As a friendly reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3, as well as on Thursday, June 4, which is the final day of the 2025/26 school year.
Half Day Dismissal Times:
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
🚌 PMS - 10:45 AM
📝 RHS - 11:30 AM
🦎 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
🐨 Cooper - 11:50 AM
⭐️ Starr - 11:55 AM
🌳 Attention Incoming 6th Graders and Families! 🌳 Check-out this amazing opportunity from the Kalamazoo Nature Center for a FREE household membership for all incoming 6th graders in Kalamazoo, Portage, Parchment and Plainwell Schools for the 2026-27 school year! Sign-up now through August 7 by visiting https://naturecenter.org/trailblazers/.
‼️ Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! ‼️ As a friendly reminder, Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2026/27 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students this Wednesday (6/3) at the Plainwell Field House. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical.
📋 Forms are available at plainwellschools.org/page/high-school-athletics and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
Registration is open for our upcoming Summer Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Program is open to participants 7 and up.
🗓️ Monday evenings from June 8-July27
🕠 5:30-7:00 PM
📍 Hick's Gym
💲 $30 per individual or $55 per family
🌐 To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs
A special shout-out goes to the Gilkey Elementary students and staff for the month of May! This month, the recipients were recognized at a special award ceremony for demonstrating strong perseverance. Congratulations to these Geckos for their well-deserved acknowledgment! 🦎
📣 Calling all Plainwell Youth Cheerleaders (Grades 3–5 this fall)! 📣 Check out the 2026 Trojan Youth Cheer opportunities, including Rocket Cheer, Summer/Fall Cheer Camps and the 517 Youth Competitive Cheer League by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. 💙 GO TROJANS! 💙
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Summer Pool Programs - Trojan Aquatic Club, Youth Summer Swim Lessons and Aqua Zumba! We look forward to a great summer at the Field House Pool!
🌊 Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC): TAC is a competitive swim team for PCS youth ages 6-18. Program begins Monday, June 8. For more information or to begin the registration process, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac.
🌊 Youth Summer Swim Lessons: Join us at the Field House Pool for Summer Swim Lessons for children 6 and up! Four sessions available! For more information or to begin the registration process, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/swim-lessons.
🌊 Aqua Zumba: PCS Parents and Community - Join us at the Field House Pool on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:15 PM for Aqua Zumba. Instructor Amy Baker has 15 years of experience teaching group fitness in aquatic settings and looks forward to welcoming our community to this new class from June 10-August 12. To learn more or to register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AFA92FA2FFC61-64021446-aqua.
As a friendly reminder, we have some important calendar dates to note: 🗓️ HALF DAY: There is a half day of school tomorrow - Thursday, May 21 🗓️ MEMORIAL BREAK: There is no school from Friday, May 22-Monday, May 25 We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break, we look forward to welcoming the Trojans back to school on Tuesday, May 26.
Half Day Dismissal Times
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
📖 RHS - 11:30 AM
🚌 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
📓 Cooper - 11:50 AM
📝 Starr - 11:55 AM
Recently Gilkey Elementary 5th grade students took their annual bike trip. Throughout their adventure, they stopped at various places in Plainwell to learn about bicycle safety. A very special thank you to Bob Farris, Plainwell Public Safety, the Gilkey Staff and the many parent volunteers who made this an amazing experience for the Geckos! 🚲
⚽ MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER! ⚽ Registration is open for the 2026/27 Middle School Boys Club Soccer team! To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
We have to give a special shout-out and recognize the Gilkey Elementary Students and Staff members of the Month. Each month, Gilkey selects students and staff who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month and the recipients are celebrated at a special award ceremony. Congratulations to these Geckos for receiving this recognition! 🦎
REGISTRATION DEADLINES EXTENDED! Registration for our Summer Kickball and Youthball (t-ball and coach pitch) programs have been extended until May 15. Register today for these fun summer programs!
➡️ KICKBALL: Program is open to 9-12 year olds. Visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today!
