‼️ Trojan Fans! ‼️ Join us tomorrow (9/3) for the first home Volleyball match of the season against Hastings! Trojan Volleyball will be competing for the first time at the new Field House with the Freshman and JV kicking-off at 5:00 PM, followed by the Varsity. Entry is FREE - let’s fill the stands with TROJAN PRIDE! 💙🏐
The Varsity Football team kicked off their season with a 21-7 WIN over Allegan tonight! The stands were filled with Plainwell Pride as we hosted the first football game of the season at Streidl Field, showcasing the new turf and the upgraded scoreboard! 💙🏈 GO TROJANS! 🏈💙
We hope our students and families had a great first week back to school for the 2025/26 school year! As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, September 2.
Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
What a night for Trojan soccer in their home opener and first game on the new turf! Both JV and Varsity came out strong and rolled to 8-0 wins over Hastings.
⚽ JV played strong with goals from Izik (3), Marvin, Gibson, Milan, Elvin and Isaiah. Assists came from Corben (2), Carlos, Elvin and Spencer.
💪 Varsity kept the momentum going with Nate scoring 5, plus goals from Kegan, Salim and Trenton. Assists came from Kegan (4), Braeden, Nate and Gavyn.
Proud of both teams for making history on our field and showing what Trojan soccer is all about. Big wins, big statements and a special way to open up our newly updated Streidl Field. GO TROJANS! 💙⚽
💙💙 Exciting updates at Streidl Field 💙💙
Join us to support the Trojans and see the latest improvements firsthand!
Upcoming Events @ Streidl Field:
⚽️ JV & Varsity Soccer: Tonight (8/27)
🏈 Varsity Football: Friday (8/29)
‼️ Trojan Fans! ‼️ Join us tonight (8/27) for the first home Men’s Soccer game of the season against Hastings! The Trojans will be competing for the first time on the newly updated Streidl Field with the JV kicking off at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30 PM. Entry is FREE - let’s fill the stands with TROJAN PRIDE! ⚽️
📸 courtesy of Aaron Hoffmann
On Wednesday, September 3, the Class of 2027 will be hosting a Trojan Food Fest in the junior parking lot at PHS from 5:00-8:00 PM! Join us to enjoy food trucks, yard games/PHS-themed games, an obstacle course and a silent auction! A breakdown of wristband pricing is included in this post (cash only). All proceeds will go to the Class of 2027 for prom this spring. We hope to see you there!
Attention PCS K-8th graders - registration is open for the 2025 Junior Cheer Night! Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn cheers, build spirit and perform under the Friday night lights!
📣 PRACTICE: Practice will be held on Wednesday, September 24 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the PHS High School Main Gym where athletes will learn cheers, chants and have fun with the PHS cheer team!
📣 GAME DAY: On Friday, September 26, beginning at 6:00 PM, participants will cheer with the team during the first quarter of the home football game.
Cost is $50 per athlete (includes t-shirt). To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
WELCOME BACK! It was a great day at PCS as we welcomed back our students for the 2025/26 school year! It was wonderful to see our classrooms, hallways and playgrounds filled with students who are eager and excited to learn. We are looking forward to a great year at PCS - GO TROJANS!
SMILE...we would love to see your back to school pictures. Thank you to all that have already shared your back to school photos. If you are interested in sharing your first day photos, please email elizabeth.gallagher@plainwellschools.org by 8/27 - we may feature them on an upcoming social media post and/or in one of our upcoming district publications.
We are excited to welcome the PCS students back to school tomorrow (Monday, August 25) for a half day. We look forward to seeing the Trojans back in the buildings to begin a great year of learning! PCS Families - please check your email for additional back to school information and reminders. GO TROJANS!
Half Day Dismissal Times
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
📖 RHS - 11:30 AM
🚌 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
📓 Cooper - 11:50 AM
📝 Starr - 11:55 AM
As we prepare for Back to School on Monday, August 25 (half day), we wanted to share some important reminders from our transportation team! Families - please check your email or visit plainwellschools.org/article/2371996 to view this information. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). GO TROJANS!
