The first grade students in Mrs. Gonyeau's class at Starr Elementary celebrated 101 days of school...Dalmatian style! During the day, they incorporated 101 into their art, writing, reading and math activities. The students especially enjoyed writing about what would happen if a Dalmatian visited their classroom. It was a great day of fun and learning for the first grade Rock Starrs! 🐾
A special day in PHS’ Woodshop! We are filled with gratitude for Jim Willis, who generously donated an entire truckload of furniture-grade hardwood lumber in various species, along with an impressive selection of tools. His contribution included a sharpening system, a bench-top hollow chisel mortising machine, a handheld router and a wide array of clamps—all equipment that will significantly enhance our students’ ability to design, build and learn in their Woodshop classes.
Donations like this do much more than simply stock our shop; they create invaluable opportunities. Thanks to Mr. Willis’ generosity, our students will gain access to high-quality materials and professional-grade tools, elevating both the craftsmanship of their projects and the depth of their learning experience.
We are sincerely appreciative of his support, his service to our country and his ongoing investment in the next generation of skilled tradespeople and makers.
Students in Señora Nordquist’s, Señora Kidder’s, and Maestra Anderson’s Middle School Spanish classes had fun creating collaborative coloring and informational posters to explore how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in various Spanish-speaking countries around the world! We 💙 seeing all the unique ways the Trojans are learning - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Plainwell Girls Wrestling competed at Portage Northern and are TEAM REGIONAL CHAMPS! This is the first year that the MHSAA has recognized Team Regional Champions and we are so proud of the Trojans for their hard work and dedication to come out on top of this competition. Four girls qualified for the State Finals, congratulations and good luck to the following Trojan athletes - PLAINWELL PRIDE:
🥇 Madison Nieuwenhuis
🥇 Evangeline Coutu
🥈 Avery Lynch
🥉 Sophia Vega
📣 THREE TIME DISTRICT CHAMPS! 📣
Congratulations to the Varsity Cheer team who took home the Distict Championship! Next, they move on to Regional Finals next weekend at Forrest Hills Northern where we will be defending their Regional title! Let’s give some 💙 to the Trojan Cheer program for their continued success - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
🏀 1,000th Career Point! 🏀 Congratulations to Chib Amaezechi for reaching his 1,000th career point during last night's Varsity Boys Basketball game against Niles!
While they didn't secure a victory in their final regular season game, we commend the team for their hard work throughout the season. They concluded with a 12-10 record, demonstrating unwavering determination and grit all season!
Next Up! The team will compete in their first district game on Monday, February 23, at 5:30 PM against Wyoming, taking place at Caledonia High School. GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams on their victories over Niles tonight! 🏀 Huge shout out to Senior Guard, Alyssa Weldon on her 1,000th Career Point in tonight’s game! TROJAN PRIDE!
Plainwell Community Schools is dedicated to creating a safe and secure learning environment for both our students and staff. As part of this commitment, we are excited to introduce the Trojan community to Ginny, a K9 service dog trained for both therapy and bomb/firearm detection. Ginny, along with her handler Jean Freeman, will be at PCS beginning March 2, 2026. For more information about this new addition to Plainwell Community Schools, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/2721434.
The PHS Multicultural Club had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Bobby Hopewell, President and CEO of Kabundant, a General Partner of Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, and the longest-serving Mayor of the City of Kalamazoo, as a guest speaker for Black History Month. With 40 years of extensive experience in healthcare, leadership, and public service, he captivated the students and held their full attention throughout his talk. Students were inspired by his stories of community service, leadership challenges, and the impact of perseverance. They also enjoyed a delicious soul food lunch that made the experience even more special!
The Trojan Ski Team (Plainwell & Thornapple Kellogg) wrapped up their season in a big way! From carving it up at the Clare Invitational at Shanty Creek, to celebrating Senior Night at Bittersweet honoring our seniors Mark Gielincki and Gerrit Taber, to battling it out at Regionals at Cannonsburg, they ended their season with TROJAN PRIDE!
