
Bond construction continues at the new Trojan Pool and Gymnasium. It’s exciting to see the progress, so many great things are ahead at PCS!
Our continued thanks and appreciation to our amazing community for voting “YES” on the 2019 Bond Proposal! We appreciate your support of Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders - Plainwell Pride!


HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Thank you to all the amazing moms and guardians for their constant support, encouragement and love of the PCS students! From all of us at PCS - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - we recognize you today and appreciate you every day!


WE 💙 OUR STAFF: Before ending Staff Appreciation Week, the Administrative Building Staff would like to extend our appreciation to the outstanding PCS staff. From our office to you - THANK YOU TO THE AMAZING STAFF AT PCS - we greatly appreciate each of you! TROJAN PRIDE!


We had our final Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up last night at Cooper Elementary where students and families enjoyed meeting the staff, completing special activities and learning about our district. It was a great evening welcoming our future Trojans!
If you were unable to attend, but are interested in learning about Kindergarten or the Young 5 program at Plainwell Community Schools, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.


Join us for Lake Doster Golf Lessons where students will receive instruction & learn the fundamentals of the game of golf! Registration is open for all three sessions for beginners: Ages 7 to 15 and Intermediate: Ages 9 to 17. Cost is $65 per session. Clubs & balls are provided if golfers do not have their own. For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.


The Cooper Koalas had lots of fun celebrating their staff this week. The Cooper Parents Club showed appreciation to staff by starting the week out by chalking the sidewalk on Monday. They also have provided breakfast, lunches, charcuterie, as well as a soda and dessert bar. Snacks and drinks were stocked in the lounge daily and special treats were left at each teachers door each day to help "lift them up". It was a fantastic way to celebrate our amazing staff members!


It was another great evening of Kindergarten and Young 5 fun at Starr Elementary’s Round-up last night! Students enjoyed exploring the school to learn all about becoming a Rock Starr!
If you were unable to attend, you can still join us this evening (Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-6 PM) at Cooper Elementary to meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screening information and enjoy special activities while learning about our district! For more information or to begin the enrollment process at PCS, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.


We had lots of fun at Gilkey Elementary’s Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up last night! Students enjoyed a scavenger hunt around the school to learn all about becoming a Gilkey Gecko!
If you were unable to attend, you can still join us for one of our Round-up events to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergartener and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Wednesday, May 10 from 4:30-6 PM) at Starr Elementary or tomorrow (Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-6 PM) at Cooper Elementary to meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screening information and enjoy special activities while learning about our district! For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.





Our Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up events begin TONIGHT! Join us for one of these special events to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergarten and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Students/families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screenings (limited availability) and enjoy bus rides, crafts, story time and more! Three Round-up options available:
- Tuesday, May 9 at Gilkey Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 10 at Starr Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Thursday, May 11 at Cooper Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.


It’s Staff Appreciation Week! Join us this week to celebrate the amazing PCS staff! Please take a moment to say THANK YOU to your favorite staff member, we are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district. Trojan Pride!


Registration is open for the 2023 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 12-15 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/#/v/PHS-Youth-Volleyball-Camp-Grades-1-12.


There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!


We are just a week away from our Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up! Join us for this special event to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergarten and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Students/families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screenings (limited availability) and enjoy bus rides, crafts, story time and more! Three Round-up options available:
- Tuesday, May 9 at Gilkey Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 10 at Starr Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Thursday, May 11 at Cooper Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.


Please join us in sharing your thanks to the PCS principals! From all of us at PCS, Happy School Principals' Day to our AMAZING principals! We are incredibly grateful for all they do for our students, staff and schools every day! TROJAN PRIDE!


Our Summer Youthball Program is just the beginning for many of our Trojan Baseball and Softball players! Register today to join us this summer for our fun Youthball program! Registration closes in ONE WEEK on May 7, so please register today by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.


Yesterday, Cooper Elementary held a special awards ceremony to recognize their Cooper Robotics teams. Congratulations to teams - The Rocket and TP Titans - for a great Robotics season!


The second graders from Cooper Elementary had a great adventure today as they went to see the musical “Polkadots” at the Civic Parish Theater in Kalamazoo. These Koalas had a great afternoon. 🐨


As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, April 28). Have a great weekend! Go Trojans!


PLAINWELL SPRING YOUTH CHEER CLINIC: Calling all 1st-5th grade girls - join the varsity coaches and members of the Plainwell Varsity Cheer team to work on stunting, tumbling, motions, games. etc. Four week clinic from May 1-22 on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM in the High School AP Room.
Cost is $40, to register please visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/cheer-fest/#/v/youth-cheer-clinic-2023.


What a special evening at the 2023 Son Day! The night was filled with prizes, surprises, giveaways, magic and laughter at the Performing Arts Center. It was fun for all that were able to attend!
