Plainwell Community Schools - Today's Learners Tomorrow's Leaders

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Mason Meert, on signing his letter of intent for soccer at Aquinas College! We are incredibly proud of Mason's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year at Aquinas. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Mason!

Congratulations to the PHS boys 4x200 relay team as they broke the school record last night in Byron Center! The team of Ryan McDaniel, Trent Hansen, Ronald Nunez and Carter Monette broke the 48 year old record by .25 seconds. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment - TROJAN PRIDE!

The PHS Multicultural Club had the opportunity to take an end of year trip to Chicago. Students explored cultural diversity and experienced various cultures, providing a learning experience beyond the classroom. They visited the National Museum of Mexican Art, toured the Pilsen Murals, explored Chinatown, enjoyed Navy Pier, and dined at an Asian "Hot pot" restaurant. The students were both overwhelmed and excited to have this opportunity, which allowed them to experience something new.

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Gage Truitt, on signing his letter of intent for soccer at Aquinas College! We are incredibly proud of Gage's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year at Aquinas. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Gage!

The PHS summer blood drive is on Monday, June 10 from 12:00-5:45 PM in the High School Cafeteria. All donors (students, staff, and community members) will receive FREE tickets to Michigan's Adventure/Cedar Point (gift cards also available). YOU WILL NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE!! To sign-up, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS If you are 16 years old, you will need to complete and bring the following permission form with you to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/content/dam/redcrossblood/controlled-documents/Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation-EN.pdf. If you are 17 or older, you do not need a permission form. If you are younger than 16, you are not yet eligible to donate.

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 4/18: - Lillian (8th Grade) - Alex (7th Grade) - Ava (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 4/25: - Tessa (8th Grade) - Sophia (7th Grade) - Madison (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5/2: - Mai (8th Grade) - Lillian (7th Grade) - Tavi (6th Grade) STUDENTS OF THE WEEK 5/8: - Camden (8th Grade) - Leigha (7th Grade) - Will (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!

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. NEW THIS YEAR! Marching band students will need a physical for the 2024/25 school year. 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).

Today was officially the last day of school for the senior class! We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2024! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your education. To all of our senior students and families with a student in the Class of 2024 - THANK YOU for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey! If you see a senior, please take a moment to wish them well as they prepare for graduation next week! To send off our Class of 2024, earlier today they had a parade through the Middle School and their Elementary buildings. It was fun for our staff and younger Trojans to cheer on our seniors and wish them well as they approach graduation - Trojan Pride!

Earlier this week, PCS hosted the Allegan County School Board Association annual awards dinner where Kristen Gonyeau, Lynne Seibert and Jeff Lindstrom were recognized as the 2024 Outstanding People for Education winners for our district. Congratulations to these three exceptional staff members for their endless dedication to PCS! It was a wonderful dinner, recognizing many amazing staff members throughout Allegan County, congratulations to all of the recipients that were recognized!

Gilkey Elementary held their May Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select one student and a staff member who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month and the recipients are celebrated at a special award ceremony with their families/guardians. In May, those who were selected did an awesome job with having integrity. Way to go, Geckos!

Jacob Erdody is being honored for creating the class of 2024 mural. Inspired by our hometown, the mural captures the downtown and the rural farming communities. The farm field is meant to pay tribute to Mr. Meert, a beloved teacher and friend. This special mural will be displayed in the halls of Plainwell High School for many years to come. Outstanding work, Jacob - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

We are hiring! Are you looking for a new employment opportunity? Do you have a passion for education? If you answered yes, we currently have positions open that would provide a great opportunity for you! Plainwell Community Schools is currently hiring for the following positions: - Math Teacher (PHS) - Spanish Teacher (PHS) - Science Teacher (PHS) - ELA Teacher (PMS) - Foreign Language Teacher (PMS) - Mathematics Teacher (PMS) - Special Education Teacher (Starr) - 1st Grade Teacher (Gilkey) - Behavior Support (Gilkey) Interested in joining our amazing team? To learn more or to apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.

Plainwell High Schools is hiring! Join our team as a mechanic aid to work with students 1-2 hours a day under a teacher to run an automotive basics course! Earn extra money while teaching automotive basics, including changing tires, changing oil, brakes, etc. Pay is negotiable. Now is the time to join our outstanding team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders! QUESTIONS? Please contact Jeremy Wright at 269-225-0840 or jeremy.wright@plainwellschools.org.

Students in Miss Wright's fifth grade class at Cooper Elementary received special recognition from State Representative, Matt Hall, for their accomplishment of reading over 100 books during the month of March. We are proud of these Cooper Koalas!

The Plainwell Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony was held on April 30th, 2024 at the PAC. The ceremony inducted fifty-one seventh and eighth grade students to become NJHS members and were sworn in. By doing this, they promised to carry on a legacy of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. They look forward to being hardworking and selfless leaders whose main priority is to help the community in any way they can. These students have seen what the NJHS members before have accomplished with volunteering, fundraising, donating, etc. and are no doubt eager to show what they hope to contribute in the future. The new class of inductees is an exceptional one, and we’re all very excited to see what they will achieve in the new school year. Congratulations! 📝 Credit NJHS Publicist: Allyson

Earlier this week, Renaissance High School held a reality fair for their students. Students were given a career/salary and had to visit various stations (housing, entertainment, insurance, etc.) to create a balanced budget. A very special thank you to Arbor Financial Credit Union for hosting this special event for our RHS students!

Europe: Summer 2026! $200 discount if you sign up between 5/13-5/20. This trip is open to current 7th-10th graders. To sign up or see information on this 10 day trip, please visit www.eftours.com/2675712JD. The price covers all transportation, breakfasts, dinners, entrance fees and guided tours; you’ll just need money for lunches and souvenirs. Lower monthly payments if you enroll now. Please email julie.trahan@plainwellschools.org with any questions on this Summer 2026 trip.

Good luck to the PHS Varsity Girls Soccer team as they take on Wayland in the first round of MHSAA Districts next Wednesday, May 22. The game will begin at 6:00 PM at Wayland's Football Stadium. For tickets, please visit events.ticketspicket.com/agency/7f02c562-5577-47ef-9883-e52290ffede5/events/bcc0f45b-9aec-403f-b2c9-3473995844c8. GOOD LUCK & GO TROJANS! 💙⚽️💙

Congratulations to Niv, Kiki and Jonathan as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners for April. "Book and a Bonus" is a monthly reading incentive program for MS students that is supported by Ransom District Library. Their support allowed PMS to award THREE winners! Keep up the great reading PMS students! Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your ongoing support of PCS and the “Book and a Bonus" program! PLAINWELL PRIDE!

Register by Friday, May 17 to guarantee a t-shirt! Registration is still open for the 2024 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 10-13 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per player. To register, please visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.