The PHS Baseball team has concluded their season, and it's time to give some special shout-outs to our Trojans! The team wrapped up their season with a record of 19-14-1, and the following athletes deserve a round of applause 👏👏 for their outstanding achievements this season! Academic All-Region: ⚾️ Ian Wheatley ⚾️ Luke Filkins Academic All-State: ⚾️ Andrew Hampton Wolverine Conference Awards: ⚾️ Honorable Mention: Landon Nienhuis ⚾️ Honorable Mention: CJ Laninga ⚾️ 2nd Team: Luke Filkins ⚾️ 1st Team: Andrew Hampton MHSBCA All-District: ⚾️ 1st Team: Luke Filkins ⚾️ 1st Team: Andrew Hampton 📣 NEW SCHOOL RECORD 📣
Andrew Hampton has set a new school record for Career Batting Average, achieving an impressive .488 over four years on Varsity. This remarkable performance ties him for 33rd in MHSAA history. 👏 Additionally, Andrew is tied for the second most Stolen Bases in a game in MHSAA history with 7. With a total of 111 Career Stolen Bases, he finishes 26th in MHSAA history. Congratulations to these athletes and the entire Trojan baseball team on a your accomplishments this season! 📸 Courtesy of Amy Dull

Congratulations to Salim Sumaila Dadzie on being selected to participate in the Matt Boersma Senior All-Star Game, presented by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association! On July 18, Salim will join many of Michigan’s top senior soccer players in East Lansing, representing Plainwell Soccer, Plainwell High School, and our community on one of the state’s premier stages. Throughout his time at Plainwell, Salim has been an exceptional representative of the program, and this selection is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance he has shown throughout his high school career. We are incredibly proud of all that Salim has accomplished and look forward to watching him compete alongside some of the best senior players in Michigan this summer. Congratulations, Salim! ⚽️💙

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER! Wishing our students, staff and families a wonderful Summer Break! Have a great summer, Trojans!

The Multicultural Club had the opportunity to visit Detroit for their end-of-the-year trip, allowing students to experience culture and diversity firsthand. Highlights from the trip include touring the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, enjoying lunch at Eastern Market, seeing the Spirit of Detroit statue, riding the Detroit People Mover and traveling through Belle Isle Park. The day concluded with a group discussion about their experiences in Detroit over dinner at a local restaurant. This trip provided a meaningful experience that broadened students’ cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.

Congratulations to the PHS track athletes that earned the opportunity to compete at the State Finals last weekend! From their send off to the competition, we are proud of these Trojans for their State Final achievements: Sawyer Lilly, Loehn Luckett, Evi Coutu, Nyra Cross, Delainey Poel, Hailey Newcomb and Mai Nguyen! 📣 NEW SCHOOL RECORD 📣 A standout moment from the competition was the 4x100 relay team consisting of Nyra Cross, Delainey Poel, Evangeline Coutu and Hailey Newcomb, who set a new school record by running the fastest 4x100 in school history at 50.66 seconds. This impressive record had stood for 17 years until these athletes came along to break it. Congratulations to everyone involved, and a special thank you to all the parents and supporters who came out to support the Trojans and celebrate their trip to the State Finals! 📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner

As a friendly reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, as well as on Thursday, June 4, which is the final day of the 2025/26 school year. Half Day Dismissal Times: 📚 PHS - 10:45 AM 🚌 PMS - 10:45 AM 📝 RHS - 11:30 AM 🦎 Gilkey - 11:45 AM 🐨 Cooper - 11:50 AM ⭐️ Starr - 11:55 AM

The Middle School has a new wall mural, thanks to a group of student artists. The new artwork was designed and created by the 2026 yearbook winner, Mari Caro. To help Mari complete the project, she had several talented helpers - Lacy Keedle, Maliaa (Mali) Ware, Kinslee McComis, Natalie Barnheart and Hayden Corbin. We are incredibly grateful to these Trojan artists for sharing their time and talents in completing this artwork for the Middle School - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

At Cooper Elementary, a dedicated group of students serve as Peer Mediators. These young leaders demonstrate exceptional leadership both in and out of the classroom, assisting during recess and throughout the school day. To honor their commitment and hard work, the Peer Mediators concluded the year with an ice cream party and a trip to the Growlers baseball game as a token of appreciation. This remarkable group of Koalas has truly exemplified leadership, and we are grateful for their willingness to support others throughout the school year!

🌳 Attention Incoming 6th Graders and Families! 🌳 Check-out this amazing opportunity from the Kalamazoo Nature Center for a FREE household membership for all incoming 6th graders in Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment and Plainwell Schools for the 2026-27 school year! Sign-up now through August 7 by visiting https://naturecenter.org/trailblazers/. 

Plainwell Middle School recently held a talent show that showcased the incredible skills of their 6th-8th grade students. The show, held at the Performing Arts Center, featured a variety of performances, including singing, music, tumbling and comedy, to an audience of peers and teachers. It was a fantastic event, showcasing the remarkable talents of the Trojans. You can view highlights from the talent show on the Plainwell Performing Arts Facebook page.

We would like to give a huge shout-out to two of our incredible students for their representation of Plainwell High School at the 14th Annual Sutton Foster Awards at the Wharton Center this weekend! This marks the very first time Plainwell has been adjudicated, competing with 80 other Michigan schools for the SFA’s. PHS’ production of Hadestown received special recognition in both the Choreography and Costuming categories! Caleb Braybrooks and Avry Asbeury were nominated to attend the awards ceremony this weekend, where they performed alongside 160 students from across Michigan, having participated in two weekend intensives in May to prepare. Yesterday’s performance in East Lansing was a true celebration of high school theatre. Not only did our two nominees shine, but many of our students also made the drive to support them and their production! PLAINWELL PRIDE!

‼️ Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! ‼️ As a friendly reminder, Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2026/27 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students this Wednesday (6/3) at the Plainwell Field House. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical. 📋 Forms are available at plainwellschools.org/page/high-school-athletics and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Austin Gyorkos, on signing his letter of intent to wrestle at Southeastern University. We are incredibly proud of Austin's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Anna Hall, on signing her letter of intent to play Tennis at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Anna's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

Registration is open for the 2026 PHS Summer Learning Program. Choose between two learning options: Credit Advancement and Credit Recovery. Don't miss out, register today by scanning the QR code. Registration for the Credit Advancement program closes on 6/19. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PHS! Visit https://aptg.co/1xcrq1 to learn more.

In partnership with the Allegan County Area Technical Education Center, Middle School Counselors organize an annual field trip for eighth graders to explore the center and discover the exciting opportunities that await them. During this visit, students receive brief overviews of various programs and have the chance to tour classrooms for programs, including: Veterinary Technician, Culinary Arts, Teacher Academy, Heavy Equipment Operator, Building Trades and more. This field trip offers an excellent opportunity for incoming freshmen to gather valuable insights from both current students and instructors at the Tech Center.

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Avery Lynch, on signing her letter of intent to wrestle at Indiana Tech. We are incredibly proud of Avery's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

Registration is open for our upcoming Summer Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Program is open to participants 7 and up. 🗓️ Monday evenings from June 8-July27 🕠 5:30-7:00 PM 📍 Hick's Gym 💲 $30 per individual or $55 per family 🌐 To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Andrew Hampton, on signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Andrew's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

A special shout-out goes to the Gilkey Elementary students and staff for the month of May! This month, the recipients were recognized at a special award ceremony for demonstrating strong perseverance. Congratulations to these Geckos for their well-deserved acknowledgment! 🦎