💬 Do you have parenting questions?
REMINDER - register today to join us for a live, one-hour anonymous Q & A session for Plainwell parents (anyone living within the PCS district) on Monday, April 28 at 5:00 PM. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel of certified coaches and supervisors from Clayful who have worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting.
It’s a chance to hear from others, ask what’s been on your mind and connect with a community of parents who understand the highs and lows of raising kids today.
Register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2163178.
Registration is now open for our upcoming 2025 Youth Golf Lessons at Lake Doster Golf Club. Junior golf is geared for girls and boys who will learn different aspects of the game. It's fun for the novice as well as those who have experience. Each day will focus on something new. Two sessions available! For more information or to register, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (limited to 15 participants per class, no sign-ups at class).
📅 Virtual Parent Q & A – Monday, April 28 at 5:00
Join us for a one-hour, anonymous space to ask, share, and connect. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel from Clayful who have worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting. Some highlights about the upcoming Q & A session:
- WHAT IS CLAYFUL: Clayful is a mental health coaching platform that PCS is currently using that is designed to provide PCS students with mental wellness coaching.
- WHO IS ON THE Q & A PANEL? Clayful's certified coaches and supervisors.
- WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED? It’s a space to ask questions, hear how others are handling similar parenting challenges and gather practical advice from professionals who have worked closely with families.
- DO I NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS TO JOIN? No! There’s no pressure to share, just an open space for learning and connection.
Event is open to all families within the PCS district boundaries. Please RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2163178. In addition, please be on the lookout for an in-person event in May!
🚌 It’s National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and we must take a moment to honor our INCREDIBLE bus drivers. They are the first and last to see many of our students each day, providing them with safe transportation to and from school. A heartfelt shout-out and THANK YOU to our remarkable bus drivers for their unwavering commitment to our district and for keeping our students safe every single day! We greatly appreciate each one of you. Please join us in sharing a 💙 or thank you to our transportation team!
🧑🧑🧒 Raising kids isn’t easy — let’s talk about it. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel who’ve worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting. Join the virtual Q & A on Monday, April 28 at 5:00 PM.
RSVP via the link shared in your email or
at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFtWifpXVkV459N1jccl7DmJ7atz1JScUa1zvCPFqaXd5ETg/viewform. In addition, please be on the lookout for an in-person event in May!
Hosted by Plainwell Community Schools in partnership with Clayful.
Registration is still open for the upcoming PCS Summer Volleyball Camps! Two opportunities are available for the Trojans:
- PLAINWELL VOLLEYBALL CAMP: PHS students, as well as 1st-6th graders are invited to join us for a Summer Volleyball Camp. Camp will be held from June 9-12 at the Plainwell Field House with three times available: High School from 8:00-10:00 AM, 1st-3rd grade from 10:30-11:30 AM and 4th-6th grade from 12:00-1:30 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (register by May 16 to guarantee a t-shirt).
- 7TH & 8TH GRADE SKILLS CAMP: 7th & 8th grade students are invited to join us for a Summer Volleyball Skills Camp. Camp will be held every Tuesday from July 8-August 5 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Plainwell Field House. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (register by June 6 to guarantee a t-shirt).
Register today to join us at PCS on Saturday, May 3 for a Boater Safety program through Allegan County! The class will be held at the Plainwell Middle School from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
REGISTER TODAY! All registrations must be submitted through the DNR website at michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/programs/9. There is no cost and while there is no minimum age, anyone under 10 must have a parent or guardian with them.
As a reminder, our Spring Break is from April 3-11. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 14. Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
RESTORED! The phones and internet have been restored district wide.
Phones and internet at PCS are currently down district wide. We apologize for the inconvenience, all communications will be delayed until the internet and phones have been restored!
New bench = ✔️! Throughout the year, buildings in the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle plastic. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings earn a new NexTrex bench and we are excited to share that we have earned our second new bench, which will be delivered to Gilkey Elementary! THANK YOU to our community for your support in achieving this goal!
Donations will still be accepted, in hopes that we can earn enough for one more bench this year! Please bring plastic grocery bags that are clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Plainwell Corners, PCS Administration Building, Renaissance High School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge. Thank you Trojan Community for your ongoing support of this recycling challenge!
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.
Attention Trojan Families! Have you heard about Michigan’s Summer EBT program: SUN Bucks? SUN Bucks is the new name for their Summer EBT grocery benefit. Eligible families will receive $120 per child to purchase groceries over the summer. Applications are due by April 15, 2025. To learn more, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Attention PCS Families! You are invited to join a webinar from the Parents Against Vaping (PAVe) organization. Scan the QR code to register today to learn the essentials to help kids avoid or quit vaping.
LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS! Reminder - tickets are on sale for the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night until March 10 at midnight! Once the ticket link closes on March 10 at 11:59 PM, group tickets will no longer be available for the event.
Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick 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 tickets ($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 plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
We look forward to a wonderful evening at the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night!
Did you know that Plainwell Community Schools has an app? You can find the latest news, events, alerts, food service menus and more - all in an easy to use and convenient app. Visit your app store and search Plainwell Community Schools to download it today - it’s everything Plainwell...in your pocket.
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Reminder - tickets are on sale for the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night until March 10 at midnight! Once the ticket link closes on March 10 at 11:59 PM, group tickets will no longer be available for the event.
Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick 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 tickets ($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 plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
We look forward to a wonderful evening at the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night!
Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding People for Education Award.
About Outstanding People for Education: The purpose of the Outstanding People for Education award is to honor and recognize people in public education who are excelling in their field and/or making an impact in the quality of education in Allegan County.
Examples of whom you might nominate: A teacher or classroom aide; an administrator, secretary or board of education member; a bus driver, custodian, food service or other school support staff; a social worker, therapist, or consultant; a volunteer or community member who supports education.
To submit a nomination for the 2025 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit forms.gle/LN4VPMmPGZJBRE2Q9. PCS will accept nominations through Friday, March 14.
Thank you and GO TROJANS!
Reminder - tickets are on sale for the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night until March 10! Once the ticket link closes on March 10 at 11:59 PM, group tickets will no longer be available for the event.
Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick 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 tickets ($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 scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
We look forward to a wonderful evening at the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night!
Throughout the year, buildings in the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle plastic. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings earn a new NexTrex bench and we are excited to share that Plainwell Middle School has earned a new bench! THANK YOU to our community for your support in achieving this goal!
Donations will still be accepted! Please bring plastic grocery bags that are clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Plainwell Corners, PCS Administration Building, Renaissance High School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge.
