As a reminder, registration and swim tests for the upcoming Winter Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) program are tonight (11/27) and tomorrow (11/28) from 5:30-6:30 PM at the PCS Pool. For more information on the TAC program, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Just in time for the holidays…Plainwell High School Boosters has created an online store with new Plainwell gear. Place your order by visiting https://plainwellcommunity.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
🎄 Shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags, blankets, pants/shorts…and more.
🎄Orders can be shipped to your home or you can pick up at T Shirts Printing Plus on W. Main.
🎄The store closes 12/4/23 at 11:59pm.
🎄Orders will be shipped/ready for pick up 12-17 days after the store closes.
🎄Money from each sale will go directly back to the booster club.
🎄NO LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃: Wishing the Plainwell community a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are incredibly thankful for the support from our students, staff, families and community! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with gratitude and many happy memories. GO TROJANS!
Check out this awesome feature sharing information from PCS' Director of Dining Services, Michael Ritsema. Through a partnership with Kalamazoo Valley Community College's ValleyHub, they have implemented the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms Program. This program brings together local farmers and school districts to provide healthy, locally grown options for our students. To view the full feature, please visit: https://www.tencentsmichigan.org/plainwell_valleyhub.
On November 14, two of our 8th grade band students, Alyssa Boyer and Joshua Pembrook, participated in Western Michigan University’s Middle School Honors Band. They spent the day (9am-7pm) working with composer Brian Balmages and other students from throughout Michigan. The night concluded with a fantastic concert! We are so proud of these students - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
As a reminder, we have some important calendar dates to note. There are half days of school Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 (end of the first trimester). Also, there is no school from Monday, November 20-Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Break. We wish our students, staff, families and community a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. Go Trojans!
Join us for our upcoming Middle School Diving Clinics! Two sessions available for MS 6-8th grade students! For more information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/community-pool.
To kick-off the Competitive Cheer season and help promote the community of cheer, the teams held a one program, one meal for all of Plainwell Cheer last night. For the event, they had almost 80 girls at the Middle and High School level, as well as their families attend where they shared a meal and each High Schooler received one “little” on the Middle School team who they will be supporting throughout the season. The coaching staff also explained competitive cheerleading and how judging works for those who are new to the program. It was an amazing event, we are excited to see where this sport is going at PCS! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Join us for the upcoming Winter Tae Kwon Do program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Available to participants 7 and up. To register via PCS' RevTrak, please scan the QR code.
The Plainwell Robotics Club competed in very active and equally successful tournaments this past weekend. Many students and coaches were participating in their first tournament and several teams won awards.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL: The Plainwell Robotics Club sponsored two tournaments at PHS which included 20 Middle School VEX Robotics teams from across southern and western Michigan on Saturday and 23 High School teams on Sunday. From PCS, 18 of our 24 Middle and High School teams competed and received 7 awards collectively. Way to go, Trojans!
ELEMENTARY: The action was not limited to our Middle and High School students, as three of our nine Elementary School teams also competed at a VEX IQ Tournament in Hudsonville. This was a first for many of the 4th and 5th grade students and their coaches. Congratulations to Elementary teams: Cobra, Ditto Ms and Koalabots on a great competition.
We are incredibly proud of all of our Robotics teams for their hard work and dedication - thank you for representing PCS with Trojan Pride!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Allyson (8th Grade): Ally is a wonderful leader in and out of the classroom. She works hard to understand the material and always helps other students. She is so encouraging to her peers, making them all feel like they can do their best.
Marley (7th Grade): Marley is one of the most thoughtful students I have ever taught. No matter who she sits next to, she is always helping. As a person, she is very selfless and is constantly thinking of what she can do to help others. I am so proud to call her my student!
Peyton (6th Grade): Peyton is an enthusiastic learner and puts forth consistent effort in all that she does. She takes responsibility for her learning and always strives to reach her full potential. She is also a kind and helpful person in class. She is always willing to help her peers and is very thoughtful in her interactions with all.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month 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!
What an amazing performance at opening night of PHS’ production of Clue! One show remains at the Performing Arts Center. Join us tonight (Saturday, November 11) at 7 PM. General admission tickets are available for this outstanding production by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com (scan QR code) or at the PAC Box Office one hour prior to the show.
Plainwell Middle School held their first all-school party of the year today. Students had a fun afternoon with crafts, activities, open gym, dancing and snacks. A special 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!
Congratulations to Plainwell Middle School students Olivia, Estephanie, Rylee, Aly, Joshua, Julia, Zoe and Tessa for their fantastic performance last night with the MSBOA District XI Middle School Honors Band! Each student submitted a recorded audition to earn their way into the ensemble. They had the privilege of spending the whole day rehearsing, watching professionals perform and meeting middle school band students from other schools who also earned a spot in the ensemble. What an awesome experience for these Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙🎶
It’s almost showtime! Tickets are still available for PHS’ production of Clue on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Both shows are at 7:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. General admission seats are available for $5 each by scanning the QR code.
Leigha was Plainwell Middle Schools’ 1st "Book and a Bonus" winner. "Book and a Bonus" is a new MS incentive program sponsored by Ransom District Library to give away a $25 gift card every month to one lucky winner. In order to enter the raffle, students must read books at their level and report on them to their ELA teacher. After the report, students are given a slip to put into the "Book and a Bonus" raffle box in the library and one student is selected as the monthly winner. Congratulations to Leigha on being selected this month!
Keep reading PMS students - Mrs. Reber is working hard to keep the library stocked with great books and of course students can also go to Ransom to find great books too!
Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your support of the “Book and a Bonus" program!
Join us for our 2023/24 Winter Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) program. This competitive swim team is open to PCS youth ages 6-18. Register in-person on Monday, November 27 or Tuesday, November 28 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the PCS Pool. For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/community-pool.
Dungeon and Dragons Club is new at Plainwell Middle School! Mrs. Cooley and Mrs. Sponsler-Andrasi are leading dozens of students in this new, exciting club! We love to see these opportunities for our students to have fun while building relationships!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Clara (8th Grade): Clara is a very bright student who is kind to everyone. She has an infectious personality and makes the most out of every situation. She works hard and helps others. She is very funny and brings joy to the classroom.
Anne (7th Grade): Anne is kind, patient, and hard working. She always puts forth her best effort. Her witty humor and quick smile are a joy to have at school every single day. Anne is the epitome of Plainwell PRIDE consistently.
Levi (6th Grade): Levi is such a hard worker everyday in social studies class. Levi also always does a great job paying attention to every detail in class. He was an amazing partner during our fake nation-state project by being flexible and willing to adapt plans with his partner. His academic achievements so far this school year are impressive, and it is very evident that he is putting forth a tremendous effort at school.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month 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!
Students in Mr. Herbert’s Tinkering class at Plainwell Middle School made homemade board games and had so much fun playing them. Such great creativity!
