ROUSH MEMORIAL UPDATE: Safety was always the most important aspect of Rocket Club for Mr. Roush. Although the weather looks great for tomorrow (5/20) the wind speeds projected are too high to safely perform the rocket launch. We will be postponing the rocket launch until June 3rd. The memorial will continue as planned at 4:00 pm at the PAC. Thank you for you understand and continued support as we work hard to honor Mr. Roush.
ROUSH MEMORIAL: Join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Timothy Roush tomorrow (Friday, May 20). The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at the PHS Track at 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather). 🚀
POWER RESTORED AT PCS: We are happy to inform you that the power has been restored at PCS. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school tomorrow! Thank you for your patience and understanding!
PCS UPDATE: The power at PCS is currently being repaired and is estimated to be completed in two hours. An update will be shared with our families once the repair is complete.
Please note that the Board of Education meeting has been moved to Community Center this evening (5/16).
Thank you to our families and community for your understanding and support!
PHS TROJAN ATHLETIC UPDATE: PHS is still hosting home sporting events this evening (Monday, May 16). If the power is still out, we’ll have limited restroom facilities. Go Trojans!
PCS IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: We are currently experiencing a power issue on the main campus and intermittent internet issues district wide. Families that have a student on the main campus - please check your email for an important communication regarding an early dismissal today.
SUMMER YOUTHBALL SPONSORSHIP: The Community Recreation team is looking for Summer Youthball Sponsorships, which are available for $100 per team!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtmUnmkLLowVAop7umRrKGwiw-PtmK8GbZ78js0OuZctGFA/viewform to complete the sponsor form.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Summer Youthball program! ⚾️
PLAINWELL SUMMER OUTINGS: Students in grades 3- 8 are invited to join us for a summer of fun while attending Plainwell Summer Outings with weekly adventures from June 22- August 4. There are two exciting programs (Wednesday or Thursday) to choose from with seven fun summer outings each. The cost is $174 per person/per program. For more information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/community-education-events.
ROUSH MEMORIAL: Save the date to join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Timothy Roush next week on Friday, May 20. The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at the PHS Track at 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather). 🚀
MUSICAL REVUE 2022: Mark your calendar as the Plainwell High School Choirs' Present Musical Revue 2022: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim on Wednesday, June 1 at 7 PM. Join us for 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!
ROCK STARR FIELD TRIP: On Friday, the third grade Rock Starrs from Starr Elementary took a field trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. They spent the morning learning and exploring. Although it was a rainy day, they still enjoyed a great and fun adventure.
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, May 11).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
BOND CONSTRUCTION: The preschool and first grade students had a lot of fun watching the concrete being poured by Starr Elementary where they are putting in a new chiller as part of the bond construction project. Our continued thanks to our amazing community for voting “yes” on the 2019 bond proposal!
BROADBAND SURVEY: Allegan County is conducting a Broadband Survey! They are working to expand internet service in Allegan County and need to hear from you! We are encouraging our families to please take a brief survey to provide your feedback by visiting: https://bit.ly/ACBroadband. Please share with your friends and neighbors as well!
Thank you in advance for your time!
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 5/12 AT MIDNIGHT FOR T-BALL AND SUMMER BALL!
It's time for SUMMER YOUTHBALL! Community Education & Recreation invites you to join us at PCS for our upcoming T-Ball or Summer Ball programs.
DATES: June 13-July 29, 2022
SCHEDULE: Please see flyer
COST: $40 T-Ball/$50 Summer Ball
Registration closes on May 12 at Midnight - to register, please plainwell.RevTrak.net.
Questions? Please contact Community Education at 269-685-8911.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Thank you to all the amazing PCS moms/guardians for their constant support, encouragement and love of our students! From all of us at PCS - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - we appreciate you!
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!
2022-23 SAFE: We are excited to share that registration is now open for the 2022-23 SAFE program. The School Age Fun & Enrichment (SAFE) Program is a self-funded, licensed child care program for K-5 students. Supervised by a caring and attentive staff, SAFE child care provides before and after school care at all three elementary buildings. Some highlights of the program include:
- Before & after school care from 6:30 AM until the start of school & end of school to 6:00 PM
- Flexible drop in care - $4 per hour, only charged when your student attends
- Located inside Cooper, Gilkey & Starr Elementary Schools
- Available on no school days, snow days & half days
- Closed for Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, mid-winter break & spring break
- $25 registration fee
For more information or to register, please visit:
plainwellschools.org/page/safe
GVSU SUMMER WRITING CAMPS AT PLAINWELL: Does your child love to write? An aspiring author, journalist or poet? The Lake Michigan Writing Project at GVSU is proud to announce 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 view the following flyer https://5il.co/19ucb or visit https://www.gvsu.edu/lmwp/summer-writing-camps-2022-29.htm.
We look forward to a wonderful week of summer writing!
WE 💙 OUR STAFF: Staff appreciation week kicked off today and our elementary students had a great surprise for their teachers and support staff! Many little artists worked together at Cooper, Gilkey and Starr to welcome staff today with sidewalk art! Way to go Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs! We look forward to a great week at PCS!
