Join us for a FUN Youth Summer Cheer Camp for incoming 1st-5th Graders from August 5-7. Camp will be held at PHS (meet at the PHS Sports Entrance Lobby) from 5:00-6:30 PM. During camp, athletes will learn cheers/chants, stunts, tumbling and jumps along with activities for each theme day! Snacks will be provided each day. Cost is $50 per athlete - to register, please scan the QR code or visit the link below.
Please bring water and athletic shoes...AND check-out the camp themes at plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for incoming 3rd - 5th graders to join us for the 2025 Rocket Cheer program! Program begins the week of August 11 with games throughout the month of September. Athletes will cheer at 4-5 games on Saturdays, depending on final schedules. Practices will be held once a week for one hour, days and times TBD. Cost is $65 per athlete (+ t-shirts/sweatshirts will be available through an online store). To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for the 2025 Plainwell Football Golf Outing on Saturday, August 9. The event will be held at Lake Doster Golf Club. To register, please visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/summer-camp/hs-football-camps/#/v/football-golf-outing-fundraiser.
Our Summer Food Service program is well underway, have you stopped by to check it out? This great opportunity provides FREE breakfast and lunch for PCS students with two options available: Daily Onsite Breakfast and Lunch at Starr Elementary OR 7-Day Meal Box Pick-up. Please note the schedule for the remainder of this week:
- 7-DAY MEAL BOX PICK-UP is available tomorrow - Wednesday, July 2
- DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT STARR ELEMENTARY is available Tuesday and Wednesday only (no service on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for holiday observation)
For more information about our Summer Food Service program, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Enrollment is open for FREE four year old preschool funded through Michigan's Pre-K for All initiative. Classrooms with certified teachers are available at ECEC, Starr and Cooper Elementary, with wrap around care available. Students must be four by December 1, 2025. To apply, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/plainwell-preschool.
We are excited to share that registration is open for the 2025-26 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 until 6:00 PM
🏫 Located inside Cooper, Gilkey & Starr Elementary Schools
📅 Available on most no school days, snow days & half days
🌐 For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/safe.
Congratulations to PHS Junior, Andrew Hampton (Infielder), for his selection of All-Region and First Team All-State for Baseball. TR⚾️JAN PRIDE!
Congratulations to Cooper Elementary students Al (5th grade) and Isaac (1st grade) for winning State Representative Matt Hall's district reading challenge! Yesterday, they had the wonderful opportunity to visit Lansing, where they toured the Capitol Building and were honored for their efforts during Reading Month.
In March, Al read over 6,000 pages and Isaac read 1,000. What an incredible opportunity and recognition for these Cooper Koalas – PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📚
Join us this summer for a K-7th grade Summer Soccer Youth Camp hosted by the PHS Men's Soccer coaches and players. Learn the fundamentals and grow your soccer skills! Two sessions available! To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration closes 7/14.
Ages 3-5 and K-1st Grade Session:
📅 July 21-24
🕕 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Gilkey Elementary
💲 $50 per athlete (includes camp t-shirt)
2nd-7th Grade Session:
📅 July 21-24
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Gilkey Elementary
💲 $60 per athlete (includes camp t-shirt)
Please note, registration is based on 2025/26 grade levels.
We are thrilled to share that Mr. Brian Huberty has been appointed as the new Assistant Principal at Plainwell High School. Mr. Huberty steps into this position after many years of dedicated service as an educator and coach at PHS. He brings a positive outlook, excellent communication and a focus on building relationships with students and families. Mr. Huberty is excited about this new opportunity at Plainwell High School, where he looks forward to serving as the new assistant principal while also maintaining his role as Head Football Coach in the upcoming fall season.
Congratulations Mr. Huberty and welcome to your new role at PHS - GO TROJANS!
We are excited to share the Summer Walking Track hours. Beginning Monday, June 16, the Field House Walking Track will be open from Monday-Friday 12:30-2:00 PM. When you arrive at the Field House, please sign-in. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note, the Walking Track will be closed on the following dates:
✔️ June 19
✔️ July 4
✔️ July 7-11
✔️ July 16-August 10
If any additional closures are needed, we plan to share updates on social media + the live feed on the website, as well as marked on the doors at the Field House. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or download the "Plainwell Community Schools" app for notifications from PCS.
Last Friday, the Young Fives class at Cooper Elementary organized a special event called “Slide Into Kindergarten”. The celebration showcased the growth of the Young Five students as they transitioned into Kindergarten. From mastering letters, letter sounds, addition and subtraction to even beginning to read, these students made a lot of progress throughout the year. To celebrate their achievements, all Cooper students gathered on the playground to show their support and cheer on the young learners. 🐨🛝
Attention families with an incoming Kindergarten/Young 5 student - academic screening appointments are this week! Please register today to schedule your student's Kindergarten/Young 5 academic screening appointment to confirm their placement. Screenings will take place on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Cooper, Gilkey and Starr Elementary Schools. Please visit http://plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten for more information or to schedule your student's academic screening.
We look forward to welcoming the Kindergarten/Young 5 students to PCS for the 2025/26 school year - GO TROJANS!
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! From all of us at PCS thank you for your hard work and dedication during the school year! We wish the PCS students, families and staff a GREAT SUMMER BREAK!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 from Renaissance High School and Adult Education! Recently, we celebrated their graduation at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center, which was a memorable evening to honor the 50 graduates from Alternative and Adult Education. Your accomplishments at Plainwell Community Schools are truly outstanding! Congratulations RHS Class of 2025, we are proud of you - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎓
We are excited to kick-off a great summer at the PCS Field House Pool! Summer Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) and Summer Swim Lessons begin on Monday, June 9. For TAC information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac. For information on our Summer Swim Lessons, scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/swim-lessons. We look forward to growing our swim program this summer. GO TROJANS!
As a friendly reminder, we will have a half day of school tomorrow, Thursday, June 5, as well as on Friday, June 6, which is the final day of the 2024/25 school year.
Have a great evening, GO TROJANS!
The Middle School Girls Blue Soccer Team had an outstanding season, where they demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork and determination. They concluded their season undefeated, with only one game ending in a tie. We are incredibly proud of these talented athletes and all they have accomplished. Congratulations to the team - GO TROJANS! ⚽️
Gilkey Elementary held their May Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select students and staff who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month and the recipients are celebrated at a special award ceremony with their families. In May, students and staff were selected for their integrity. Way to go, Geckos! 🦎
Last Friday, Cooper Elementary celebrated their Super Duper Cooper Day. The event featured a family picnic and a fun-filled field day, complete with special activities, games, Kona Ice and bounce houses. It was a beautiful day, filled with lots of fun for the Koalas! 🐨
