CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! We 💙 seeing the progress on the new Fieldhouse! It is exciting to see the pool and gym spaces coming together. Great things are to come at PCS, our continued gratitude to our amazing community for your support! GO TROJANS! 💙
Registration is still open for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player. There are three programs available:
- Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6)
- Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8)
- Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8)
Registration is open through May 13, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
The Cooper lower elementary classes performed at their spring concert last week. The amazing show was held at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center and was filled with wonder and imagination. Way to go, Koalas! 🐨💙
The Cooper Elementary Young Fives students have been learning about families and cultural diversity. Last Friday, Mr. Joshua Amaezechi shared about his African upbringing with the class and taught them a special handshake used between chiefs. Special thanks to Mr. Amaezechi for sharing your childhood experiences with the Cooper Koalas, it was an amazing learning opportunity for all!
Registration is open for our upcoming Trojan Football Summer Camps. Four camps available - PHS Early Summer Camp, PHS Late Summer Camp, Middle School Camp and Rocket/Flag Camp.
For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great summer of Trojan football!
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that the current tennis courts are nearing the end of their expected lifecycle and have cracks that cannot be fully repaired? In an effort to improve playability and player safety, the bond proposal includes a full replacement of our aging tennis courts. These new courts would be located at the same site as the current courts, built with new tennis court construction methods and are expected to have a longer lifecycle than the previous tennis courts.
Read more about the proposed tennis courts and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Help Me Grow Books, Balls and Blocks Kids Day Event on Friday, May 3. The event will be held at Ransom District Library from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Families with 0-5 year old children are invited to join us for kids activities, raffles, a bounce house, face painting, a meet and greet with PBS characters and so much more! We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration is open for the 2024 Spring Elementary Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players from May 20-23. Camp will be held at the PHS Tennis Courts from 4:00-5:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Plainwell Community Schools is hiring! Join our outstanding team where you will support Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders as a Freshman Volleyball Coach. To apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.
Register today to join us at PCS on Saturday, May 4 for a Boater Safety program through Allegan County! The class will be held at the Plainwell Middle School Cafeteria from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
REGISTER TODAY! All registrations must be submitted through the DNR website at https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/programs/9. There is no cost and while there is no minimum age, anyone under 10 must have a parent or guardian with them.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but the district’s phone lines are currently down. For assistance, please email your student’s building office or administrator and they will respond as soon as possible.
We are excited to offer swim lessons this spring at PCS! Whether you are looking for a beginner lesson or you are looking to improve your swimming capabilities, Plainwell Community Schools' Swim Lessons will help you learn or grow. Cost is $60 per student, per session. Register today! To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
REMINDER! Registration is still open for the 2024 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 10-13 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per player. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Throughout the district, students enjoyed the amazing experience of witnessing the solar eclipse today! Classes learned about the special event, had fun activities and ended the school day with viewing the eclipse. 😎
Voting has begun for the May 7 election. Absentee ballots are now being mailed to Michigan voters who requested them and are available in city and township clerk offices. As a reminder, all registered voters have the opportunity to participate in absentee voting.
Looking for more information about voting in the upcoming election? Learn more about registering to vote and voting absentee by visiting michigan.gov/vote. Interested in learning about the 2024 bond? Please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond to learn more!
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a NO TAX RATE INCREASE bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and prioritize the educational experiences of our students, families and staff.
Did you know that currently the gymnasiums at Gilkey and Cooper are shared gym and cafeteria spaces? Due to the number of students and the sizes of classes and programs that we offer, we are not able to service the correct number of students at the correct time. Separating the cafeteria from gymnasium programs would allow us to service more students at one time. Additionally, this would allow students at Gilkey and Cooper to have the same level of access to facilities that the students at Starr have, equalizing facility support across the district.
Read more about the proposed gymnasiums and the 2024 bond proposal by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
The Cooper Koalas have a new addition in their library - the BOTB trophy! Last week, the Bookshelf Bandits received their trophy for winning the 2024 Battle of the Books competition! It will be proudly displayed in the library until next year! Once again, congratulations to the Bookshelf Bandits! 🐨📚🏆
The Cooper 5th grade students in Miss Wright’s class had a special way of celebrating reading month by making a book chain. Each link or chain represents a book or chapters that students read in the month of March. This was a great way to encourage reading as it provided a visual representation of how reading can grow their minds. The class had over 100 links as a class! Keep reading, Koalas! 🐨📚
As a reminder, our Spring Break is from Thursday, March 28-Friday, April 5. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 8.
Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
Registration is open for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. There are three programs available: Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6), Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8) and Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8). The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player.
Registration is open through May 13, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
