Buildings throughout the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle 1,000 lbs of plastic. Please bring plastic that is clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings will earn a new NexTrex bench! GO TROJANS!
Let's celebrate the 7th and 8th grade football teams for their achievements this fall. This season has been filled with learning, dedication and perseverance on the field. The teams experienced both victories and defeats, each offering important lessons for the Trojans. Throughout it all, one thing stood out - an unwavering commitment and PLAINWELL PRIDE from every player. Way to go, Middle School Football - GO TROJANS!
Next up, Cross Country! As the season wraps up we want to congratulate the Cross Country team on an amazing season. There has been so much improvement from our runners, all showing immense courage and determination. Throughout the season, the Trojans celebrated impressive performances and PRs. To end the season, several runners competed in the Regional competition. It was an awesome season with lots of TROJAN PRIDE from our Middle School Cross Country team.
Next up on our Middle School athletic recognitions is our 7th and 8th grade Volleyball program! Throughout the fall, these teams have had a lot of success on the court. Each player and team has demonstrated significant growth, enhancing their skills and growing their love for the game! We are proud of the 7th and 8th grade Volleyball team for their dedication, determination and Trojan Pride throughout this season! 🏐📣👏🏼
As we continue to showcase our fall Middle School athletic programs, our next focus will be the Boys Soccer program. It has been a great season for the Trojans filled with hard work, determination and team building. Each player has shown a lot of growth, as well as great sportsmanship and commitment. From the big wins to the valuable lessons learned from defeat, the teams have met each challenge with PLAINWELL PRIDE! ⚽️
It was an outstanding season for Rocket Football at PCS. We had a total of 115 Rocket and 83 Flag football players. As a program, they finished the season with a 15-18-3 record. Throughout the season, athletes experienced significant learning and growth, with many celebrating milestones such as their first caught pass, first touchdown or first successful tackle. This season was a wonderful opportunity for our youngest Trojan football players to grow their love for the sport. We would like to extend our thanks to all the volunteer coaches for their time and dedication to growing Plainwell athletics. Congratulations to all our Rocket Football players and coaches for an incredible season - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Looking ahead, the 6th grade Rocket Football players will conclude their season with an exciting game against Otsego at Waldo Stadium this weekend. GO TROJANS!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for October 14-18. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Janessa (8th Grade)
- Peyton (7th Grade)
- Ryan (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Throughout the next few days, we will shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of our Middle School athletes from this fall. First on the list is Sideline Cheer! As the season draws to a close, we want to honor the incredible journey of the MS Sideline Cheer team. This season was filled with energy, enthusiasm and Trojan spirit. These dedicated Middle School athletes showcased remarkable teamwork, mastering stunts and cheers while supporting our football teams. The Middle School Sideline Cheer team led each game with unwavering PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙📣 Way to go, MS Cheer! 📣💙
The Field House progress continues. In the past week, various interior and exterior projects have been finished, such as installing the Trojan on the building's exterior and completing the staining of the gymnasium floor. The Trojans will be competing in the new Field House soon and we owe it all to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal!
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 11). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, October 14. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
Our facilities are aging! Learn more about the issues we're facing in safety & security, preschool facilities, elementary gymnasium space, turf & track, existing construction projects and other infrastructure by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Registration is now open for Plainwell Middle School’s upcoming Dive Clinic. The dive clinic is open to current Plainwell Middle School students (6th-8th grade) and is limited to 10 participants only. To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/middle-school-swim-program.
We are excited to share that we will be hosting the first ever Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center. Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's pricing ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event. Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools2. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM.
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for October 7-11. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Remi (8th Grade)
- Rowan (7th Grade)
- Maximus (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
TONIGHT (10/7) - BOND FORUM & MEET THE CANDIDATES: Join us for a Bond Forum and Meet the Candidates event tonight (Monday, October 7) from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Administration Building (600 School Drive). BOND FORUM: We look forward to sharing information and answering your questions about the updated bond proposal. MEET THE CANDIDATES: We also invite you to meet and learn about the 2024 Board of Education candidates to prepare for voting. The 2024 PCS Board of Education has three openings and four candidates that will be on the November 5 ballot: - JILL DUNHAM (Current Board Member)- DEREK DUNN- MIKE HOPSON (Current Board Member)- TONY MCNEEL (Current Board Member)For more information on the 2024 Bond Proposal, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
Have you voted yet? Absentee ballots are now available - don't forget that we're on the ballot too! For a breakdown of the ballot language and the projects that the bond proposal would fund, visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Trojan spirit all around at the 2024 Homecoming Parade! What a great afternoon for the parade - thank you to the students, staff, families and community for showing your Trojan pride! 💙
Next up, join us at Streidl Field tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Three Rivers at 7 PM at the Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans! 🏈
Work continues on the gymnasium floors in the new Field House…here are some progress pictures and a rendering of the finished design. We are excited to see this building come together and we look forward to cheering on the Trojans in the new facility soon!
Our continued thanks to the Plainwell community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal!
It’s Homecoming Week! Join us TOMORROW (10/4) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at their 2024 Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:20 PM. Parade begins at PHS. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us for the parade to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Three Rivers at 7 PM. GO TROJANS!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for September 30-October 4. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Estephanie (8th Grade)
- Aubrey (7th Grade)
- RJ (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
