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

Registration is still open for our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Class! The class is available to any PCS family (present or future) on Saturday, February 15 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Cost is $10 (per workbook). Registration closes on January 31, register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Please note that childcare is not provided during the event.

Last week, the Plainwell High School Red Cross Club organized a blood drive, successfully collecting 34 units of blood, which can save up to 103 lives. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the donors and the 14 Red Cross volunteers who made this event possible.

Dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday = ✔️ - join us for two upcoming Dine to Donate fundraisers: - Tuesday, January 14 at Jersey Giant from 4:00-8:00 PM to support the Class of 2025 Grad Bash (please mention Grad Bash when you order) - Wednesday, January 15 at BC Pizza from 5:00-8:00 PM to support the Cooper Elementary Parent Club (please mention Cooper Elementary Parent Club when you order)

Congratulations to the Boys Swim & Dive team who had an epic weekend in the pool. The boys traveled to Holland to compete against several D1, D2 and D3 schools from around Michigan. Highlights from the event include: - The 200 & 400 free relay team of Alex Steele, Grady Nugent, Davis Nooney, Austin Susens and Sam Harper had their best time of the season and almost qualified for the D3 state meet. - Sam Harper (pictured) won the 500 free and the 200 IM event while setting a new school record! - Other great swims by Hiro Nguyen, Parker Montange, Oliver Berg, Nolan Lindsey, Joseph Hoffman and William Justice. Next up, the team will travel to Harper Creek tomorrow (1/14) for a conference dual meet. GO TROJANS!

If you missed the opportunity to purchase your PHS “Defend This House” apparel on Friday, the Boosters Club has an apparel store open through tomorrow (1/13) at 5:00 PM. Scan the QR code to purchase your new Trojan gear!

Congratulations to the PHS Boys Wrestling team who are Sparta Team CHAMPS! Way to go, Trojans! 👏🏼

We are excited to share that the Field House Walking Track will be available beginning Monday, January 13! The Community will have access to the track from 6:30-8:30 AM and 12:30-2:00 PM. When entering the FIeld House, please use the sign-in sheet before entering the track. Please note that these times are subject to change. GO TROJANS!

It was a monumental evening at PCS as we celebrated at the inaugural competition in the new Field House! The stands were filled with Plainwell Pride and community spirit, as Plainwell Basketball competed against Otsego. We saw hard fought games, with the Boys team coming away with a 59-39 WIN! Thank you to all that joined us to celebrate this special evening at PCS - TROJAN PRIDE!

Pool schedule changes! Please note the following pool programs are canceled for today and tomorrow: - Friday, January 10: No Open Swim and No TAC Practice - Saturday, January 11: No Aqua Aerobics

Congratulations to our Girls and Boys Bowling teams who were victorious in their match against Paw Paw on Wednesday! GO TROJANS! 🎳

Attention Lifelong Learners! Join us for Bingo at Ransom District Library on Tuesday, January 14 beginning at 10:30 AM. Contact the Library to register!

Only 329 lbs. away from our first new bench! Buildings throughout the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle 1,000 lbs of plastic. Please bring plastic grocery bags that are clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Plainwell Corners, PCS Administration Building, Renaissance High School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings will earn a new NexTrex bench! GO TROJANS!

As we begin to utilize the new Field House for practices and competitions, please review these important parking and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated, ensuring that everyone can arrive at events safely and receive the necessary assistance. - The small front parking lot is designated for handicapped parking only! Please keep this area available for those who require it. - Athletes MUST use the student parking lot (senior lot) located in front of the High School during and after the school day. Parking between Starr Elementary and the High School is not permitted, as this area experiences heavy bus traffic during school hours. After school, this lot becomes crowded with spectators for Middle School athletic events. PLEASE park in the front student parking lot! - Parents/Guardians may drop off athletes in the front or along the north side of the building. Parents/Guardians, PLEASE DO NOT park in the front parking lot while waiting for your athlete. If you need to wait, please use the lot between the cafeteria and Starr Elementary (old pool parking lot) or the student parking lot across from the Field House. - During games, you may drop off any spectators needing assistance in the small front parking lot, but then please park in the front student parking lot. We're excited to be in the Plainwell Field House and are incredibly grateful to our community for your support to build such a remarkable facility - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

First swim class of 2025 AND in the NEW POOL! Today marked an exciting milestone as Mrs. Adam's third-grade class from Cooper Elementary had the honor of being the first students to take a swim class in the new Field House pool. Our younger Trojans had a fantastic experience, while learning pool safety in the new facility.

We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for January 6-10. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Isaac (8th Grade) - Caleb (7th Grade) - Eli (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 and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders.

We are excited to welcome back the Mother and Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). For additional information or to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

Attention Trojan Fans! Mark your calendars for Friday, January 10, as we proudly host the inaugural competition in the NEW Field House! Join us as our Basketball teams face off against the Otsego Bulldogs starting at 4:15 PM. - Freshman Girls: 4:15 PM - Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys: 7:15 PM As a THANK YOU to our amazing community, tickets are FREE FOR ALL SPECTATORS at this inaugural competition (1/10)! Let's fill the stands with Plainwell Pride for this historic event at PCS - GO TROJANS!

Six teams from the Plainwell Robotics Club participated in the West Michigan New Year's Robotics Tournament at the Grandville Competition Center on Saturday, January 4. They were among 42 teams from across the State of Michigan in the event. Highlights from the event include: - Team Siege (Walker, Owen and Isaiah, who are pictured) placed 9th after the Qualifying Round, captained the 7th place alliance in the playoffs, and lost in the Quarterfinals. They were presented with the Amaze Award, which recognizes a consistently high-performing and competitive robot. The team is coached by Matt Clippinger and Jason Ferris. - Team Infernal Legion (Kolton, Danielle, Rori and Christopher) finished the Qualifying Round in 14th place, were invited to join the 8th place alliance for the playoffs, and also lost in the Quarterfinals. They are coached by Dan Klein. - Team Up Dawg (Aiden, Hiro, Clay and Bryce) placed 15th after the Qualifiers, were invited to join the 10th place alliance, and lost in the Round of Sixteen in the playoffs. Jim Mallory is the team coach. - Team En Passant (Aiden, Bryce Joseph and Caleb) placed 17th after the Qualifying Round, were invited to join the 11th place alliance, and lost in the Round of Sixteen. - Team Nuclear Reactors (Lauryn, Jack and Ayden) placed 29th after the Qualifying Round. They are coached by Shannon Fritz. - Team Ring Kong (Luca, Parker, Blaine and Lucas), coached by Sarah Orr and Curtis Orr, placed 35th after the Qualifying Round.

PHS Wrestling had an exciting day of competition! The Girls team emerged as the Grand Haven Tournament CHAMPS! Meanwhile, the boys team competed in Allendale, securing an impressive 2nd place finish. Special congratulations goes out to Adin Young who won in overtime in the tournament and earned a milestone in wrestling…150 wins! Great job to all the PHS Wrestlers on an outstanding day of competition – TROJAN PRIDE!

Pool schedule changes! We are excited to relocate to our new pool facility and eagerly anticipate everyone experiencing the new Field House soon. During our transition to the new pool, the facility will be closed on the following dates to ensure our staff receives proper training: - Friday, January 3: No Open Swim and No TAC practice - Saturday, January 4: No Aqua Aerobics - Monday, January 6-Friday, January 10: No Noon Lap Swim Please stay tuned, grand opening details will be shared soon!