🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Henry Cox on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Henry’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Sports Medicine
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cross Country/Swim/Track
🎓 AWARDS: Honors Diploma, Academic All-state, 2x Regional Champion,Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Kevin and Katy Cox
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Henry and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
Registration is open for our upcoming Summer TaeKwonDo program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. TaeKwonDo is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from June 9-July 28 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at Hicks Gym. Cost is $30 per individual or $55 per family. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Elizabeth Carter on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Elizabeth’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Psychology
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Waitressing, weightlifting
🎓 AWARDS: College Board National Recognition Rural Award, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Derek and Anna Carter
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Elizabeth and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
The third graders from Cooper Elementary had an exciting adventure last week during their annual bike trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. After biking there, they spent the morning and early afternoon exploring the nature center and learning about mammals before pedaling back to school. It was a day full of adventure and learning for the Cooper Koalas. 🚲🌿🐨
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Addison Bohne on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Addison’ s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/ Costume Design
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Tri-M Honors Society, Musical, Dance, Multicultural Club (president), Choir (president), Fall Play
🎓 AWARDS: National Rural and Small Town Recognition, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Sarah Nicholas and Chris Bohne
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Addison and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Owen Ferris on finishing in the top 21 and as Salutatorian of the Class of 2025!
- Owen’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Mechanical Engineering
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Robotics and Bowling
🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Jason and Gretchen Ferris
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Owen and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
We are excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming Boy's Basketball Kids Camp for K-8th graders (based on grade in fall 2025). Camp will be held from July 7-10 at the Plainwell Field House. For additional information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
The phones and internet at PCS are currently down district wide. We apologize for the inconvenience, building communications will be delayed until the internet has been restored!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to EllaGrace Wesseldyk on finishing in the top 21 and as Valedictorian of the Class of 2025!
- EllaGrace’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Furman University /Business Administration and Communication Studies (Pre - Law)
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, PALS, LINKS, Class of 2025 Committee
🎓 AWARDS: Furman James B. Duke Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen Award, NHS President, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Rural and Small Town Recognition, Youth Rotary Leadership Award Recipient, Honors Diploma, Honor Roll, Student of the Month,Top Honor
🎓 PARENTS: Shane & Brooke Wesseldyk
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to EllaGrace and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS! 🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Top of the Class! We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell High School! Over the next week leading up to graduation, we will be sharing individual posts highlighting our Top of the Class - please join us in sharing your congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic achievements while at PHS - Trojan Pride!
It was a great day for the Gilkey Elementary 5th grade students to take their annual bike trip last Friday. Throughout their adventure, they stopped at various places in Plainwell to learn about bicycle safety. A very special thank you to Bob Farris, Plainwell Public Safety, the Gilkey Staff and the many parent volunteers who made this an amazing experience for the Geckos! 🚲
Today was officially the last day of school for the senior class! We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2025 - thank you for your hard work and dedication to your education. To all of our senior students and families with a student in the Class of 2025 - THANK YOU for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey! If you see a senior, please take a moment to wish them well as they prepare for graduation next week!
To send off our Class of 2025, earlier today they had a parade through the Middle School and their Elementary buildings. It was fun for our staff and younger Trojans to cheer on our seniors and wish them well as they approach graduation - Trojan Pride!
The Starr GSRP students spent their last days of school enjoying water and messy play! Such a fun way to end their school year! ☀️
Each year, one senior artist leaves a lasting mark at PHS and this year, Sarah Lagenour did just that. Her piece, "Remember When," beautifully captures the Class of 2025’s journey from childhood to graduation.
Thank you, Sarah, for telling the Trojan’s story with such heart and talent. This mural is a legacy we’ll never forget. 💙
A huge shout-out to the Plainwell Middle School Track Teams for their performance at Regionals:
🏆 Boys Team: They ran exceptionally well and finished the day in 4th place overall.
🏆 Girls Team: REGIONAL CHAMPS! The girls team had an outstanding day of competition and finished in FIRST place! Their new hardware will be on display at PMS for years to come to recognize their 2025 achievements!
