SENIOR PARADE: It was a great morning as the Class of 2022 had a parade through the Middle School and their elementary buildings. It was fun to cheer on our seniors and wish them well as they approach their last day of school and graduation. Go Trojans!
TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to the top 22 of the Class of 2022! We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to their education during their time at Plainwell High School! Over the next week prior to graduation, we will be sharing individual posts highlighting our Top of the Class - please join us in sharing your congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic achievements! Trojan Pride!
ROUSH MEMORIAL: Join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Timothy Roush tomorrow (Friday, May 20). The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at the PHS Track at 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather). 🚀
CONFERENCE CHAMPS: Congratulations to the Plainwell High School Varsity Women's Soccer team on their 3-1 win over Otsego HS to clinch the Wolverine Conference title last night! Trojan Pride!
📸 Photos Courtesy of Hot Shot Photography
PHS VARSITY BASEBALL: The Plainwell Varsity Baseball game that was scheduled for today at home vs. Hopkins has been canceled due to rain.
MOORE MATH MARATHON: Last Friday, four students from PHS visited Albion College for the 5th Annual Moore Math Marathon. The team of four freshmen earned 4th place in the large school division! The day consisted of a timed individual test, two group tasks and a campus-wide math scavenger hunt. Congratulations to participants: Anessa, Audrey, Danika, Owen and their Coordinating teacher, Ms. Ullrey. Plainwell Pride!
POWER RESTORED AT PCS: We are happy to inform you that the power has been restored at PCS. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school tomorrow! Thank you for your patience and understanding!
TEAM OF THE MONTH: Congratulations to the Plainwell Varsity Women's Soccer team on being selected as the MHSAA/Applebee’s Team of the Month!
The team has had an amazing season so far with a 12-0 record. We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work in and out of the classroom! Trojan Pride! ⚽️
PCS UPDATE: The power at PCS is currently being repaired and is estimated to be completed in two hours. An update will be shared with our families once the repair is complete.
Please note that the Board of Education meeting has been moved to Community Center this evening (5/16).
Thank you to our families and community for your understanding and support!
PHS TROJAN ATHLETIC UPDATE: PHS is still hosting home sporting events this evening (Monday, May 16). If the power is still out, we’ll have limited restroom facilities. Go Trojans!
PCS IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: We are currently experiencing a power issue on the main campus and intermittent internet issues district wide. Families that have a student on the main campus - please check your email for an important communication regarding an early dismissal today.
SUMMER YOUTHBALL SPONSORSHIP: The Community Recreation team is looking for Summer Youthball Sponsorships, which are available for $100 per team!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtmUnmkLLowVAop7umRrKGwiw-PtmK8GbZ78js0OuZctGFA/viewform to complete the sponsor form.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Summer Youthball program! ⚾️
ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Every May, the PHS Student Senate puts on an Ice Cream Social. Students are dismissed by grade level down to the cafeteria for ice cream and socialization time in the afternoon. This year, the students enjoyed free Plainwell Ice Cream courtesy of Student Senate - thank you to these students for this special treat for the PHS students!
TROJAN ATHLETIC CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to PHS Senior, Ben Gale, on signing his letter of intent to play soccer at DePauw University! We are incredibly proud of Ben’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Ben! Trojan pride!
SENIOR DRIVE & 150TH CELEBRATION: Mark your calendar for the Senior Drive - Under the Stadium Lights on Tuesday, May 24.
PHS ALUMNI - We encourage you to join us to support the Seniors & celebrate 150 years at Plainwell High School. Please park in the lot near Streidl Field, bring a sign with your graduation year and celebrate PHS with the Class of 2022!
ROUSH MEMORIAL: Save the date to join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Timothy Roush next week on Friday, May 20. The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at the PHS Track at 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather). 🚀
CLASS OF 2026 CHAMPIONS PROGRAM: Attention all incoming Freshman - the Class of 2026! Join us for the Champions Program, which is a fun and educational two-week program for incoming freshman students to experience the ins and outs of Plainwell High School and to gain a solid academic base to start the year. The program will take place from August 8-19 from 10 AM-2PM. For more information or for registration details, please visit plainwellschools.org/o/phs/page/freshman-center.
MUSICAL REVUE 2022: Mark your calendar as the Plainwell High School Choirs' Present Musical Revue 2022: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim on Wednesday, June 1 at 7 PM. Join us for a free concert featuring music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim from Broadway musicals such as "Into The Woods," "West Side Story," "Sweeny Todd" and more!
HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION: Last week, 8th through 12th grade students had a special presentation from Irene Miller, a Holocaust survivor and author of Into No Man's Land: A Historical Memoir. Ms. Miller shared her journey of survival during the Holocaust and how the experience allowed her to grow into a successful and positive woman. She emphasized the importance of speaking up when there is injustice and demonstrated to students that obstacles big and small can be overcome. A very special thank you to Ms. Miller for joining us at PCS to share your story with our students.
PHS CHOIR FESTIVAL: All three Plainwell High School Choir Ensembles traveled to Hope College in Holland yesterday to perform at the State Choral Festival. It was a wonderful day and all choral ensembles sang beautifully! 🎶