Congratulations to PHS senior, Maryn Randall, who was accepted to the singer/songwriter track with the Grammy Association Camp in LA this Summer. Way to go, Maryn - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶🎼🎵
The 5th graders at Cooper wrapped up their school year with a memorable celebration! They performed “You Can Count on Me”, received certificates, enjoyed a special class slideshow, and ended the evening with photos and treats. Congratulations to this special group of Koalas - we wish them all the best as they transition to Middle School! 🐨
We are happy to share that registration is now open for the 2024 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. All three programs provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun.
Rocket Football: The Rocket Football program is available for 3rd-6th grade athletes (must be 8 years old by 9/1/2024). The program will include six Saturday games. Practice dates/times will be available in August. Cost is $100 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must have their own pants, shoulder pads and helmet (color does not matter for 2024-2025).
Flag Football: The Flag Football program is available for 1st and 2nd grade athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats.
Pee Wee Football: The Pee Wee Football program is available to kindergarten athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats.
To register, visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with our K-6 grade Trojans!
The 5th graders at Starr wrapped up their elementary school journey last week with days filled with excitement. They started with a staff vs. students kickball game, followed by a schoolwide parade, and ended with a 5th-grade celebration party with their classmates. The Rock Starrs created great memories together. Congratulations on completing your time at Starr, next stop Plainwell Middle School! ⭐️🤩⭐️
We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Two options are available: Congregate Feeding at Gilkey Elementary School OR 7-Day Meal Pick-up. For more information, please view the summer food service flyer by visiting https://5il.co/2oeis.
Now that the school year has come to a close, we want to express our gratitude to our bus drivers for their unwavering commitment and hard work during the year. Being the first and last faces our students see daily, they exceed expectations in providing exceptional care and safe transportation. A special shoutout goes to Kim Buitendorp, the Cat bus driver, for her retirement from PCS after many years of dedicated service. Thank you, Kim, and the entire PCS Transportation team, for your invaluable contributions to our district! PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙
Registration is still open for the 2024 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 6/14. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PHS!
PHS and its exceptional students have a lot to celebrate! Take a look at this MLive article showcasing Plainwell High School's recent rankings! PHS has secured the 57th spot in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings and holds the top position in the Kalamazoo area. Congratulations, Trojans - Plainwell Pride! 👏🏼
View the article at https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/05/see-kalamazoo-areas-top-high-schools-in-latest-us-news-rankings.html?outputType=amp.
Yesterday, the 2nd graders at Cooper had some special visitors. A big thank you to Nicole Veldhoff, a Cooper parent and owner of NBV Performance Horses, who brought Merlin, the miniature pony, and two baby goats. It was a fun experience for everyone!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from Renaissance High School and Adult Education! Recently, we celebrated their graduation at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center, which was a memorable evening to honor the 28 graduates from Alternative and Adult Education, along with four new citizens. Your accomplishments at Plainwell Community Schools are truly outstanding! Congratulations RHS Class of 2024, we are proud of you - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The 8th graders from Plainwell Middle School had a great time at their 8th Grade Celebration last week. We wish the Class of 2028 all the best as they transition to High School…but for now, enjoy your last day of Middle School and summer break! ☀️ Thank you to all that made this event so special for our 8th graders - Trojan Pride!
The 5th graders at Cooper Elementary had an amazing time during a kickball game against the staff. Everyone had a great time, with the fifth graders emerging victorious in the competition! It was a memorable and enjoyable experience for the Koalas!
As a reminder, we have half days of school tomorrow (Thursday, June 6) and Friday, June 7 (last day of school). GO TROJANS!
It's been a few weeks since we celebrated our seniors at the 2024 graduation, but we wanted to share some additional pictures to highlight the ceremony. The weather provided a perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor the 186 graduates from the Class of 2024. We are incredibly proud of the graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!
The PHS Varsity Softball team concluded their season on a high note last Saturday, showcasing their best performance yet. Despite not securing a win against Vicksburg in the district game, they played exceptionally well. In an earlier Vicksburg vs. Plainwell game this season, it resulted in a mercy rule after three innings. However, in Districts, the team demonstrated outstanding defense by limiting Vicksburg to only one run for multiple innings. The team excelled with Samantha McDaniel's excellent pitching, Liv Perrin's solid performance as catcher, Sophia Barth's exceptional plays at first base, as well as impressive plays from Emma Preuss, Gabby Northern and Sophie Munch. Shortstop Madison Seibert made seven crucial outs during the game. The Plainwell Softball program is dedicated to continuous learning and growth, showing improvement in each game throughout the season. GO TROJANS!
REMINDER - FREE PHYSICALS TONIGHT (6/5)! Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2024/25 school year to PMS/PHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 5 at Otsego High School. 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 online and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
Registration is open for our upcoming Cheer Camps. Two opportunities are available hosted by the PHS Cheer Program:
- 1st-5th Grade Summer Youth Camp on August 6 and 8
- 1st-8th Grade Cheer Camp and Game Day on September 12 and 13
For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
Last Friday, Cooper Elementary had a field day. They enjoyed special activities, games, face painting and a family picnic. It was a beautiful day and so much fun for the Koalas! 🐨
Recently, the Eighth grade Michigan Exploration class took a field trip to the Allegan Event Center. It was a great day of exploring for the Trojans.
Recently Quentin, a 1st grade student at Starr Elementary, was lucky enough to spend a day with Officer Farris as a Silent Auction prize he won at the Starr Carnival. During their morning together, they visited schools, took a tour of the police and fire station and enjoyed breakfast. It was a fun day for Quintin. Special thanks to Officer Farris!