Open Swim at the Field House Pool is canceled for this evening (8/22). We apologize for the inconvenience. We look forward to seeing you at our next Open Swim on August 29.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf team who took 1st place today at the Greater Kalamazoo Invitational with a team score of 357. Three players placed in the top 10 with Ayla Jaeger placing first (80), Harper Johnson in 5th (88) and Emma Rayman 6th (91). Plainwell’s 2nd team placed 6th among the 10 teams playing today. Congratulations Trojans!
Yesterday we welcomed back our staff to kick-off the 2025/26 school year. The event featured vendors, breakfast and an opening ceremony at the PAC, highlighted by an outstanding performance from our music department, with special guest Superintendent Montange. We are excited to begin another great year at PCS with our AMAZING staff and can’t wait to welcome our students back to school next Monday, August 25 (half day).
Special thanks to all the vendors that joined us to welcome the staff back. GO TROJANS!
Plainwell Community Schools is proud to welcome Jay Bohl as the new Varsity Boys Wrestling Coach at Plainwell High School.
Coach Bohl brings a rich history of success at every level of the sport—as a collegiate athlete, a dedicated high school coach, and most recently as a collegiate coach at Grand Valley State University. His return to Plainwell marks a full-circle moment, as he is also a proud Plainwell wrestling alumni.
Coach Bohl is known for his infectious energy, relentless work ethic, and a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline, accountability, and personal growth. He is passionate about preparing young athletes not only to compete at a high level, but also to thrive academically and be ready for real-world challenges.
His vision is clear: to build a wrestling culture that mirrors the intensity and structure of college programs while maintaining strong academic and character development.
Coach Bohl will hold a Town Hall on Monday, September 22 at 7:00 PM in the PAC to talk more about the program and introduce the coaching staff.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Bohl back to Plainwell - TROJAN PRIDE!
You are invited to join us for a Back-to-School Reset webinar with Clayful! This upcoming webinar is open to all PCS families!
📅 When: Friday, August 22, 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Where: Zoom (link sent after you register)
This FREE family webinar will share simple strategies to help you:
⏰ Reset home routines for a smoother start to the school year
💙 Support your child in managing big feelings, whether that’s excitement, nerves, or anything in between
When you register, you can share topics or questions you’d like covered. As a reminder, your information will stay completely confidential. Our Clayful experts will tailor simple strategies to help you and your child start the school year with confidence. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/article/2365682
Let’s set the stage for a confident, calm and connected start to the school year - together.
Registration is open for our upcoming Fall TaeKwonDo program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. TaeKwonDo is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from September 8-November 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at Plainwell Middle School. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
Registration is open for the upcoming Rising Stars (formally Sharp Shooters) Basketball League. Join us for a competitive basketball program for 5th-8th grade girls. Basketball experience and advanced basketball skills are necessary, playing time will be based on skill level.
🗓️ Dates: Practices start the week of September 13. Games will be held on Saturdays from October-November with some travel required. Please note, team organization and practices (days of the week, location and times) will be announced after registration closes.
💲 Cost: $130 (Covers gym rental, game certified MHSAA officials, jerseys)
🌐 Registration and Additional Information: To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration deadline is September 13.
We are two weeks away from the beginning of another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back in the buildings to begin the 2025/26 school year on Monday, August 25 (half day). Check out our back to school webpage where we share information and upcoming important dates. Please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!
Attention Middle School athletes - the first day of fall sports is just around the corner! Please ensure that you have a physical on file and have completed the necessary steps to sign-up in Final Forms by visiting https://plainwell-mi.finalforms.com/. It is important that all documentation is complete before you can participate in fall sports.
🗓️ Next, please mark your calendar for the first day of fall Middle School sports:
🏐 7th and 8th Grade MS Volleyball Tryouts - Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19 from 3:30-5:00 PM in the Field House
👟 6th-8th Grade MS Cross Country - Monday, August 18 from 7:00-8:15 PM at the Middle School
🏈 7th & 8th Grade MS Football - Monday, August 25 from 3:00-5:30 PM at the Football Practice Field
We look forward to a great fall season with our Trojan athletes! If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 269-685-9554. GO TROJANS!
