Your Trojan Marching Band are the 2025 Silver Medalists of MCBA Flight IV State Championships at Ford Field in Detroit! This was the 5th year in a row qualifying for state finals. The TMB had a historic finish to the 2025 season and set a new standard for excellence with their highest score in MCBA ever of 85.3. Prior to this season, the highest placement for the TMB at state finals was 4th in 2021. Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for a truly memorable season!
Today, Plainwell's Cross Country team was represented by three outstanding runners at the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals.
Girls Race Highlights
🏆 Mai Nguyen, a sophomore, achieved All-State honors with an impressive 29th place finish (18:40). This marks the first time PXC has had a girl earn All-State recognition since 2021.
🏆 Molly Bruggink, also a sophomore, showcased her determination by overtaking several competitors in the final 400 meters, finishing 99th and breaking the 20-minute barrier.
Boys Race Highlights
🏆 In the boys race, Hiro Nguyen delivered a remarkable performance, clocking in at 16:51 to secure 116th place in a highly competitive field.
Additionally, all three runners qualified for Academic All-State honors based on their performances today - Trojan Pride! Congratulations to Mai, Molly and Hiro!
October is National Principals Month, and we can't let this month pass without honoring our outstanding building administrators. At PCS, we feel incredibly fortunate to have eight remarkable principals who dedicate themselves daily to the success of their students and staff. As outstanding leaders, they uphold the highest standards of support and care, and we are immensely grateful for their commitment to our district! From all of us at PCS, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Principals:
✏️Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal)
✏️ Cody Gregory (Gilkey Elementary Principal)
✏️ Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal)
✏️ Ben Manting (Middle School Principal)
✏️ Jeff Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal)
✏️ Heidi Huizenga (Renaissance Principal)
✏️ Marvin Taylor (High School Principal)
✏️ Brian Huberty (High School Assistant Principal)
Please take a moment to share a 🩷, 👍 OR THANK YOU to these dedicated administrators!
Reminder- tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. Join us on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Fort Wayne Komets at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center. Tickets are available for $20.68/adults, $16.16/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 10 at midnight.
Last week, the PHS language department took a trip to Lansing to participate in the Michigan World Language (MIWLA) Conference. There, they gathered valuable tools and insights to bring back to their classrooms. During the event, PHS educators Andrew Hansen, Julie Trahan and Sarah Boven proudly represented PCS as presenters, sharing their experiences to support other language departments throughout the state. They discussed strategies for keeping students engaged in the fast-paced environment of language teaching. Their presentation featured clickable activities and lessons that fellow educators could immediately implement to enhance student engagement. It was a fantastic opportunity for these Trojan educators to learn and exchange knowledge at the MIWLA!
Plaiwnwell High School counselors emphasize the importance of having a plan for life after graduation and celebrate all post-secondary paths, whether that includes college, career, or military service. Throughout the month of October, PHS counselors and the school registrar collaborated with all seniors to:
📝 Complete Educational Development Plans (EDPs)
📝 Learn how to send transcripts
📝 Understand the basics of the college application process
📝 Familiarize themselves with financial aid fundamentals
Michigan College Month is an integral part of the American College Application Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at ensuring every graduating high school senior has the chance to apply for college and financial aid. This month serves as a pivotal moment for students, motivating them to take essential steps toward higher education during their senior year. It highlights the connection between college applications and funding, while also addressing some of the most frequently encountered obstacles to attending college.
Plainwell High School Drama proudly presents "Back to the '80s". Tickets are available for all three performances:
🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
Shows will take place at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com or scanning the QR code.
🎄 Trojan Families! 🎄 Are you interested in applying for holiday assistance through the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Please stop by your student’s building to pick-up an enrollment form before November 14.
A historic day for the Trojan Marching Band on Saturday! The band went into state semi finals ranked 3rd in the state and walked away with a 2nd place finish and their highest score since returning to MCBA in 2021 of 84.975!
The TMB will now take that 2nd place ranking into their 5th straight year of qualifying for State Championships at Ford Field in Detroit next Saturday, November 1st.
Plainwell Cross Country competed at the Regional meet in Portage earlier today. Congratulations to Sophomores Mai Nguyen and Molly Bruggink, as well as Senior Hiro Nguyen for qualifying for next week’s MHSAA State Finals at MIS. Way to go runners - TROJAN PRIDE!
Jessica Hembree and Jeff Lindstrom organized a field trip for students to visit local manufacturing facilities at Parker Hannifin, aiming to introduce them to careers in the manufacturing industry and mechanical engineering. October is Manufacturing Month and this experience offered the Trojans valuable insights into real-world job opportunities and shared what employers are currently looking for in prospective employees.
IT’S RIVALRY GAME DAY! Join us tonight (10/24) to cheer on the Trojans at their rivalry football game against the Otsego Bulldogs. Game begins at 7:00 PM at Streidl Field at Plainwell High School.
