Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Join our amazing team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders as a Bus Driver. For more information or to apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.
Registration is open for the upcoming Fall Taekwondo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. The 12-week fall session for participants 7 and up runs from September 9-November 18. Classes will be held each Monday in the Middle School Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00 PM. Cost is $60/individual/$85 per family.
To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Attention Trojans! Did you know that PHS and WoodTV have teamed up for a Tailgate Football Frenzy on August 29? Join us for a Food Drive to support Plainwell's Hands to Hands Program by donating canned or boxed food from August 15-29. On Friday, August 29, WoodTV will be at PHS to showcase the food drive collection, while cheering on our teams and student groups during their Tailgate Frenzy! Donations are being accepted at the PHS and PAC Main Entrances.
THIS FRIDAY (8/16)! Join us to cheer on the PHS Soccer team as at their first home game of the season against Mattawan. Every person that comes with a "can in each hand" will get FREE entry! Two cans = JV and Varsity Soccer games for FREE!
Next up, PHS students please mark your calendar to be on TV for the Football Frenzy Tailgate with WoodTV on Thursday, August 29 beginning at 6 AM! GO TROJANS!
Attention 7th and 8th graders! Middle School Volleyball tryouts are next week! Please note, students must have a current physical on file to tryout. GO TROJANS! 🏐
We are excited to share the registration information for our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Class! The class is available to any PCS family (present or future) on Saturday, September 21 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Cost is $10 (per workbook).
Registration closes on August 31, so please register today by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/. Please note that childcare is not provided during the event.
Exciting news from the PMS Honors Choir! They have been chosen to showcase their talents at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids in January 2025. After submitting an audition application last spring, they were selected among three other high school choirs statewide. This achievement is truly remarkable and presents a fantastic opportunity for these students. Congratulations, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶🎼🎵
Tonight's dinner plan = ✔️! Join us tonight (Monday, August 12) as PCS employees and members of the community host a benefit Pasta Dinner for the Savage Family from 5-8 PM. The event will be held in the Cafeteria at Plainwell High School (684 Starr Road, Plainwell). The cost is $10/adults and $5/children and will include a pasta bar with a variety of desserts. A raffle will also take place during the event. All proceeds will benefit the Savage Family.
We are getting ready to begin another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back in the buildings to begin the 2024/25 school year on Monday, August 26 (half day). Here are some important dates to note, with some back to school events beginning this week.
For more back to school information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!
Attention PHS Trojans! Please take a few minutes to view this Introductory Letter from new PHS Principal, Marvin Taylor. Please visit plainwellschools.org/o/phs/article/1702843 to view the letter. GO TROJANS!
During Camp Invention: Illuminate at Gilkey Elementary last week, 55 campers took part in hands-on STEM challenges. The week was packed with exciting learning opportunities that allowed the students to “imagine, experiment and create”.
TROJAN ATHLETIC REMINDER! We are excited to kick-off Fall Sports on Monday, August 12! Have you completed your athletic physical and uploaded the documentation to your FinalForms account? To participate in PCS athletics, you MUST have a physical form on file in your FinalForms account. For an athletic tryout and practice schedule for next week, please visit https://5il.co/2t6fc.
For more information from Trojan Athletics, please visit phstrojans.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department Office at 269-685-2096. GO TROJANS!
We are happy to announce that Mr. Marvin Taylor has been selected as our new principal for Plainwell High School. Mr. Taylor comes to us with a wide variety of experiences, including many years as an administrator and educator, and he is excited to join our team. Mr. Taylor brings a positive attitude, strong communication and administrative skills, is relationship focused, and is eager to learn about Plainwell High School students and families. High School families can expect a direct communication from Mr. Taylor regarding opportunities to meet and interact with him soon. Congratulations Mr. Taylor, welcome to Plainwell.
Tonight's dinner plan = ✔️! Join us at Culver’s tonight (8/5) between 5-8 PM for a benefit dinner in support of the Savage family. If you can't make it tonight, please save the date for another chance to support this PCS family:
Pasta Dinner at Plainwell HS Cafeteria on Monday, August 12 from 5-8 PM
This summer, the PCS Operations Department hired six talented PHS students to help provide support for their projects. These students have been responsible for landscaping, mowing and general labor tasks. Their dedication and hard work are already proving to be invaluable, contributing to the efficiency of completing summer projects for the Operations Department. Check out these pictures to see them in action!
REMINDER! Come out for an evening of family fun and show your support for the Savage family today (Friday, July 26) from 4-6 PM at Gilkey Elementary. Pack a picnic and a towel for a fire truck cool-down. Families can explore the nature trail, playgrounds, Bookin’ Bus, play kickball and much more! Lemonade, bake sale treats and make-and-take crafts available for purchase – all proceeds will go towards helping the Savage family!
We are excited to share the 2024/25 School Year Calendar and UPDATED Highlights with you. It is very important to note that there have been a few changes made to the calendar highlight document since it was originally shared this spring. To review and print the full calendar, please visit https://5il.co/2s40j. We look forward to a great school year with Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders beginning Monday, August 26 (half day). GO TROJANS!
Playground construction is progressing at Cooper and Starr, bringing exciting improvements to these facilities.
- At Cooper, their new playground equipment is being installed, promising endless fun for the Koalas in the years ahead
- Starr continues to receive some smaller playground pieces, and today, a new asphalt track is being paved for the Rock Starrs
Thanks to the community's support on the 2019 bond, these PCS students can look forward to many fun recess adventures this fall!
EXTENDED THIS YEAR! We are excited to share that the Michigan School Meals program was signed into law, allowing all public school students, Pre-K through 12th grade, to eat breakfast and lunch FREE for the 2024/25 school year! To participate, we highly encourage ALL families to complete the free & reduced application. For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Dinner tonight ✔️! Come out to Pizza Hut tonight (7/24) from 5-9 PM for a benefit dinner supporting the Savage family.
If you are unable to join us tonight, please mark your calendar for these other opportunities to support this PCS family:
- Picnic and Play at Gilkey Elementary on Friday, July 26 from 4-6 PM
- M89 Culver’s on Monday, August 5 from 5-9 PM
- Pasta Dinner at Plainwell HS Cafeteria on Monday, August 12 from 5-8 PM
Come out for an evening of family fun and show your support for the Savage family on Friday, July 26, from 4-6 PM at Gilkey Elementary. Pack a picnic and a towel for a fire truck cool-down. Families can explore the nature trail, playgrounds, Bookin’ Bus, play kickball and much more! Lemonade, bake sale treats and make-and-take crafts available for purchase – all proceeds will go towards helping the Savage family!
