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.
It's election day! Remember to vote in the election today (Tuesday, May 7)! The no tax rate increase bond would focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security Improvements at all buildings to improve district safety and lockdown standards
- New Early Childhood Center to be located on Jersey Street to service birth to 4 year old children
- New Full Size Gymnasium Additions to Cooper and Gilkey Elementaries
- New Tennis Courts at PHS to replace the current courts that are at the end of their life cycle
- Completion of Current Projects
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have questions or need voting information, please contact your city/township clerk’s office.
It's election day! Remember to vote in the election today (Tuesday, May 7)! The no tax rate increase bond would focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security Improvements at all buildings to improve district safety and lockdown standards
- New Early Childhood Center to be located on Jersey Street to service birth to 4 year old children
- New Full Size Gymnasium Additions to Cooper and Gilkey Elementaries
- New Tennis Courts at PHS to replace the current courts that are at the end of their life cycle
- Completion of Current Projects
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have questions or need voting information, please contact your city/township clerk’s office.
We look forward to seeing you tonight (Monday, May 6) at the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night from 4:30-6:00 PM! Meet us at the new Fieldhouse to see the recent Pool/Gym updates, 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.
The 2024 Bond Proposal vote is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7). Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To register or learn more about voting, please visit www.michigan.gov/vote.
Have questions or want to learn more about the bond? Visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond for details on the proposed projects, highlight videos of the key projects and answers to 30+ frequently asked questions.
Last week, the Middle School Track team competed in a home meet against Three Rivers. Both teams won, with the Girl’s team finishing 71-57 and Boy’s team winning a close meet 67-66. Way to go, Trojans!
📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner
It’s Staff Appreciation Week! As we begin this week, please join us to celebrate the AMAZING PCS staff by saying THANK YOU to your favorite staff member in person or by giving them a shout out here. We are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district. Trojan Pride!
We are just a few days away from the bond proposal vote on May 7, 2024. Do you have any questions regarding the bond proposal, such as:
Q. How would the May 7 bond proposal affect my property taxes?
A. There is no expected tax rate increase if the bond proposal is approved by voters, providing $42 million for district-wide improvements at the current property tax rate.
This question and answer, as well as a list of 30+ other Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed at www.plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Yesterday our Middle School Unified Champions program had the opportunity to play against Otsego High School’s Unified Champions team in Bocce Ball. There were six middle school teams who played three games. This was the first game for the Unified Champions from Plainwell and was lots of fun for all involved!
