“PROJECT UKRAINE”: Two very compassionate Cooper students, Rylin and Parker, recently expressed the desire to do something special for the children in Ukraine. The students created a plan to collect new stuffed animals to be shipped to Ukraine and surrounding countries. Through the generosity of the international organization, Global Empowerment Mission, they were able to secure shipping and distribution of the donated stuffed animals. Once their plan was in place, they presented it to PCS Superintendent, Mr. Montange and their plan became reality. Throughout this week, the Cooper students have generously donated over 150 stuffed animals to “Project Ukraine”. These donations will bring comfort and hope to the children whose lives have been so drastically impacted. Way to go Rylin, Parker and the Cooper Koalas - your generosity is sure to bring joy to many! Plainwell Pride!
If you are interested in donating, “Project Ukraine” will be collecting new stuffed animals through Friday, April 29 at Cooper Elementary.
WE đź’™ OUR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS: Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! We are so thankful for our administrative professionals! Thank you for your dedication and continually providing the very best for our students, staff and families! From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
Please take a moment to share your thanks for the Administrative Professionals at PCS!
PHS CHOIRS COLLAGE 2022: Only one week until Plainwell High School Choir presents "Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration". Join us on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 PM for a free concert at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center featuring music from the PHS Choirs. We look forward to this wonderful concert!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! It was a great morning as the PHS Middle and High School Jazz Bands rehearsed for their upcoming concert featuring Stratøs! Join us this evening (Tuesday, April 26) at 7 PM for Plainwell’s Jazz Night at the Performing Arts Center!
After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Plainwell Jazz Night which will feature the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event TONIGHT!
COOPER DUDES: We would like to recognize an incredible group of dads (Mr. Preuninger, Mr. Larsen, Mr. Torres and Mr. Hall) at Cooper Elementary, called the Cooper Dudes! This group visits the elementary each week to eat lunch and play outside at recess…they have a blast, but are also great role models for the Koala students! At recess they practice good sportsmanship and cooperation. Thank you “dudes” for being a part of the Cooper Village and taking time out from your very busy schedules to support Today’s Learners & Tomorrow’s Leaders! Plainwell Pride!
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, April 27).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! As a reminder, Plainwell Jazz Night is tomorrow (Tuesday, April 26) at 7 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center!
After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Plainwell Jazz Night which will feature the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event tomorrow evening!
📸 Photo courtesy of Photographer Landon Lacey
HONORING MR. ROUSH: To honor beloved fifth grade Starr Elementary teacher, Mr. Tim Roush, Maddie Jeffreys from PHS painted a beautiful mural in the hallway at Starr. What an amazing representation of what Mr. Roush loved so dearly - rocket science!
Save the date to join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Roush on Friday, May 20. The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at 2:30 PM at the PHS track. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather).
ALWAYS LENDING A HAND: Our School Resource Officer, Mr. Farris, is always there to lend a helpful hand. Whether assisting with providing a safe school environment or simply there to greet our students (or tie a shoe), Mr. Farris is always there with a smile and a friendly hello! We are so thankful for Mr. Farris and all he does for PCS and our school community! We ❤️ our staff!
2022/23 SCHOOL CALENDAR: We are excited to share the 2022/23 School Calendar & Calendar Highlights. For the full calendar, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/720944.
We look forward to a great 2022/23 school year with Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders - GO TROJANS!
EARTH DAY COOKIES & CONVERSATION: Our Food Service Director, Mr. Ritsema, had a fun food service promotion for Earth Day today. During school lunch at our three elementary buildings (Starr, Gilkey, Cooper), Mr. Ritsema joined the students for cookies and conversation to bring awareness about Earth Day. He talked about how students can help the environment by recycling and reusing at school. It was a great experience for all!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Palinwell Jazz Night! Mark your calendar to join us next Tuesday, April 26 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center at 7 PM! The Plainwell Jazz Night features the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event next Tuesday!
📸 Photo courtesy of Photographer Landon Lacey
PCS KINDERGARTEN: Our Kindergarten Round-up events were so much fun! We enjoyed meeting our incoming students and welcoming them to the Trojan community! Do you have a Kindergarten or Young Five Trojan that will be joining PCS for the 2022-23 school year? Enrollment is now open, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten to learn more!
We can't wait to welcome our new Kindergarten and Young Five students to PCS in the fall - GO TROJANS!
ALPIN HONG AT THE PAC: The Gilmore Piano Festival is presenting a Family Concert next Wednesday, April 20 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Alpin Hong will be in concert “as he travels the multiverse of music through video games and films, as well as pop and classical music”. Tickets are available to purchase at https://www.thegilmore.org/event/alpin-hong-multiverse-plainwell/. We look forward to this amazing show at the PAC!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Lots of fun was had at Cooper Elementary’s Kindergarten Round-up last night! If you were unable to attend, you can still join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability) and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
PHS CHOIRS COLLAGE 2022: Mark your calendar to join us as Plainwell High School Choir presents "Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration" on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 PM. Join us for this free concert at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center featuring music from the PHS Choirs.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP REMINDER: It was a great time at our first Kindergarten Round-up at Gilkey Elementary last night! If you were unable to attend, you still have two opportunities to join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Wednesday, April 13) at Cooper Elementary or tomorrow (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
SON DAY: Community Education is offering an evening of Sons and Magic for students K-6. Sons and their chaperones will be treated to a magic show with the very successful, funny and sly magician, Brian Penny. The themed photo booth, balloon artist, Scoop the Balloonatic and tricks and treats throughout the event are sure to create what sons will remember as their special day! The cost is $20 per couple ($10 for each additional child). To join us for this special event at the PAC, please register by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Join us next week for a special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools at our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. Three dates available from 4:30-6 PM: Tuesday, April 12 at Gilkey, Wednesday, April 13 at Cooper and Thursday, April 14 at Starr. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
IT’S SPRING BREAK! As a reminder, there is no school from Friday, April 1-Friday, April 8 for Spring Break. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break filled with relaxation and happy memories!
Have a great break and Go Trojans!
