HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION: Last week, 8th through 12th grade students had a special presentation from Irene Miller, a Holocaust survivor and author of Into No Man's Land: A Historical Memoir. Ms. Miller shared her journey of survival during the Holocaust and how the experience allowed her to grow into a successful and positive woman. She emphasized the importance of speaking up when there is injustice and demonstrated to students that obstacles big and small can be overcome. A very special thank you to Ms. Miller for joining us at PCS to share your story with our students.
PHS CHOIR FESTIVAL: All three Plainwell High School Choir Ensembles traveled to Hope College in Holland yesterday to perform at the State Choral Festival. It was a wonderful day and all choral ensembles sang beautifully! 🎶
ROCK STARR FIELD TRIP: On Friday, the third grade Rock Starrs from Starr Elementary took a field trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. They spent the morning learning and exploring. Although it was a rainy day, they still enjoyed a great and fun adventure.
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR TODAY: Please note the following bus route change for today (Tuesday, May 10). The High School/Middle School PM Squirrel Bus Riders will be doubling up with the High School/MIddle School PM Pig Bus Riders.
Thank you for your understanding!
BOND CONSTRUCTION: The preschool and first grade students had a lot of fun watching the concrete being poured by Starr Elementary where they are putting in a new chiller as part of the bond construction project. Our continued thanks to our amazing community for voting “yes” on the 2019 bond proposal!
PHS VARSITY SOCCER: The Plainwell Varsity Soccer team will be playing at Dowagiac tonight (Monday, May 9) starting at 6:00 PM. This is a Varsity game only, no JV. Good luck, Trojans! ⚽️
BROADBAND SURVEY: Allegan County is conducting a Broadband Survey! They are working to expand internet service in Allegan County and need to hear from you! We are encouraging our families to please take a brief survey to provide your feedback by visiting: https://bit.ly/ACBroadband. Please share with your friends and neighbors as well!
Thank you in advance for your time!
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 5/12 AT MIDNIGHT FOR T-BALL AND SUMMER BALL!
It's time for SUMMER YOUTHBALL! Community Education & Recreation invites you to join us at PCS for our upcoming T-Ball or Summer Ball programs.
DATES: June 13-July 29, 2022
SCHEDULE: Please see flyer
COST: $40 T-Ball/$50 Summer Ball
Registration closes on May 12 at Midnight - to register, please plainwell.RevTrak.net.
Questions? Please contact Community Education at 269-685-8911.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Thank you to all the amazing PCS moms/guardians for their constant support, encouragement and love of our students! From all of us at PCS - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - we appreciate you!
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!
CHOIR FESTIVAL: Congratulations to the Plainwell Middle School 8th grade choir and honors choir for their outstanding performance at Festival today! They have worked hard rehearsing and today they traveled to Holland where they performed in the State Choir Festival. Way to go, Trojans - Plainwell Pride!
6TH GRADE BAND: The 6th grade band had an outstanding performance at their Spring Concert last night! It has been so exciting to see the progress the students have made throughout the school year - way to go, Trojans!
PHS BASEBALL: The varsity baseball game against Constantine is canceled today due to weather and field conditions.
BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR 5/9: Please note the following bus route change for Monday, May 9! The High School/Middle School PM Squirrel Bus Riders will be doubling up with the High School/MIddle School PM Pig Bus Riders. Thank you for your understanding!
KOALA FIELD TRIP: The fifth graders from Cooper Elementary went to the Allegan Event Center today where they enjoyed going on the zipline, ropes course and climbing walls. They also enjoyed time playing some arcade games. It was a great day for the fifth grade Koalas!
2022-23 SAFE: We are excited to share that registration is now open for the 2022-23 SAFE program. The School Age Fun & Enrichment (SAFE) Program is a self-funded, licensed child care program for K-5 students. Supervised by a caring and attentive staff, SAFE child care provides before and after school care at all three elementary buildings. Some highlights of the program include:
- Before & after school care from 6:30 AM until the start of school & end of school to 6:00 PM
- Flexible drop in care - $4 per hour, only charged when your student attends
- Located inside Cooper, Gilkey & Starr Elementary Schools
- Available on no school days, snow days & half days
- Closed for Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, mid-winter break & spring break
- $25 registration fee
For more information or to register, please visit:
plainwellschools.org/page/safe
6TH GRADE SPRING BAND CONCERT: Join us this evening (Thursday, May 5) for the 6th Grade Spring Band Concert at 7 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. To view the Program Schedule for the concert, please visit: https://5il.co/19wo6.
PHS CHOIR COLLAGE 2022: It was a fun evening filled with amazing performances at the “Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration". This was the last choir performance for the 2022 seniors and it was an amazing celebration of all their musical accomplishments while at PHS! 🎶
GVSU SUMMER WRITING CAMPS AT PLAINWELL: Does your child love to write? An aspiring author, journalist or poet? The Lake Michigan Writing Project at GVSU is proud to announce Summer Writing Camps for 2022 - https://youtu.be/aYPuVX5A5q8. For one week, your child will have the chance to explore the wonders of writing with some of West Michigan’s finest teachers, right here at Plainwell Community Schools. The writing camp is for students entering grades 4th-7th who are interested in and love writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression.
- Dates: June 27-30, 2022
- Time: 8:30 am—12:30 pm
- Location: Starr Elementary Media Center (601 School Drive, Plainwell)
- Cost: $150 per child (snack will be provided). Scholarships are available; please contact GVSU.
For more information or to register your student, please view the following flyer https://5il.co/19ucb or visit https://www.gvsu.edu/lmwp/summer-writing-camps-2022-29.htm.
We look forward to a wonderful week of summer writing!