BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Do you have a 3rd-5th grade student who loves to read? We are excited to share the 2023 Battle of Books - Book Titles! Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman Hello Universe by Erin Kelly Three Times Lucky by Shelia Turnage Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Dark Emperor & Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman Sign-up is coming soon for the 2023 Battle of Books program! Students are invited to join us for a fun extra-curricular reading activity where they work as a team to read and study these seven selected books before competing in a quiz bowl type battle in February 2023. Interested in participating? Sign-ups will take place at students' elementary buildings, so please stay tuned for more information and sign-up details to be shared soon!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
Battle of the Books
NATIONAL COACHES DAY: Today is National Coaches Day and we couldn’t let the day pass without saying THANK YOU to the amazing coaching staff at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your time and dedication to the PCS student-athletes. From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU to our outstanding coaching staff! Go Trojans!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
Plainwell community schools - home of the Trojans - happy National coaches day - thank you to our amazing coaching staff at pcs
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL: On November 8, 2022, Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal which would allow the district to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters approved at the May 2014 election. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you. You can also review this information, along with the ballot language by visiting plainwellschools.org under Menu - Operating Millage Proposal.
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
BUS ROUTE UPDATE: The Rabbit and Rooster elementary bus routes will be combined this afternoon (Thursday, October 6). Please check your email for updated route information.
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
BUS ROUTE UPDATE: The Rabbit and Rooster elementary bus routes will be combined this afternoon (Thursday, October 6). Please check your email for updated route information.
NO SCHOOL REMINDER: As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 7). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday (October 10). Have a great weekend, Trojans!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
NO SCHOOL REMINDER: As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 7). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday (October 10).  Have a great weekend, Trojans!
PCS FOOD SERVICE MENUS: We are aware of an issue with the Nutrislice website. Unfortunately the system is currently down and not syncing food service menus. We apologize for the inconvenience - we are currently working diligently to get the system back up and running. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
PCS food service menus - plainwell community schools food service
NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY: It’s National Custodian Day! We are so grateful for our custodial team, who work hard each day to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students and staff! Thank you to each of our custodians for your constant hard work and dedication to PCS and making our district sparkle - you are so appreciated! Plainwell Pride!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
Plainwell community schools - national custodian day - thank you to our custodial staff who keep our school buildings healthy and safe. - we appreciate you making our district sparkle
2022 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME: What an awesome night at the 2022 PHS Homecoming Football Game! Highlights include: an outstanding performance of the national anthem by the PHS choir, a hard played game by the PHS varsity football team that went into overtime, an exceptional halftime show by the marching band, an awesome cheerleading squad to cheer on the Trojans, a stadium full of school spirit, the announcement of the 2022 Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen. A special congratulations to Isabelle DeLaet and Dane Jorgensen on becoming the 2022 Homecoming King and Queen! The Trojans came up a little short in overtime with a 28-21 loss to Niles, but it was still a great night with lots of Trojan pride! Way to go, Trojans!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
picture of homecoming king and queen
picture of football team running on field
picture of cheerleaders at football game
picture of football team on the field
HOMECOMING PARADE: Trojan spirit all around at the 2022 Homecoming Parade! What a great afternoon for the parade, thank you to the students, staff, families and community for showing your Trojan pride! Reminder: Join us tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Niles at 7 PM for their Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
picture of band marching in 2022 homecoming parade
2022 HOMECOMING PARADE: Join us today (9/30) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at the 2022 Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:20 PM. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us for the parade to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Niles at 7 PM. GO TROJANS!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
plainwell community schools - join us to support plainwell at school at their homecoming parade 2022 - Friday, September 30 beginning at 1:20 pm - parade route
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Do you have a 3rd-5th grade student who loves to read? The 2023 Battle of the Books sign-up is coming soon! Join us for a fun extra-curricular reading activity where students work as a team to read and study seven selected books before competing in a quiz bowl type battle in February 2023. A week from today on Wednesday, October 5, the 2023 Battle of the Book titles will be announced! Interested in participating? Sign-ups will take place at students' elementary buildings, so please stay tuned for more information and sign-up details to be shared soon!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
battle of the books
GILKEY SPIRIT WEEK: Our elementary buildings have joined in Homecoming Spirit Week! Yesterday, the Gilkey Geckos had superhero day. It has been so much fun to see all the school spirit throughout PCS this week! Go Trojans!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
picture of student in mask and cape for superhero day
MEET THE CANDIDATES: As a reminder, the Meet the Candidates event is TONIGHT (Tuesday, September 27) at 7 PM. Join us to meet the 2022 Board of Education Election Candidates. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to meet and submit questions to learn about the candidates to prepare for voting. Your vote matters, as the Plainwell Board of Education has four openings that will be on the ballot on November 8, 2022. Unable to attend in person? The event will be available via livestream on the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page and on TrojanTV.net. Please note, only in-person attendees will be able to submit questions during the event. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
TODAY - PHS CLASS OF 2024 DINE TO DONATE FUNDRAISER: Tonight’s dinner plans = ✔️ Join us at Blaze Pizza for the Class of 2024 Dine to Donate fundraiser. Must present flyer when ordering: https://5il.co/1i4oq. - Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - Time: 3-9 PM - Location: Blaze Pizza at 5015 W. Main Street, Kalamazoo
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
MEET THE CANDIDATES: We are just one day away from the Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, September 27 at 7 PM. The PCS Board of Education currently has four openings and ten candidates that will be on the November 8 ballot. Your vote matters! Join us to meet and learn about the candidates to prepare for voting. Unable to attend in person? You can watch the event 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.
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
Plainwell community schools - Tuesday, September 27 at 7 pm - meet the 2022 BOE candidates - board of education - join us plainwell performing arts center - meet & greet the 2022 BOE candidates
GILKEY BIKE TRIP: It was the perfect day for the Gilkey Elementary 4th and 5th grade students to take their annual bike trip throughout Plainwell. They stopped at various spots along the way to learn about bicycle safety. A very special thank you to Bob Farris, Plainwell Public Safety, the Gilkey Staff and the many parent volunteers who made this an amazing experience for the Geckos!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
students riding bikes during Gilkey bike trip
2022 HOMECOMING PARADE: Mark your calendar, we are just ONE WEEK away from the 2022 Homecoming Parade! Join us to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans beginning at 1:20 PM on Friday, September 30. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us for the parade to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Niles at 7 PM on September 30. GO TROJANS!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
plainwell community schools - join us to support plainwell at school at their homecoming parade 2022 - Friday, September 30 beginning at 1:20 pm - parade route
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!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
pcs choirs present we will rock you fall concert - featuring music by 7th, 8th, phs choirs and honors choir - October 20, 2022 - new time 7:30 pm - free concert at the plainwell performing arts center
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!
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools
it professionals say (information technology) - thank you for your hard work & dedication to the technology services at PCS - Plainwell community schools
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.
over 2 years ago, Plainwell Community Schools