As we begin to utilize the new Field House for practices and competitions, please review these important parking and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated, ensuring that everyone can arrive at events safely and receive the necessary assistance.
- The small front parking lot is designated for handicapped parking only! Please keep this area available for those who require it.
- Athletes MUST use the student parking lot (senior lot) located in front of the High School during and after the school day. Parking between Starr Elementary and the High School is not permitted, as this area experiences heavy bus traffic during school hours. After school, this lot becomes crowded with spectators for Middle School athletic events. PLEASE park in the front student parking lot!
- Parents/Guardians may drop off athletes in the front or along the north side of the building. Parents/Guardians, PLEASE DO NOT park in the front parking lot while waiting for your athlete. If you need to wait, please use the lot between the cafeteria and Starr Elementary (old pool parking lot) or the student parking lot across from the Field House.
- During games, you may drop off any spectators needing assistance in the small front parking lot, but then please park in the front student parking lot.
We're excited to be in the Plainwell Field House and are incredibly grateful to our community for your support to build such a remarkable facility - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to welcome back the Mother and Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). For additional information or to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Attention Trojan Fans! Mark your calendars for Friday, January 10, as we proudly host the inaugural competition in the NEW Field House! Join us as our Basketball teams face off against the Otsego Bulldogs starting at 4:15 PM.
- Freshman Girls: 4:15 PM
- Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM
- Varsity Boys: 7:15 PM
As a THANK YOU to our amazing community, tickets are FREE FOR ALL SPECTATORS at this inaugural competition (1/10)! Let's fill the stands with Plainwell Pride for this historic event at PCS - GO TROJANS!
Six teams from the Plainwell Robotics Club participated in the West Michigan New Year's Robotics Tournament at the Grandville Competition Center on Saturday, January 4. They were among 42 teams from across the State of Michigan in the event. Highlights from the event include:
- Team Siege (Walker, Owen and Isaiah, who are pictured) placed 9th after the Qualifying Round, captained the 7th place alliance in the playoffs, and lost in the Quarterfinals. They were presented with the Amaze Award, which recognizes a consistently high-performing and competitive robot. The team is coached by Matt Clippinger and Jason Ferris.
- Team Infernal Legion (Kolton, Danielle, Rori and Christopher) finished the Qualifying Round in 14th place, were invited to join the 8th place alliance for the playoffs, and also lost in the Quarterfinals. They are coached by Dan Klein.
- Team Up Dawg (Aiden, Hiro, Clay and Bryce) placed 15th after the Qualifiers, were invited to join the 10th place alliance, and lost in the Round of Sixteen in the playoffs. Jim Mallory is the team coach.
- Team En Passant (Aiden, Bryce Joseph and Caleb) placed 17th after the Qualifying Round, were invited to join the 11th place alliance, and lost in the Round of Sixteen.
- Team Nuclear Reactors (Lauryn, Jack and Ayden) placed 29th after the Qualifying Round. They are coached by Shannon Fritz.
- Team Ring Kong (Luca, Parker, Blaine and Lucas), coached by Sarah Orr and Curtis Orr, placed 35th after the Qualifying Round.
PHS Wrestling had an exciting day of competition! The Girls team emerged as the Grand Haven Tournament CHAMPS! Meanwhile, the boys team competed in Allendale, securing an impressive 2nd place finish. Special congratulations goes out to Adin Young who won in overtime in the tournament and earned a milestone in wrestling…150 wins! Great job to all the PHS Wrestlers on an outstanding day of competition – TROJAN PRIDE!
Pool schedule changes! We are excited to relocate to our new pool facility and eagerly anticipate everyone experiencing the new Field House soon. During our transition to the new pool, the facility will be closed on the following dates to ensure our staff receives proper training:
- Friday, January 3: No Open Swim and No TAC practice
- Saturday, January 4: No Aqua Aerobics
- Monday, January 6-Friday, January 10: No Noon Lap Swim
Please stay tuned, grand opening details will be shared soon!
👏🏼 First athletic signing of 2025! 👏🏼Congratulations to PHS Senior, Dominic Annerino, on signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Spring Arbor University! We are incredibly proud of Dominic’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year at SAU. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Dominic!
We are making a splash into 2025! As a team, PHS Swim & Dive made their first jump into the new Field House pool. Practices are underway in the new facility and soon we will be sharing details on the Grand Opening Ceremony. We aim to host the first athletic event by mid-January.
Our continued thanks to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal! We look forward to welcoming the Trojan community to the new Field House soon!
Team building fun! Last week, the PHS Ski team took a break from their regular practice to head to Hudsonville for an exciting kickball game while the hill was closed. This was a fantastic chance for team building through some fun competition.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing the PCS staff, students, families and Trojan community a joyful holiday season filled with fun and happy memories!
This weekend, the PHS Girls Wrestling team hosted 139 female wrestlers in a tournament dedicated to a beloved friend, coach and PCS educator, Ryan Meert, who significantly influenced our wrestling program and community. Throughout the tournament, Plainwell excelled, achieving numerous top finishes and ultimately taking home 1st place as a team! It was truly an incredible, memorable and special event!
💙📣 Cheer Fest 2024 📣💙 PCS Cheer had strong performances from all their teams at the Cheer Fest this past weekend. The Plainwell Fourth and Fifth grade Exhibition team, as well as the Middle School teams had strong performances during the competition. The Plainwell JV and Varsity teams both took first place! Fantastic job Trojan Cheer!
As a reminder, our Winter Holiday Break is from December 23-January 3. We wish the Trojan community a happy holiday break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, January 6. From all of us at PCS - Happy Holidays!
We wrapped up our holiday performances at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center at the 2024 PHS Winter Musicale Concert. The evening was filled with outstanding performances by the PHS Choir and Band departments. It was a wonderfully festive and beautiful evening - special thanks to the students, Mr. Hepinstall, Mr. Rushford and Ms. Ernst for another phenomenal evening at the PAC!
If you were unable to attend or if you would like to view the performance again, visit the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page where you will find the full concert featured.
The PHS students and staff were greeted by special carolers this morning. Several choir students performed to start the final day of school before winter holiday break. 🎄
The PHS Multicultural Club had an amazing opportunity to spread holiday cheer at the Life Care Center’s Christmas party before the holidays! Students played games, assisted in serving food, helped residents open their gifts and shared joy with everyone there. It was a heartwarming experience that reminded us all of the true spirit of the season.
📣 LET’S GO TROJANS! 📣 The PHS Cheer teams had their first Wolverine Conference meet of the season last night and both JV and Varsity Cheer teams took first place! 👏🏼
Trojan Community - are you interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the remainder of the school year? There is a student who is need of permanent placement as soon as possible. For more information, please contact Jenna at jennafer.fisher@cetusa.org.
We are just two days away from showtime and there are only 70 tickets remaining for the 2024 Winter Musicale Concert! Get your tickets today to join us for this annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.
Recently, students from PHS’ AP French class embarked on a journey to Quebec to prepare for their AP Exam in May. The trip included visits to Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal. In Ottawa, they toured the House of Commons and gained insight into the Canadian Government. In Quebec City, founded in 1608, students explored both the lower and upper towns, admired the Chateau Frontenac, shopped at the German Christmas market and participated in a ghost tour. Just outside Quebec, they marveled at Montmorency Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. They enjoyed a slice of homemade bread with maple butter at Chez Marie, a bakery dating back to 1652. Next, they visited the Saint Anne de Beaupre Cathedral before heading to Montreal, where they explored the city and attended a stunning sound and light show at the Notre Dame Cathedral. It was an amazing trip, including six nights and 1,907 miles, and phenomenal experience for the Trojans!
