Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Sophia Petersen on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Sophia's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Veterinary Nursing 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honors Society, Varsity Soccer, and Red Cross Club 🎓 AWARDS: Top numbers of hours for National Honors Society Junior year, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jason and Stephanie Petersen Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Sophia and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Registration is open for the 2026 Plainwell Football Golf Outing on Saturday, August 8. The event will be held at Crestview Golf Club. To register, please scan the QR code or visit the PCS RevTrak page.

Congratulations to the amazing Multicultural Club Seniors! ✨🎓 We are so proud of each of you for being a part of this special group and for your dedication, leadership and passion throughout your time in the club. Your commitment to celebrating diversity and creating a welcoming space for all has made a lasting impact on our school community. You have helped shape the Multicultural Club into what it is today, and your legacy will continue to inspire future members. Wishing you all the best as you take on your next chapter - keep shining, keep leading and keep making a difference! 🌍💙

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Brooke Pazderka on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Brooke's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Biology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Sideline Cheer, Competitive Cheer, Tennis, Red Cross Club, NHS 🎓 PARENTS: Thuy and Phil Pazderka Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Brooke and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Madison Nieuwenhuis on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Madison's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Iowa/Sports Recreation and Management 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Wrestling, NHS, Red Cross Club, Class of 2026 Officer 🎓 AWARDS: Honors Diploma, Top Honors, Academic All-State, Tricia Saunders Award 🎓 PARENTS: Robert and Rebecca Nieuwenhuis Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Madison and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Samantha McDaniel on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Samantha's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo Valley Community College/Dental Hygiene 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Student Senate, SALT, NHS 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Gwen and Chad McDaniel Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Samantha and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Lauren Marlett on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Lauren's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Northern Michigan University /English 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Jazz Band, Marching Band, Tennis, Volleyball, Winter Guard 🎓 AWARDS: National Honors Society, Coaches Award for Volleyball, Honor Roll 🎓 PARENT: Analinda Rees Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Lauren and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Daniel Mansheim on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Daniel's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Purdue University/Civil Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Comic book club, working for the operations department, going to the gym 🎓 AWARDS: AP Scholar with Honor, VFW Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom, Letter of Commendation (National Merit Scholarship Program), Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Tom and Lisa Mansheim Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Daniel and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Aiden Mallory on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Aiden's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan Technological University/Biomedical Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, VEX Robotics, Choir, Cross Country, Track, and Scouts 🎓 AWARDS: Eagle Scout, Top Honors, and 4 time state qualifier in Vex Robotics. 🎓 PARENTS: James and Linsey Mallory Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Aiden and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Benjamin Lynes on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Benjamin's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Electrical Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Red Cross 🎓 PARENTS: Christine and Kyle Lynes Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Benjamin and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Recently, several upper elementary students from Starr Elementary had the opportunity to attend the Unified Sports Track & Field Event. The day was truly remarkable, as students demonstrated outstanding teamwork and dedication while competing alongside one another. Their enthusiasm and commitment to working together created a wonderful event, filled with fun experiences and a wonderful lessons in collaboration and sportsmanship for the Rock Starrs! ⭐️

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Ella LaPenna on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Ella's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Biology and Optometry 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Competitive Cheer x4, Varsity Track x4, Cheer Leadership Council x2, NHS - Co-Vice President, Student Senate - Secretary, SALT (Student Athletic Leadership) - Co-President and Social Media Manager x2, PALs (Peer Assistance Listeners), Red Cross Club Officer x2, UMatter Club 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jill and Nick LaPenna Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ella and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

⚽ MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER! ⚽ Registration is open for the 2026/27 Middle School Boys Club Soccer team! To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Ava Klann on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Ava’s Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Business 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Musical, Jazz Band, National Honors Society, Tri M Music Honors Society 🎓 AWARDS: AP Scholar Award, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, KACS Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Malisa and Doug Klann Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ava and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Joseph Hoffman on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Joseph's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Swim (Captain), Cross Country, The Trojan Table (launched it), Volunteering at school facilities to help improve systems (Field House check-in system) 🎓 AWARDS: Student of the Month, Honors Roll, Honors Diploma + Top Honors, AP Scholar with Honor 🎓 PARENTS: Jennifer and Nathan Hoffman Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Joseph and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Shea Hodapp on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Shea's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Environmental Science and Sustainability 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Red Cross Club, National Honors Society, Varsity Soccer 🎓 AWARDS: AP scholar, All Conference 2nd Team, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Pat and Sarah Hodapp Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Shea and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Payton Hanselman on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Payton's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Wayland Carpenter & Millwright Apprentice Training Center 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honors Society 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: William Steimel and Catherine Hanselman Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Payton and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

We can’t end the week without recognizing our amazing seniors! This week, the senior class officially finished their journey at Plainwell High School! We are immensely proud of our Class of 2026 – thank you for your dedication and hard work throughout your education. To all senior students and families of the Class of 2026, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing 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 the seniors, 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!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Andrew Hampton on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Andrew's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Biology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Baseball, Tennis 🎓 AWARDS: Baseball- first team all state, All region, all district First team all conference, 2nd team all conference, honorable mention all conference, academic all region, academic all district. Tennis- honorable mention all conference. First team all conference. Hockey- honorable mention all conference, Student of the month, Honor roll  🎓 PARENTS: Tom and Krista Hampton Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Andrew and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Recently, the Middle and High School LINKS, along with their PEERS, gathered for a taco bar lunch, during which the seniors were presented with their cords. Following the lunch, everyone went to the high school auditorium for a student-selected screening of Ratatouille, complete with lots of snacks and candy! This event provided a wonderful experience for both the LINKS and their PEERS.