The PHS Tennis Match that was scheduled for today (Wednesday, September 6) at Sturgis has been canceled. Please note that tennis practice is still on!
Students in Ms. Cole’s 4th grade class at Starr Elementary had some fun while being creative. Cole’s Crew created warm fuzzies during a break from learning as a reminder to show kindness to others. Kindness is contagious!
The PHS Boys Varsity Tennis Team traveled to South Haven yesterday, congratulations to the following players who brought home a win:
- Number 1 Doubles: Andrew Hampton and Teagen Wilson
- Number 2 Doubles: Bradley Jeffreys and Austin Susens
- Number 3 Doubles: Anthony Kolhoff and Brayden Triemstra
- Number 4 Doubles: Lincoln Benson and Sean MacRitchie
Next up, they will travel to Sturgis. Way to go, Trojans!
We are excited to introduce our Lifelong Learners program at PCS! This program is available to Plainwell and Otsego community senior citizens who are looking to get involved and active in our community! We will offer a number of events throughout the year, so please stay tuned for more information. For now, please mark your calendar to join us for our first Lifelong Learners event on Thursday, September 21. This Fall Kickoff event will include food & fun, a tour of Christian Neighbors, volunteer opportunities and much more! Event will begin at 9:45 am with a tour of Christian Neighbors (282 12th St, Plainwell). Have questions? Please contact Jason Herbert at jason.herbert@plainwellschools.org.
Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Join our amazing team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders as a Bus Driver. To apply, please scan the QR code or for more information about employment at PCS, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team on their 34-27 victory over Coldwater last night! It was a great night to be a Trojan with a wonderful performance by the Trojan Marching Band, lots of Plainwell Pride led by the Cheer team and a well played game by the PHS Football team! Way to go - TROJAN PRIDE! 💙
🏈📸 courtesy of Gwen McDaniel
More highlights from our first week, this time featuring our Rock Starrs! In Mrs. Amaezechi’s fourth grade class at Starr Elementary, they worked together to develop their class contract. ⭐️
It was a great first week at PCS! At the Middle School, teachers had their students work on several team building activities to help build strong relationships. It’s great to be a Trojan!
As a reminder, we have two upcoming no school days: Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, September 5. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
Attention PCS K-8th graders! You are invited to join us for the 2023 Junior Cheer Night! Participants will have the opportunity to practice and learn from the PHS Cheer team (9/14) and cheer during the first quarter of the Varsity Home Football game (9/15). To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/cheer-fest/.
Registration closes today (8/31) for our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Classes! These classes are available to any PCS family (present or future) at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Class will run for six weeks on Thursday evenings (September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19). Childcare will be provided. Cost is $10 (per workbook). Register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
The Varsity Tennis match that was scheduled for today (Tuesday, August 29) at Battle Creek Pennfield has been canceled.
WELCOME BACK! It was a great day at PCS as we welcomed back our students for the 2023/24 school year! It was awesome to see our classrooms and hallways filled with students who are eager and ready 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 today - 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 28) 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 back to school information, reminders and updated transportation information.
SMILE...we would love to see your back to school pictures. Please post them here or email elizabeth.gallagher@plainwellschools.org to share your student's first day of school photos with us - we may even feature them on social media and/or in one of our upcoming district publications.
Wishing our students, staff and families a great 2023/24 school year - GO TROJANS!
Attention Trojan Football Fans - we have a few game updates!
1. The PHS Freshman Football game that was scheduled for today (8/25) at Hamilton HS has been canceled.
2. The PHS Varsity Football game that was scheduled for last night against Hamilton HS has been rescheduled for TODAY (8/25). To accommodate schedules and officials, the game will be played AT Hamilton High School at 4:00 PM. Good luck and GO TROJANS!
3. For those that purchased tickets for the Varsity Home Football game against Hamilton HS last night, we have requested a refund for tickets purchased through Hometown ticketing. All tickets purchased for the 8/24 game will be refunded, the refund process may take 3-5 days. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
GO TROJANS!
The PHS Football game that was scheduled for last night against Hamilton HS has been rescheduled for TODAY (Friday, August 25). To accommodate schedules and officials, the game will be played AT Hamilton High School at 4:00 PM. Good luck and GO TROJANS! 🏈
Due to heat index concerns and potential storms, the PHS Football game that was scheduled for tonight (Thursday, August 24) against Hamilton HS has been canceled.
BACK TO SCHOOL BUS REMINDERS: As we prepare for Back to School on Monday (8/28), we wanted to share the following reminders from our transportation department:
1. Bus riders should be out 10 minutes before their pick up time.
2. If you do not have a designated bus stop listed on the transportation route, your student can go to the nearest bus stop to be picked-up.
3. If you had a stop last year and you do not see it listed, please find where it would fall within the route schedule on the first day, bus route updates will be made as needed.
4. Please be aware that stops may be adjusted or updated based on overall ridership for each route.
5. Elementary families: Please note that during the first couple weeks of school as the bus routes get established, the buses usually leave the elementary buildings later than normal for the PM routes, causing students to arrive home later than normal.
6. Take note of what bus students are picked-up on in the morning, as well as asking the driver where drop-off will be in the afternoon.
7. Families can check their email for 2023/24 back to school transportation information.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, August 28 (half day). Go Trojans!
CETUSA is looking for a few last-minute host families for high school exchange student's who hope to join your home for the school year! Exchange students will come with their own health insurance and monthly spending money. Host families are asked to provide meals at the home, a room with a bed (can be shared with another teen if the same gender) and the opportunity to be an active member of your family. Deadline to volunteer is 8/31/23. Call today to learn more!
Attention PCS students, families and community! Today (Thursday, August 24), we will be holding a district-wide staff safety training. This training will include police presence and safety personnel throughout the district. Please be advised that during the drills, our offices will be closed intermittently. They will respond to emails and voicemails once their offices reopen.
