REMINDER! Join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup with Sluggers event on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team. All donations accepted. 🥎
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!
More winter sports recognitions, this time from PHS Swim & Dive. Here are some highlights from their season:
- The team had 16 athletes, all of which were underclassmen
- 13 out of the 16 athletes earned All-Conference recognition, placing the team in the top 8 at the league meet
- Sam Harper, Alex Steele, Davis Nooney, Henry Cox, Austin Susens, Aidan Ranger and Brandon Courtney all competed at the state meet
- Sam Harper, Sophomore Team Captain, was ALL STATE and finished 4th at the state meet. He was also All-Conference in all four events at the SCC league meet, winning the 200 free, 500 free and 200 free relay events
Congratulations to the Swim & Dive team on a great season. Trojan Pride! 💙
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.
Next up, some highlights from the PHS Ski season. To summarize, the team made the most of the season with difficult weather conditions. They were unable to ski as much as they would have liked, but they got out when they could to compete and have FUN…including skiing in Hawaiian shirts and costumes…all with lots of smiles and making it fun for everyone on the team. They also competed in three races up north. To end of the season PHS Senior, Liam Troutner, won the Andy Miller award for most outstanding participation in the Southwestern Michigan High School Ski Race League. Congratulations to Ski team and Liam for your resiliency and Trojan Pride throughout the season! 💙
Trojan recognition! 💙 The Varsity Cheer team had an amazing season with many outstanding recognitions! Here are some highlights to summarize their season:
- They were District Champs for the first time in 7 years.
- They took 3rd place at Regionals which landed them a spot at the State Finals hosted at CMU.
- At the State Finals, they finished in 7th place. This was the first time in 21 years (since 2003) that Plainwell Cheerleading made it to state!
- Two Cheer athletes earned All-State honors: Raya Mergen-Henry (1st Team) and Jillian Comer (2nd Team)
- The team earned All-State Academic honors from the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan
- Nine cheer team members earned Individual Academic honors from the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan: Zoey Bennett, Jillian Comer, Ella LaPenna, Raya Mergen-Henry, Brooke Pazaderka, Emerson Rentfrow, Danika Sayles-Devine, Brooklyn Wagenaar and Abigale Westerhouse
- The team has five seniors that have committed to cheerleading at the college level next year: Kailynn Mejeur, Larissa Meyers, Abigale Westerhouse committed to Central Michigan University’s Cheer Team, Jillian Comer has signed with Alma Cheer and Raya Mergen-Henry will be Cheering at Western Michigan University
Way to go Trojan Cheer - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙
Recognizing the PHS Trojans! The Girls Basketball team wrapped up their season with two players receiving Wolverine Conference recognition.
- Alyssa Weldon - Second Team All Conference
- Anna Overway - Honorable Mention All Conference
In addition, Alyssa received Honorable Mention for the Kalamazoo 2024 Girls Basketball Dream Team via MLive. Way to go, TROJAN PRIDE!! 💙
Spring sports are underway, but throughout this week we want to take some time to recognize our winter sports teams. First up are highlights from the PHS Varsity Boys Basketball team. The team had a strong season, making it to the District Finals. Individual end of season accomplishments include:
- Most Improved Player: Shawn Nelson & Drew Rayman
- Best Defensive Player: John Amaezechi & Shawn Nelson
- Best Teammate: John Amaezechi
- Coach Award: Chad Winenger & Nolan Edgell
- MVP: Chib Amaezechi & John Amaezechi
In addition, John Amaezechi received Second Team All Conference and Chib Amaezechi received Honorable Mention All Conference. Congratulations on a great season, PHS Varsity Basketball - GO TROJANS! 💙
Due to mechanical issues, the Rabbit bus route will be delayed by 25-30 minutes for the afternoon route today (Wednesday, March 27).
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!
The PHS Varsity Softball game at Godwin Heights scheduled for today (Tuesday, March 26) has been canceled.
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Lily Inquilla, who recently made it to the final round in a national competition about climate change through the Future Engineers Battelle Climate Challenge! Her "plan works to address increased flooding from climate change in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan."
To view more information on the Battelle Climate Challenge or to view Lily's full project, please visit https://www.futureengineers.org/battelleclimatechallenge. From all of us at PCS, congratulations Lily - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
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! 💙🏀💙
Another OUTSTANDING performance last night at the PHS Musical: Mean Girls! The final performance is TODAY (3/24) beginning at 2 PM.
Tickets are available online at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the door one hour prior to the show. Fetch your tickets and join us at the Performing Arts Center for the final performance by this amazing cast and crew! 💕
Opening night ✔️! What an amazing performance at opening night of PHS’ 2024 Musical: Mean Girls! Two shows remain at the Performing Arts Center:
💕 Tonight (Saturday, March 23) at 7 PM
💕 Tomorrow (Sunday, March 24) at 2 PM
Join us for this outstanding production! Fetch your tickets at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the PAC box office one hour prior to each show.
📸 Courtesy of Ryan Lindsey
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!
OPENING NIGHT IS TOMORROW! Fetch your tickets for the 2024 Musical: Mean Girls! There are three shows available at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 22 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 23 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 24 at 2 PM
Online tickets are available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com. The box office will also be open at the PAC from 5:30-7:00 PM. Get your tickets for this amazing show!
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.
Mark your calendar to join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup with Sluggers event on April 10 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team. All donations accepted. 🥎