This team represented both of their schools throughout the season with grit, growth and great sportsmanship - GO TROJANS!
The Plainwell Middle School 7th graders have been creating their own unique currencies for the Gupta Empire in their social studies classes. With this activity, students are displaying the unique achievements of the Golden Age of India! Great job 7th graders!
As a reminder, tickets are still available for the Mother and Son Hockey Night! Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Indy Fuel in the Annual Green Ice Game!
📅 Saturday, March 14
🕖 7:00 PM
ℹ️ Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center!
🎟️ Tickets are available for $20.68/adults, $16.16/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat.
🚘 Transportation is not available and parking is $10 per car at the event (cash only) or $8 in advance online (https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1054802/).
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.gofevo.com/event/Plainwellschool2. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 9 at 11:59 PM.
We look forward to a wonderful evening at the 2026 Mother and Son Hockey Night!
Congratulations to the Plainwell Freshman Girls Basketball team on their impressive win over Kalamazoo Central tonight (42-17). 🏀 PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🏀
The 2026 Daughter Dance was filled with so much ♥️♥️♥️!! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the annual Daughter Dance last Saturday. Over 450 attendees enjoyed a fun Valentine's afternoon at Plainwell Middle School where they danced, enjoyed sweets and treats and some even walked away with gift cards to Build a Bear. Thank you to Kathy Elliott, Carly Braginton and the Middle School NJHS for volunteering at the event! We also appreciate Becky Howrigon and her team for capturing formal photos. It was a wonderful and special afternoon at the 2026 Daughter Dance!
The Middle School Girls Basketball games that were scheduled tonight (Thursday, February 19) against Otsego have been canceled due to illness.
Celebrating Snowcoming: A Week of School Spirit! We had an amazing time celebrating Snowcoming. Throughout the district, buildings were filled with school spirit. Highlights from the week include:
👕 Our school buildings all organized special dress-up days, including: Pajama Day, Sports Day, Dress Like a Teacher Day, School Spirit Day and many more!
🏐 The Juniors faced off against the Seniors in the annual testosterone volleyball game, where the Seniors showcased their strength with a decisive 3-1 victory.
📣 On Friday, PHS hosted a pep assembly to honor our winter athletes and introduce the 2026 Snowcoming Court:
- Freshmen: Izik Lambert and Lileigh Goodacre
- Sophomores: Gavin Rayman and Claire Bradley
- Juniors: Trever Allen and Dylan Guarisco
- Snowcoming King Nominees: Grady Nugent, Caleb Braybrooks, Hiro Nguyen and Aidan Ranger
- Snowcoming Queen Nominees: Sam McDaniel, Anna Hall, Alayna Eldred and Brooklyn Wagenaar
🏀 The Field House gymnasium buzzed with Trojan Pride on Friday night as the Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams took on Otsego.
👑 During the game, our 2026 Snowcoming King and Queen were crowned. Congratulations to Chib Amaezechi and Lydia Roberts for being named Snowcoming King and Queen!
🎶 The week concluded in a vibrant neon-themed Snowcoming Dance, where the seniors celebrated with a special dance to their song, "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac.
📸 Snowcoming Court pictures Courtesy of Ryan Lindsey Photography
The PHS Boys Basketball team played their final home game of the season last night against Gull Lake. The Trojans won 52-41 🏀 PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🏀
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week (February 16-20)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Carter (8th Grade)
- Raihlynn (7th Grade)
- Payton (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 Women’s Wrestling team competed at Districts yesterday, where they finished in 2nd place out of 28 schools as a team. The following wrestlers qualified to move on to regionals next week! GO TROJANS!
🥇 1st Madison Nieuwenhuis
🥇 1st Avery Lynch
🥇 1st Evi Coutu
🥈 2nd Aurora Wanamaker
🥈 2nd Ana Sofia Vega
🥉 3rd Sophia Vega
🏅 4th Kim Strobel
Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 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 2026 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/y8UX42khgQRbs7rXA. PCS will accept nominations through Friday, March 13.
