Starr Elementary -

CONSTRUCTION CAUTION: As construction continues between Starr Elementary and the Middle School, we would like to advise students, staff and families to please seek an alternative route. This section of campus is under construction with heavy machinery, so please do not walk through this area. Thank you for your cooperation. Go Trojans!

PCS SUMMER MEET UP & EAT UP: We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Fore more information, program details and locations, please view the flyer at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1947/PCS/2137138/2022_PCS_Summer_Meet_Up___Eat_Up__1_.pdf. We look forward to seeing our families throughout the summer as we Meet Up & Eat Up!

KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION: The Rock Starr Kindergartners from Starr Elementary had a great celebration yesterday at their Graduation program! It was great fun seeing the students perform for their family and friends as they completed their first year at PCS! A very big THANK YOU to Mr. Herbert’s Michigan Exploration Class from the Middle School who built the special “Starr Kindergarten Celebration” banner stand! We wish these students all the best as they take the leap into first grade next year! Way to go, Rock Starrs! ⭐️

ROCK STARR KICKBALL: The students at Starr Elementary had a lot of fun this afternoon as the fifth graders played against the staff in a kickball game! It was a tough competition, but in the end the staff came out on top! Way to go, Rock Starrs!

GVSU SUMMER WRITING CAMPS AT PLAINWELL: Does your child love to write? An aspiring author, journalist or poet? There are still spots available to join us at PCS for the Lake Michigan Writing Project - Summer Writing Camps for 2022 - https://youtu.be/aYPuVX5A5q8. For one week, your child will have the chance to explore the wonders of writing with some of West Michigan’s finest teachers, right here at Plainwell Community Schools. The writing camp is for students entering grades 4th-7th who are interested in and love writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. - Dates: June 27-30, 2022 - Time: 8:30 am—12:30 pm - Location: Starr Elementary Media Center (601 School Drive, Plainwell) - Cost: $150 per child (snack will be provided). Scholarships are available; please contact GVSU. For more information or to register your student, please visit: hhttps://www.gvsu.edu/lmwp/summer-writing-camps-2022-29.htm. We look forward to a wonderful week of summer writing!

OUTSTANDING PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION: Earlier this week, the Allegan County School Board Association held their annual awards dinner where Christine Beach, Sue Gower and Kaley Shook were presented with the 2022 Outstanding People for Education award! Congratulations to these three exceptional PCS staff members for their endless dedication to our school district! Plainwell Pride!

BECOME AN OFFICIAL: Will you help? High school officials are urgently needed in all sports, from swimming and softball to wrestling and volleyball. Become an official and help students in our community play on! For more information about the National Federation of State High School Associations, please visit NFHS.org.

FIRST GRADE FIELD TRIP: The first graders from Starr Elementary had a great field trip to Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park where they were able to explore and meet several animals. What a fun day for these Rock Starr students!

TROJAN VARSITY SOCCER: Best of luck to the PHS Girls Varsity Soccer team who will be competing in the District Finals on Friday, June 3! The team will be playing at Zeeland East High School beginning at 6:00 PM. Need tickets? Tickets are available for $7 each and must be purchased ONLINE ONLY. No cash accepted at the door! To purchase tickets, please visit: https://gofan.co/app/events/617533?schoolId=MI10180.

STARR FIELD TRIP: The 5th grade classes from Starr Elementary went to Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center in Clear Lake last week where they enjoyed various activities - rock climbing, collecting/studying/classifying macro-invertebrates and map-reading/building shelters. It was a great time with lots of team-building for the students. What a great experience for these Rock Starrs!

MUSICAL REVUE 2022: Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) at 7 PM as the Plainwell High School Choirs' Present Musical Revue 2022: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Enjoy a free concert featuring music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim from Broadway musicals such as "Into The Woods," "West Side Story," "Sweeny Todd" and more!

MEMORIAL DAY: Today we remember and honor those who selflessly served our country - THANK YOU for your service and dedication! 🇺🇸

CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION: It's been 24 hours since the Class of 2022 graduation and we are still excited about this awesome night celebrating our seniors. The weather provided a perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor our Class of 2022 at their commencement ceremony. We are incredibly proud of the graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!

