In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, students at PHS met at the flagpole before school and held a moment of silence. This student-driven, heartfelt gathering provided a meaningful opportunity for students to unite, raise awareness and advocate for student mental health.
🚧 Downtown Plainwell Construction Update! 🚧 The City of Plainwell has just notified us that work on Main Street, between M-89 and Starr Road, will continue through today (Monday, September 22). From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Main Street and all intersecting streets leading to it will be closed. Please be aware that you will need to find an alternative route until 8:00 PM today. Additionally, this closure may result in delays for afternoon bus transportation.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this construction project – GO TROJANS!
The Girls Cross Country team had a dominating, championship trophy winning performance at the Bangor Invite. In the varsity race, all seven girls medaled, placing in the top 17 finishers, led by runner-up sophomore Mai Nguyen. The JV race saw sophomore Samantha Corbin take the victory in convincing fashion, with the five other runners finishing in the top 15. Congrats to Brooke Carpenter, Megan VanDyke and Lyla Curry for their season best performances today. 👏 Congratulations Trojans! 👏
Today the Varsity Girls Golf team played in the M-89 Challenge and took first place with a score of 176 over 2nd place Otsego (198) and Hamilton (239). Seven of the nine golfers, playing either for the team score or as an individual, placed in the top 10!
⛳️ Individual medalist went to Ayla Jaeger with a 36
⛳️ Others contributing to the team score were Sam Labonte with a 45, Emma Rayman 46 and Avery Powell 49
⛳️ Placing in the top ten were Addison Lyke, Sophia Beck and Lillian Youngs
Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Many of the PHS clubs, programs and activities are underway for the 2025/26 school year. It’s wonderful to see our students engaging and forming connections through these programs.
📸 Our Art Club is featured here at their first meeting
The PHS Class of 2026 Grad Bash Committee is seeking your support with their upcoming fundraiser! There are two ways to help!
🎓 Students and families can volunteer to help sell raffle tickets. To sign-up, please visit plainwellschools.org/o/phs/article/2429675
🎓 and/or Purchase a raffle ticket to support the 2026 Grad Bash. Tickets will be sold at events this fall - including home sporting events, high school parent-teacher conferences, the NHS induction ceremony, fall drama production and more!
Thank you in advance to the Trojan Community for your support of the Class of 2026 - GO TROJANS!
‼️ Attention Current PHS AP Students and Families ‼️The AP payment window will be open from Monday, September 22 through Monday, September 29 this year to pay for your AP exams.
Trojan Community - please check out this important update from the PCS Food Service Team!
☑️ After careful review during the Board of Education (BOE) meeting last night (9/15), the BOE approved the continuation of free lunch for all students at PCS through October 31, 2025
☑️ Beginning November 1, 2025 families need to have a completed Education and Nutrition Benefits application to qualify for free and reduced breakfast/lunch. To complete the application, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
For more information, families can check their email for a letter from Superintendent Montange.
If you’ve recently visited the Field House, you might have spotted some new artwork. Two talented 2025 PHS graduates, Sadie Boven and Sarah Lagenour, have left their mark with a stunning mural that celebrates Trojan athletics! Special thanks to Sadie and Sarah for creating this special piece!
Join us for an upcoming athletic event at the Field House to admire this artwork in person - for the latest Trojan athletic schedules, please visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans. GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band who earned a 2nd place finish at the Rockford Invitational! They not only secured their highest score for a "first show of the year" since rejoining MCBA in 2021 but also earned the "Best General Effect" caption. 👏
Next up, they will compete at the Jenison Invitational in two weeks. 🎶 PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶
A big shoutout to the PHS JV Football team, who has kicked off the season with a impressive 3-0 record:
🏈 Week 1: Allegan 48-0
🏈 Week 2: Galesburg 41-0
🏈 Week 3: Vicksburg 35-34
Let’s show them some Plainwell Pride - 💙👍📣!
📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner
🚧 Construction Update! 🚧 We want to update you on the ongoing construction in downtown Plainwell. The City of Plainwell has informed us that the work on Main Street will continue through next week. Starting this afternoon, Main Street - between M-89 and Starr Road - will be completely closed. Please be advised that you will need to continue to seek an alternative route through next week.
To kick-off the school year, the PHS PALs group met with students to enjoy breakfast followed by activities and a tour of the high school for their new students. Trojans leading Trojans - it was a great way for students to come together and support one another.
The Varsity Girls Golf team took first place today at the Kate Kwasny Memorial Tournament at Eastern Hills with three girls placing in the top ten individually! Way to go, Trojans!! ⛳️
Aidan Ranger, a senior at PHS, is the MIHA (Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) District 15, Division D Champion for 2025. He will be moving on to compete in the MIHA Regional Championship in Berrien Springs from September 26-28. This marks the third consecutive year that Plainwell has claimed the District 15 Division D Championship - TROJAN PRIDE!
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on 9/10, staff at PHS wore shirts to promote mental health awareness. This served as a powerful reminder to everyone that “You Matter.”
The PHS JV Girls Golf team came in 2nd at their match today (9/10), with 3 out of the 4 girls placing in the top 10.
⛳️ Lillian Youngs shot a 44 and had the lowest round of the day
⛳️ Sawyer Johnson shot a 47 and placed in 7th
⛳️ Katherine Jepsen shot a 48 and placed in 10th
⛳️ Talia Marietta got a par on her last hole to help the team beat Gull Lake by 1 shot
Congratulations Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Girls Swim and Dive team beat Marshall by one point last night in their first dual meet of the season. Congratulations to Sofia VanHeest who qualified for state in the 500 free, Olaia who won the 50 free + 100 fly event, as well as Brecken DeHaan for winning the 200 IM. Other great swims by Peyton Damick, Emily Skinner and the rest of the team.
A special shoutout goes to Audra Huberty for winning the diving event, and to Makayla Oele for achieving a new PR in diving.
Way to go Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
‼️ RELOCATED - SEPTEMBER 11 PLAINWELL SOCCER GAME‼️ Due to ongoing construction on the track at Streidl Field, the September 11 PHS Soccer game against Three Rivers will be played at Otsego High School. Help us fill the stands with Plainwell Pride, admission is FREE - GO TROJANS!
Shoutout to PHS Senior, Autumn Gravelyn, who earned her 2000th career assist tonight during the Trojans' victory over Hastings in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-8). Autumn is a senior captain and a 4 year varsity starter, whose leadership shines on off the court! PHS Varsity Coach Megan Black remarks, “Autumn truly runs the floor as our setter and is a key component to our team success.” Congratulations to Autumn and the Trojans on their success tonight at their first match at the new Field House - TROJAN PRIDE!
