Open Swim at the Field House Pool is canceled for this evening (8/22). We apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to seeing you at our next Open Swim on August 29.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf team who took 1st place today at the Greater Kalamazoo Invitational with a team score of 357. Three players placed in the top 10 with Ayla Jaeger placing first (80), Harper Johnson in 5th (88) and Emma Rayman 6th (91). Plainwell’s 2nd team placed 6th among the 10 teams playing today. Congratulations Trojans!
Yesterday we welcomed back our staff to kick-off the 2025/26 school year. The event featured vendors, breakfast and an opening ceremony at the PAC, highlighted by an outstanding performance from our music department, with special guest Superintendent Montange. We are excited to begin another great year at PCS with our AMAZING staff and can’t wait to welcome our students back to school next Monday, August 25 (half day).
Special thanks to all the vendors that joined us to welcome the staff back. GO TROJANS!
Plainwell Community Schools is proud to welcome Jay Bohl as the new Varsity Boys Wrestling Coach at Plainwell High School.
Coach Bohl brings a rich history of success at every level of the sport—as a collegiate athlete, a dedicated high school coach, and most recently as a collegiate coach at Grand Valley State University. His return to Plainwell marks a full-circle moment, as he is also a proud Plainwell wrestling alumni.
Coach Bohl is known for his infectious energy, relentless work ethic, and a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline, accountability, and personal growth. He is passionate about preparing young athletes not only to compete at a high level, but also to thrive academically and be ready for real-world challenges.
His vision is clear: to build a wrestling culture that mirrors the intensity and structure of college programs while maintaining strong academic and character development.
Coach Bohl will hold a Town Hall on Monday, September 22 at 7:00 PM in the PAC to talk more about the program and introduce the coaching staff.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Bohl back to Plainwell - TROJAN PRIDE!
You are invited to join us for a Back-to-School Reset webinar with Clayful! This upcoming webinar is open to all PCS families!
📅 When: Friday, August 22, 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Where: Zoom (link sent after you register)
This FREE family webinar will share simple strategies to help you:
⏰ Reset home routines for a smoother start to the school year
💙 Support your child in managing big feelings, whether that’s excitement, nerves, or anything in between
When you register, you can share topics or questions you’d like covered. As a reminder, your information will stay completely confidential. Our Clayful experts will tailor simple strategies to help you and your child start the school year with confidence. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/article/2365682
Let’s set the stage for a confident, calm and connected start to the school year - together.
Registration is open for our upcoming Fall 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 September 8-November 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at Plainwell Middle School. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
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 13. Games will be held on Saturdays from October-November with some travel required. Please note, team organization and practices (days of the week, location and times) will be announced after registration closes.
💲 Cost: $130 (Covers gym rental, game certified MHSAA officials, jerseys)
🌐 Registration and Additional Information: To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration deadline is September 13.
We are two weeks away from the beginning of another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back in the buildings to begin the 2025/26 school year on Monday, August 25 (half day). Check out our back to school webpage where we share information and upcoming important dates. Please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!
Attention Middle School athletes - the first day of fall sports is just around the corner! Please ensure that you have a physical on file and have completed the necessary steps to sign-up in Final Forms by visiting https://plainwell-mi.finalforms.com/. It is important that all documentation is complete before you can participate in fall sports.
🗓️ Next, please mark your calendar for the first day of fall Middle School sports:
🏐 7th and 8th Grade MS Volleyball Tryouts - Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Field House
👟 6th-8th Grade MS Cross Country - Monday, August 18 from 7:00-8:15 PM at the Middle School
🏈 7th & 8th Grade MS Football - Monday, August 25 from 3:00-5:30 PM at the Football Practice Field
We look forward to a great fall season with our Trojan athletes! If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 269-685-9554. GO TROJANS!
The 2025 Camp Invention at Gilkey has successfully wrapped up! Throughout the week, campers engaged in exciting STEM-based activities, where they designed, created and marketed their very own claw machines. They also embarked on an eco-expedition in Antarctica, becoming experts on penguins while investigating flippers and the physics of flight before building a DIY launcher to propel their plush penguin through the air. Additionally, they also assembled their own control panel and exchanged Morse code messages on top of exploring and investigating optical illusions. It was an incredible week of fun and learning for these campers.
Pre-registration is open for next year! Visit https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/mi32/10509 to learn more or to pre-register!
The school year is quickly approaching, please take a few moments to finalize your students' enrollment/verify your contact information at PCS and sign your student up for district transportation.
📝 ENROLLMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested in becoming a Trojan? There is still time to enroll at PCS! If you are interested in enrolling, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/new-pcs-enrollment to begin the enrollment steps. If you are already a PCS family, please log-in to PowerSchool to verify your contact information (address, phone, email) for the 2025/26 school year.
🚌 DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION: If your student requires district transportation and you have not yet requested it, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/transportation and complete the Transportation Request Form. All requests for transportation will be accepted until August 19. After this date, the transportation route information for the 2025/26 school year will be finalized and communicated to families.
