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

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Maggie Montange on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Maggie’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Central Michigan University/Special Education 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Volleyball 4 years, Varsity Track and Field 3 years, NHS, SALT, LINKS 🎓 AWARDS: NHS officer, 2 year captain for Volleyball, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Laura and Matthew Montange   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Maggie and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Mary McMath on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Mary’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: God’s Bible School & College/Bible and Theology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Student led prayer meetings and worship, NHS 🎓 AWARDS: National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, Honor Roll, Student of the Month, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Rosanne and Lee McMath   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Mary and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Congratulations to our Middle School Tennis players who earned medals last week in competition:  🎾 1Singles: Sean Hoffman 2nd place! 🎾 2Singles: Trevor Todd 1st place! Many of other Middle School flights played well! They had a great wrap up to the season, finishing 5th out of 8 as a team. Great job, Trojans! 

  🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Abel Jorgensen on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Abel’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Football, Basketball, NHS 🎓 AWARDS: Honors Diploma, Academic All-State, All Region(football), Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Eric and Cassy Jorgensen   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Abel and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Brooklyn Herbert on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Brooklyn’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/ Political Science and Global Environment and Health- Pre-law 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Tri-M, NHS, Musical, Multicultural Club 🎓 AWARDS: Michigan Musicians Abroad, Honor Roll all 4 years,Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jason and Jessica Herbert   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Brooklyn and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Graysen Haaksma on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Graysen’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Regis University/Pharmacy 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Katee & Neil Misner, Jeff Haaksma   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Graysen and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Hannah Erlandson on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Hannah’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Vet Nursing 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cross Country, Track, and Red Cross Club 🎓 AWARDS: Wolverine Conference Scholar Athlete Award, AP Scholar Award, Southwest Michigan Spartans Outstanding Junior Award, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Valerie Erlandson and Christopher Erlandson   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Hannah and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Jadyn Erdody on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Jadyn’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Pre-Vet, Animal Science 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Track and Field, NHS, and Horseback Riding 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jennifer and Jarrod Erdody   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Jadyn and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Henry Cox on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025! - Henry’s Graduation Highlights – 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Sports Medicine 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cross Country/Swim/Track 🎓 AWARDS: Honors Diploma, Academic All-state, 2x Regional Champion,Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Kevin and Katy Cox Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Henry and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Registration is open for our upcoming Summer TaeKwonDo program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. TaeKwonDo is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from June 9-July 28 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at Hicks Gym. Cost is $30 per individual or $55 per family. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Elizabeth Carter on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!   - Elizabeth’s Graduation Highlights –   🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Psychology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Waitressing, weightlifting  🎓 AWARDS: College Board National Recognition Rural Award, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Derek and Anna Carter   Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Elizabeth and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

The third graders from Cooper Elementary had an exciting adventure last week during their annual bike trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. After biking there, they spent the morning and early afternoon exploring the nature center and learning about mammals before pedaling back to school. It was a day full of adventure and learning for the Cooper Koalas. 🚲🌿🐨

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Addison Bohne on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025! - Addison’ s Graduation Highlights – 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/ Costume Design 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Tri-M Honors Society, Musical, Dance, Multicultural Club (president), Choir (president), Fall Play 🎓 AWARDS: National Rural and Small Town Recognition, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Sarah Nicholas and Chris Bohne Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Addison and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Owen Ferris on finishing in the top 21 and as Salutatorian of the Class of 2025! - Owen’s Graduation Highlights – 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Mechanical Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Robotics and Bowling 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jason and Gretchen Ferris Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Owen and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

We are excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming Boy's Basketball Kids Camp for K-8th graders (based on grade in fall 2025). Camp will be held from July 7-10 at the Plainwell Field House. For additional information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

The phones and internet at PCS are currently down district wide. We apologize for the inconvenience, building communications will be delayed until the internet has been restored!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to EllaGrace Wesseldyk on finishing in the top 21 and as Valedictorian of the Class of 2025! - EllaGrace’s Graduation Highlights – 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Furman University /Business Administration and Communication Studies (Pre - Law) 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, PALS, LINKS, Class of 2025 Committee 🎓 AWARDS: Furman James B. Duke Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen Award, NHS President, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Rural and Small Town Recognition, Youth Rotary Leadership Award Recipient, Honors Diploma, Honor Roll, Student of the Month,Top Honor 🎓 PARENTS: Shane & Brooke Wesseldyk Please join us in sharing your congratulations to EllaGrace and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS! 🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Top of the Class! We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell High School! Over the next week leading up to graduation, we will be sharing individual posts highlighting our Top of the Class - please join us in sharing your congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic achievements while at PHS - Trojan Pride!

It was a great day for the Gilkey Elementary 5th grade students to take their annual bike trip last Friday. Throughout their adventure, they stopped at various places in Plainwell to learn about bicycle safety. A very special thank you to Bob Farris, Plainwell Public Safety, the Gilkey Staff and the many parent volunteers who made this an amazing experience for the Geckos! 🚲

Today was officially the last day of school for the senior class! We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2025 - thank you for your hard work and dedication to your education. To all of our senior students and families with a student in the Class of 2025 - THANK YOU for allowing 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 our Class of 2025, earlier today 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!