Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

On SAT/PSAT Test Day, seniors engaged in a Senior Day of Service. Students created bags for the Kids Food Project and penned letters to troops and first responders. Some chose to paint rocks to brighten the entrance of PHS, while others expressed their gratitude by writing appreciation letters to staff members. Additionally, some students crafted blankets for a local animal shelter, and others wrote letters to incoming freshmen. It was a wonderful morning spent with the future leaders of our community!

Attention Middle School Families! Starting Monday, April 27, the Middle School will be participating in a Penny War. As a building, they will be raising money for Christain Neighbors, who have helped those affected by the recent tornados. If you would like to participate, please send your student to school with extra change. Let the Penny Wars begin!

Congratulations to Plainwell High Schools’ Wolverine Conference Scholar Athletes for the class of 2026 - Hiro Nguyen and Gwen Todd! During his time as a Trojan, Hiro ran cross country, track and swam. Gwen ran cross country, track and played basketball at PHS. Way to go, Hiro and Gwen - TROJAN PRIDE!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Elementary Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels ​are welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the High School ​Varsity Tennis Coaches and Players! 🎾 Camp will be held at the PHS Tennis Courts from May 18-21 (rain date is May 26) from 4:00-5:00 PM 🎾 Cost is $50 per athlete 🎾 Register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs We look forward to welcoming your athlete to Trojan Tennis!

We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for April 20-24! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Peyton (8th Grade) - Londyn (7th Grade) - Molly (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, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

The PHS Varsity Quiz Bowl team competed at the State Championships this past Saturday at the University of Michigan and finished their post season ranked 17th in the State!

Join us at PCS for an exciting new program, as Sharon Fisher will lead an introduction to the fundamentals of the American Waltz and East Coast Swing. Classes will take place on Thursday evenings from May 7-June 11, from 7:00-8:00 PM at Hicks Gym. By the end of these six weeks, you’ll be dancing with confidence! The class is open to individuals aged 18 and older, with no prior experience or partner necessary. 💃 About the Instructor! Sharon has been a ballroom dance instructor for 42 years and is the owner of Sharon’s Dance Studio in Kalamazoo, MI. To register, please scan the QR code or visit the PCS RevTrak page.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Brock Towing for generously donating funds to purchase caps and gowns for twelve graduates of the PHS Class of 2026! We greatly appreciate the support they provide to our students and district - Plainwell Pride! We 💙 our community!

2026/27 Plainwell Preschool enrollment is still open! Plainwell Preschool offers a variety of preschool sessions to meet your needs by focusing on developmental skills and school readiness for 3-5 year old children. For more information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/plainwell-preschool. If you have any questions or if you would like more information, please contact Katie Nyberg at (269) 685-3103 or katie.nyberg@plainwellschools.org.

To kick-off their 🌎 Earth Day 🌎 learning, Mrs. Cole’s fourth-grade class at Starr Elementary enjoyed a unique opportunity to explore the world of beekeeping. They welcomed a special guest, Mrs. Amy Bender from B5 Ranch, who shared her insights and experiences as a beekeeper. This experience was a wonderful way to begin their Earth Day activities! 🐝

On Saturday, Plainwell Middle School Band had 25 events attend and perform at MSBOA Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival at Gull Lake Middle School. At the Festival, every student earned a medal including:  🥇 19 Division 1 Ratings 🥈 6 Division 2 Ratings  We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication from these Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 

🥎 REMINDER! 🥎 Join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup for Sluggers event TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 22) from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team.

The PHS Multicultural Club had another wonderful opportunity to celebrate and experience food, culture and traditions from around the world at the WMU International Bazaar. Students enjoyed sampling a variety of international foods, listened to live music, explored handcrafted goods and saw college students proudly represent their cultures in traditional attire. They were able to fully immerse themselves in a vibrant, global celebration right here in our community. It was a meaningful opportunity for the Multicultural Club students to learn, connect and appreciate the diversity that makes our world so unique!

This has been a historic year for Plainwell Middle School Bridge Building Students, with seven teams competing in the State Competition and one participating in the National Competition this month! Gaining acceptance into both state and national events involves a demanding process, requiring students to submit extensive research proposals, deliver ten minute presentations in front of professional engineers, and build a quality 16 inch balsa wood truss bridge. STATE COMPETITION For the state competition, 20-25 page research proposals from hundreds of schools across Michigan are evaluated, making it phenomenal for Plainwell to have seven proposals accepted. Seven teams, comprising of 21 students, qualified to compete in the State of Michigan Design and Build Bridge Challenge in Grand Rapids on April 14. The following teams were accepted: ➡️ INVINCIBridge: Tripp Wheeler, Blake Kemp, Ryan Halik ➡️ MMB: Conner Campbell, Gavin Drewyor, Jayce Wrobleski ➡️ TMW: Hunter Sopjes, Dylan Larsen, Emmett Haire ➡️ Terrific Trojans: Leah DeHaan, Vera Wilkinson, Alexis Hansen ➡️ Trojan Truss Bridge Builder: Maximus Steimel, Oliver Longcore, Egan Schippers ➡️ SSURT: Finley Lyster, Ben Stroup, Nick Schmittling ➡️ JRC: Joshua Preuss, Remington Randall, Carter Torres NATIONAL COMPETITION One team was accepted into the National Competition in Savannah, Georgia on April 13. For this competition, over 70 proposals were submitted representing 20 states, and the committee accepted what they believe to be the top six proposals. This is the second consecutive year Plainwell Middle School had a team accepted to the National Competition, which in itself is a remarkable achievement. The following team represented PCS at the National Competition where they had a remarkable 4th place finish. 🏆 Team JRC: Joshua Preuss, Carter Torres, and Remington Randal Congratulations to all of these Trojan students on their outstanding achievements - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Madison Nieuwenhuis, who was named the winner of Michigan's 'Miss Wrestler' award by the Michigan Wrestling Coaches Association! 💙 TROJAN PRIDE! 💙 https://wwmt.com/sports/content/madison-nieuwenhuis-michigan-miss-wrestler-sports-community-spotlight-coaches-association-allegan-county-state

Join us tonight (4/17) for Plainwell’s 2026 Art Hop to enjoy various artist creations. Plainwell student art will be featured during the event, so please join us in supporting our Trojan artists from 5:00-7:30 PM at Ransom District Library.

We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week (April 13-17)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Zander (8th Grade) - Emma (7th Grade) - Levi (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, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

Join us this summer for our 2026 Summer Kickball program for 9-12 year old students. Program will run from May 27-July 1. Each game will be a double-header, for a total of 6-8 games during the season. Weekly games will alternate between Otsego & Plainwell, days and times TBD. Cost is $35 per athlete and includes a t-shirt. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. For questions regarding the program, please contact taylor.lutz@plainwellschools.org.

Due to the continued power outage, all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today (Thursday, April 16). This cancellation includes all events, games and practices district-wide, with the exception of a few varsity-level practices (coaches will communicate directly with varsity teams if practice is taking place). Have a great day and GO TROJANS!

Due to ongoing power outages throughout the district, Plainwell Community Schools will be closed today (Thursday, April 16). Our thoughts are with everyone impacted and wish our students, staff and families well as our amazing community strives to recover from Tuesday evening’s storm. Stay safe and have a great day, Trojans!