
Last night, the Gilkey Elementary 3rd and 4th grade students performed at their “It’s Almost Too Early for Christmas” musical. The students did an outstanding job performing at this festive concert. Thank you to our students and Gilkey’s Music Teacher (Mr. Oostdyk) for a wonderful evening at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center!
Were you unable to attend? Visit the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page where you will find the full concert featured.


It’s almost showtime! Tickets are still available for PHS’ production of Clue on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11. Both shows are at 7:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. General admission seats are available for $5 each by scanning the QR code.


Registration is still open for the PCS Hoopsters Basketball program for PCS 3-5th grade students, please register on RevTrak by Monday, November 13 at midnight! Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Basketball Program. Hoopsters is a 3 v 3 league that is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.


Join us for our 2023/24 Winter Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) program. This competitive swim team is open to PCS youth ages 6-18. Register in-person on Monday, November 27 or Tuesday, November 28 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the PCS Pool. For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/community-pool.


The Gilkey students had so much fun at their Halloween Parade. The snowflakes and chilly weather didn't stop the Geckos from enjoying their Halloween costume parade. Thank you to all that braved the cold weather to cheer on the Geckos.


Last week, Gilkey Elementary held their October Student and Staff of the Month ceremony. Each month, Gilkey teachers select one student and a staff member who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In October, the staff and students who were selected did an awesome job being responsible. Way to go, Geckos!


Field trip fun! Students in the Young 5 classes from Starr and Gilkey Elementary Schools had a great trip to Gull Meadow Farms. Mrs. Bunkers and Mrs. Youngs students enjoyed exploring the farm by picking apples, learning about apples and enjoyed cider and donuts, despite the rain and cold! 🍎🍏


Just a few hours until the 2023 Starr Parents Association Fall Carnival! Come join us at Starr Elementary from 12-3 PM for some fall fun! PLEASE NOTE! The Carnival has been moved indoors to ensure that rain or shine it will still be a great time for all! 🍂🍁🍂🍁


This morning at Gilkey Elementary, Mrs. Bilodeau celebrated with her Principal 100 students with a glow dance party! Students earned entrance to the celebration by demonstrating Gecko LEAD behaviors: Listen carefully, Encourage others, Act safely, Do the right thing. Way to go Geckos! 🦎


Due to staffing, the PCS Pool is closed tonight (Friday, October 20) for open swim. Our pool staff looks forward to seeing you at a future open swim! GO TROJANS!


Join us for the Starr Parents Association Fall Carnival TOMORROW (Saturday, October 21) to enjoy food trucks, fun & games, raffles, a silent auction, fall treats, local vendors and much more! The Carnival will be held from 12:00-3:00 PM at Starr Elementary! A copy of the flyer was sent home to all elementary families - bring a copy to the ticket booth and you will receive two free tickets. We look forward to seeing you there! 🍂🍁


It’s School Bus Safety Week and we couldn’t end the week without recognizing our amazing transportation team! We are so grateful for our bus drivers, who work hard each day to provide safe transportation for our students! Thank you to each of our drivers for your constant hard work and dedication to PCS - you are so appreciated! Plainwell Pride!

BOND UPDATE: We 💙 seeing the progress on the new pool and gym facility! The addition is well under way, most recently new pool roof trusses were added. Exciting things are to come at PCS, thanks to our amazing community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal.
Here are some recent progress pictures. You can also view a live feed of the construction by visiting plainwellschools.org and scrolling to “BOND”.
We GREATLY appreciate your ongoing support of PCS! GO TROJANS! 💙





BOND UPDATE: We 💙 seeing the progress on the new pool and gym facility! The addition is well under way, most recently new pool roof trusses were added. Exciting things are to come at PCS, thanks to our amazing community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal.
Here are some recent progress pictures. You can also view a live feed of the construction by visiting plainwellschools.org and scrolling to “BOND”.
We GREATLY appreciate your ongoing support of PCS! GO TROJANS! 💙



BOND UPDATE: We 💙 seeing the progress on the new pool and gym facility! The addition is well under way, most recently new pool roof trusses were added. Exciting things are to come at PCS, thanks to our amazing community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal.
Here are some recent progress pictures. You can also view a live feed of the construction by visiting plainwellschools.org and scrolling to “BOND”.
We GREATLY appreciate your ongoing support of PCS! GO TROJANS! 💙





BOND UPDATE: We 💙 seeing the progress on the new pool and gym facility! The addition is well under way, most recently new pool roof trusses were added. Exciting things are to come at PCS, thanks to our amazing community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal.
Here are some recent progress pictures. You can also view a live feed of the construction by visiting plainwellschools.org and scrolling to “BOND”.
We GREATLY appreciate your ongoing support of PCS! GO TROJANS! 💙





We are excited to welcome back the Mother/Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Allen Americans in the 40th Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a FREE knit hat and a voucher for a FREE game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). Transportation is not available & parking is $5 per car at the event. Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools.
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
For questions, please contact jason.herbert@plainwellschools.org.
For a flyer for the event, please visit https://5il.co/27beh.


Registration closes 10/21! Register today for our Youth Kickers Soccer program for K-5th graders. Program runs from October 28-December 16. Cost is $60 per athlete. For more information, please view the flyer or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. To register, please scan the QR code.

Interested in some new Trojan gear? Our Middle School is hosting an online spirit store. The online store is only open for a few weeks, so check it out and don’t delay get your Trojan gear ordered today!
https://www.plainwellms.ctoutfit.com/

Registration is now open for the PCS Hoopsters Basketball program for PCS 3-5th grade students. Hoopsters Basketball is the official developmental league for the Plainwell Trojans Basketball Program. Hoopsters is a 3 v 3 league that is organized as a way to develop the skills necessary for youth basketball players to compete at the next level while keeping fun at the center of every player’s experience. For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
