Plainwell Middle School -

The Middle School Track season concluded this week with remarkable achievements! Throughout the season, the Middle School runners achieved the following records: - Bennett Ridderman 70m Dash (8.63) and 100m Dash (12.12) - Kegan Quarles 200m (25.64) and Long Jump (16'2'') - Braeden Asbeury 400m (58.08) - Gibson Petit 800m (2:19.10) - Edwin Johnson, Dan Groner, Sullivan Pelc, Bennett Ridderman 4x100 Relay (50.04) - Kegan Quarles, Tate Winenger, Sullivan Pelc, Brady Leppard 4x200 Relay (1:42.94) - Blake Boerman and Milan Mena Pole Vault (9'6'') - Honorable Mention: Braedan Asbeury, Landin Ramsey, Gibson Petit, Liam Preuninger 4x800 Relay (9:31.60) - Hailey Newcomb 70m Dash (9.57) and 100m Dash (13.18) - Anna Eldred 400m (1:05.59) - Evi Coutu, Sophia Vega, Sylar Luckett, Hailey Newcomb 4x100 (53.14) - Anna Eldred, Sophia Vega, Hailey Newcomb, Sylar Luckett 4x200 (1:50.50) - Mai Nguyen, Fiona Ryan, Nya Hoffman, Quinn Hall 4x800 (10:40.84) All 80+ middle school track athletes put in tremendous effort this season. GO TROJANS!

PCS NEWS: NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETIC & MARCHING BAND PROGRAMS! For the upcoming 2024/25 school year, all 6th-12th grade student-athletes and PHS Marching Band students must register online to join athletics/marching band activities at PCS. The district has updated its online registration system from Big Teams and moving forward, all registrations will be handled through FinalForms. Keep an eye on your email for more details regarding the transition to FinalForms and for information about the new system/registration procedures. To begin the registration process for your student please visit https://plainwell-mi.finalforms.com/. GO TROJANS!

REMINDER - The 2024 Bond Follow-up Survey is still open and we are seeking your input on our facilities planning. We invite your feedback as we seek to understand and plan for how our district will continue to provide the best possible environments for our children’s learning and development. Please take this short survey (5-10 minutes) to provide your feedback on the May 7 bond proposal: surveymonkey.com/r/PCS-bond-followup-survey. The survey will close on Tuesday, June 4 at 11:45 PM. Once complete, please like and share so we can get as much feedback as possible from our community! GO TROJANS!

2024 BOND FOLLOW-UP SURVEY! We’re looking for your input on our facilities planning. We invite your feedback as we seek to understand and plan for how our district will continue to provide the best possible environments for our children’s learning and development. Please take this short survey (5-10 minutes) to provide your feedback on the May 7 bond proposal: surveymonkey.com/r/PCS-bond-followup-survey. The survey will close on Tuesday, June 4 11:45 PM. Once complete, please like and share so we can get as much feedback as possible from our community! GO TROJANS!

As a reminder, there is no school from May 24-27. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, May 28. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!

Join us for the upcoming Summer Tae Kwon Do program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. The eight week summer session for participants 7 and up runs from June 10-July 29. Classes will be held each Monday at Hicks Gym from 5:30-7:00 PM. Cost is $30/individual/$45 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

We have some outstanding Plainwell Middle School students to share! Congratulations to our recent Students of the Week from PMS! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 4/18: - Lillian (8th Grade) - Alex (7th Grade) - Ava (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 4/25: - Tessa (8th Grade) - Sophia (7th Grade) - Madison (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5/2: - Mai (8th Grade) - Lillian (7th Grade) - Tavi (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5/8: - Camden (8th Grade) - Leigha (7th Grade) - Will (6th Grade) Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS! Special thanks to the sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor’s Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2024/25 school year to PMS/PHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 5 at Otsego High School. NEW THIS YEAR! Marching band students will need a physical for the 2024/25 school year. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical. Forms are available online and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).

