We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center (3600 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo). Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings face off against the Wheeling Nailers at their Lavender Ice Game.
🗓️ Saturday, November 28
🕖 7:00 PM
ℹ️ Families can look forward to enjoying the game, a $5 concession voucher, a complimentary knit hat, and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center
🎟️ Ticket Information: Adults $17 and children $13, plus FEVO fees
🚘 Transportation is not available and parking is $10 per car at the event (cash only) or $8 in advance online
🏒 For additional information or to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Please note, the deadline to purchase tickets is November 26 at midnight.
Dinner tonight = ☑️! Join us from 5:00-8:00 PM this evening (10/12) for a Dine to Donate fundraiser at Culver’s to support the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 12. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, October 13. Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
📣 Homecoming Parade! 📣 Join us today (10/9) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at their 2026 Homecoming Parade. Parade leaves PHS at 1:20 PM - students, staff, PCS families, and the community are welcome to join us along the parade route to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Stugis at 7 PM. 💙💙 GO TROJANS! 💙💙
We are excited to share information on the 2026/27 Battle of the Books Program! This exciting quiz competition is designed for 3rd-5th grade students at Plainwell and nearby elementary schools. Participants will read six amazing books together, meet as a team from November-February to review and study the materials and then compete in a quiz bowl-style event on February 27, 2027. The goal of BOTB is to encourage reading, grow student's teamwork skills, and HAVE FUN!
More information and sign-up details will be shared through building communications soon. In the meantime, if your student is interested in participating or you are interested in becoming a coach, we invite you to attend the 2026/27 BOTB Informational Meeting.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 27
🕡 6:30-7:30 PM
📍Gilkey Elementary’s Media Center
We look forward to a wonderful BOTB season with the 🐨 Koalas, 🦎 Geckos, ⭐️ Rock Starrs, and surrounding elementary schools!
🎄 Trojan Families! 🎄 Are you interested in applying for holiday assistance through the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Online enrollment is open now through November 13.
Interested in supporting the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Mark your calendar for these upcoming important dates:
🗓️ October 12: Culvers Dine to Donate from 5:00-8:00 PM
🗓️ December 1-17: School Food Drives (more information will be shared through building communications)
You can also learn more about this incredible program that supports Plainwell families by visiting:
https://www.plainwellchristmas.org/get-involved.
Plainwell Community Schools is committed to creating a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. As part of this dedication, we are thrilled to welcome a new member to our safety team: Nick Kaechele. In his role, he will join Bob Farris and Jean Freeman (Ginny) in enhancing safety and security throughout our school community.
You might have spotted Mr. Kaechele throughout the district this school year alongside Mr. Farris and Ms. Freeman (Ginny), the next time you do, please take a moment to extend a warm “Welcome to Plainwell”. 💙
As a reminder, registration for our NEW 5th-8th grade girls competitive basketball league at the Courthouse closes tomorrow (10/1). Checkout this information from Plainwell Community Education for program details: https://aptg.co/l0NhTS. To begin the registration process, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
🏐 Spikers Volleyball Registration Reminder 🏐 Registration is open until October 1 for our upcoming Spikers Volleyball program for 3rd-6th graders. The goal of Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules, and have fun! The program will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from October 20-December 3. For more information or to begin the registration process, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes 10/1).
Registration is open now through October 15 for the 2026 Kickers Soccer program for K-5th graders. The goal of the Kickers program is to experience the sport, understand the rules, and have fun! The program runs from October 31-December 19. Cost is $60 per athlete. For more information, first day practice schedules, or to register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
💙 COMMUNITY TAILGATE TONIGHT 💙 We can’t wait to see you at the Plainwell Community Tailgate tonight (9/18) from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter. We look forward to bringing our community together and showing our PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Spikers Volleyball program for 3rd-6th graders. The goal of Spikers is to experience the sport, understand the rules, and have fun! The program will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from October 20-December 3. For more information or to begin the registration process, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Do you have a 5th-8th grade girl that is interested in playing competitive basketball? We are excited to share that PCS will be coordinating a NEW competitive basketball league at the Courthouse in Byron Center. For more information or to begin the registration process, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
We can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Plainwell Community Tailgate! Join us on Friday, September 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM for an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter. We look forward to bringing our community together and showing our PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We hope our students, staff and families had a great first week back to school! As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, September 8.
We are excited to welcome the PCS students back to school tomorrow (Monday, August 31) for a half day. We look forward to seeing the Trojans back in the buildings to begin a great 2026/27 school year which will be filled with lots of growth for Today’s Learners and Tomorrow’s Leaders! PCS Families - please check your email from 8/28 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
🎨 Calling All Rock Detectives! 🕵️♀️🪨 Be on the lookout for some seriously rockin’ works of art! Our amazing Lifelong Learners have painted rocks to welcome back our K–5 students on August 31. 🎉
The rocks will be cleverly hidden on all three elementary playgrounds. 👀 Your mission: Find them!
So sharpen those detective skills, grab your crew, and let the Great Rock Hunt begin! 🪨🔎✨ Happy hunting—and remember… leave the rocks for the next person to find.😉
We are just one week away from welcoming the Trojans back to school on Monday, August 31. As students return to classrooms, they will be greeted by some new faces among the teaching staff. We are thrilled to introduce the new teachers joining PCS in 2026! Each of them is excited to meet their students and become a part of our school community. Let’s extend a warm welcome and some TROJAN PRIDE as they arrive at PCS!
Registration is open for our upcoming Fall Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from August 31-November 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
You're Invited to the Plainwell Community Tailgate!
Plainwell Community Schools invites families, community members, sports teams, student clubs, local businesses, community organizations, vendors, and other groups to join us for our annual Community Tailgate on Friday, September 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Come enjoy an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter.
Want to be part of the event? We welcome groups that would like to set up a tent, table, or gathering space to showcase their organization, promote activities, connect with families, or simply participate in the celebration.
Reserve Your Tailgate Spot: If your team, club, business, organization, or group would like to host a tent or table, please scan the QR code or complete the following sign-up form so the organizers can plan accordingly: https://forms.gle/RrvH2zpm2DCegn8SA.
