Attention Rocket Football Camp Families! We have an update regarding the Rocket Football Camp this evening! Registration will be inside the double doors at the gym entrance (south side of High School and east of football field). After your child has checked in they will be directed to a holding area for inclement weather. We will hold camp in the rain but will follow the MHSAA guidelines for thunder and lighting. Camp check-in is from 5:00-5:30 PM and Camp will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM.GO TROJANS!
As they get ready to kick off their season, we have a few important updates and reminders from the Rocket Football Board.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL CAMP REMINDERS
Rocket Football Camp will be held on Wednesday, July 30 & Thursday, July 31. Please note the time change from the original flyer!!
📍Location: Plainwell High School Practice Field (due to construction)
🕔 Check-in Time: 5:00–5:30 PM (Day 1 Only) There will be 3 check-in people: Flag, 3rd/4th Tackle and 5th/6th Tackle. All tackle players will weigh in at check-in. Please look for a sign-in table near the practice field when you arrive. Viewers may also want to bring a chair or blanket or watch, there is no seating at the practice field.
🏈 Camp shirts will be handed out during check-in
🕠 Camp Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
👟 What to Bring: Wear tennis shoes or cleats (cleats preferred) with weather appropriate athletic wear.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Register for the 2025 Season – CLOSES FRIDAY, JULY 31 @ Midnight!
➡️ Haven’t signed up yet for the upcoming season? There’s still time – but don’t wait! Click to register for the 2025 Rocket Football Season: http://plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL ONLINE STORE
Rocket Football Online Store – CLOSES Thursday, July 31 @ Midnight! Don’t miss your chance to order Plainwell Rocket Football gear for the season! Families can check their email for a link to shop the Plainwell Rocket Football Store
❓If you have any questions, please contact the Rocket Football Director, Adam Reichow at adam.reichow@plainwellschools.org.
GO TROJANS!
As we prepare for the 2025/26 school year, we wanted to share some information from our Food Service team!
☑️ To begin the school year, all students will have access to FREE breakfast and lunch through September 30!
☑️ Under the current plan, beginning October 1, 2025 families must complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits application to receive free and reduced breakfast/lunch.
To complete the application, please scan the QR code or visit http://plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
‼️ Attention Youth Soccer Camp Families ‼️ Due to the heat and forecasted storms, tonight’s outdoor portion of camp is canceled.
Instead, please meet at the Plainwell High School Cafeteria at 6PM for a special Meet & Greet with our High School Coaches and Players. Each camper will receive a mini soccer ball to have signed by the high school players as a fun way to wrap up the week.
Theme for Today: Plainwell Youth Camp Shirt! ⚽️💙 GO TROJANS!
We are just over a month away from the start of the 2025/26 school year. We look forward to welcoming the Trojans back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). Please take a few moments to review our updated 2025/26 School Year Calendar. Please be aware that there has been a minor adjustment to the calendar since our last update: the half day originally scheduled for October 9 has now been moved to May 21. Visit https://5il.co/3mbrl to view the calendar.
Stay tuned over the next month, as we will begin sharing additional important back to school information with you. We look forward to an outstanding school year ahead. For now, we hope our students, staff, families and Trojan Community are enjoying a wonderful summer break - GO TROJANS!
During their week of exploring the State of Michigan, the Kindergarten students at PCS Summer School took a fun field trip to Brookside Farms. There, they took their learning outside and enjoyed picking blueberries. This experience was a wonderful adventure for the students.
As a reminder, there is still time to sign-up for our upcoming Rocket Football programs:
🏈 Rocket/Flag Football Camp: Camp will be held next week (July 30 & 31) for K-6th graders. Registration remains open until camp begins; however, limited t-shirt sizes will be available.
🏈 2025 Pee Wee/Rocket/Flag Football Program: The K-6th grade youth football season will begin in mid-August. The 2025 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs will provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun. Registration closes for all three programs on August 1.
For additional information about these programs or to complete your student's registration, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
We have two upcoming registration deadlines for Rocket Football that you won’t want to miss. Sign your student up today for these youth Trojan football programs:
🏈 ROCKET/FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP: Registration remains open until the camp begins; however, to ensure your child gets the correct t-shirt size please register by July 13
🏈 2025 PEE WEE/ROCKET/FLAG FOOTBALL
PROGRAM: Registration closes on August 1
For additional information about these programs or to complete your student's registration, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
Join us for a FUN Youth Summer Cheer Camp for incoming 1st-5th Graders from August 5-7. Camp will be held at PHS (meet at the PHS Sports Entrance Lobby) from 5:00-6:30 PM. During camp, athletes will learn cheers/chants, stunts, tumbling and jumps along with activities for each theme day! Snacks will be provided each day. Cost is $50 per athlete - to register, please scan the QR code or visit the link below.
