Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team on their victory over Parchment last night 46-44! Next up, they move on to round two of Districts, taking on Otsego at Parchment tomorrow (2/28) at 7:00 PM! For tickets, please visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10255. LET'S GO TROJANS!
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Plainwell Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Grace Howrigon, TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 27) between the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball games. GO TROJANS!
Next up, STATE FINALS! Congratulations to the PHS Cheer team who competed in Regionals at Kenowa Hills HS this morning. The team earned third place and advanced to the STATE FINALS next week at Central Michigan University. TROJAN PRIDE! 💙
In honor of Black History Month, the Multicultural Club invited a special guest, Colonel James F. Grady II, the Director of Michigan State Police and a Liaison to the Governor's Office to Plainwell High School. Colonel Grady is the third African American Director to lead the Michigan State Police. He engaged the students in an insightful and informative discussion, offering a unique opportunity for them to gain valuable perspective and knowledge from a distingushed law enforcement leader. It was a great learning experience for the PHS students!
LET’S GO TROJANS! Good luck to the Varsity Cheer Team as they head to Kenowa Hills High School for MHSAA Regionals tomorrow (Saturday, February 24) beginning at 10:00 AM. For tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://gofan.co/event/1349589?schoolId=MI10255.
Good luck to the Boys Swim and Dive team as they compete in the SCC Conference Championship Meet today at Otsego! GO TROJANS!
It’s National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We couldn’t let the day pass without recognizing our amazing bus drivers. They are the first and last to see many of our students each day, providing them with safe transportation to and from school. A very special shout out and THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers for your constant dedication to our district and for keeping our students safe each and every day! We greatly appreciate each of you. Please join us in sharing a 💙 or thank you to our transportation team! 🚌
Registration is 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.
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a new bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and offer the best educational experience possible for our students, families and staff. This bond will support 42 million in new projects and allow the completion of current projects that have seen significant cost increases due to inflation. NO TAX RATE INCREASE - if approved by voters, there is to be no tax rate increase expected over the current tax rate.
The bond will focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Gym Additions
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Completing Current Projects
For more information on the 2024 Bond, details on the proposed projects and FAQs, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. For questions, please contact Superintendent Matthew Montange at matthew.montange@plainwellschools.org.
Recently, we recognized our Senior Basketball Players at their home game against Otsego. In between the Varsity Basketball games, we celebrated Mackenzie Topp, Brooklyn Timpe, Shawn Nelson and Kyan Betts for Senior Night. TROJAN PRIDE!
📸 Courtesy of Diane Kanous
Four PHS Boys Wrestlers are headed to STATE! Congratulations to the following wrestlers for their strong finish at Regionals and qualifying for the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field on March 1 and 2:
- 3rd place Adin Young
- 4th place Austin Gyorkos
- 4th place Michael Gonyeau
- 4th place Rickey Lynch
Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to PHS Wrestlers, Aurora Wanamaker, Avery Lynch and Madison Nieuwenhuis, who are REGIONAL CHAMPS! Next up, they will compete at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field.
The PHS Wrestling coaches also received special recognitions, Travis (Coach of the Year) and Jay (Assistant Coach of the Year) - CONGRATULATIONS!
What a great day for PHS Wrestling - TROJAN PRIDE!
DISTRICT CHAMPS! Congratulations to the PHS Cheer team who won Districts (Division 2) tonight at Gull Lake HS! Thank you to all that came out to support the Trojans! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Abigale Westerhouse, on signing her letter of intent for the Cheer and Stunt Team at Central Michigan University! We are incredibly proud of Abigale’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year at CMU. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Abigale! TROJAN PRIDE!
It’s School Resource Officer Day and we can’t let the day pass without recognizing our AMAZING School Resource Officer, Mr. Farris. We are incredibly thankful for all he does for our school and community every day! He goes above and beyond for our students, school and community - please join us in sharing a big THANK YOU to Officer Farris!
As a reminder, our Mid-Winter Break is from Friday, February 16-Monday, February 19. We wish our students and families a wonderful break. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, February 20. Have a great break and GO TROJANS!
Attention PHS Class of 2024 Students and Families! Please take a few minutes to review the 2024 Senior Graduation Informational Packet by visiting https://5il.co/2euqj. Included in this packet is information regarding graduation and other important dates to note.
Mark your calendar! The 2024 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 PM at Streidl Field! GO TROJANS!
LET'S GO TROJANS! Good luck to the Varsity Cheer Team as they head to Gull Lake High School for District Finals on Friday, February 16 beginning at 6:00 PM. For tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://gofan.co/event/1349573. GOOD LUCK PHS CHEER!
Registration is open through 3/11 - REGISTER TODAY! Join us for the 2024 Mother/Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Allen Americans in the 40th Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a FREE knit hat and a voucher for a FREE game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Tickets are available through March 11, so please purchase your tickets today!
Alumni update! Congratulations to PHS Alumni, Ivan Emde (22’), who had a 2nd place finish this weekend in pole vault at the NCCAA Indoor Track and Field Nationals with a height of 14’5.25”! From all of us at PCS, congratulations Ivan!
