Registration is open for our upcoming Winter Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run from December 2-February 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at the Middle School Cafeteria (except 12/2 will be held at Starr). Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
As a reminder we have two upcoming half days of school: Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 (end of first trimester). Have a great day - GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to Estephanie Matias, Mason Ritchie and Ally Souhan for their participation and performance in the WMU MidFest band last night at Miller Auditorium! They had the opportunity to connect with students from across Michigan, work with a clinician from Texas and perform alongside the WMU Concert Band. Estephanie even had the honor of reading some program notes to the audience! We are incredibly proud of these talented musicians for going above and beyond! 🎶
Tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. We are excited to host this first ever event on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center. Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools2. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM.
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for November 11-15. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Sophia (8th Grade)
- Raiden (7th Grade)
- Connor (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.
Students in Ms. Koenig’s CPR/First Aid class at PHS had a special visit from the Michigan State Police Department last week. During the visit, students were able to showcase what they learned through their medical and trauma first aid training. It was a great learning experience, special thanks to the MSP troopers for sharing your knowledge with the Trojans!
The registration deadline for Hoopsters Basketball has been extended until 11/17 at midnight. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Girls and Boys Basketball Program for 3rd-5th graders. Hoopsters is a 3 on 3 format, which is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. Program will run from December 9-March 1 (practice and game days, times & locations TBD). Cost is $60 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes November 17).
💙 LET’S GO TROJANS!! 💙 Join us in wishing the PHS Volleyabll team GOOD LUCK as they head to Regionals tomorrow (Tuesday, November 12)! The team will take on Grand Rapids Christian at Hopkins High School beginning at 6:00 PM. For tickets, please scan the QR code!
Calling all PHS students! There is a fan bus for tomorrow’s Regional game. Tickets are $9 each and can be purchased online or at the game. Bus leaves at 5:15 PM and students must return on the bus at the completion of the game. Sign-ups will be available until 3:00 tomorrow afternoon (11/12). Please see communications from PHS for more info or to sign-up for the fan bus.
Good luck tomorrow PHS Volleyball 🏐 LET’S GO TROJANS! 🏐
📣 PLAINWELL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR! 📣 Last week, Linnea Lucas, the PCS District School Psychologist, was honored with the Plainwell Educator of the Year award during the Night of Recognition event organized by the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce. This event not only acknowledges the exceptional educators in Plainwell and Otsego but also celebrates local businesses and individuals dedicated to enhancing our community.
Mrs. Lucas was nominated by the Plainwell administrative team and celebrated this achievement alongside the Director of Special Education, Cathy Moorman and the principals of Gilkey and Starr Elementary, Cody Gregory and Kari Luckett. Congratulations Mrs. Lucas and thank you for your dedication to PCS - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Join the PHS girls basketball teams to support local families in our community during the holiday season. As a team, they will be collecting monetary donations that will go 100% towards the sponsorship of families in our community this holiday season. The goal is to provide families with a full Christmas dinner and gifts under their tree.
Please scan the QR code below to donate today or mark your calendar to join us on December 10 at the Plainwell Girls Basketball home games (freshman, JV and varsity) where the teams will be collecting monetary donations to support their Holiday Giveback! Please see a Girls Basketball player or coach for more information! GO TROJANS!
Last Friday, the PHS Multicultural Club dedicated their day off from school to volunteer at the Life Care Center of Plainwell and embark on a cultural field trip!
At the Life Care Center, students assisted in cleaning and organizing the activity room, played games with residents and raked leaves in the courtyard. This experience was meaningful for everyone involved, and the smiles of the residents made all their efforts worthwhile!
Following their volunteer work, the group attended the Día de Los Muertos "Day of the Dead" Celebration at the Kalamazoo Expo Center. Students delighted in delicious food, lively music and an inspiring performance by a traditional folkloric dance group. This experience truly brought the beauty of the culture to life for our club members!
We are incredibly proud of our students for choosing to spend their day off engaging in community service and cultural learning. It was a memorable day for these PHS students!
Join us tonight and tomorrow at the Performing Arts Center for Plainwell High School Drama’s production of "Almost, Maine". Two shows available:
- Friday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 PM
General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the Box Office one hour before each show.
Attention Lifelong Learners! All Plainwell and Otsego community senior citizens are invited to join in a celebration of friends with a potluck meal on Wednesday, November 20. The event will be held at Christian Neighbors beginning at noon. For more information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners. 🍁
📣🏐 DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏐📣 Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team on their win against Otsego tonight to win the District Championship. Let’s go Trojans! 👏🏼
As the top fundraiser for the recent Rock the Block at Gilkey Elementary, second grader Kyler had the honor of being Principal for the Day. During his time as Principal, Kyler visited classrooms to gather feedback from his fellow students, participated in a weekly staff meeting, shared his ideas for improving Gilkey and enjoyed a special lunch of his choice (a happy meal). Thank you for your outstanding leadership at Gilkey today, Kyler! 🦎
Trojan Fans - Join us tonight (Thursday, November 7) as the PHS Varsity Volleyball team competes in District Finals. The Trojans will take on Otsego High School beginning at 6:00 PM at Otsego. For tickets, please scan the QR Code. LET’S GO TROJANS! 💙🏐💙
Good luck to the Girls Swim and Dive team as they travel to Otsego Friday and Saturday for their Conference Championship Meet! Let’s go Trojans! 👏🏼
The Young 5 students at Cooper Elementary have been keeping busy this fall. In math and science, they have been working on a unit with pumpkins and leaves. This unit introduced them to lessons in counting, sorting, patterning, graphing and measuring! Additionally, the students have become familiar with all the Alpha Friends (letters and sounds). To celebrate their achievement, they recently enjoyed reading the story “Chica Chica Boom Boom,” creating alphabet crowns and eating ABC “SpaghettiOs”! Keep working hard, Koalas, we are proud of you!
The PHS Varsity Volleyball team beat Hastings 3-0 tonight to punch their ticket to the District Championship game. Next up, the Trojans will take on Otsego tomorrow night at 6:00 PM at Otsego. LET’S GO TROJANS! 🏐👏🏼
Congratulations to Maristella Cassada, Olivia Jankowski and Estephanie Matias on their audition, acceptance and performance in yesterday's MSBOA District XI Middle School Honors Band! Estephanie sat principal (first chair) of her section and both Maristella and Olivia sat principal (first chair) of the second part of their sections!
These students went above and beyond to not only learn their Plainwell band music, but also put in extra time practicing their honor band music. They spent all day at Marshall HS with Mrs. Lori VonKoenig (retired music educator from Stevensville Lakeshore and recipient of the MSBOA Teacher of the Year) playing with other students from Kalamazoo, Branch, St. Joseph, Calhoun and Allegan counties. The performance was absolutely wonderful and we are so proud of these star musicians!
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming Winter Band Concerts on December 3 (6th and 7th Grade) and December 12 (8th Grade).
