The first All-Sports/Club Tailgate was a success! It was a fantastic evening for the Trojan community to unite and enjoy games, giveaways, yard activities and food trucks. Thank you to all that joined us for this fun event that was filled with Trojan Pride and school spirit! 📣
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week (September 29-October 3)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Kayliona (8th Grade)
- Ava (7th Grade)
- Aiden (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
📣 Homecoming Week Schedule! 📣 Mark your calendar to join us throughout the week to show your PLAINWELL PRIDE at our Homecoming Week events - GO TROJANS!
Wednesday, October 1
-Boys Varsity Soccer at Otsego 6pm
- Powderpuff Game & Bonfire beginning at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, October 2
- Girls' Freshman Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
- Girls' JV Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
- Girls' Varsity Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 6:00 PM
Friday, October 3
- Homecoming Parade - starts from PHS at 1:30 PM
- Boys' Varsity Football v. Edwardsburg (H) at 7:00 PM
Field House Pool & Walking Track Schedule! Please make note of the following changes to the Field House Pool & Walking Track for this week (September 29-October 4).
➡️ No Noon Lap Swim or Walking Track this week due to MS classes
➡️ No Open Swim this Friday, October 3 due to Homecoming
➡️ No Aqua Aerobics on Saturday, October 4
It’s more than just a competition, and that was proudly displayed in the Varsity Soccer game last night against Niles! To kick-off the game, both teams came together to provide a special moment for Felipe, an exchange student from Brazil. Felipe had his season cut short due to injury, but thanks to the PHS coaching staff, along with the support of the Niles Varsity Soccer team and the referees, he was given the opportunity for one final touch in a game setting. This incredible gesture showcased remarkable sportsmanship from everyone involved. While Felipe’s influence extends far beyond what can be captured in a single moment, we are immensely grateful to both teams for supporting this memorable experience for him.
The 6th grade science classes wrapped up an exciting unit on microbiology, diving into the invisible world of bacteria, viruses and fungi! After weeks of exploring how these tiny organisms impact our health and environment, they finally got hands-on with microscopes! 🔬
Using their new knowledge, they prepared slides, adjusted focus knobs like pros and identified real microbes under the lens. Watching science come to life right in front of their eyes was a powerful moment of discovery and curiosity.
We’re so proud of their growth and can’t wait to see where their scientific journeys take them next.
Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for their 2nd place finish at the Jenison Marching Invitational on Saturday! Highlights from the competition include:
🎶 The TMB improved on their excellent score from 2 weeks ago
🎶 Defeated last year’s silver medalist from state finals
🎶 Earned the Best Visual caption award, beating last year’s state champions in just that category by .25!
Congratulations on an outstanding competition Trojan Marching Band!
The excitement of Homecoming Week is in the air! Take a stroll downtown to see the local businesses showcasing their Plainwell Pride, with artwork from our amazing teams. We’re excited to celebrate the Trojans throughout this fantastic week! Special thanks to these businesses and our community for your support - GO TROJANS!! 💙
Earlier this week, PCS was thrilled to receive an incredible donation! On Monday, Dan, a Labor Liaison from the AFL-CIO for the Heart of West Michigan United Way, delivered 150 pairs of running shoes donated by Gazelle Sports. These shoes will be provided to PCS students who are in need of proper footwear. The total value of this generous donation is over $12,500!
We are immensely grateful for the support from these organizations and this generous donation, which will significantly benefit countless Trojans for years to come!
Middle School P.R.I.D.E. Athlete of the Week - Congratulations to Plainwell Middle School’s first Athlete of the Week for the 2025/26 school year - Violet! Violet was nominated by her Volleyball coach, Alexis Reist, who stated the following in her nomination statement: "Violet is always making sure everyone is included in practice and in the classroom. Violet is serious about her academics, any chance she has, she is in my room after school doing homework. Since day one of summer clinics Violet has been nothing but respectful towards myself and her teammates. Lastly, Violet is not always the loudest on the court but she is the first one to care for her teammates and the game. I have moved some positions around, trying out new things, Violet takes the change as a learning opportunity and is positive/excited about it!" Congratulations Violet and keep up the great work - TROJAN PRIDE!
Mrs. Youngs and Mrs. Bunker’s Young 5 classes had an exciting adventure to Gull Meadow Farms. During their visit, students enjoyed a wagon ride to the apple orchard, where they picked apples and learned facts about them. They also had cider and doughnuts while enjoying fun activities around the farm. After returning from their outing, students came together to make applesauce. This trip provided a fun learning adventure for the Young 5 students from Gilkey and Starr! 🍎
The second-grade teachers at Cooper collaborated with the intervention team to analyze student data and form differentiated groups aimed at enhancing student learning. Following this, teachers utilized their findings to develop games and manipulatives for effective small group instruction, which will greatly benefit the Koalas.
Several seniors from Renaissance High School participated in an interactive experience at the Kalamazoo Tools and Trade Expo. This event provided students with the chance to explore a wide variety of trade career fields and gain insights directly from industry professionals.
Each year, the PHS School Counselors conduct individual meetings with all students on their caseloads. These "Minute Meetings" serve as an introduction for our freshman students and a valuable check-in for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. These sessions establish the foundation for lasting student-counselor relationships that continue throughout the school year and during their time at PHS. We are grateful for our counselors and the personalized care and support they offer to all of our High School Trojans!
The PHS Girls Golf Team participated in two events this week, achieving first place in both. Here are some highlights from the competitions:
⛳️ On Tuesday the team played in their Pre-Regional event at Island Hills. Although it was shortened to 15 holes due to the weather, Plainwell finished in first place as a team! They also had three earned medals including the individual medalist, Ayla Jaeger, who was +2 through 15 holes.
⛳️ On Wednesday, they played in a home conference jamboree at Lake Doster and finished in first place. Special shout out to Senior, Harper Johnson, who finished in 4th place at her last home jamboree!
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team on their 5-0 win against Paw Paw tonight! Way to go, Trojans! 💙🏐💙
YOU’RE INVITED!
Plainwell’s First All-Sports/Club Tailgate
Let’s kick off the season TOGETHER — Trojan style!
📅 Date: Friday, September 26th
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm until kickoff
📍 Location: Practice Football Field
Join us at our home game vs. Paw Paw for a community-wide tailgate celebrating all Plainwell sports/clubs! This is a fun, family-friendly event open to all athletes, families and fans.
Programs will have a tent with:
🎉 Games & Giveaways
🎯 Yard games for all ages
🍔 Food Trucks
Come out, show your school spirit and connect with the amazing students and families that make Plainwell special. Wear your royal blue and get ready to cheer!
GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to our Middle School students for raising nearly $20,000 for school activities through their current fundraiser! They celebrated this fantastic achievement today with a Kona Ice truck. The fundraiser will continue through Friday!
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, students at PHS met at the flagpole before school and held a moment of silence. This student-driven, heartfelt gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for students to unite, raise awareness and advocate for student mental health.
🚧 Downtown Plainwell Construction Update! 🚧 The City of Plainwell has just notified us that work on Main Street, between M-89 and Starr Road, will continue through today (Monday, September 22). From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Main Street and all intersecting streets leading to it will be closed. Please be aware that you will need to find an alternative route until 8:00 PM today. Additionally, this closure may result in delays for afternoon bus transportation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction project – GO TROJANS!
