Exciting learning and growth are happening in our 7th and 8th grade ELA classes! 📚 In our 7th grade ELA class, students are diving into the novel “Tuck Everlasting.” 📖 In 8th grade, students are exploring “The Outsiders” and are creating character maps to illustrate the changes characters undergo throughout the story. 📝 Students are expanding their ELA skills in our exciting new creative expression class! Our Middle School ELA classes are expanding their knowledge through reading, improving their writing abilities and developing their communication skills each day.
At Plainwell Community Schools, we prioritize food safety for all our students! To further this commitment, our PCS Food Service staff members recently completed a FARECheck certified food allergen training program. FARECheck evaluates and certifies food allergy training materials and was developed by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), offered through Chartwells K12. We extend our thanks to our food service team for their dedication to providing the highest quality service to our students every day.
All Plainwell Young 5 classes took a field trip to Home Depot in Portage this week. They enjoyed a guided tour of the store, had the chance to meet the staff and learned how various equipment operates. Additionally, the students had the opportunity to create their very own wooden Home Depot bank. It was a fun learning experience for the youngest Trojans!
The PHS Red Cross Club recently held their Winter Clothing Drive. As a school, they collected over 2,500 articles of clothing that will be donated to the Martin Resource Center, Kalamazoo Dream Center and the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference. Way to go, Trojans!
Lifelong Learners! We are excited to share three upcoming Holiday Lifelong Learner (L3) events. Mark your calendar for these exciting events that are available to Plainwell and Otsego community senior citizens and retirees!
🎄 Trip to Christkindl Market on Wednesday, November 19 (please RSVP to Anne at 269-685-5823)
🧑🎄 Santa Bingo at Ransom District Library on Thursday, December 4
🎁 Holiday Brunch at the Plainwell Performing Arts on Wednesday, December 10
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Anne at 269-685-5823. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming holiday L3 event!
Shoutout to regional diving qualifier, Audra Huberty, who is excited to participate in the MHSAA regional diving qualification meet today. Audra is competing for a chance to represent Plainwell Swim and Dive at the state meet next weekend. Good luck, Audra - TROJAN PRIDE!
Enrollment for holiday assistance from Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project closes tomorrow (11/14). If you live in the PCS District and intend to apply, please do so soon! If you prefer, you can enroll online at https://forms.gle/UM2tMzd47VjfiNwGA.
🗓️ Calendar Reminder! 🗓️ As a reminder we have two upcoming half days of school: Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 (end of first trimester).
Half Day Dismissal Times:
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
🚌 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
📓 Cooper - 11:50 AM
📝 Starr - 11:55 AM
Congratulations to Sydney, Mia and Parker as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners for October. "Book and a Bonus" is a monthly reading incentive program for MS students that is supported by Ransom District Library.
Keep up the great reading PMS students! Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your ongoing support of PCS and the “Book and a Bonus" program! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Earlier today, PHS had the privilege of hosting some distinguished guests as members of the Plainwell VFW came to donate a book written by a veteran. This generous contribution will make a wonderful addition to the high school library. It was an incredible honor to welcome these guests to PHS - thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
The Multicultural Club came together to assemble homeless kits and organize other donations for Christian Neighbors, supporting those experiencing homelessness in our community. This was a meaningful opportunity for PHS students to reflect on how fortunate we are to have everyday essentials that many go without. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated during the drive, your generosity makes a real difference!
Registration is open for our upcoming Winter Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Program is open to participants 7 and up and will run on Monday evenings from December 1-February 23 (excluding 12/22, 12/29 & 2/9) 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 scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes 12/15 at midnight). GO TROJANS!
Join us for Otis Outdoors' 7th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Each year, Otis Outdoors proudly supports our community by providing Thanksgiving dinner to 30+ local families. This year, you can help too! Participate in their 7th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive by donating traditional Thanksgiving food items on Saturday, November 22 from 12:00-4:00 PM at Gun Plain Fire Department (381 8th Street, Plainwell).
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for November 10-14! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Juliana (8th Grade)
- Leah (7th Grade)
- Brock (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!
Plainwell Middle School presents "Big Bad". Join us for the show on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Check out the promo video from the cast and crew here: https://youtu.be/ipOlk6AdH8g.
‼️ Upcoming Walking Track Closures ‼️ Due to the upcoming scheduled half days and Thanksgiving Break, the Field House Walking Track will be closed on Thursday, November 13, Friday, November 14 and the week of November 24-28. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Congratulations to the Girls Swim and Dive team who took home second place at the SCC championship meet this weekend! It was a close meet between Plainwell & Sturgis for second place and it came down to the last couple of events with Plainwell ending up in second by only 7 points! Highlights from the event include:
🏆 Sophia Vanheest was the backstroke champion
🏆 Olaia Dominguez Trincado qualified for state in the 200 IM
🏆 Sylar Luckett qualified for the state meet in the 100 free
🏆 In diving, Audra Huberty placed 7th, Makayla Oele placed 12th and Abbie Hansen placed 14th
🏆 All conference top 8 honors go to Sophia VanHeest, Brecken DeHaan, Olai Dominguez Trincado, Ellah Anderson, Sylar Luckett, Emily Skinner, Audra Huberty and Adalyn Miller.
🏆 Consolation finalist and 9-16 honors go to Ella McMeeken, Abby Unser, McKenna Mitzel, Peyton Damick, Annabell Castaneda and Audra Huberty.
Everyone achieved their personal best times of the season. Great job, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Final show! Join us for Plainwell High School Drama’s final production of "Back to the '80s". Tickets are still available for the show at the Performing Arts Center:
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the PAC box office.
Opening night = ✔️ and the cast and crew were amazing! Two shows remaining for the 2025 Drama’s production of “Back to the ‘80s”. Tickets are available for both shows at the Performing Arts Center:
🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com or at the PAC box office one hour before the show.
Swim & Dive Championship Update! The preliminaries are going well for the Plainwell Trojan Girls Swim team!! Several swimmers are set to compete in championship heats tomorrow. Diving prelims will also take place tomorrow, followed by the championship rounds. Join us at Harper Creek High School to cheer on the Trojans!!
