As a friendly reminder, we will have a half day of school tomorrow, Thursday, June 5, as well as on Friday, June 6, which is the final day of the 2024/25 school year.
Have a great evening, GO TROJANS!
The Middle School Girls Blue Soccer Team had an outstanding season, where they demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork and determination. They concluded their season undefeated, with only one game ending in a tie. We are incredibly proud of these talented athletes and all they have accomplished. Congratulations to the team - GO TROJANS! ⚽️
Gilkey Elementary held their May Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select students and staff who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month and the recipients are celebrated at a special award ceremony with their families. In May, students and staff were selected for their integrity. Way to go, Geckos! 🦎
Last Friday, Cooper Elementary celebrated their Super Duper Cooper Day. The event featured a family picnic and a fun-filled field day, complete with special activities, games, Kona Ice and bounce houses. It was a beautiful day, filled with lots of fun for the Koalas! 🐨
We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Two options are available: Daily Onsite Breakfast and Lunch at Starr Elementary OR 7-Day Meal Box Pick-up. For more information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Congratulations to Donovan Ryan who finished 8th place All State in the 1600 meter - Trojan pride!
If you’ve passed the Middle School recently, you may have noticed a new addition - a new crossing light! This purchase was made through a partnership between the city and the school. This new addition will assist students in crossing the busy intersection at Brigham Street and Starr Road. Special thanks to the city for your support with purchasing and installing this new safety feature at PCS.
Please note: The vehicle that is shown in the picture on the sidewalk is a police vehicle. 🚔
The PHS Boys Golf team placed 10th at the Divison 2 Region 8 golf tournament at Stonehedge Golf Club. Drew Rayman led the Trojans, finishing in 9th place. He went on to a sudden death playoff with two other golfers and after the 2nd hole he earned a spot at the State Finals! GO TROJANS! ⛳️
We are thrilled to announce that PHS Sophomore Alex Yonkers has been named a winner in the high school category of the Kalamazoo Public Library's poetry contest, “Poems That Ate Our Ears” 2025. The poem he entered into the competition, titled “Oh, Crispy Treat of Morning Bliss,” is all about bacon and will be in a published booklet! Alex will also be recognized with all winners in September at an awards ceremony in downtown Kalamazoo . If selected, his poetry will also be featured as part of a mural on the Kalamazoo Mall sponsored by the Kalamazoo Friends of Poetry. Congratulations Alex - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE: Plainwell High School is hosting their next blood drive on Monday, June 9 from 12:00 AM until 5:45 PM at the High School Cafeteria. Interested in donating? YOU WILL NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO DONATE!! To sign-up, please visit: redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS.
Three Plainwell Middle School students were recognized at the Plainwell Community Schools Board of Education meeting on May 19 for their quick action in assisting a bus driver with a medical emergency. The students immediately called 911, speaking with an emergency dispatcher and relaying vital information while other emergency personnel responded. Plainwell Community Schools would like to thank these students for their swift actions in assisting our driver.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! It was a wonderful evening to honor the PHS graduates. Stay tuned for additional photos and memorable moments from the graduation ceremony. For now, show your support for these graduates by sending them well wishes on their special day - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎓💙👏🏼
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Claire Vos on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Claire’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Undecided
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cross country, Track, Multicultural Club, NHS, and PALs
🎓 AWARDS: Wolverine Conference Scholar Athlete, AP Scholar, All Conference Cross Country, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Nathan and Stephanie Vos
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Claire and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Alison VanDyke on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Alison’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Nursing
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Red Cross Club, NHS, Tennis, Cross Country, Track
🎓 AWARDS: Honor roll, award for most service hours in NHS, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Joanna VanDyke and Ron VanDyke
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Alison and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
We are excited to share our final athletic signing from the Class of 2025! Congratulations to PHS Senior, Emma Taggett, on signing her letter of intent for cross country at Kellogg Community College! We are incredibly proud of Emma's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year at KCC. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Lucas Stevens on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Lucas’ Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Davenport University/Cyber Defense
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Esports
🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors, Honors Roll, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Timothy and Luanne Stevens
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Lucas and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Trisha Shuck on finishing in the top 21 of the Class of 2025!
- Trisha’s Graduation Highlights –
🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Central Michigan University /Secondary Education
🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Tri-M, Musical, Big Brother Big Sister
🎓 AWARDS: Youth Assets Builder Award, Scholar Athlete, Top Honors
🎓 PARENTS: Lindsey and Jeff Shuck
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Trisha and the Top of the 2025 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!
As a reminder, there is a half day of school tomorrow (Thursday, May 22) and no school from Friday, May 23-Monday, May 26. Have a great evening and GO TROJANS!
🗓️ We are excited to share the 2025/26 School Year Calendar Highlights with you! Please visit https://5il.co/3gr5m
to view the highlights. GO TROJANS!
The Cooper Elementary 5th grade students in Miss Wright’s class had a glow day compliment party. They earned this for good behavior, meeting expectations and to celebrate being done with testing.
Special thanks to the Cooper parents who donated to make this an extra special day for the Koalas.
