Attention Middle and High School athletes! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE athletic physicals for the 2023/24 school year to PMS and PHS athletes on Wednesday, June 7 at Otsego High School. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical. Forms are available online and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you). GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the PHS Varsity Soccer team on their 6-0 win against Otsego tonight in Districts! Next up, they will compete in the District Finals on Thursday (6/1) at 6:30 PM at Lakeshore HS! Let’s go Plainwell - Trojan Pride! ⚽️
In January, Plainwell High School started a Student Athletic Leadership Team (SALT). Coaches made recommendations of athletes in their programs that displayed leadership qualities and/or potential. SALT met 2-3 times a month where they identified four core values and guiding principles for all athletes/the entire athletic department to live by - passion, commitment, growth and leadership. The goal is to have all PHS athletes represent these core values with their actions and behaviors on and off the “field”.
Next year, the program will continue to look for ways to teach, model and recognize people who demonstrate these core values. They also want to grow the SALT program by providing additional leadership training and resources to the PHS athletes so they can support their peers on the field, court, course or arena!
A very special thank you to Ms. Preston and SALT for your dedication to Trojan athletics - Plainwell Pride!
Last week, the Middle School students had a Day of Awesomeness! This was a celebration for students that had at least $50 in donations for this year’s fundraiser. Each grade level spent 70 minutes doing various activities. Special thanks to all that contributed to the fundraiser and to the parent volunteers who helped supervise each of the stations. Way to go, PMS Trojans!
It’s game day! Good luck to the Varsity Baseball team as they travel to Wayland for the first round of MHSAA Districts today (Tuesday, May 30). For tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://gofan.co/app/events/994847?schoolId=MI10277. Good luck Trojans!
Thank you to the High School and 8th grade bands who served their community today by performing in the Memorial Day parade as well as at the service at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Great job, Plainwell bands! 🇺🇸
PHS Football Parents/Players! Please mark your calendar to join us for a Parent/Player Meeting next week on Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 PM in the HS Cafeteria. PHS football parents & players are encouraged to join us to hear important football updates and review finalized summer schedules.
Earlier this week, the students at Cooper Elementary had a special visitor. Mr. Bill, the manager from FanFare, came to Cooper where he donated free comic books to their school. Each student was able to pick a comic book to take home. It was a fun opportunity for the Koalas. Special thanks to PHS Grad, Mr. Bill, for his generous donation to Cooper Elementary! Plainwell Pride!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Last night provided the perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor our seniors at their commencement ceremony. We are incredibly proud of this graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Matthew Beck, on signing his letter of intent for wrestling at Muskegon Community College! We are incredibly proud of Matthew’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Matthew! Trojan pride!
Earlier this week, the 5th grade students at Gilkey Elementary went on an adventure where they spent time panning for gold in the Nature Lab to finish up their unit on the Gold Rush. Students traveled back in time to 1849 to travel on the Oregon Trail to pan for gold, led by Prospector Jack.
It was a great experience, as students earned and collected gold through various activities in the Nature Lab. In the end, they could use their gold to purchase from the General Store. What a great learning experience for the Geckos!
The Starr Elementary Rock Starr Kindergarteners in Mrs. Fillar's and Mrs. Mudget's classes made kindness rocks during their countdown to Kindergarten letter K. They painted rocks, wrote kind words on them and are now donating them to the ABCC Healing Rock Garden Art for cancer patients at the Borgess Ascension Cancer Center. Way to go Kindergarten Rock Starrs!
As a reminder, there is no school from May 26-29. Have a great weekend! Go Trojans!
TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Ellery Troff on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023!
- ELLERY’S HIGHLIGHTS -
University: University of Michigan
Major: English
Extra Curricular: Varsity Basketball, Varsity Tennis, Multicultural Club, UMatter committee, NHS
Parents: David and Sheri Troff
Awards and Honors: NHS, Student of the Month, Honor Roll every year, All-Conference Honorable Mention Basketball 10th and 12th grade
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ellery and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!
Congratulations to the PHS Track and Field team members who have advanced to the State Finals on June 3!
- Thai Nguyen, Hiro Nguyen, Henry Cox and Isaac Veen qualified for the State Finals in the 3200 Meter Relay
- Michael Griffey qualified for State and was the Regional Champion in both Shot Put and Discus
- Ava Collier is the new Regional champion in Pole Vault and is headed to compete at the State Finals
Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Maci Stewart on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023!
- MACI’S HIGHLIGHTS -
University: University of Michigan
Major: College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Extra Curricular: NHS, Red Cross Club
Parents: Tiffany and Mike Dillon and Doug and Karen Stewart
Awards and Honors: Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen from PHS Class of 2023
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Maci and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Soccer team on their victory over St. Joseph last night in the first round of MHSAA Districts 5-0! Goals were scored by Kayla Baar (2), Laken Whittington, Alayna Eldred and Cayden Henckel. Assists were made by Whittington, Baar, Weldon and Eldred. The shutout goes to goalkeeper Eliza Harris. Great job!
Next up, they move on to round 2, taking on Otsego at Lakeshore High School on Tuesday, May 30 at 5:00 PM. Go Trojans!
TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Tyler Preuss on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023!
- TYLER’S HIGHLIGHTS -
University: Ferris State University
Major: Construction Management
Extra Curricular: Wrestling, football and baseball
Parents: Jason and Richelle Preuss
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Tyler and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!
Due to a field trip returning late to campus, all elementary and secondary (Middle/High School) bus routes will be running late today (Wednesday, May 24).
Thank you for your understanding - GO TROJANS!
TOP OF THE CLASS: Congratulations to Jenna Perez on finishing in the top 16 of the Class of 2023!
- JENNA’S HIGHLIGHTS -
University: Calvin University
Major: Medical Field
Extra Curricular: Marching Band, Concert Band, Tennis, Rock Climbing
Parents: Brenda and Michael Perez
Awards and Honors: AP Scholar with Honor
Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Jenna and the Top of the 2023 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools! Trojan pride!
