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FALL CHOIR CONCERT: Mark your calendar to join us for a free concert featuring the 7th, 8th, PHS Choirs and PHS Honors Choirs as they perform some of rocks biggest hits on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. We look forward to a great show by the PCS Choir programs!

IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) PROFESSIONALS DAY: We are a day late, but couldn't let it pass without acknowledging National IT (Information Technology) Professionals Day! We are so grateful for our IT team, who work hard each day to provide the best technology services for our students and staff! Thank you Thang, Evan and Devon for your constant hard work and dedication to PCS - you are so appreciated! Plainwell Pride!

KICKERS (SOCCER): Registration is currently open for our upcoming Kickers soccer program for K-5th grade students. For dates and additional information, please view the flyer or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Ready to register? Please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/. Please note that the registration deadline is October 22.

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Join us for our upcoming Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, September 27 at 7 PM to meet the 2022 Board of Education Election Candidates. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and submit questions to learn about the candidates to prepare for voting on November 8, 2022. Your vote matters, as the Plainwell Board of Education has four openings that will be on the ballot on November 8. Unable to attend in person? The event will be available via livestream on the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page and on TrojanTV.net. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.

BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR 9/16: The Secondary and Elementary Lion bus riders will be riding on the Dolphin bus this afternoon. Please note that this may cause delays in the PM bus routes. Thank you for your understanding!

PHS VARSITY FOOTBALL: Our first home Varsity Football game against Gull Lake High School is tomorrow (Friday, September 16) at Streidl Field with a 7:00 PM kick-off. Gates will open at 5:45 PM, but please plan to arrive early to avoid the long lines. We are strongly encouraging our Trojan fans to purchase your tickets and passes online before coming to the game by visiting phstrojans.com. Please note that this event is CASHLESS. We will be accepting credit and debit card payments at the FRONT GATE ONLY (off of Starr Road), but please anticipate a wait while processing payments. We look forward to a positive and fun experience while cheering on the Trojans! As you select a seat for the game, please keep in mind that the student and band sections are seated on the northwest side of the bleachers. We look forward to this first home game of the season - GO TROJANS!

BOARD OF EDUCATION: Plainwell Community Schools is excited to welcome our new Board of Education member Rex Hall. Mr. Hall was appointed at the September 13, 2022 meeting to serve on the Board of Education through December 31, 2022. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Rex Hall on his appointment to the Plainwell BOE!

UPCOMING CONCERT AT THE PAC: Tickets are available for the upcoming Allegan County Search and Rescue concert featuring Ronnie McDowell at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 PM. For additional details and ticket information, please visit allegancountysar.publicsafetypsa.com.

SHARP SHOOTERS BASKETBALL: There is still time to register for the upcoming Sharp Shooters Basketball League for 5-8th grade girls. Games are held on Saturdays, beginning October 22 and the season will end with a tournament on December 10 & 11 for all participants who wish to participate. Team organization and practices (days of the week, location, times) will be announced this month. The cost of $125 and covers gym rental, officials, jerseys and league insurance. Registration is currently open on RevTrak by visiting plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/ (closes on 9/16). Please note, this is not a league for AAU or Area All Star Teams.

As a reminder, we have two upcoming no school days: Friday, September 2 and Monday, September 5. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, September 6. Have a great weekend!

PCS FOOD SERVICE: Are you interested in sending money for food service? Account balances are available for review or to add money, at any time, using our automated web service by visiting https://plainwell.familyportal.cloud/. If you have not already registered for this service, you will need an active email account and the student ID numbers for each student you intend to register prior to completing the registration process. For more information on PCS' Food Service program, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.

COOPER POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: We are happy to share that the power at Cooper Elementary has been restored! We look forward to welcoming our Cooper students back at school tomorrow (Wednesday, August 31).

COOPER POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: Due to the continued power outage, Cooper Elementary will be closed today (Tuesday, August 30). This closure includes the Cooper SAFE program. Currently, the power is scheduled to be restored on Wednesday at 3:45 PM. We will continue to provide updates to Cooper families through our normal communication methods. 

COOPER POWER OUTAGE: There is currently a power outage at Cooper Elementary, but the rest of the district is up and running. Cooper Elementary will start with a two hour delay today (8/30) based on the restoration map. If power is not restored by 9:15 AM at Cooper, further communication will be sent to families regarding a building closure. In addition, there is no morning SAFE at Cooper Elementary. The rest of the district will start school with their normal schedule! Have a great day and Go Trojans!

WELCOME BACK: It was a great day at PCS as we welcomed back our students! It was awesome to see our classrooms and hallways filled with laughter from students who were eager to learn. We are looking forward to a great year of learning, Trojans! We’d love to see your back to school pictures! Comment below or email your photos to Elizabeth. Gallagher@plainwellschools.org.

VARSITY TENNIS: The Varsity Tennis match that was scheduled for today (Monday, August 29) in Edwardsburg has been canceled.

PCS BACK TO SCHOOL: We are excited to welcome the PCS students back to school TOMORROW (Monday, August 29) for a half day! We look forward to seeing our students to begin a great year of learning! Go Trojans!

TAEKWONDO: Join us for our upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. This program is an excellent means of fitness for anyone, age 7 and up, and is appropriate for kids and adults of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels. - Dates: September 12-November 14 - Times: Monday nights from 5:30-7 pm - Location: PMS cafeteria - Cost: $60/person or $85/family - Registration: Register at plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/ (registration deadline is September 30)

JUNIOR SPIKERS (VOLLEYBALL): Join us for our upcoming Junior Spikers volleyball program for girls in grades 3rd-6th. The goal of Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! The season ends with a Saturday tournament with Otsego. - Dates: October 20-December 3 - Times: 3rd & 4th Grade Practice from 6-7 PM and 5th & 6th Grade Practice from 6:30-7:30 PM - Cost: $57 - Registration: Register at plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/ (registration deadline is September 30)

BACK TO SCHOOL BUS REMINDERS: As we prepare for Back to School on Monday, we wanted to share the following reminders from our transportation department: 1. Bus riders should be out 10 minutes before their pick up time. 2. If you do not have a designated bus stop listed on the transportation route, your student can go to the nearest bus stop to be picked-up. 3. If you had a stop last year and you do not see it listed, please find where it would fall within the route schedule on the first day, bus route updates will be made as needed. 4. Please be aware that stops may be adjusted or updated based on overall ridership for each route. 5. Elementary families: Please note that during the first couple weeks of school as the bus routes get established, the buses usually leave the elementary buildings later than normal for the PM routes, causing students to arrive home later than normal. 6. Families can check their email for 2022/23 back to school transportation information We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, August 29 (half day). Go Trojans!