It’s Snowcoming Week! Throughout the district, our buildings are celebrating with various dress up days. At Cooper Elementary, they had fun with dress like a teacher day. Way to go, Koalas!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Diego (8th Grade): Diego is a kind and hard working student. He brings joy to every class period. He is energetic and loves to learn. He is a great role model and positive person to be around. He comes to school everyday with a positive attitude and displays Plainwell PRIDE in all he does.
Julian (7th Grade): Julian is a hard worker in the classroom. He always comes prepared and ready to learn and give his best effort. He participates in class and is always willing to help another student out when needed. Julian is always willing to learn more and does a great job of advocating for himself when he needs help. He is a great role model for other students in the classroom as he is always modeling appropriate behavior. His hard work and determination is appreciated.
Gabrielle (6th Grade): Gabby is a great addition to the classroom. She is thoughtful of others and always willing to help anyone when it is needed. Gabby works hard in the classroom on her assignments and is always prepared and ready to give her best effort. Gabby loves to participate in class discussions and always has a positive attitude while doing it.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month 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!
Join us as the Otsego Jazz Ensemble plays a free concert with Plainwell Jazz Band on Tuesday, January 30 at 7PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center.
The Otsego Jazz Ensemble (OJE) with Kalamazoo vocalist Lana Hoffman will bring their hi-powered mix of jazz, rock, pop, latin and standards to the Plainwell Performing Arts Center for a FREE concert on Tuesday, January 30th at 7pm. The 18-piece band is fresh off a highly acclaimed performance at the Kalamazoo New Years Festival. The group formed in 1986, rehearsing in Otsego, a central meeting point for musicians who drive to weekly rehearsals from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Holland.
OJE will be sharing the stage with the PHS Jazz Band, under the direction of David Hepinstall. PHS will start the program. OJE will play a set, and will be inviting some members of the PHS band to “sit in." Both bands will combine on stage for a final number, Duke Ellington’s "Don’t Get Around Much Anymore."
The Gilkey Geckos had a special guest in PE, as Mr. Reid (in-house specialist) joined Ms. Abnet to introduce the game of golf! Thank you to Mr. Reid for sharing your talent and expertise with the Geckos! 🦎
Plainwell High School recognizes students each month who demonstrate good character and kindness. Students who have strong academic achievements and attendance are nominated by teachers who recognize these qualities. We are thrilled to wish congratulations to the PHS Students of the Month for Fall 2023! TROJAN PRIDE!
2023 FALL PHS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
Adam Stull (Senior), Aiden Mallory (Sophomore), Alayna Eldred (Sophomore), Audra Huberty (Freshman), Audrey Todd (Senior), Autmun Norris (Junior), Avery Powell (Freshman), Bailey Knapp (Freshman), Claire Wynalda (Freshman), Colin Gritter (Junior), Ella LaPenna (Sophomore), Hailey Fisher (Junior), Isaac Westdorp (Freshman), Jackson Albrecht (Freshman), Joel Schober (Junior), Joseph Hoffman (Sophomore), Joseph Sanderson (Senior), Logan Westburg (Senior), Lorelei Hofacre (Freshman), Lynsey Smith (Senior), Michael Gonyeau (Senior), Mila Southwick (Sophomore), Parker Stull (Senior), Sienna Lancaster (Senior), Tessa Marietta (Freshman), Trinity Blanchard (Sophomore), Venesa Perez Veliz (Sophomore), William Allen (Junior) and Zoey Bennett (Senior)
At Cooper Elementary they wanted to focus on positive lunchroom behavior, so everyday one upper elementary and one lower elementary classroom is selected to receive a golden spatula. To earn this award, students must show kindness and respect to each other, be tidy while they eat, clean up after themselves and chat amongst themselves at a respectable noise level. The classrooms that earn the most golden spatulas throughout the month earn a VIP lunch to celebrate their hard work. Students get to sit at decorated tables on the stage with place settings and a treat. Special community guests are invited each month to celebrate with our students. Most recently, the students from Mrs. Mudget’s and Mr. Kigar’s classes had lunch with Officer Farris and Officer Rantz. Great job to these students and thanks to our special guests for joining the Koalas to celebrate this recognition!
Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Join our outstanding team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders as a Freshman or JV Volleyball Coach. To apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.
