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

Registration is still open through November 17 for our upcoming Hoopsters Basketball program for 3rd-5th graders. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans boys and girls basketball programs. Hoopsters is a 3 v 3 format, which is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. The program will run from December 9-March 7. Practice will be held during the week, with games held on Saturdays in Plainwell, Allegan, Martin and Otsego (specific practice and game day schedules, times & locations TBD). Cost is $60 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes at midnight on November 17).

🏐 DISTRICT FINALS 🏐 Join us TONIGHT (11/6) as Plainwell Varsity Volleyball competes in the District Finals against Caledonia HS! 📍Plainwell Field House 🕔 6:00 PM 🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/5192912?schoolId=MI10255 (no passes or cash will be accepted at the gate) Let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE - GO TROJANS! 📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner

Plainwell High School Drama’s production of "Back to the '80s" begins tomorrow! Tickets are still available for all three shows at the Performing Arts Center: 🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com.

Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team on their win over Kalamazoo Central 3-1 in the District Semifinals tonight. Next up, they will play in the DISTRICT FINALS against Caledonia tomorrow night (11/6) at the Plainwell Field House! The game will kick-off at 6:00 PM, let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE! LET’S GO TROJANS! 🏐

Although Halloween has come and gone, we couldn't overlook this fun Gilkey tradition. The Gecko students and staff had a fantastic time at their annual Halloween Costume Parade on Friday. Thank you to everyone who joined us along the parade route to celebrate this Halloween tradition.

The Middle School Swim & Dive season will begin on December 1. Do you have a 6th-8th grade athlete that is interested in joining the team? For more information, meet dates and registration details, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/middle-school-swim-program. GO TROJANS!

We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for November 3-7! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Momar (8th Grade) - Ravyn (7th Grade) - Madison (6th Grade) Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

The PHS Multicultural Club had the opportunity to attend the Día de los Muertos "Day of the Dead" Festival at the Kalamazoo Expo! Students experienced traditional foods, vibrant folkloric dances and explored the rich Mexican cultural traditions that honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed.

Join us to support the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project at their upcoming Dine-to-Donate fundraisers! 🎄 Wednesday, November 12 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Plainwell Pizza Hut 🎄 Monday, December 1 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Otsego Culver’s Thank you for your support of the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project - GO TROJANS!

TROJAN FANS - Join us tomorrow (11/5) as Plainwell Varsity Volleyball competes in the District Semifinals! 🏐 Plainwell vs. Kalamazoo Central 📍Plainwell Field House 🕔 7:00 PM 🎟️ For tickets, please visit gofan.co/event/5192899?schoolId=MI10255 (no passes or cash will be accepted at the gate) Let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE to cheer on the Trojans!

We are excited to share that registration is now open for the 2025/26 Plainwell Wrestling Club for K-8th grade students. For more information about the program, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. For questions regarding the wrestling program, please contact plainwellwc@gmail.com. GO TROJANS!

The Plainwell High School National Honor Society is hosting a food drive now through November 21. Items collected will be donated to Christian Neighbors to help support families in the Allegan County area. 📍 Drop-off Locations: The community can drop-off at the PHS Main Office, students can drop-off at the "T" at PHS. Thank you for your support - GO TROJANS!

Tickets are still available for Plainwell High School Drama’s production of "Back to the '80s". There are three shows available at the Performing Arts Center: 🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com.

🏆 Attention Trojans! 🏆 Nominations for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame are now being accepted through November 30, 2025! For more information or to submit a nomination, please scan the QR code or visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans/Article/99680. For questions, please contact jake.wisnaski@plainwellschools.org. GO TROJANS!

Your Trojan Marching Band are the 2025 Silver Medalists of MCBA Flight IV State Championships at Ford Field in Detroit! This was the 5th year in a row qualifying for state finals. The TMB had a historic finish to the 2025 season and set a new standard for excellence with their highest score in MCBA ever of 85.3. Prior to this season, the highest placement for the TMB at state finals was 4th in 2021. Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for a truly memorable season!

Today, Plainwell's Cross Country team was represented by three outstanding runners at the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals. Girls Race Highlights 🏆 Mai Nguyen, a sophomore, achieved All-State honors with an impressive 29th place finish (18:40). This marks the first time PXC has had a girl earn All-State recognition since 2021. 🏆 Molly Bruggink, also a sophomore, showcased her determination by overtaking several competitors in the final 400 meters, finishing 99th and breaking the 20-minute barrier. Boys Race Highlights 🏆 In the boys race, Hiro Nguyen delivered a remarkable performance, clocking in at 16:51 to secure 116th place in a highly competitive field. Additionally, all three runners qualified for Academic All-State honors based on their performances today - Trojan Pride! Congratulations to Mai, Molly and Hiro!

October is National Principals Month, and we can't let this month pass without honoring our outstanding building administrators. At PCS, we feel incredibly fortunate to have eight remarkable principals who dedicate themselves daily to the success of their students and staff. As outstanding leaders, they uphold the highest standards of support and care, and we are immensely grateful for their commitment to our district! From all of us at PCS, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Principals: ✏️Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal) ✏️ Cody Gregory (Gilkey Elementary Principal) ✏️ Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal) ✏️ Ben Manting (Middle School Principal) ✏️ Jeff Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal) ✏️ Heidi Huizenga (Renaissance Principal) ✏️ Marvin Taylor (High School Principal) ✏️ Brian Huberty (High School Assistant Principal) Please take a moment to share a 🩷, 👍 OR THANK YOU to these dedicated administrators!

Our elementary classes had so much fun celebrating Halloween today! Students enjoyed lots of fun, laughs, special activities and treats! We hope our students, staff and families have a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃🎃🎃

‼️ Upcoming Walking Track Closure (11/6) ‼️ Due to a class activity, the Field House Walking Track will be closed on Thursday, November 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The teachers at Starr Elementary were in for a fun surprise when they took their second-grade students to the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to watch “Frozen Jr.” They soon discovered that the character “Kristoff” was portrayed by a former Starr student, Blake. While in elementary school at Starr, Blake was in Mrs. Miller’s second-grade class, as well as Mr. Brodie’s for gym and Mrs. Hoekstra’s for music. This unexpected discovery made the performance even more meaningful for these educators, filling them with immense joy as they witnessed Blake’s talent shine on stage!