📓 TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS & CLASS SCHEDULES: Our building staff returned this week and will begin the process of finalizing teacher assignments and class schedules. Please stay tuned for building communications with this information, as well as other important back to school details, over the next few weeks.
We look forward to welcoming the students back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). GO TROJANS!
If you have traveled down Starr Road this summer, you may have noticed that the turf on our stadium field is currently under construction! This project not only involves new turf on the field but also includes new fencing, a fresh track, new concrete, and a state-of-the-art digital scoreboard. The funding for this initiative was secured through the sale of the district’s Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum license to T-Mobile. We are excited to offer our athletes this enhanced facility and eagerly anticipate welcoming the Trojan community to the updated Streidl Field soon!
We are excited to share some additional highlights from the Unified Champions Conference! During the conference, Rebecca Ruimveld (Middle School Math Teacher) and Madison Johnson (School Social Worker) had the opportunity to speak. During their presentation, they talked about the Middle School’s involvement in the Spread the Word Inclusion Campaign as it relates to their Unified Champions Program while showcasing the PMS Inclusion Week that occurred last school year. It was an enriching few days filled with learning and sharing for these dedicated Trojan staff members - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Several staff members from PCS had the chance to participate in a Unified Champions conference organized by Special Olympics. During the two-day event in Frankenmuth, the team collaborated to deepen their knowledge and enhance our Unified Champions program at Plainwell. The team is excited to bring the insights they've gained to improve our programs for the upcoming school year.
Attention Trojan Athletes! We are excited about the upcoming year and the athletic opportunities available at Plainwell Community Schools. High School sports kick-off on August 11 and details regarding the start dates and times for Middle School sports will be shared shortly!
As we quickly approach the start of the Fall Sports Season, we want to share a few essential reminders to ensure you are prepared for the season ahead!
1. Athletic Physical: Athletes must have a physical dated on or after April 15, 2025 to participate in a sport during the 2025-2026 school year. Once completed, please take a picture of your physical form and upload it to Final Forms.
2. Final Forms Account Update: Parents and students will need to update their Final Forms account, complete all necessary forms and sign-up for tryouts. Please check your email for more information. IMPORTANT: All Final Forms information must be completed and up to date by the first day of tryouts/practice in order to participate.
Thank you in advance for completing these important steps - GO TROJANS!
Our Hitters Summer T-Ball and Coach Pitch program recently wrapped up its season. It has been a fantastic year, with 60 participants learning the fundamentals of baseball, such as hitting, throwing and fielding. ⚾️
Attention Rocket Football Camp Families! We have an update regarding the Rocket Football Camp this evening! Registration will be inside the double doors at the gym entrance (south side of High School and east of football field). After your child has checked in they will be directed to a holding area for inclement weather. We will hold camp in the rain but will follow the MHSAA guidelines for thunder and lighting. Camp check-in is from 5:00-5:30 PM and Camp will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM.GO TROJANS!
As they get ready to kick off their season, we have a few important updates and reminders from the Rocket Football Board.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL CAMP REMINDERS
Rocket Football Camp will be held on Wednesday, July 30 & Thursday, July 31. Please note the time change from the original flyer!!
📍Location: Plainwell High School Practice Field (due to construction)
🕔 Check-in Time: 5:00–5:30 PM (Day 1 Only) There will be 3 check-in people: Flag, 3rd/4th Tackle and 5th/6th Tackle. All tackle players will weigh in at check-in. Please look for a sign-in table near the practice field when you arrive. Viewers may also want to bring a chair or blanket or watch, there is no seating at the practice field.
🏈 Camp shirts will be handed out during check-in
🕠 Camp Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
👟 What to Bring: Wear tennis shoes or cleats (cleats preferred) with weather appropriate athletic wear.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Register for the 2025 Season – CLOSES FRIDAY, JULY 31 @ Midnight!
➡️ Haven’t signed up yet for the upcoming season? There’s still time – but don’t wait! Click to register for the 2025 Rocket Football Season: http://plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL ONLINE STORE
Rocket Football Online Store – CLOSES Thursday, July 31 @ Midnight! Don’t miss your chance to order Plainwell Rocket Football gear for the season! Families can check their email for a link to shop the Plainwell Rocket Football Store
❓If you have any questions, please contact the Rocket Football Director, Adam Reichow at adam.reichow@plainwellschools.org.
GO TROJANS!
As we prepare for the 2025/26 school year, we wanted to share some information from our Food Service team!
☑️ To begin the school year, all students will have access to FREE breakfast and lunch through September 30!
☑️ Under the current plan, beginning October 1, 2025 families must complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits application to receive free and reduced breakfast/lunch.
To complete the application, please scan the QR code or visit http://plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
🏈 Attention Football Camp Families! 🏈 Please note that due to heat and the weather forecast the Football camp scheduled for this evening (7/24) has been canceled.
