The Varsity Girls Golf team took first place today at the Kate Kwasny Memorial Tournament at Eastern Hills with three girls placing in the top ten individually! Way to go, Trojans!! ⛳️
Aidan Ranger, a senior at PHS, is the MIHA (Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) District 15, Division D Champion for 2025. He will be moving on to compete in the MIHA Regional Championship in Berrien Springs from September 26-28. This marks the third consecutive year that Plainwell has claimed the District 15 Division D Championship - TROJAN PRIDE!
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on 9/10, staff at PHS wore shirts to promote mental health awareness. This served as a powerful reminder to everyone that “You Matter.”
The PHS JV Girls Golf team came in 2nd at their match today (9/10), with 3 out of the 4 girls placing in the top 10.
⛳️ Lillian Youngs shot a 44 and had the lowest round of the day
⛳️ Sawyer Johnson shot a 47 and placed in 7th
⛳️ Katherine Jepsen shot a 48 and placed in 10th
⛳️ Talia Marietta got a par on her last hole to help the team beat Gull Lake by 1 shot
Congratulations Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Today was the first day for our Pre-K for all students! We welcomed 90 new learners into our preschool classrooms at Plainwell Corners, Starr and Cooper. We are excited for an amazing year ahead with our youngest Trojans! 📚
Check out this week’s Cooper Lunch Safeties who are busy helping lead the younger Koalas. These dedicated volunteers have been assisting the lower elementary students during lunch. 🐨
The Girls Swim and Dive team beat Marshall by one point last night in their first dual meet of the season. Congratulations to Sofia VanHeest who qualified for state in the 500 free, Olaia who won the 50 free + 100 fly event, as well as Brecken DeHaan for winning the 200 IM. Other great swims by Peyton Damick, Emily Skinner and the rest of the team.
A special shoutout goes to Audra Huberty for winning the diving event, and to Makayla Oele for achieving a new PR in diving.
Way to go Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to share an exciting opportunity offered by the Plainwell High School Softball Program. Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in **FREE Softball Clinics** on Monday evenings from September 15 to October 6. The clinics will take place at the Plainwell Softball Field from 5:45-7:15 PM. Each week, PHS players and coaches will focus on various positional skills, and participants can attend any or all four clinics. 🥎 9/15 Hitting (loading, footwork, making contact, baserunning) 🥎 9/22 Infield Drills (footwork, ground balls, throwing to bases, covering bases, cut-offs) 🥎 9/29 Outfield Drills (catching fly balls, fielding, footwork, throwing to bases, cut-offs) 🥎 10/06 Pitching (working on form) - please bring a parent to catch To register, please contact PHS Coach Don Seibert via text at 269-207-8833. GO TROJANS!
‼️ RELOCATED - SEPTEMBER 11 PLAINWELL SOCCER GAME‼️ Due to ongoing construction on the track at Streidl Field, the September 11 PHS Soccer game against Three Rivers will be played at Otsego High School. Help us fill the stands with Plainwell Pride, admission is FREE - GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team for their impressive win against Vicksburg last night! The 7th and 8th grade Trojans showcased great teamwork during their first home matches, both displaying outstanding Plainwell Pride! 🏐
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Spikers Volleyball program for 3rd-6th graders. The goal of Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules and have fun! The program will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from October 21-December 6. Practice times will be as follows:
🏐 3rd & 4th Grade Practice: 6:00-7:00 PM at Starr
🏐 5th & 6th Grade Practice: 7:00-8:00 PM at Plainwell Middle School
Cost is $60 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes October 8th).
Lifelong Learners! We are excited to share four upcoming fall Lifelong Learner (L3) events. Mark your calendar for these exciting events that are available to Plainwell and Otsego community senior citizens and retirees!
🍁 Allegan County Fair on September 9
☕ Donuts and Coffee at PCS on September 24
🎃 Gull Meadow Farms Visit on October 22
🎄 Trip to Christkindl Market on November 19
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Anne at (269) 685-5823.We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming L3 event!
Registration is open for the upcoming Rising Stars (formally Sharp Shooters) Basketball League. Join us for a competitive basketball program for 5th-8th grade girls. Basketball experience and advanced basketball skills are necessary, playing time will be based on skill level.
🗓️ Dates: Practices start the week of September 15. Games will be held on Saturdays from October-December with some travel required. Please note, team organization and practices (days of the week, location and times) will be announced after registration closes.
💲Cost: $125 (Covers gym rental, game certified MHSAA officials, jerseys).
🌐 Registration: To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration deadline is September 13.
❓Questions: Please contact david.clark@plainwellschools.org for more information about the Rising Stars (Sharp Shooters) program.
Shoutout to PHS Senior, Autumn Gravelyn, who earned her 2000th career assist tonight during the Trojans' victory over Hastings in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-8). Autumn is a senior captain and a 4 year varsity starter, whose leadership shines on off the court! PHS Varsity Coach Megan Black remarks, “Autumn truly runs the floor as our setter and is a key component to our team success.” Congratulations to Autumn and the Trojans on their success tonight at their first match at the new Field House - TROJAN PRIDE!
🗓️ TROJAN FOOD FEST DATE CHANGE! 🗓️ Due to the high chance of rain this evening, the Junior Class Trojan Food Fest is postponed until next Wednesday, September 10. The event will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM in the parking lot next to Streidl Field and will include food trucks, yard games/PHS-themed games, an obstacle course and a silent auction!
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is preventable, and it’s on all of us. School cultures that feel inclusive and cultivate belonging are protective. You make the difference! Call or text 988 for the Suicide Lifeline. Visit TRAILStoWellness.org for tips on starting the conversation about suicide.
‼️ Trojan Fans! ‼️ Join us tomorrow (9/3) for the first home Volleyball match of the season against Hastings! Trojan Volleyball will be competing for the first time at the new Field House with the Freshman and JV kicking-off at 5:00 PM, followed by the Varsity. Entry is FREE - let’s fill the stands with TROJAN PRIDE! 💙🏐
The Varsity Football team kicked off their season with a 21-7 WIN over Allegan tonight! The stands were filled with Plainwell Pride as we hosted the first football game of the season at Streidl Field, showcasing the new turf and the upgraded scoreboard! 💙🏈 GO TROJANS! 🏈💙
We hope our students and families had a great first week back to school for the 2025/26 school year! As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, September 2.
Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
What a night for Trojan soccer in their home opener and first game on the new turf! Both JV and Varsity came out strong and rolled to 8-0 wins over Hastings.
⚽ JV played strong with goals from Izik (3), Marvin, Gibson, Milan, Elvin and Isaiah. Assists came from Corben (2), Carlos, Elvin and Spencer.
💪 Varsity kept the momentum going with Nate scoring 5, plus goals from Kegan, Salim and Trenton. Assists came from Kegan (4), Braeden, Nate and Gavyn.
Proud of both teams for making history on our field and showing what Trojan soccer is all about. Big wins, big statements and a special way to open up our newly updated Streidl Field. GO TROJANS! 💙⚽