➡️ YOUTHBALL: T-ball and coach pitch programs available for 5-8 year olds, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today! Please note: Program will not interfere with Little League schedules.
Staff Appreciation Week wrapped up today! Throughout this week, we loved celebrating the AMAZING PCS staff! Please join us in saying thank you to your favorite staff member by giving them a 💙, 👍 or special shout out here. We are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district! To each and every staff member at PCS - THANK YOU for your endless commitment to Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming 1st-8th Grade Boys Basketball Camp. Camp will be held from July 13-16 at the Plainwell Field House. Two age groups available (based on grade in fall 2026):
🏀 1st-4th Grade: 9:00-10:30 AM
🏀 5th-8th Grade: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to welcoming your Trojan to the 1st-8th Grade Boys Basketball Camp where they will focus on fundamentals of the game, while having fun!
🦎 New Gilkey Record! 🦎 Congratulations to Jaxson, a fourth grader at Gilkey Elementary, for breaking the Gilkey Fitness Gram Push-up record this week. He surpassed the previous record of 60 by completing an impressive 66 push-ups. Great job, Jaxson!
Registration is open for the 2026 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs, as well as the 2026 K-6th Grade Rocket Camp. All programs provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun.
🏈 Rocket Football: The Rocket Football program is open to 3rd-6th grade athletes (must be 8 years old by 9/1/26). Practice begins August 17, with Saturday games beginning September 12. Cost is $100 per athlete (includes jersey)
🏈 Flag Football: The Flag Football program is open to 1st and 2nd grade athletes (based on grade in fall 2026). Two practices a week begin August 24 with six Saturday games. Cost is $75 per athlete (includes jersey t-shirt)
🏈 Pee Wee: The Pee Wee Football program is open to Kindergarten athletes (based on grade in fall 2026). Two practices a week begin August 24 with six Saturday games. Cost is $75 per athlete (includes jersey t-shirt)
🏈 K-6th Grade Rocket Football Camp: The Rocket Football Camp is open to K-6th Grade athletes (based on grade in fall 2026). Camp will be held on July 29 and 30 at Streidl Field. Cost is $35 per athlete (includes t-shirt, must register by 7/12 to guarantee a t-shirt)
For more information about the programs or to begin the registration process, please scan the QR. code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact kathy.elliott@plainwellschools.org. For questions regarding the Rocket Football program, please contact Adam Reichow at adam.reichow@plainwellschools.org.
As a reminder, there are a few registration deadlines quickly approaching. Please register today!
➡️ KICKBALL: Deadline to register is May 4, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today!
➡️ DANCE LESSONS: Deadline to register is May 6, please visit PCS RevTrak by scanning the QR code on the flyer to register today!
➡️ YOUTHBALL: Deadline to register is May 11, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today!
⛳ Registration is now open for our upcoming 2026 Youth Golf Lessons at Lake Doster Golf Club. Junior Golf is geared for girls and boys who will learn different aspects of the game. It's fun for the novice as well as those who have experience. Each day will focus on something new. Two sessions available! To register, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (limited to 15 participants per class, no sign-ups will be accepted at Lake Doster - no exceptions).
The 5th grade classes at Gilkey Elementary recently held a badminton competition during their PE classes. It was a fun event, with Max and Finley emerging as the 2026 Badminton CHAMPS. 🏸
As a friendly reminder, registration is open for our 2026 Summer Volleyball Camp!
🗓️ Camp will be held June 8-11
📍 @ the Plainwell Field House
Times (based on grade in fall 2026):
🕗 9th-12th Grade: 8:00-10:00 AM
🕥 1st-4th Grade: 10:30-11:30 AM
🕛 5th-8th Grade: 12:00-1:30 PM
💲Cost is $50 per athlete or $85 for 2 siblings
🌐 Register by May 15 to guarantee a t-shirt by scanning the QR code or visiting https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/plainwellschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzYxMg%3D%3D
We look forward to growing our Trojan Volleyball program this summer!
