As a friendly reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, as well as on Thursday, June 4, which is the final day of the 2025/26 school year.
Half Day Dismissal Times:
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
🚌 PMS - 10:45 AM
📝 RHS - 11:30 AM
🦎 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
🐨 Cooper - 11:50 AM
⭐️ Starr - 11:55 AM
The Middle School has a new wall mural, thanks to a group of student artists. The new artwork was designed and created by the 2026 yearbook winner, Mari Caro. To help Mari complete the project, she had several talented helpers - Lacy Keedle, Maliaa (Mali) Ware, Kinslee McComis, Natalie Barnheart and Hayden Corbin. We are incredibly grateful to these Trojan artists for sharing their time and talents in completing this artwork for the Middle School - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
At Cooper Elementary, a dedicated group of students serve as Peer Mediators. These young leaders demonstrate exceptional leadership both in and out of the classroom, assisting during recess and throughout the school day. To honor their commitment and hard work, the Peer Mediators concluded the year with an ice cream party and a trip to the Growlers baseball game as a token of appreciation. This remarkable group of Koalas has truly exemplified leadership, and we are grateful for their willingness to support others throughout the school year!
🌳 Attention Incoming 6th Graders and Families! 🌳 Check-out this amazing opportunity from the Kalamazoo Nature Center for a FREE household membership for all incoming 6th graders in Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment and Plainwell Schools for the 2026-27 school year! Sign-up now through August 7 by visiting https://naturecenter.org/trailblazers/.
Plainwell Middle School recently held a talent show that showcased the incredible skills of their 6th-8th grade students. The show, held at the Performing Arts Center, featured a variety of performances, including singing, music, tumbling and comedy, to an audience of peers and teachers. It was a fantastic event, showcasing the remarkable talents of the Trojans.
You can view highlights from the talent show on the Plainwell Performing Arts Facebook page.
We would like to give a huge shout-out to two of our incredible students for their representation of Plainwell High School at the 14th Annual Sutton Foster Awards at the Wharton Center this weekend!
This marks the very first time Plainwell has been adjudicated, competing with 80 other Michigan schools for the SFA’s. PHS’ production of Hadestown received special recognition in both the Choreography and Costuming categories! Caleb Braybrooks and Avry Asbeury were nominated to attend the awards ceremony this weekend, where they performed alongside 160 students from across Michigan, having participated in two weekend intensives in May to prepare.
Yesterday’s performance in East Lansing was a true celebration of high school theatre. Not only did our two nominees shine, but many of our students also made the drive to support them and their production! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
‼️ Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! ‼️ As a friendly reminder, Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2026/27 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students this Wednesday (6/3) at the Plainwell Field House. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical.
📋 Forms are available at plainwellschools.org/page/high-school-athletics and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Austin Gyorkos, on signing his letter of intent to wrestle at Southeastern University. We are incredibly proud of Austin's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Anna Hall, on signing her letter of intent to play Tennis at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Anna's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
Registration is open for the 2026 PHS Summer Learning Program. Choose between two learning options: Credit Advancement and Credit Recovery. Don't miss out, register today by scanning the QR code. Registration for the Credit Advancement program closes on 6/19. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PHS! Visit https://aptg.co/1xcrq1 to learn more.
In partnership with the Allegan County Area Technical Education Center, Middle School Counselors organize an annual field trip for eighth graders to explore the center and discover the exciting opportunities that await them. During this visit, students receive brief overviews of various programs and have the chance to tour classrooms for programs, including: Veterinary Technician, Culinary Arts, Teacher Academy, Heavy Equipment Operator, Building Trades and more. This field trip offers an excellent opportunity for incoming freshmen to gather valuable insights from both current students and instructors at the Tech Center.
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Avery Lynch, on signing her letter of intent to wrestle at Indiana Tech. We are incredibly proud of Avery's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
Registration is open for our upcoming Summer Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Program is open to participants 7 and up.
🗓️ Monday evenings from June 8-July27
🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Hick's Gym
💲 $30 per individual or $55 per family
🌐 To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Andrew Hampton, on signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Andrew's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
A special shout-out goes to the Gilkey Elementary students and staff for the month of May! This month, the recipients were recognized at a special award ceremony for demonstrating strong perseverance. Congratulations to these Geckos for their well-deserved acknowledgment! 🦎
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE: Plainwell High School is hosting their next blood drive on Monday, June 8 from 12:00-5:45 PM. Interested in donating? You need an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS to schedule an appointment.
Plainwell High School tenth grade students took a trip to Career Quest in Grand Rapids. This field trip provided students with the chance to explore careers in high-demand industries within our region through interactive experiences with local employers. The activities were engaging, allowing students to enjoy their time while discovering various career options to better equip themselves for post-secondary opportunities.
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Brady Aernie, on signing his letter of intent to play football at Albion College. We are incredibly proud of Brady's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
Last week, the second graders from Cooper Elementary went on exciting adventures that were filled with fun learning experiences, including a:
📚 Visit to the Ransom District Library
🍦 Stop at Plainwell Ice Cream
🚌 Trip to the Book Bus
These adventures provided the Koalas with valuable opportunities to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
📣 Calling all Plainwell Youth Cheerleaders (Grades 3–5 this fall)! 📣 Check out the 2026 Trojan Youth Cheer opportunities, including Rocket Cheer, Summer/Fall Cheer Camps and the 517 Youth Competitive Cheer League by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. 💙 GO TROJANS! 💙