Students in Mrs. Amaezechi’s fourth-grade class at Starr Elementary took part in International Dot Day celebrations. They read the book “The Dot” and engaged in an art project, leaving their creative mark in the hallway at Starr.
Trojan Community - please check out this important update from the PCS Food Service Team!
☑️ After careful review during the Board of Education (BOE) meeting last night (9/15), the BOE approved the continuation of free lunch for all students at PCS through October 31, 2025
☑️ Beginning November 1, 2025 families need to have a completed Education and Nutrition Benefits application to qualify for free and reduced breakfast/lunch. To complete the application, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
For more information, families can check their email for a letter from Superintendent Montange.
A big shout-out to Mrs. Ryan's 7th Grade TCB class for leading the way as the top fundraisers on Day #1 of the Middle School's fall fundraiser!To celebrate their achievement, they enjoyed a gigantic Rice Krispie Treat together.
Middle School families can participate by following the instructions at pop4kids.org/reg and entering code J3W8F.
If you’ve recently visited the Field House, you might have spotted some new artwork. Two talented 2025 PHS graduates, Sadie Boven and Sarah Lagenour, have left their mark with a stunning mural that celebrates Trojan athletics! Special thanks to Sadie and Sarah for creating this special piece!
Join us for an upcoming athletic event at the Field House to admire this artwork in person - for the latest Trojan athletic schedules, please visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans. GO TROJANS!
Over the summer, Aiden Mallory successfully completed a sensory pathway and balance beam on the lower elementary playground at Starr Elementary for his Eagle Scout project. Aiden's goal was to create a space for students of all abilities to enjoy. Thank you, Aiden for selecting Starr Elementary for this wonderful initiative!
Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band who earned a 2nd place finish at the Rockford Invitational! They not only secured their highest score for a "first show of the year" since rejoining MCBA in 2021 but also earned the "Best General Effect" caption. 👏
Next up, they will compete at the Jenison Invitational in two weeks. 🎶 PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶
A big shoutout to the PHS JV Football team, who has kicked off the season with a impressive 3-0 record:
🏈 Week 1: Allegan 48-0
🏈 Week 2: Galesburg 41-0
🏈 Week 3: Vicksburg 35-34
Let’s show them some Plainwell Pride - 💙👍📣!
📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner
We are excited to announce the first Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for the 2025/25 school year (September 8-12)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Joseph (8th Grade)
- Mya (7th Grade)
- Dawsonn (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!
🚧 Construction Update! 🚧 We want to update you on the ongoing construction in downtown Plainwell. The City of Plainwell has informed us that the work on Main Street will continue through next week. Starting this afternoon, Main Street - between M-89 and Starr Road - will be completely closed. Please be advised that you will need to continue to seek an alternative route through next week.
📣 Attention Trojan students, families & community 📣 Due to ongoing construction, we kindly request that you please refrain from entering the track or football field during tonight's game (9/12). Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support of PCS - GO TROJANS!
To kick-off the school year, the PHS PALs group met with students to enjoy breakfast followed by activities and a tour of the high school for their new students. Trojans leading Trojans - it was a great way for students to come together and support one another.
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!
