Next up, some highlights from the PHS Ski season. To summarize, the team made the most of the season with difficult weather conditions. They were unable to ski as much as they would have liked, but they got out when they could to compete and have FUN…including skiing in Hawaiian shirts and costumes…all with lots of smiles and making it fun for everyone on the team. They also competed in three races up north. To end of the season PHS Senior, Liam Troutner, won the Andy Miller award for most outstanding participation in the Southwestern Michigan High School Ski Race League. Congratulations to Ski team and Liam for your resiliency and Trojan Pride throughout the season! 💙
Trojan recognition! 💙 The Varsity Cheer team had an amazing season with many outstanding recognitions! Here are some highlights to summarize their season:
- They were District Champs for the first time in 7 years.
- They took 3rd place at Regionals which landed them a spot at the State Finals hosted at CMU.
- At the State Finals, they finished in 7th place. This was the first time in 21 years (since 2003) that Plainwell Cheerleading made it to state!
- Two Cheer athletes earned All-State honors: Raya Mergen-Henry (1st Team) and Jillian Comer (2nd Team)
- The team earned All-State Academic honors from the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan
- Nine cheer team members earned Individual Academic honors from the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan: Zoey Bennett, Jillian Comer, Ella LaPenna, Raya Mergen-Henry, Brooke Pazaderka, Emerson Rentfrow, Danika Sayles-Devine, Brooklyn Wagenaar and Abigale Westerhouse
- The team has five seniors that have committed to cheerleading at the college level next year: Kailynn Mejeur, Larissa Meyers, Abigale Westerhouse committed to Central Michigan University’s Cheer Team, Jillian Comer has signed with Alma Cheer and Raya Mergen-Henry will be Cheering at Western Michigan University
Way to go Trojan Cheer - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙
Recognizing the PHS Trojans! The Girls Basketball team wrapped up their season with two players receiving Wolverine Conference recognition.
- Alyssa Weldon - Second Team All Conference
- Anna Overway - Honorable Mention All Conference
In addition, Alyssa received Honorable Mention for the Kalamazoo 2024 Girls Basketball Dream Team via MLive. Way to go, TROJAN PRIDE!! 💙
Prior to Spring Break, the 1st and 2nd grade Gilkey Elementary classes performed at their spring concert. From rehearsal to showtime, the students put on a wonderful show. Way to go, Geckos!
Unable to attend? You can view the concert by visiting the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page.
Spring sports are underway, but throughout this week we want to take some time to recognize our winter sports teams. First up are highlights from the PHS Varsity Boys Basketball team. The team had a strong season, making it to the District Finals. Individual end of season accomplishments include:
- Most Improved Player: Shawn Nelson & Drew Rayman
- Best Defensive Player: John Amaezechi & Shawn Nelson
- Best Teammate: John Amaezechi
- Coach Award: Chad Winenger & Nolan Edgell
- MVP: Chib Amaezechi & John Amaezechi
In addition, John Amaezechi received Second Team All Conference and Chib Amaezechi received Honorable Mention All Conference. Congratulations on a great season, PHS Varsity Basketball - GO TROJANS! 💙
The Cooper Koalas have a new addition in their library - the BOTB trophy! Last week, the Bookshelf Bandits received their trophy for winning the 2024 Battle of the Books competition! It will be proudly displayed in the library until next year! Once again, congratulations to the Bookshelf Bandits! 🐨📚🏆
The Cooper 5th grade students in Miss Wright’s class had a special way of celebrating reading month by making a book chain. Each link or chain represents a book or chapters that students read in the month of March. This was a great way to encourage reading as it provided a visual representation of how reading can grow their minds. The class had over 100 links as a class! Keep reading, Koalas! 🐨📚
Due to mechanical issues, the Rabbit bus route will be delayed by 25-30 minutes for the afternoon route today (Wednesday, March 27).
As a reminder, our Spring Break is from Thursday, March 28-Friday, April 5. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 8.
Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to Lydia, A'aliyah and Hannah (Mr. Hattendorf filled in for Hannah since she was absent) as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners. "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!
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! 💕
