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Dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday = ✔️ - join us for two upcoming Dine to Donate fundraisers: - Tuesday, January 14 at Jersey Giant from 4:00-8:00 PM to support the Class of 2025 Grad Bash (please mention Grad Bash when you order) - Wednesday, January 15 at BC Pizza from 5:00-8:00 PM to support the Cooper Elementary Parent Club (please mention Cooper Elementary Parent Club when you order)

We are excited to share that the Field House Walking Track will be available beginning Monday, January 13! The Community will have access to the track from 6:30-8:30 AM and 12:30-2:00 PM. When entering the FIeld House, please use the sign-in sheet before entering the track. Please note that these times are subject to change. GO TROJANS!

Pool schedule changes! Please note the following pool programs are canceled for today and tomorrow: - Friday, January 10: No Open Swim and No TAC Practice - Saturday, January 11: No Aqua Aerobics

Only 329 lbs. away from our first new bench! Buildings throughout the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle 1,000 lbs of plastic. Please bring plastic grocery bags that are clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Plainwell Corners, PCS Administration Building, Renaissance High School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings will earn a new NexTrex bench! GO TROJANS!

As we begin to utilize the new Field House for practices and competitions, please review these important parking and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated, ensuring that everyone can arrive at events safely and receive the necessary assistance. - The small front parking lot is designated for handicapped parking only! Please keep this area available for those who require it. - Athletes MUST use the student parking lot (senior lot) located in front of the High School during and after the school day. Parking between Starr Elementary and the High School is not permitted, as this area experiences heavy bus traffic during school hours. After school, this lot becomes crowded with spectators for Middle School athletic events. PLEASE park in the front student parking lot! - Parents/Guardians may drop off athletes in the front or along the north side of the building. Parents/Guardians, PLEASE DO NOT park in the front parking lot while waiting for your athlete. If you need to wait, please use the lot between the cafeteria and Starr Elementary (old pool parking lot) or the student parking lot across from the Field House. - During games, you may drop off any spectators needing assistance in the small front parking lot, but then please park in the front student parking lot. We're excited to be in the Plainwell Field House and are incredibly grateful to our community for your support to build such a remarkable facility - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

First swim class of 2025 AND in the NEW POOL! Today marked an exciting milestone as Mrs. Adam's third-grade class from Cooper Elementary had the honor of being the first students to take a swim class in the new Field House pool. Our younger Trojans had a fantastic experience, while learning pool safety in the new facility.

We are excited to welcome back the Mother and Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). For additional information or to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

Attention Trojan Fans! Mark your calendars for Friday, January 10, as we proudly host the inaugural competition in the NEW Field House! Join us as our Basketball teams face off against the Otsego Bulldogs starting at 4:15 PM. - Freshman Girls: 4:15 PM - Varsity Girls: 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys: 7:15 PM As a THANK YOU to our amazing community, tickets are FREE FOR ALL SPECTATORS at this inaugural competition (1/10)! Let's fill the stands with Plainwell Pride for this historic event at PCS - GO TROJANS!

Pool schedule changes! We are excited to relocate to our new pool facility and eagerly anticipate everyone experiencing the new Field House soon. During our transition to the new pool, the facility will be closed on the following dates to ensure our staff receives proper training: - Friday, January 3: No Open Swim and No TAC practice - Saturday, January 4: No Aqua Aerobics - Monday, January 6-Friday, January 10: No Noon Lap Swim Please stay tuned, grand opening details will be shared soon!

There was so much holiday fun throughout the district last week. From special dress up days, to celebrations, to lots of fun and games, our students were excited to show their holiday spirit before Winter Holiday Break. We ❤️ all the joy and smiles that the holiday season brings to our students!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing the PCS staff, students, families and Trojan community a joyful holiday season filled with fun and happy memories!

💙📣 Cheer Fest 2024 📣💙 PCS Cheer had strong performances from all their teams at the Cheer Fest this past weekend. The Plainwell Fourth and Fifth grade Exhibition team, as well as the Middle School teams had strong performances during the competition. The Plainwell JV and Varsity teams both took first place! Fantastic job Trojan Cheer!

As a reminder, our Winter Holiday Break is from December 23-January 3. We wish the Trojan community a happy holiday break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, January 6. From all of us at PCS - Happy Holidays!

Swim Practice Reminders! There is no 10 & under and 11-12 TAC practice tonight (Thursday, December 19). The Middle School Swim & Dive team has practice at their regular scheduled times (6:00-7:00 PM). Please check your email and the website for practice changes and Winter Break schedules.

We are just two days away from showtime and there are only 70 tickets remaining for the 2024 Winter Musicale Concert! Get your tickets today to join us for this annual Band and Choir Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.

Ms. Wright's fifth-grade students at Cooper celebrated a compliment party after earning 10 compliments as a class for their positive behavior from various staff members. To mark the occasion, they enjoyed a class read-in! Students were encouraged to wear comfy clothes or pajamas and to bring pillows and blankets, allowing everyone to relax and read for an hour by the "fire.”

The Plainwell Robotics Club (PRC) had four teams participating in tournaments this weekend. Two from the Elementary and two from the Middle School. ELEMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS: The Gear Slayerz from Cooper Elementary and the Girls with Gears from Starr Elementary joined 38 other elementary and middle school teams in Grand Ledge. It was the first ever Robotics Tournament for half of our 4th and 5th grade students and their coaches. Congratulations to both teams: - The Gear Slayerz team members (pictured) are Alex, Noah and Carter. Their coaches are Bryan Gruizenga and Justin Palme. - The Girls with Gear team members are Bridgett, Riley, Lyla and Eleanor. They are coached by Sarah Orr and Nicole Moore. MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS: Meanwhile, two PRC Middle School teams traveled to Allendale for their event. Team Tech Titans placed 12th of 35 teams after the qualifying rounds and captained the 8th place alliance in the final rounds. Team Gear Gremlins placed 27th after the qualifying rounds and captained the 15th place alliance. Both teams lost in the Round of Sixteen. - The Tech Titans team members are AJ, Liam, Logan and Isaac. They are coached by Brooke and Matt Billheimer. - The Gear Gremlins team members (pictured) are Lydia, Mia and Aubrey. The team is coached by Julie Williams and Matt Warren.

‼️ Field House Progress Update! ‼️ Many interior projects have been successfully completed and we are SO CLOSE to welcoming the Trojan community to the new pool and gymnasium! ☑️ The pool tiles and blocks are installed, and the pool is now filled! ☑️ The gymnasium floor is finished, and the bleachers are installed. As the facility receives its final touches, we eagerly anticipate watching the Trojans compete in the new Field House in early 2025! Once we receive final approval, our teams will start practicing in the new space, and we aim to host the first athletic event by mid-January. Stay tuned for details about the Grand Opening Ceremony soon! Our continued thanks to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal! We look forward to welcoming our students, families and community to the new Field House soon! GO TROJANS!

Holiday traditions are so much fun! The atmosphere was filled with joy at Gilkey, Cooper and Starr Elementary Schools as the Middle and High School Choirs performed for students during their annual holiday caroling tour across the district. This cherished event features a mix of beloved holiday classics along with some new favorites. It remains a highlight for all the students and staff involved, with smiles that are truly priceless!

Due to winter weather and continued difficult travel conditions, all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today (Thursday, December 12). This includes all events, games, concerts and practices district-wide. Stay safe and have a great day, Trojans!