Earlier this week, PCS hosted the Allegan County School Board Association annual awards dinner where Kristen Gonyeau, Lynne Seibert and Jeff Lindstrom were recognized as the 2024 Outstanding People for Education winners for our district. Congratulations to these three exceptional staff members for their endless dedication to PCS! It was a wonderful dinner, recognizing many amazing staff members throughout Allegan County, congratulations to all of the recipients that were recognized!

We are hiring! Are you looking for a new employment opportunity? Do you have a passion for education? If you answered yes, we currently have positions open that would provide a great opportunity for you! Plainwell Community Schools is currently hiring for the following positions: - Math Teacher (PHS) - Spanish Teacher (PHS) - Science Teacher (PHS) - ELA Teacher (PMS) - Foreign Language Teacher (PMS) - Mathematics Teacher (PMS) - Special Education Teacher (Starr) - 1st Grade Teacher (Gilkey) - Behavior Support (Gilkey) Interested in joining our amazing team? To learn more or to apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.

The Plainwell Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony was held on April 30th, 2024 at the PAC. The ceremony inducted fifty-one seventh and eighth grade students to become NJHS members and were sworn in. By doing this, they promised to carry on a legacy of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. They look forward to being hardworking and selfless leaders whose main priority is to help the community in any way they can. These students have seen what the NJHS members before have accomplished with volunteering, fundraising, donating, etc. and are no doubt eager to show what they hope to contribute in the future. The new class of inductees is an exceptional one, and we’re all very excited to see what they will achieve in the new school year. Congratulations! 📝 Credit NJHS Publicist: Allyson

Europe: Summer 2026! $200 discount if you sign up between 5/13-5/20. This trip is open to current 7th-10th graders. To sign up or see information on this 10 day trip, please visit www.eftours.com/2675712JD. The price covers all transportation, breakfasts, dinners, entrance fees and guided tours; you’ll just need money for lunches and souvenirs. Lower monthly payments if you enroll now. Please email julie.trahan@plainwellschools.org with any questions on this Summer 2026 trip.

Congratulations to Niv, Kiki and Jonathan as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners for April. "Book and a Bonus" is a monthly reading incentive program for MS students that is supported by Ransom District Library. Their support allowed PMS to award THREE winners! Keep up the great reading PMS students! Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your ongoing support of PCS and the “Book and a Bonus" program! PLAINWELL PRIDE!

Register by Friday, May 17 to guarantee a t-shirt! Registration is still 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 visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

Registration is open for the Boys Basketball Kids Camp. Join us for a summer camp from July 15-18 at Plainwell High School taught by PHS coaches and athletes. Program is available for 1st-8th graders (grade in fall 2024). Cost is $35 per athlete. To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

The Boys Basketball Camp wrapped up last weekend. During the four week camp, 1st-6th grade athletes learned the fundamentals of the game from PHS coaches and athletes. It was a great experience for the Trojans, with lots of learning and FUN! 🏀 📸 Courtesy of Gavin Heath

Plainwell Middle School 8th grade families, please mark your calendar for Friday, May 31 for the 8th Grade Celebration. Join us to celebrate the 8th grade class with celebration boards, followed by a special event for the 8th graders (students only) which will include a dunk tank, yard games, food and lots of fun. Please RSVP to lynne.seibert@plainwellschools.org by May 24. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2028 on May 31! GO TROJANS!

Recently, Plainwell Middle School ECO Club had a wonderful day at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Students learned about butterflies, wildlife and plants from around the world. Fun, laughter and learning was done by all involved. Special thanks to the trip chaperones: Mrs. Dotterer and Mrs. Oostdyk.

Europe: Summer 2026! $200 discount if you sign up between 5/13-5/20. This trip is open to current 7th-10th graders. Travel is so much more than seeing famous sites! Students will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. Please see Ms. Trahan or email julie.trahan@plainwellschools.org for more details about this Summer 2026 trip.

Thank you to the community for your efforts and for voting. Unfortunately, the Plainwell Community Schools 2024 bond proposal was not approved by voters. Stay tuned as we determine next steps in planning for the future of our school district and our facilities.