It was a winning weekend for our Middle School Athletic teams! Congratulations to the MS Competitive Cheer white team who won their competitions both Friday and Saturday! Our MS Competitive Cheer blue team took second on Saturday scoring their highest score yet! Way to go, Trojans!
The Middle School Wrestling team also had a great first week of competition! Last Friday, the Girls Wrestling team traveled to Gobles for the Tigers Women's Jamboree going for a combined 12-3 record. All of the girls brought home medals with Sophia Vega and Evi Coutu earning first place. On Saturday, the whole team traveled to the 2024 Portage North Wrestling Invitational earning 23 top four places. Tournament Champions include Brady Kolenda, Jayden Kolenda, Joshua Preuss, Grady Erlandson, Edwin Johnson, Brennan Dull and Owen Young.
Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
As we continue to monitor the weather and travel conditions, we wanted to provide an update on PCS afternoon/evening activities for today (Tuesday, January 23). All practices and activities are canceled, unless otherwise communicated by your student’s coach. Stay safe, have a great day and GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the PHS Girls Varsity Basketball team on their 36-34 win over Otsego last night! Alyssa Weldon led the team with 11 points and Brooke Timpe had 9. Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Next up, they will play in their Snowcoming games against Edwardsburg on Friday (1/26). JV tips off at 4:15 PM with the Varsity Girls and Boys following. GO TROJANS! 🏀
Due to winter weather conditions, Plainwell Community Schools is closed today (Tuesday, January 23). This closure includes the SAFE program. We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day!
Our Lifelong Learners had another great adventure yesterday at their Casino Lunch and Play event. Participants enjoyed the buffet and trying their luck playing slot games. It was a great day filled with fellowship and lots of FUN! A special thanks and huge shout-out to Gun Lake Casino for hosting the Lifelong Learners, we appreciate you making it a special day for our Community Retirees and Senior Citizens!
For more information on the Lifelong Learners program or for upcoming event information, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/lifelong-learners. Have questions? Please contact Jason Herbert at jason.herbert@plainwellschools.org.
PCS is excited and honored to introduce Megan Black as the new Head Coach for the PHS Varsity Volleyball team. While this is a new role for Megan, she has already been a part of the Trojan community over the last few years. Currently Ms. Black is a 3rd grade teacher at Gilkey Elementary and has served as the Freshman Volleyball Coach for the last two seasons. Coach Black brings many years of volleyball experience to her new role, playing volleyball in high school and at the college level, as well as coaching in JV and club volleyball roles. We are thrilled to welcome Coach Megan Black in this new role. Congratulations to her and the Plainwell Volleyball program - GO TROJANS!
Registration is still open for the 2024 Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 10. Join us for an evening of fun for PCS K-6th grade daughters. Event includes a formal photo, DJ, selfie station, refreshments, raffle and a flower. Registration closes at midnight on Friday, February 9, please scan the QR code to register today. For more information, please visit https://5il.co/2cphq.
As we continue to monitor the weather and travel conditions, we wanted to provide an update on PCS afternoon/evening activities for today (Wednesday, January 17). All practice and activity plans/schedules will be communicated by the individual coach or director.
Due to low temperatures, winter weather and secondary road condItions Plainwell Community Schools is closed today (Wednesday, January 17). The SAFE Program will open at 7:30 AM at Starr Elementary only. The blood drive that was previously scheduled at PHS is canceled. We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day!
Join us to support the Plainwell Education Foundation at their 2024 Euchre Night Fundraiser on Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at Taqueria San Francisco Bar & Grill where attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, euchre tournament, cash bar and raffle prizes. Cost is $30 per person (limited to 50 guests). For questions or to RSVP, please contact Jeremy.Wright@plainwellschools.org. For a flyer for the event, please visit https://5il.co/2cjsc.
As we continue to monitor the weather and travel conditions, we wanted to provide an update on PCS afternoon/evening activities for today (Tuesday, January 16). All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Some optional PHS Varsity practices will be held, information will be communicated by coaches. We understand families may have transportation concerns, so please do what you feel is best for your family. Please contact your student's coach if additional information is needed. Stay safe, have a great day and GO TROJANS!
Due to winter weather and secondary road condItions Plainwell Community Schools is closed today (Tuesday, January 16). The SAFE Program will open at 7:30 AM at Starr Elementary only. We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day!
As a reminder, there is a scheduled no school day for students tomorrow (Monday, January 15). Have a great day! Go Trojans!
