The Lifelong Learner group had a special visitor today - Channel 3 Meteorologist Jeff Porter. In honor of Severe Weather Awareness Month, he shared his expert knowledge on weather forecasting and provided essential safety tips for navigating Michigan’s unpredictable spring weather. 🌤️
Special thanks to Mr. Porter for sharing your expertise with our Lifelong Learners group, it was an enriching experience for everyone involved!
Join us this summer for our Youthball program for PCS students, ages 5-8. With the focus of the program on recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game, our Summer Youthball program is just the beginning for many of our Trojan baseball and softball players.
THREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!
- T-ball (5 & 6 year olds)
- Girls Coach Pitch (7 & 8 year olds)
- Boys Coach Pitch (7 & 8 year olds)
Please note - coach pitch may be combined into a co-ed team if we don't have the numbers to support both a girls and boys teams. Practices begin the week of May 27, with games being held in Plainwell and Otsego from June 10-July 10. Specific dates and times TBD based on registrations and coaches availability.
Cost is $55 per player. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes 5/12/25). We look forward to a great summer at PCS' Youthball program!
We apologize for the inconvenience, but the district’s phone lines are currently down. For assistance, please email your student’s building office or administrator and they will respond as soon as possible.
The Rock Starrs had some special visitors for reading month when NJHS students from the Middle School stopped by Starr Elementary and were guest readers - Trojans leading Trojans!
This past weekend two elementary school robotics teams competed in the 2025 VEX IQ Tournament of Champions in Grandville, Michigan. Highlights from the weekend include:
Girls with Gears (Bridget, Lyla and Riley) from Starr Elementary won the Inspire Award. This award is giving to a team that exhibits passion and a positive attitude at the event.
Koala Bots (Pearl, Grayson and Carter) from Cooper Elementary finished in 19th place after qualifying rounds and 12th place in skills overall. After some bad luck in the elimination rounds, they finished the day in 12th place.
👏🏼 Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding competition - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼
Mark your calendar to join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup with Sluggers event on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team. All donations accepted. 🥎
Last week, students from the fourth grade classes at Gilkey Elementary had the opportunity to take a field trip to Lansing. It provided an amazing learning experience for the students as they visited the Michigan Historical Center and Capitol Building. What a great experience for our fourth grade Geckos!
The Trojans explore career opportunities! Last week, students at Plainwell Middle School had the special opportunity to listen to local leaders during two career days. Various community members spoke to classes across the middle school, sharing insights about their professions. This was a valuable and enriching experience for the 6th-8th graders as they begin to consider their future career paths.
A very special THANK YOU to all that came to present at the MS, we greatly appreciate your support of Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 A sneaky little leprechaun snuck into Mrs. Mudget’s Young Fives Classroom today at Cooper Elementary. He left chocolate, gold coins and Magic Lucky Charms that turned the milk green. The students had so much fun!
📸 ATTENTION PHS SPRING & SENIOR ATHLETES! 📸 Mark your calendar for upcoming spring athletic and senior banner pictures. Scan the QR code or visit https://5il.co/3acl8 for dates and times. For additional information and ordering details, please refer to communications from the Athletic Department or your coach. GO TROJANS!
The Middle School Unified Basketball team competed against Otsego today in their final game of the season. The team showcased remarkable defensive skills and made a strong offensive push, but Otsego’s outstanding shooting made for a challenging game. Despite the team’s best efforts, they lost a close game 26-22. Special thanks to the players, along with coaches - Caleb Vanderberg, Rebecca Ruimveld and Madison Johnson - for a great season. GO TROJANS!
The PHS Forensics Club competed at Portage Central HS in the Portage Central “Best of the West” tournament, with entries in Storytelling, Oratory and Sales. Club members present were: Onna Wiseman (12th grade, oratory), Kolton Johnson (10th grade, storytelling), Rori Rosati (10th grade, storytelling) and Talia Marietta (10th grade, sales).
Next up, the Forensics Club has the Portage Northern Mechinger Invitational on Saturday.
Congratulations to senior Caiden Schoen and freshman Joshua Pembrook for each earning first division ratings at MSBOA's State Solo & Ensemble event on Saturday held at Portage Northern.
🎶 Josh, as a freshman, earned all A's in every box as a trombone soloist and earned high praise from the judge that evaluated his playing.
🎶 Caiden, a senior tenor saxophone player, was also evaluated on his sight reading ability, and required to perform major, minor, and chromatic scales from memory, in addition to his prepared solo. Caiden was given high scores in every category.
Please join us in congratulating both student musicians for their outstanding achievements - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Boys Swim and Dive team had an epic weekend at their State Meet at Eastern Michigan University! Highlights from the weekend include:
🏆 STATE CHAMP! Sam Harper came home the State Champion in the 500 free setting a 👏🏼 NEW SCHOOL RECORD! 👏🏼
🏆 Sam also finished second in the 200 free
🏆Aidan Ranger finished 9th in diving
🏆 Phil Mathis placed 20th in diving
🏆 The 200 free relay team of Ben Sparks, Austin Susens, Grady Nugent and Sam Harper placed 11th
🏆 The 400 free relay team of Alex Steele, Davis Nooney, Grady Nugent and Sam Harper finished 15th
🏆 The team placed 12th overall
Special thanks to all the Trojan fans who came to the meet to support this outstanding team! Congratulations on a fantastic season Trojan Swim and Dive - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to the JV Girls Soccer team on their first win of the season, 2-1, in a scrimmage against Loy Norrix. After trailing 0-1 against Loy Norrix, they battled back with two goals from Ana Vega, assisted by Brooke Lyons and Alison Edds. Great team effort! GO TR⚽️JANS!
"Did somebody say PIE? No, we said PI.” The 5th grade students at Gilkey Elementary celebrated Pi Day at their annual Pi(e) celebration. It was a perfect day outside to enjoy lots of delicious types of pie! What fun tradition for the 5th grade Geckos!
We are excited to share Starr Elementary’s Rock Starrs of the Month! Students were selected for being kind and including others. Way to go, Rock Starrs! 👏🏼
In addition, Starr celebrated four outstanding staff members: Caitlin Bunker, Kelly Carrier, Ashlee Mielke and Gail Chappell. We are thankful for your dedication and support of PCS! ⭐️
This year, Starr Elementary has proudly become a Unified School! The Unified Schools program, part of the Special Olympics, aims to include students with special needs alongside their peers, allowing them to compete in sports together. Starr is among 600 schools in Michigan participating in this initiative. Since December, nine Rock Starr students have been collaborating with their Unified Champion peers to form a basketball team. The Athletes were paired with Partners nominated by their teachers, and they have been practicing together since December. Their dedication came together earlier this week when the students took part in a basketball tournament. It was an amazing experience, encouraging all involved to "choose to include."
ART HOP 2025 - A number of students showcased their artwork during the 2025 Art Hop. Ransom District Library displayed many impressive pieces created by students from K-12. The talent of our incredible Trojan artists shines through all these outstanding pieces of art. Their artwork will remain on display for the next two weeks.
The second grade students from Starr Elementary participated in a mini biography project. In their Rock Starr Group, students explored the lives of famous individuals and documented their findings. Afterward, they memorized the information and acted as wax museum figures to present what they had discovered. This was a truly enriching learning experience for the Rock Starrs!
