TROJAN FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Join us this evening to cheer on the Trojans as they take on Grand Rapids South Christian in the first round of playoffs. As a reminder, all tickets must be purchased in advance online. Please review the following important information on ticket purchasing! GO TROJANS!
TICKET INFORMATION: We are excited to be hosting this MHSAA tournament at Plainwell High School! This event is sponsored and run by the MHSAA. As we have communicated, these MHSAA tournaments will require digital ticketing and cash will not be accepted at the gates for the MHSAA tournament matches/games. Tonight at the PHS vs. Grand Rapids South Christian football game we are NOT ALLOWED to accept cash, as this is a tournament event run by the MHSAA and they have a no cash policy.
We encourage you to still attend the game to cheer on the Trojans, but please note that tickets must be purchased online in advance! There are two ways you can purchase tickets:
1. Go to Go Fan HQ and search Plainwell High School. Click on Plainwell High School and our page will pop up. On the page you’ll find tickets for Friday night’s football game and girls volleyball tickets for Districts in Allegan on Monday, November 1. Tournament tickets are $6. Season passes, Gold Cards (senior citizen passes), Wolverine Conference passes or employee badges will not be accepted.
2. The second way to purchase tickets is to visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10255. This link will take you to the PHS page on Go Fan, where you can purchase tickets online.
Please note these important details regarding tickets for MHSAA run tournaments/events:
1. Season passes, Gold Cards (senior citizen passes), Wolverine Conference passes or employee badges will not be accepted.
2. Tickets cannot be printed, they have to be on a mobile device. If you have family members or friends without a mobile device, you’ll need to purchase their ticket and have them with you at the ticket gate/booth.
3. COME EARLY! Gates will be open at 5:30 pm. We’re expecting a large crowd, please don’t wait until 6:45 pm and then expect to be in the stands before kick-off.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Athletic Office at 269-685-2096 or email melissa.preston@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you for your support and GO TROJANS!
PRINCIPALS MONTH: October is National Principals Month and we couldn't end this month without recognizing our amazing building administrators. At PCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have eight amazing principals that work hard each and every day to provide the very best for their students and staff. They are outstanding leaders and we are so grateful for their dedication to PCS! If you see one of our principals today, please take a moment to extend your gratitude: Jeremy Wright (High School Principal), Debra Beals (High School Assistant Principal), Tasia Stamos (Middle School Principal), Ben Manting (Middle School Assistant Principal), Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal), Rebecca Bilodeau (Gilkey Elementary Principal), Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal) and Tammy Glupker (Renaissance High School Principal). From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
WATER DRIVE REMINDER: As a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to make a donation to the Bottled Water Drive! Plainwell Community Schools has joined the AAESA to participate in a week-long bottled water drive to support Benton Harbor Area Schools during their lead/water crisis. Donations of cases of bottled water will be accepted in all PCS building offices through tomorrow (October 29, 2021). Let's lend a helping hand, Trojans!
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY: The students in Mr. Herbert’s Michigan Exploration and Tinkering classes have been learning about outdoor photography. It’s amazing to see the student’s creativity and eye for detail in these images taken throughout the Middle School property. Beautiful work, Trojans!
MHSAA TICKET INFORMATION: We are excited to be hosting upcoming MHSAA tournaments at Plainwell High School! These tournaments are sponsored and run by the MHSAA. As we have communicated, these MHSAA tournaments will require digital ticketing and cash will not be accepted at the gates for the MHSAA tournament matches/games. On Friday night (at the PHS vs. Grand Rapids South Christian football game) we are NOT ALLOWED to accept cash, as this is a tournament event run by the MHSAA and they have a no cash policy.
We encourage you to still attend the game to cheer on the Trojans, but please note that tickets must be purchased online in advance! There are two ways you can purchase tickets:
1. Go to Go Fan HQ and search Plainwell High School. Click on Plainwell High School and our page will pop up. On the page you’ll find tickets for Friday night’s football game and girls volleyball tickets for Districts in Allegan on Monday, November 1. Tournament tickets are $6. Season passes, Gold Cards (senior citizen passes), Wolverine Conference passes or employee badges will not be accepted.
2. The second way to purchase tickets is to visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10255. This link will take you to the PHS page on Go Fan, where you can purchase tickets online.
Please note these important details regarding tickets for MHSAA run tournaments/events:
1. Season passes, Gold Cards (senior citizen passes), Wolverine Conference passes or employee badges will not be accepted.
2. Tickets cannot be printed, they have to be on a mobile device. If you have family members or friends without a mobile device, you’ll need to purchase their ticket and have them with you at the ticket gate/booth.
