’s been a fun season for our elementary athletes! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and parent volunteers for your support this year!
2022 Sponsors:
- Plainwell Ice Cream
- Payroll Plus
- Add Vantage Self Storage
- ETNA Supply
- Premier Forestry Management
- Gull Lake Painting
FALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Registration for fall youth activities coming soon! Please check our webpage for updates in the next few weeks: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT: Are you interested in hosting a Foreign Exchange Student? Meet Joaquin, who will be attending PHS in the fall from Spain. For more more information on Joaquin or becoming a host family, please review visit https://5il.co/1dzjs. For questions, please contact kaylyneeichler@gmail.com.
TROJAN ATHLETIC & MILITARY COMMITMENT: Congratulations to Kaylee Wright, PHS 2022 graduate, who recently started bootcamp with the United States Coast Guard Academy where she will be part of their track program. Kaylee was selected for the USCGA for her superior academic achievement and leadership potential. Kaylee accepted the appointment to attend the Coast Guard Academy and was sworn-in as a member of the Class of 2026 on June 27, 2022. “The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut is an accredited college educating future Coast Guard officers. The smallest of our nation’s five military service academies, the Coast Guard Academy’s Corps of Cadets represents the nation’s best and brightest students, ready to serve and lead their country. Admission to the Coast Guard Academy is highly competitive and fewer than 400 appointments are offered annually from a pool of over 2,000 applicants. Cadets receive a full tuition scholarship and monthly stipend for a five year service commitment to the Coast Guard upon graduation. All graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are guaranteed a position of leadership as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard.” From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Kaylee! Trojan pride!
HAPPPY FOURTH OF JULY: From all of us at PCS, we wish our students, families and community a Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
SOFTBALL DREAM TEAM: Congratulations to Plainwell High School’s Madison Seibert who was selected for the Kalamazoo Area Softball Dream Team, Honorable Mention. Way to go Madison, Trojan Pride!
SAIL/SUMMER SCHOOL: We are ready and excited to welcome our SAIL/Summer School students beginning next week on Tuesday, July 5. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PCS!
8-12TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Join us for our upcoming Volleyball Camp for student-athletes going into 8-12th grades on July 25-27 from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM at the Plainwell High School Gym. Register by July 8 to guarantee a t-shirt (late registration up to the start of camp). Cost is $125 per camper. To register, please visit: https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/#/list. We look forward to a great volleyball camp - Go Trojans!
SUMMER SCHOOL / SAIL: If you have received confirmation of your student's attendance for Summer School/SAIL and you requested transportation, please check your email for route information. Please remember our summer bus transportation is a combined route for K-12 students with one route at pick-up and one at drop-off. We look forward to welcoming our Summer School/SAIL students beginning Tuesday, July 5.
PHONE LINES DOWN: We apologize for the inconvenience, but the district’s phone lines are currently down. We are working on the issue and hope to have this resolved soon. Thank you for your understanding!
GVSU BASKETBALL CAMP: Last week, the PHS Girls Basketball team, along with Coach Stephenson, Turner and Graves, attended an overnight GVSU Team Camp where 15 girls (including some freshman, JV and varsity players) participated in the camp that included over 40 high schools from around Michigan. During camp, the team played 10 games, where they had fun while working on team bonding. Outside of scrimmages they also participated in a scavenger hunt around the GVSU campus for the girls to learn leadership and how to work together. What a great experience for these Trojan basketball players! 🏀
PCS HEROES: Plainwell Community Schools' Transportation Department and Operations Staff (grounds, maintenance and custodial) participated in the Plainwell Days "Not All Heroes Wear Capes" parade last Friday where they were awarded Most Heroic! We are so thankful for our Transportation and Operations staff who dedicate so much time and effort to providing the best for our students each day - you are all HEROES!
RHS/ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATION: Congratulations to the Renaissance High School/Adult Education Class of 2022! Recently, we held their graduation at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center where it was a wonderful evening recognizing these students for their outstanding achievements while at Plainwell Community Schools. We are proud of you, Class of 2022!