Please bring water and athletic shoes...AND check-out the camp themes at plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for incoming 3rd - 5th graders to join us for the 2025 Rocket Cheer program! Program begins the week of August 11 with games throughout the month of September. Athletes will cheer at 4-5 games on Saturdays, depending on final schedules. Practices will be held once a week for one hour, days and times TBD. Cost is $65 per athlete (+ t-shirts/sweatshirts will be available through an online store). To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Our Summer Food Service program is well underway, have you stopped by to check it out? This great opportunity provides FREE breakfast and lunch for PCS students with two options available: Daily Onsite Breakfast and Lunch at Starr Elementary OR 7-Day Meal Box Pick-up. Please note the schedule for the remainder of this week:
- 7-DAY MEAL BOX PICK-UP is available tomorrow - Wednesday, July 2
- DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT STARR ELEMENTARY is available Tuesday and Wednesday only (no service on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for holiday observation)
For more information about our Summer Food Service program, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Enrollment is open for FREE four year old preschool funded through Michigan's Pre-K for All initiative. Classrooms with certified teachers are available at ECEC, Starr and Cooper Elementary, with wrap around care available. Students must be four by December 1, 2025. To apply, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/plainwell-preschool.
We are excited to share that registration is open for the 2025-26 SAFE program. The School Age Fun & Enrichment (SAFE) Program is a self-funded, licensed child care program for K-5 students. Supervised by a caring and attentive staff, SAFE child care provides before and after school care at all three elementary buildings. Some highlights of the program include:
🕕 Before & after school care from 6:30 AM until the start of school & end of school until 6:00 PM
🏫 Located inside Cooper, Gilkey & Starr Elementary Schools
📅 Available on most no school days, snow days & half days
🌐 For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/safe.
Congratulations to Cooper Elementary students Al (5th grade) and Isaac (1st grade) for winning State Representative Matt Hall's district reading challenge! Yesterday, they had the wonderful opportunity to visit Lansing, where they toured the Capitol Building and were honored for their efforts during Reading Month.
In March, Al read over 6,000 pages and Isaac read 1,000. What an incredible opportunity and recognition for these Cooper Koalas – PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📚
Join us this summer for a K-7th grade Summer Soccer Youth Camp hosted by the PHS Men's Soccer coaches and players. Learn the fundamentals and grow your soccer skills! Two sessions available! To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration closes 7/14.
Ages 3-5 and K-1st Grade Session:
📅 July 21-24
🕕 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Gilkey Elementary
💲 $50 per athlete (includes camp t-shirt)
2nd-7th Grade Session:
📅 July 21-24
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Gilkey Elementary
💲 $60 per athlete (includes camp t-shirt)
Please note, registration is based on 2025/26 grade levels.
We are excited to share the Summer Walking Track hours. Beginning Monday, June 16, the Field House Walking Track will be open from Monday-Friday 12:30-2:00 PM. When you arrive at the Field House, please sign-in. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Please note, the Walking Track will be closed on the following dates:
✔️ June 19
✔️ July 4
✔️ July 7-11
✔️ July 16-August 10
If any additional closures are needed, we plan to share updates on social media + the live feed on the website, as well as marked on the doors at the Field House. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or download the "Plainwell Community Schools" app for notifications from PCS.
Last Friday, the Young Fives class at Cooper Elementary organized a special event called “Slide Into Kindergarten”. The celebration showcased the growth of the Young Five students as they transitioned into Kindergarten. From mastering letters, letter sounds, addition and subtraction to even beginning to read, these students made a lot of progress throughout the year. To celebrate their achievements, all Cooper students gathered on the playground to show their support and cheer on the young learners. 🐨🛝
Attention families with an incoming Kindergarten/Young 5 student - academic screening appointments are this week! Please register today to schedule your student's Kindergarten/Young 5 academic screening appointment to confirm their placement. Screenings will take place on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm at Cooper, Gilkey and Starr Elementary Schools. Please visit http://plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten for more information or to schedule your student's academic screening.
We look forward to welcoming the Kindergarten/Young 5 students to PCS for the 2025/26 school year - GO TROJANS!
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! From all of us at PCS thank you for your hard work and dedication during the school year! We wish the PCS students, families and staff a GREAT SUMMER BREAK!
We are excited to kick-off a great summer at the PCS Field House Pool! Summer Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) and Summer Swim Lessons begin on Monday, June 9. For TAC information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac. For information on our Summer Swim Lessons, scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/swim-lessons. We look forward to growing our swim program this summer. GO TROJANS!