We are incredibly proud of all our Trojan athletes for their dedication and effort throughout the season - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
This is the last week to register for the 2025 Spring Elementary Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players! Camp will be held at the PHS Tennis Courts from May 19-22 (rain date is May 27) from 4:00-5:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete. Register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to welcoming your athlete to Trojan Tennis!
PCS is excited to introduce Elexis Buchanan as the new Head Coach for the PHS Varsity Girls Basketball team. Coach Elexis Buchanan, affectionately known as Coach Lexx, was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. A proud alumna of Loy Norrix High School, she was a four-year varsity letter winner in basketball and track and field, and a four-year member of the volleyball team. After high school, she continued her basketball journey at Wayne State University before transferring to Kalamazoo Valley Community College, where she earned her Associate Degree in General Studies.
Coach Lexx brings 16 years of coaching experience to Plainwell, including eight years as a sub-varsity coach at Kalamazoo Central High School and two years as an assistant coach for the Kalamazoo Blaze, a women’s semi-pro team. She is also the founder and owner of Back to Basics Training, a program dedicated to developing young athletes. Through this initiative, she partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo to offer free summer training for youth in the community.
In addition, Coach Lexx serves at both the Men’s and Women’s KVCC Basketball Camps each summer. Known for her positive, upbeat energy and deep passion for player development, she is committed to helping athletes grow both on and off the court. Coach Lexx is excited for this new chapter and is ready to hit the ground running!
GO TR🏀JANS!
Recently, seven PHS projects were submitted into the Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society (MITES) held at Rockford High School. From the competition, all seven made it to the State Finals!
🏆 Shelby Jenkins: 2nd place for the 11th-12th grade division
🏆 Chase Roberts: 3rd place for the 11th-12th grade division
🏆 Cam Larson: 2nd place for the 9th-10th grade division
🏆 Chloe Kulhanek, Hayden Steele, Amari DeSean Jones: 3rd place for Architectural model division
🏆 William Bartels, Porter Rewa and Jamie Gonzalez:4th place for Architectural model division
🏆 Reece Trahan: 5th place for Architectural drafting division
🏆 Josh Chapman, Owen Thorp, Sanford Stevens, Walker Clippinger: 2nd place for 9-10th grade outdoor furniture division
Last week, these seven projects were presented at the State Finals in Gaylord, Michigan and the following received awards:
2️⃣ Josh Chapman, Walker Clippinger, Stanford Stevens and Owen Thorpe: 2nd in the state for their Adirondack chairs
3️⃣ Reece Trahan: 3rd place for his architectural model house
6️⃣ William Bartels, Porter Rees and Jaimie Gonzalez: 6th place in the Architectural model house division
7️⃣ Chloe Kulhanek, Hayden Steele and Ameri-DeSean Jones: 7th place for their architectural model house
Congratulations to all seven projects for your achievements in the MITES - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Attention Current 8th-11th Grade Students! There are still openings for PHS's trip to France and Spain in Summer 2026. Join us for an informational meeting to discover more!
This is an amazing opportunity for students to explore new destinations, experience different cultures and gain lifelong skills such as independence and confidence.
Join us for an informational meeting where Mrs. Trahan will share all the essential details, including:
- What you'll see and do
- Hands-on learning activities
- Academic opportunities
- Trip costs
- How to secure your spot with a $200 discount
Informational Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 15
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Plainwell High School Media Center
Plainwell Robotics Club High School Team 11591S – Siege – participated in the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas from May 5-8. The tournament featured 830 teams from around the world split into 10 divisions. During the competition…
🏆 Seige won six of their 10 qualifying alliance matches, advancing them to the elimination rounds.
🏆 They captained the 13th ranked team in their division and lost their match in the round of 16.
Although their journey ended sooner than they hoped, the team showcased resilience and skill, while creating an unforgettable robotics season - PLAINWELL PRIDE. Team Seige is coached by Matt Clippinger and Jason Ferris.