PCS FAMILIES - HAVE YOU VERIFIED YOUR INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL CONTACT INFORMATION RECENTLY? If not, it's as easy as 1-2-3! Please take a moment to complete these steps so that we can continue to provide communications with your family. 1. LOG-IN TO INFINITE CAMPUS ACCOUNT - Log into the parent portal at https://plainwellschools.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/plainwell.jsp. 2. VERIFY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION - Verify or update your families' contact information - addresses, phone numbers, secondary contacts, etc. and submit request through Infinite Campus portal. 3. SEND DOCUMENTATION - Once the request is complete, please send documentation (if needed) to docs@plainwellschools.org. Thank you for taking the time to verify your contact information, it is greatly appreciated!

VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Have you heard? The PHS Volleyball team is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp! Students 1st-12th are invited to join the PHS Volleyball team for a four day Youth Volleyball Camp from June 13-16! Cost is $50 per athlete. Times are as following: - 9th - 12th Grade: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - 1st - 4th Grade: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM - 5th - 8th Grade: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Register by visiting plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/#/list. Register by today (May 25) to guarantee a t-shirt. Late registrations will be accepted up to the start of camp.

JUNIOR TROJAN BASKETBALL: Plainwell High School Boys Basketball is sponsoring a two-week Junior Summer League where each player will play in 12 games during the two weeks from July 25-29 (Middle School) and August 1-5 (High School). TWO PROGRAMS AVAILABLE: - 3rd/4th Basketball Fundamentals 8:15-9 AM /Games 9-10 AM - 5th/6th Basketball Fundamentals 11:15 AM-12PM /Games 12-1 PM Programs include fundamental training plus games against area schools. On August 5th, the last day of the league, there will be a single elimination tournament. Trophies given to the first-place team. Cost is $40 per player. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/summer-camp/summer-camps/.

SENIOR DRIVE: Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, May 24) at 8:30 PM is the Senior Drive Under the Stadium Lights. Please view the map for the route - enter at the stoplight and the staff will be available to direct you. At the end, park in the west parking lot and watch the senior slideshow outdoors. PHS ALUMNI - We encourage you to join us to support the Seniors & celebrate 150 years at Plainwell High School. Please park in the lot near Streidl Field, bring a sign with your graduation year and celebrate PHS with the Class of 2022! Thank you and have fun!

SUMMER YOUTHBALL SPONSORS NEEDED: The Community Recreation team is in need of Summer Youthball Sponsorships. Are you a local business that would be interested in sponsoring a team? Sponsorship opportunities are available for $100 per team, please respond by May 25. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtmUnmkLLowVAop7umRrKGwiw-PtmK8GbZ78js0OuZctGFA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0a9QpebFrq2g2R5Q6eiR6xtFbj5vDvstBQBvbHcoTwKgUTqN3-aB-mzgw to complete the sponsor form. Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Summer Youthball program! ⚾️

FIFTH GRADE TRIP TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: On Friday, the 5th grade students from Cooper, Gilkey and Starr Elementary Schools visited the Middle School for lunch. The students got to meet with current 6th graders to ask questions to help prepare them for Middle School. It was a great experience for the 5th graders - thank you to the 6th grade students for taking the time to share about your experience in Middle School.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/RECREATION - LAKE DOSTER GOLF LESSONS Students ages 7-17 are invited to join us for summer golf lessons at Lake Doster. Lake Doster Golf Summer programs are for learning different aspects of the game of golf. The programs are fun for the novice as well as those who have experience! Each day will focus on a new golf skill while playing games. Clubs and balls are provided for participants that need them.   There are only 12 slots per session, so bring a friend and sign up early. To register, please click here. SCHEDULE: SESSION 1 JUNE 13- 16TH BEGINNERS 9:30 -10:30 AM INTERMEDIATE 11:00- 12:00 PM SESSION 2 JULY 11 -14TH BEGINNERS 9:30 -10:30 AM INTERMEDIATE 11:00- 12:00 PM For more information, please click here to view the Lake Doster Golf Lesson flyer.