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New this year! The Michigan School Meals program was signed into law, allowing all public school students, Pre-K through 12th grade, to eat breakfast and lunch FREE for the 2023/24 school year! To participate, we highly encourage all families to complete the free & reduced application. For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.

Helping Families with Medicaid Keep Their Coverage - During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, Michigan will restart Medicaid eligibility renewals in June, and amend certain waived policies that were in place during the pandemic. The Michigan Department of Education has been asked to share with local school districts urgent information for them to send to families. Districts are being asked to send the #StayCovered information sheet to families, as well as the message for Medicaid redetermination through an email. More information can be found at MDHHS website: www.michigan.gov/2023BenefitChanges or on the DIFS website: www.michigan.gov/StayCovered

Students in the Elementary Summer School program are continuing to have lots of fun while learning. Students in the 3rd grade program worked on making ice cream and assorted crafts. In the 5-6th grade program, students painted rocks. Lots of fun learning opportunities this summer at PCS’ Summer School.

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Our Elementary Summer School students have been busy learning this summer. Along the way, they have completed several fun projects. Pictured here are the 4th graders painting rocks and making yarn butterflies. Summer school at PCS is filled with fun learning opportunities!

Attention Kindergarten & Young Five Families! We can't wait to welcome your Trojan to school in the fall to begin their educational journey at PCS! We would like to remind you about a few important steps in the enrollment process: 1. KINDERGARTEN/YOUNG 5 SCREENING (Final Screening is TOMORROW): If you haven't done so, you will need to sign-up for the Kindergarten/Young 5 screening. Please take a moment to schedule your students' Kindergarten/Young 5 screening by visiting https://kgscreeningall.youcanbook.me/. The final screening for the 2023/24 school year will take place TOMORROW (August 1) at all three elementary buildings. 2. ENROLLMENT: If you haven't started or completed the enrollment process, please take a few minutes to complete the necessary steps to register your Kindergarten or Young 5 student by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten. If you have any enrollment questions, please call 269-685-5823 ext. 1000. 3. VISION AND HEARING SCREENING: Next, you will need to schedule your child's Vision and Hearing Screening. This can be done at your child's pediatrician or through Allegan County Health Department (ACHD). The ACHD has a number of upcoming dates for FREE hearing and vision screenings, which are by appointment only. For more information visit allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/11249/638192372989170000. 4. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Elementary Open Houses: Held at Cooper, GIlkey and Starr Elementary Schools on Tuesday, August 22 from 5:00-6:30 PM - First Day of School: Monday, August 28 (half day) If you have any questions, please contact our Administrative Offices at 269-685-5823 ext. 1000. You can also contact our elementary building offices, which will reopen on Monday, August 7. - Cooper Elementary - 269-349-2674 - Gilkey Elementary - 269-685-2424 - Starr Elementary - 269-685-5835

Registration is still open for the 2023 Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players from August 21-24. Camp will be held at the PCS Tennis Courts from 3:00-4:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete (camp t-shirt included). To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/athletic-tickets. For questions regarding the program, please contact Jeff.Lindstrom@plainwellschools.org.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

That’s a wrap on another great season of Plainwell Youthball! This season, we had over 90 participants that joined us to learn the fundamentals of the game. Special thanks to the 2023 Sponsors for their support of PCS’ Youthball Program: - Add Vantage Self Storage - ETNA Supply - Gunnett Excavating - Hudsonville Grille - Mall City Mechanical If you are interested in learning more about youth sports and programs at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/community-recreation. As registration opens, we will add additional program information.

Throughout summer, the Bond construction has continued at the new Pool/Gymnasium and on the playground at Gilkey Elementary. We are excited offer these new spaces for our students. Thank you to the Plainwell community for your support by voting “YES” on the 2019 Bond Proposal - Trojan Pride!

We are excited to introduce our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Classes! These classes are available to any PCS family (present or future) at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Class will run for six weeks on Thursday evenings (September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19). Childcare will be provided. Cost is $10 (per workbook). Registration closes on August 31, so please register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/. For more information, please visit https://5il.co/1z4sr.

As a reminder, our Summer Meet Up and Eat Up is underway where PCS families can receive FREE Food Service this summer! This week, breakfast and lunch are available at Plainwell High School and lunch is available at Renaissance High School and Ransom District Library. For specific dates/times, additional information and Meet Up and Eat Up location addresses, please scan the QR code or visit https://5il.co/1wa76. PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer offering the Meet Up and Eat Up program at Gun River East.

Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Join our outstanding team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders as a Middle School Volleyball Coach. Two positions are currently available: - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach - 8th Grade Volleyball Coach To apply, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=1253. For questions please contact taylor.termeer@plainwellschools.org.

PCS families, please check your email for an important communication from the district. Our counselors and crisis team are available for support for PCS students and staff on Friday, July 7 at Plainwell Middle School.

PCS families, please check your email for an important communication from the district that was sent yesterday afternoon. Our counselors and crisis team are available for support for our students and staff today at Plainwell Middle School.

As a reminder, our Summer Meet Up and Eat Up is underway where PCS families can receive FREE Food Service this summer! For dates, information and Meet Up and Eat Up locations, please scan the QR code or visit https://5il.co/1wa76. PLEASE NOTE: The Renaissance Meet Up and Eat Up time has changed from our initial communication. Free lunch will now be available at Renaissance High School (798 Bridge St, Plainwell, MI 49080) on July 5-28, 2023 from 11:00-11:30 AM.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Plainwell Football Golf Outing on Saturday, August 12. The event will be held at Lake Doster Golf Club at 2:00 PM (shotgun). For more information, please visit https://5il.co/1y1at. To register, please visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/summer-camp/hs-football-camps/#/v/football-golf-outing-fundraiser.

Registration is still open for the 2023 Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players from August 21-24. Camp will be held at the PCS Tennis Courts from 3:00-4:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete (camp t-shirt included). To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/athletic-tickets. For questions, please contact Jeff.Lindstrom@plainwellschools.org.