To purchase tickets, visit plainwellschools.org/page/athletic-tickets. Tickets can also be purchased with credit/debit card at the gate (cashless gate). We anticipate a large crowd to cheer on the Trojans and Bulldogs, please plan ahead and show up early - gates open at 5:30 PM.
Give the Trojans some 💙💙💙, like or comment to show your Plainwell Pride - LET'S GO TROJANS!
📸 Athlete Photo Courtesy of Travis Long Film
The PHS Volleyball team played at home last night against Otsego. Highlights from the night include:
🏆 The Varsity team beat Otsego 3-1.
🎓 It was Senior Night and the team recognized Lauren Marlett, Autumn Gravelyn, Sam McDaniel and Lillie Cross.
👏 Anna Overway earned her 1000th kill last Saturday and her 1000th dig last night!
🏐 The Volleyball program recognized the Junior Spikers program! Thank you to these athletes who showed up and cheered on the Trojans. We are excited to kick-off the Junior Spikers season soon!
💙 The Field House was filled with PLAINWELL PRIDE - thank you to the Trojan fans for your support!
The PHS Multicultural Club is hosting a donation drive to support Christian Neighbors and their efforts to help individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness. The drive runs through November 7.
We invite you to join us in collecting blankets and essential comfort items to help bring warmth during the cold months.
Drop-off Locations: The community can drop-off at the PHS Main Office, students can drop-off at the "T" at PHS.
Suggested Donation Items: New or gently used blankets, chapstick, travel-size deodorant, mini toothpaste, mini shaving cream, razors, travel wipes, travel first aid kits, hand warmers, reusable water bottles, feminine hygiene products, hats/gloves, snacks (trail mix, granola bars, fruit cups, cracker packs) and $10 laundry or local fast food gift cards.
Every little bit helps — your kindness can make a big difference! Let’s come together and spread warmth and care this season!
We are incredibly proud of our PHS Trojans for their recent academic achievements. Please join us in sharing congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for their PSAT/NMSQT scores, along with our 2025 AP Scholars!
🏆 PSAT/NMSQT (Commended Students - top 34,000 scores in country): Josian Grantham, Daniel Mansheim and Claire Pipkorn
🏆 PSAT/NMSQT (Semi-Finalist - top 1% or 16,000 scores in country): Hiro Nguyen
🏆 AP Scholars (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams): Chibueze Amaezechi, Grant Comer, Shea Hodapp, Claire Pipkorn, Anna Schierbeek, Brooklyn Wagenaar, and Alyssa Weldon, Josiah Grantham, Harper Johnson, Trevor Velting, Lorelei Hofacre and Javan Mills
🏆 AP Scholars with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams): Joseph Hoffman, Daniel Mansheim, Jack Sherer, Olivia Ranger, Ava Stanton and Truman Summerer
🏆 AP Scholars with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams): Ava Klann, Josephine Longcore, Hiro Nguyen and Donovan Ryan
Congratulations on these outstanding recognitions, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Shoutout to Ayla Jaeger who competed at the Golf State Finals at Bedford Valley. During the competition, she shot an 80 on day 1 and 83 on day two. With a total score of 163, she earned a 3rd place finish among the 18 individual qualifiers and 13th among the 108 total players.
Congratulations on an outstanding season and great finish at the State Finals, Ayla - TROJAN PRIDE!
Shoutout to Ayla Jaeger who competed at the Golf State Finals at Bedford Valley. During the competition, she shot an 80 on day 1 and 83 on day two. With a total score of 163, she earned a 3rd place finish among the 18 individual qualifiers and 13th among the 108 total players.
Congratulations on an outstanding season and great finish at the State Finals, Ayla - TROJAN PRIDE!
Students in Mrs. Trahan's Holocaust class at PHS were granted a remarkable opportunity to enhance their studies through virtual reality. Thanks to a scholarship from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the museum loaned VR headsets to the class. Through five unique virtual experiences, students engaged in listening to survivors as they shared their childhood experiences and survival stories. This virtual experience proved to be both valuable and deeply moving, as the students explored childhood hometowns, concentration camps and heard firsthand accounts from survivors.
Trojan fans - join us tomorrow (10/21) as Plainwell Varsity Soccer competes in the Regional Semifinal game!
⚽️ Plainwell vs. Edwardsburg
📍Portage Central
🕔 5:00 PM
🎟️ For tickets, please visit gofan.co/event/4807524?schoolId=MI10255
LET'S GO TROJANS!
The Plainwell Middle and High School Choirs did an amazing job at their Fall "Let's Groove Tonight" concert, featuring a fun tribute to the ‘70s. It was a wonderful evening, showcasing outstanding music to kick-off the 2025/26 season at the Performing Arts Center.
Unable to attend? You can view the entire performance by visiting the Plainwell Performing Arts Facebook page.
