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! 🎶
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR TODAY: Please note the following bus route change for today (Tuesday, May 10). The High School/Middle School PM Squirrel Bus Riders will be doubling up with the High School/MIddle School PM Pig Bus Riders.
Thank you for your understanding!
BOND CONSTRUCTION: The preschool and first grade students had a lot of fun watching the concrete being poured by Starr Elementary where they are putting in a new chiller as part of the bond construction project. Our continued thanks to our amazing community for voting “yes” on the 2019 bond proposal!
PHS VARSITY SOCCER: The Plainwell Varsity Soccer team will be playing at Dowagiac tonight (Monday, May 9) starting at 6:00 PM. This is a Varsity game only, no JV. Good luck, Trojans! ⚽️
BROADBAND SURVEY: Allegan County is conducting a Broadband Survey! They are working to expand internet service in Allegan County and need to hear from you! We are encouraging our families to please take a brief survey to provide your feedback by visiting: https://bit.ly/ACBroadband. Please share with your friends and neighbors as well!
Thank you in advance for your time!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Thank you to all the amazing PCS moms/guardians for their constant support, encouragement and love of our students! From all of us at PCS - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - we appreciate you!
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!
PHS BASEBALL: The varsity baseball game against Constantine is canceled today due to weather and field conditions.
BUS ROUTE UPDATE FOR 5/9: Please note the following bus route change for Monday, May 9! The High School/Middle School PM Squirrel Bus Riders will be doubling up with the High School/MIddle School PM Pig Bus Riders. Thank you for your understanding!
PHS CHOIR COLLAGE 2022: It was a fun evening filled with amazing performances at the “Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration". This was the last choir performance for the 2022 seniors and it was an amazing celebration of all their musical accomplishments while at PHS! 🎶
WAY OUT WEST VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: Attention PCS Athletes in 7th-12th grade who are interested in participating in Plainwell's volleyball program this fall. Join us for the Way Out West Volleyball Clinic on May 14 from 9am - 12pm.
COST: $10 per athlete (link to pay provided when form is submitted)
To participate, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/Z4wSM55gmAPCk9BF7. PLEASE NOTE: there is a 10 player minimum needed or the clinic will be canceled/postponed.
PHS TENNIS, BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Please note the following athletic event cancellations for today:
- The Varsity Girls Tennis match that was scheduled for today (Tuesday, May 3) has been canceled and rescheduled to Monday, May 16 at Plainwell.
- The Varsity Baseball, JV Softball and JV Baseball games vs. Allegan scheduled for today (Tuesday, May 3) have been canceled.
WE 💙 OUR STAFF: Staff appreciation week kicked off today and our elementary students had a great surprise for their teachers and support staff! Many little artists worked together at Cooper, Gilkey and Starr to welcome staff today with sidewalk art! Way to go Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs! We look forward to a great week at PCS!
TROJAN ATHLETIC CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to PHS Senior, Lauren Vanderstelt, on signing her letter of intent to play basketball at Calvin University! We are incredibly proud of Lauren’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Lauren! Trojan pride!
PHS STUDENT TRIP TO ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER: Ms. Trahan's PHS Holocaust Literature 2 classes took a field trip yesterday to the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, which is the 2nd largest Holocaust Museum in the US. During their trip to the museum, they were able to sit in the new state of the art hologram "speaker", met a survivor (Ida), took a virtual reality tour to learn about Fritzie Fritzall's story (who was a survivor of Auschwitz) and were able to ask several questions to learn about what happened in history & how it affected so many people. The trip was an incredible experience for the PHS students.
A special thank you to their driver, Krissy, who has gone on every Holocaust Museum tour with Ms. Trahan's classes! She is amazing to travel with and a rockstar driver - thank you, Krissy!
