We apologize for the inconvenience, but the district’s phone lines are currently down. For assistance, please email your student’s building office or administrator and they will respond as soon as possible.
Prior to Spring Break, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Ruimveld led the implementation of Unified Champions at Plainwell Middle School, a program that promotes inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities. Inclusion week kicked off with "Hats off for Inclusion" on Monday, "Be Comfy, Be You" Diversity on Tuesday, and Acceptance "Inclusion Revolution Pledge" on Wednesday. Students led announcements each morning to share the theme, define it and explain the activity of the day. A game of bocce ball was played during lunch and students signed an Inclusion Revolution Pledge!
We are excited to offer swim lessons this spring at PCS! Whether you are looking for a beginner lesson or you are looking to improve your swimming capabilities, Plainwell Community Schools' Swim Lessons will help you learn or grow. Cost is $60 per student, per session. Register today! To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
REMINDER! 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 scan the QR code or visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Voting has begun for the May 7 election. Absentee ballots are now being mailed to Michigan voters who requested them and are available in city and township clerk offices. As a reminder, all registered voters have the opportunity to participate in absentee voting.
Looking for more information about voting in the upcoming election? Learn more about registering to vote and voting absentee by visiting michigan.gov/vote. Interested in learning about the 2024 bond? Please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond to learn more!
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that currently the gymnasiums at Gilkey and Cooper are shared gym and cafeteria spaces? Due to the number of students and the sizes of classes and programs that we offer, we are not able to service the correct number of students at the correct time. Separating the cafeteria from gymnasium programs would allow us to service more students at one time. Additionally, this would allow students at Gilkey and Cooper to have the same level of access to facilities that the students at Starr have, equalizing facility support across the district.
Read more about the proposed gymnasiums and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Due to mechanical issues, the Rabbit bus route will be delayed by 25-30 minutes for the afternoon route today (Wednesday, March 27).
As a reminder, our Spring Break is from Thursday, March 28-Friday, April 5. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 8.
Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to Lydia, A'aliyah and Hannah (Mr. Hattendorf filled in for Hannah since she was absent) as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners. "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!
One of the ways that Mr. Manting (Middle School Principal) and Mr. Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal) celebrate during Reading Month is to read to the 5th grade students throughout the district. Recently, they stopped by all three elementary buildings to read a book. They also spent time sharing information about Middle School and answered questions from the incoming fall 2024 6th graders. It was a great experience for the Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs!
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 3/7:
- Christopher (8th Grade)
- Jared (7th Grade)
- Caleb (6th Grade)
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 3/14:
- Julianna (8th Grade)
- Davis (7th Grade)
- Sophia (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!
The Girls Basketball Skills Camp wrapped up this weekend! The 1st-8th grade athletes had a great time while learning new skills from the PHS coaches and players. Trojans leading Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙🏀💙
Another OUTSTANDING performance last night at the PHS Musical: Mean Girls! The final performance is TODAY (3/24) beginning at 2 PM.
Tickets are available online at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the door one hour prior to the show. Fetch your tickets and join us at the Performing Arts Center for the final performance by this amazing cast and crew! 💕
Opening night ✔️! What an amazing performance at opening night of PHS’ 2024 Musical: Mean Girls! Two shows remain at the Performing Arts Center:
💕 Tonight (Saturday, March 23) at 7 PM
💕 Tomorrow (Sunday, March 24) at 2 PM
Join us for this outstanding production! Fetch your tickets at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the PAC box office one hour prior to each show.
📸 Courtesy of Ryan Lindsey
Did you know that the 2024 no tax rate increase bond proposal has five focus areas?
- Safety and Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Two New Gymnasiums (Cooper and Gilkey)
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Complete Current Projects
We welcome you this evening (3/22) at the Fieldhouse from 5:00-7:30 PM to learn more about these projects, tour the Fieldhouse and hear details about 2024 Bond Proposal. Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the State Finalist PHS Cheer Team at their Youth Cheer Clinic where your 1st-7th grade athlete will learn stunts, tumbling, jumps & chants! The clinic will be held on Tuesday evenings from April 9-30 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs or scan the QR code. GO TROJANS!
We welcome you to join us for the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night. Join us at the Fieldhouse tomorrow (Friday, March 22) from 5:00-7:30 PM to see the new Pool/Gym project, hear about the ongoing bond projects and learn more about the 2024 bond proposal.
Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions and share details on the 2024 bond proposal.
Learn more about the no tax rate increase bond proposal at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that our preschool programs have been at 95% capacity for the past 5+ years? To meet the high demand for early childhood care in our community, the May 7 bond proposal would allow Plainwell to build an Early Childhood Center (ECC). With consolidated resources and a specifically designed space, we could have a strong impact on the future of students and continue to provide programs that support young families.
Read more about the proposed ECC and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Plainwell Middle School held an all-school party today where students enjoyed a fun afternoon filled with various activities, games, open gym and special snacks. Thanks to the Parents Group, as well as the parents who volunteered and donated to make this an awesome event for our Middle School students - the event was a hit!
In Miss Ruimveld’s math classes at Plainwell Middle School, each class had a pi digit reciting competition yesterday. Today the celebrations wrapped up with the winners of each class competing against each other. The top score was Brecken reciting 43 digits of Pi. The other finalists were Ryder (pictured), Briella (pictured), Malik and Maggie.
