Registration is open for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. There are three programs available: Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6), Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8) and Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8). The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player.
Registration is open through May 13, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
One of the ways that Mr. Manting (Middle School Principal) and Mr. Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal) celebrate during Reading Month is to read to the 5th grade students throughout the district. Recently, they stopped by all three elementary buildings to read a book. They also spent time sharing information about Middle School and answered questions from the incoming fall 2024 6th graders. It was a great experience for the Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs!
We have some outstanding Plainwell Middle School students to share! Congratulations to our recent Students of the Week from PMS! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 3/7:
- Christopher (8th Grade)
- Jared (7th Grade)
- Caleb (6th Grade)
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 3/14:
- Julianna (8th Grade)
- Davis (7th Grade)
- Sophia (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to the sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor's Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
This week, students from Ms. Martin’s and Ms. Beach’s fourth grade classes from Cooper Elementary had the opportunity to take a field trip to Lansing. During their visit, students were able to visit the Michigan Historical Center and Capitol Building. It was an outstanding learning opportunity for the fourth grade Koalas!
The PHS Varsity Softball game at Godwin Heights scheduled for today (Tuesday, March 26) has been canceled.
Mrs. Mallory was a mystery reader in Mrs. Bunker’s Young Fives classroom at Starr Elementary this week. To help bring the story to life, she brought the most adorable story props that she crocheted herself! Such a fun and creative way to celebrate reading month!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Lily Inquilla, who recently made it to the final round in a national competition about climate change through the Future Engineers Battelle Climate Challenge! Her "plan works to address increased flooding from climate change in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan."
To view more information on the Battelle Climate Challenge or to view Lily's full project, please visit https://www.futureengineers.org/battelleclimatechallenge. From all of us at PCS, congratulations Lily - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Girls Basketball Skills Camp wrapped up this weekend! The 1st-8th grade athletes had a great time while learning new skills from the PHS coaches and players. Trojans leading Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙🏀💙
Calling all PCS parents (21+ year old adults)! The PCS Community Ed/Rec team invites you to register today to join them for a Parent's Night Out to enjoy a date night at Gun Lake Casino on Friday, April 12 from 6:00-10:00 PM. Attendees will receive a FREE $10 gambling credit per person + $10 FREE food credit per person. Registration closes Monday, April 8. Must have a minimum of 25 people registered to host the event. Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/NMTxgCx6aPi1jv9F9 to register today!
Another OUTSTANDING performance last night at the PHS Musical: Mean Girls! The final performance is TODAY (3/24) beginning at 2 PM.
Tickets are available online at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the door one hour prior to the show. Fetch your tickets and join us at the Performing Arts Center for the final performance by this amazing cast and crew! 💕
Opening night ✔️! What an amazing performance at opening night of PHS’ 2024 Musical: Mean Girls! Two shows remain at the Performing Arts Center:
💕 Tonight (Saturday, March 23) at 7 PM
💕 Tomorrow (Sunday, March 24) at 2 PM
Join us for this outstanding production! Fetch your tickets at plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the PAC box office one hour prior to each show.
📸 Courtesy of Ryan Lindsey
Did you know that the 2024 no tax rate increase bond proposal has five focus areas?
- Safety and Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Two New Gymnasiums (Cooper and Gilkey)
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Complete Current Projects
We welcome you this evening (3/22) at the Fieldhouse from 5:00-7:30 PM to learn more about these projects, tour the Fieldhouse and hear details about 2024 Bond Proposal. Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the State Finalist PHS Cheer Team at their Youth Cheer Clinic where your 1st-7th grade athlete will learn stunts, tumbling, jumps & chants! The clinic will be held on Tuesday evenings from April 9-30 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs or scan the QR code. GO TROJANS!
OPENING NIGHT IS TOMORROW! Fetch your tickets for the 2024 Musical: Mean Girls! There are three shows available at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 22 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 23 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 24 at 2 PM
Online tickets are available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com. The box office will also be open at the PAC from 5:30-7:00 PM. Get your tickets for this amazing show!
The Gilkey Elementary 5th grade students had a special visitor as Tim Culver stopped by to present a Legislative Tribute from Representative Matt Hall to the Gilkey Live Zone production and broadcasting crew. Mr. Culver shared about his time as a radio host and even took time to help the students film one of their Gilkey Live Zone broadcasts. It was a great afternoon and wonderful experience for the Geckos.
We welcome you to join us for the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night. Join us at the Fieldhouse tomorrow (Friday, March 22) from 5:00-7:30 PM to see the new Pool/Gym project, hear about the ongoing bond projects and learn more about the 2024 bond proposal.
Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions and share details on the 2024 bond proposal.
Learn more about the no tax rate increase bond proposal at plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
The Cooper Elementary Young Five students went on a field trip to Gernaat's Greenhouse for an engaging experience that kicks off their next math and science unit on flowers! 🌸🌻🌺🌼
Students in Cole’s 4th grade Crew at Starr Elementary celebrated a belated St. Patrick’s Day with special activities, including making leprechaun chia pets. 🍀
Miss Currier, along with a Cooper Elementary’s 4th grade Friendship Group organized a donut cart and stopped to visit with every staff member to perform a random act of kindness today. Way to go, Koalas! 🐨
Mark your calendar to join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup with Sluggers event on April 10 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team. All donations accepted. 🥎