3. COME EARLY! Gates will be open at 5:30 pm. We’re expecting a large crowd, please don’t wait until 6:45 pm and then expect to be in the stands before kick-off.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Athletic Office at 269-685-2096 or email melissa.preston@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you for your support and GO TROJANS!
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, October 27). Have a great day, Trojans!
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE: Plainwell High School is hosting their next blood drive on Monday, November 1 from 11:00 AM until 4:45 PM in the Lobby of the High School Performing Arts Center. Interested in donating? YOU WILL NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE!! To sign-up, please visit:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS
PLEASE NOTE: If you are 17, or older, you do not need a permission form. If you are 16, you must bring the following completed form with you to donate:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/content/dam/redcrossblood/controlled-documents/Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation-EN.pdf. If you are younger than 16, you are not yet eligible to donate.
PHS FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: PHS is hosting the 1st Round of MHSAA Football Playoffs. The Plainwell Trojans are playing Grand Rapids South Christian at Streidl Field on Friday, October 29 at 7:00 pm. GO TROJANS! By MHSAA rules, fans must purchase a digital ticket, which is the only way fans can enter or come to the game. Cash, school passes, employee badges, conference passes and Gold Cards will not be accepted. MHSAA will charge $6 per person. There isn't a reduced rate for students or seniors. Everyone 5 and above will be charged $6.
To purchase tickets, please visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10255 or fans can also go to the website Go Fan HQ and type in Plainwell High School in the search box. Plainwell High School page will pop up and then click "get ticket" from the list of events.
We look forward to cheering on the varsity football team on Friday, GO TROJANS! 🏈
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for October 25-31, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/569237.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
WATER DRIVE: Plainwell Community Schools has joined the AAESA to participate in a week-long bottled water drive to support Benton Harbor Area Schools during their lead/water crisis. Donations of cases of bottled water will be accepted in all PCS building offices from October 25-29, 2021. Let's lend a helping hand, Trojans!
PHS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Are you a PHS student that is looking for some community service hours? If so, we have a fun opportunity for you! Join us to support Cooper Elementary for their Monster Mash event. There are two opportunities to help! You can join us today (Saturday, October 23) from 10-11 AM for trail clean-up or on Thursday, October 28 to volunteer from 3:30-8 PM for the Monster Mash event. During the event, volunteers are requested to help with the following:
- Help setup tables, chairs and decorations
- Line the trail and be available to help guests
- Assist with games
- Work the raffle table or hand out flyers
- Keep trash cleaned-up
- Help pack-up tables, chairs and decorations at the end of the event
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact the Cooper Parent's Club at cooperkoalas@gmail.com. Thank you, Trojans!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER: The Middle School Boys Soccer teams had a big night Wednesday playing under the lights on Streidl Field. The blue team had an outstanding 5-1 victory and the white team won 3-2 in a last minute goal! The future of Plainwell Soccer is looking bright! Way to go, Trojans!
📸 courtesy of Ben Harrington
PHS FALL CHORAL CONCERT: It’s an exciting day for our choir programs, as they make their final preparations before the PHS Fall Choral Concert! Join us this evening (October 21) at 7 PM for the Plainwell High School Fall Choral Concert at the Performing Arts Center. The show will feature music from "The Wonderful World of Disney", as well as a special performance from the 7th and 8th grade choir programs.
WMU HONORS BAND: Congratulations to Autumn Gravelyn, McKenzie Johnson, Josie Longcore, Aidan Ranger, Donovan Ryan, Anna Schierbeek, Jacob Skibbe and Gwen Todd on their participation in the Western Michigan University Honors Band today! You made Plainwell proud!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for October 18-24, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/563518.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
HOMECOMING PARADE: What a great afternoon for the 2021 Homecoming Parade! Thank you to the students, families and community for showing your Trojan pride!
Reminder: Join us tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Three Rivers at 7 PM for their Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for October 11-17, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/557868.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
TROJAN THANK YOU: We would like to extend our gratitude to Wolverine Hardwoods in Allegan for their donation of a truckload of oak wood to Plainwell Middle School! This donation will be used in Mr. Herbert’s Tinkering classes. Thank you for your generosity and support, it is greatly appreciated!
8TH GRADE BAND FIELD TRIP: It was a great day of fun and team building as Mr. Hepinstall and Mr. Hunt took the 8th grade band students on a field trip, where they explored and completed several ropes course activities. What an awesome adventure it was for these middle school students!
HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY: Thank you to our amazing custodian staff at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your dedication to providing a clean & safe learning environment for our students and staff! From all of us at PCS - thank you!
