REMINDER! Registration is still open for the 2024 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 10-13 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per player. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Throughout the district, students enjoyed the amazing experience of witnessing the solar eclipse today! Classes learned about the special event, had fun activities and ended the school day with viewing the eclipse. 😎
Voting has begun for the May 7 election. Absentee ballots are now being mailed to Michigan voters who requested them and are available in city and township clerk offices. As a reminder, all registered voters have the opportunity to participate in absentee voting.
Looking for more information about voting in the upcoming election? Learn more about registering to vote and voting absentee by visiting michigan.gov/vote. Interested in learning about the 2024 bond? Please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond to learn more!
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that currently the gymnasiums at Gilkey and Cooper are shared gym and cafeteria spaces? Due to the number of students and the sizes of classes and programs that we offer, we are not able to service the correct number of students at the correct time. Separating the cafeteria from gymnasium programs would allow us to service more students at one time. Additionally, this would allow students at Gilkey and Cooper to have the same level of access to facilities that the students at Starr have, equalizing facility support across the district.
Read more about the proposed gymnasiums and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
The Cooper Koalas have a new addition in their library - the BOTB trophy! Last week, the Bookshelf Bandits received their trophy for winning the 2024 Battle of the Books competition! It will be proudly displayed in the library until next year! Once again, congratulations to the Bookshelf Bandits! 🐨📚🏆
The Cooper 5th grade students in Miss Wright’s class had a special way of celebrating reading month by making a book chain. Each link or chain represents a book or chapters that students read in the month of March. This was a great way to encourage reading as it provided a visual representation of how reading can grow their minds. The class had over 100 links as a class! Keep reading, Koalas! 🐨📚
As a reminder, our Spring Break is from Thursday, March 28-Friday, April 5. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 8.
Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
Registration is open for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. There are three programs available: Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6), Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8) and Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8). The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player.
Registration is open through May 13, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
One of the ways that Mr. Manting (Middle School Principal) and Mr. Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal) celebrate during Reading Month is to read to the 5th grade students throughout the district. Recently, they stopped by all three elementary buildings to read a book. They also spent time sharing information about Middle School and answered questions from the incoming fall 2024 6th graders. It was a great experience for the Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs!
This week, students from Ms. Martin’s and Ms. Beach’s fourth grade classes from Cooper Elementary had the opportunity to take a field trip to Lansing. During their visit, students were able to visit the Michigan Historical Center and Capitol Building. It was an outstanding learning opportunity for the fourth grade Koalas!
The Girls Basketball Skills Camp wrapped up this weekend! The 1st-8th grade athletes had a great time while learning new skills from the PHS coaches and players. Trojans leading Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙🏀💙
Did you know that the 2024 no tax rate increase bond proposal has five focus areas?
- Safety and Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Two New Gymnasiums (Cooper and Gilkey)
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Complete Current Projects
We welcome you this evening (3/22) at the Fieldhouse from 5:00-7:30 PM to learn more about these projects, tour the Fieldhouse and hear details about 2024 Bond Proposal. Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the State Finalist PHS Cheer Team at their Youth Cheer Clinic where your 1st-7th grade athlete will learn stunts, tumbling, jumps & chants! The clinic will be held on Tuesday evenings from April 9-30 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs or scan the QR code. GO TROJANS!
We welcome you to join us for the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night. Join us at the Fieldhouse tomorrow (Friday, March 22) from 5:00-7:30 PM to see the new Pool/Gym project, hear about the ongoing bond projects and learn more about the 2024 bond proposal.
Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions and share details on the 2024 bond proposal.
Learn more about the no tax rate increase bond proposal at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
The Cooper Elementary Young Five students went on a field trip to Gernaat's Greenhouse for an engaging experience that kicks off their next math and science unit on flowers! 🌸🌻🌺🌼
Miss Currier, along with a Cooper Elementary’s 4th grade Friendship Group organized a donut cart and stopped to visit with every staff member to perform a random act of kindness today. Way to go, Koalas! 🐨
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that our preschool programs have been at 95% capacity for the past 5+ years? To meet the high demand for early childhood care in our community, the May 7 bond proposal would allow Plainwell to build an Early Childhood Center (ECC). With consolidated resources and a specifically designed space, we could have a strong impact on the future of students and continue to provide programs that support young families.
Read more about the proposed ECC and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Cooper Elementary celebrated their next Golden Spatula winners. Throughout this year, they wanted to focus on positive lunchroom behavior, so everyday one upper elementary and one lower elementary classroom is selected to receive a golden spatula. To earn this award, students must show kindness and respect to each other, be tidy while they eat, clean up after themselves and chat amongst themselves at a respectable noise level. The classrooms that earn the most golden spatulas throughout the month earn a VIP lunch to celebrate their hard work. This month, the Golden Spatula winners had lunch with Superintendent Montange. Great job to these students, keep up the great work Koalas!
Mark your calendar for the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night! Join us at the Fieldhouse on Friday, March 22 to see the Pool/Gym project, hear about the ongoing bond projects and learn more about the 2024 bond proposal.
Superintendent Montange and Board of Education members will be on site to answer questions and share details on the 2024 Bond Proposal. Learn more at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
We are excited to welcome the newest Trojans to Plainwell Community Schools next fall for the 2024/25 school year! Registration is open, for more information about Kindergarten and the Young 5 program at PCS or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
Please mark your calendar for some important upcoming dates for your Kindergarten or Young 5 student.
ROUND-UP DATES:
- Gilkey: Tuesday, April 30 from 4:30-6:00 pm
- Cooper: Wednesday, May 1 from 4:30-6:00 pm
- Starr: Thursday, May 2 from 4:30-6:00 pm
- PLEASE NOTE: During Round-up, PCS will offer limited Hearing, Vision and Dental screenings. Spots are limited, so please register today! To sign-up, please visit:
- Hearing & Vision - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAD2AA5FBCF8-48356786-kindergarten#/
- Dental - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAD2AA5FBCF8-48350385-kindergarten#/
KINDERGARTEN/YOUNG 5 ACADEMIC SCREENING:
- June 11 and 12 (at all three elementary buildings)