🎶 💙 STATE BOUND 💙🎶 Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for qualifying for their sixth consecutive appearance at the MCBA State Championships, after they achieved an impressive sixth-place finish in the Flight 3 competition on Saturday. The TMB entered the preliminaries ranked seventh in the state and successfully advanced to sixth place at the competition.
Next stop...the TMB will finish their season performing at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, November 7 just before noon - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
👏 Next stop…STATE FINALS! 👏 The Plainwell Girls Cross Country team secured a place in next week’s MHSAA State Finals with their impressive runner-up finish at the D2 Regionals today. This marks the first time since 2019 that a girls team has qualified for the finals. The Trojans were led by Regional Champion Natalya Hoffman, who completed the Portage West course in 17:49, nearly a minute ahead of her closest competitor. Additionally, Mai Nguyen earned a medal by finishing in 5th place.
The team will head to Michigan International Speedway next Saturday to compete in the State Finals.
Congratulations and best wishes to the Trojan Girls XC Team - Molly Bruggink, Lillian Lucas, Leigha Weldon, Lillian Szatkowski, Mai Nguyen, Natalya Hoffman, and Fiona Ryan! 💙 TROJAN PRIDE! 💙
The PHS Holocaust Literature class recently had the privilege of hearing from Cary Mannaberg, the son of Holocaust survivors and the father of a Plainwell High School graduate. Throughout the trimester, the class has been reading Holocaust literature, but listening to someone whose family experienced this history brought it to life in a way that no book could. Through family photographs and personal anecdotes, Cary illustrated his family’s journey and shared their compelling stories.
Thank you, Cary, for sharing your family's narrative with us, and a special thanks to Ms. Trahan for facilitating these important discussions. Classes like this at PHS offer our students a unique perspective and a deeper understanding of our world’s history.
📣 MS/HS Competitive Cheerleading Tryouts 📣 Join the State renowned Plainwell Competitive Cheerleading program! No experience necessary!
📣 MIDDLE SCHOOL TRYOUTS (6TH-8TH GRADE)
📅 Wednesday, November 4 & Friday, November 6
🕠 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 HS Gymnasium
📣 HIGH SCHOOL TRYOUTS (9TH-12TH GRADE)
📅 Monday, November 9
🕔 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 HS Gymnasium
🖤 Wear all black!
If you are interested in attending tryouts, please sign-up using Final Forms. For questions regarding the competitive cheer program, please email kylie.cook@plainwellschools.org. GO TROJANS!
🏐 Volleyball Milestone! 🏐 Congratulations to PHS Senior Anna Overway for achieving the remarkable milestone of 1,500 career kills in volleyball! She reached this impressive achievement earlier this week during the Plainwell Tri held at the Field House.
Anna exemplifies leadership in the gym, consistently showing up every day with the determination to improve. She is an essential part of Plainwell's success and we are incredibly proud of Anna for reaching this milestone - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE: Plainwell High School is hosting their next blood drive on Thursday, November 5 from 11:00 AM until 4:45 PM at the High School Gym. Interested in donating? You will need an appointment to donate, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS to sign-up.
The students in the Plainwell High School Auto class enjoyed a hands-on learning experience when the Gun Plain Township Fire Department visited to demonstrate their extrication equipment. With their guidance, the class took apart the car that was used during the Homecoming Week P-Town Beat Down. A special shoutout and THANK YOU to the Gun Plain Township Fire Department for your time and sharing your knowledge with the students at PHS!
🏆 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME REMINDER 🏆 This is the final week to submit your nominations for the 2027 Athletic Hall of Fame! Nominations will be accepted through October 31, 2026! Do you have someone you would like to nominate? Please visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans/Article/140177.
We want to inform the community about an issue that occurred at the High School this morning. Shortly after school began, an unusual odor was detected in the science wing of the building. Out of an abundance of caution, Michigan Gas mandated an evacuation until the source of the issue can be identified and resolved. All High School students were safely evacuated to the Field House and students began to be released from school at 8:45 AM through parent pick-up, school buses, or their own transportation. It is important to note that no other buildings were impacted by this event.
The High School will keep their students, staff, and families updated later today as more information becomes available.
📣 It was an exciting week for the Freshman and JV Football Teams! 📣 The Freshman team came away with an impressive 22-0 shutout, concluding their season with a 7-1 record - with their only loss by just one point! 👏👏 The JV team also secured a strong victory (56-12) against Otsego last night, finishing their season with an outstanding 6-2 record. It was a great night at Streidl Field with the JV Cheerleaders leading the PLAINWELL PRIDE!
🏈💙 It’s Rivalry Week! 💙🏈 Tonight, the Varsity Football team faces off against Otsego! Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM at Otsego. Let’s fill the stands and show our TROJAN PRIDE!
The Girls Swim and Dive team had an exciting end to their dual meet season by beating South Haven tonight 102-84! This win places the team in second place going into the Conference Championship! The night at the Plainwell Field House was truly memorable, with highlights from the meet including: 📣 The team honored their 2027 seniors: Lizzie Milliman, Addy Gillies, Teighlor Nooney, Audra Huberty, Ellah Anderson, and Abby Unser. 📣 Sylar Luckett qualified for State in both the 50 free and 100 free events. 📣 Impressive swims by Landen Loichinger, Emily Skinner, Brecken DeHaan, Annabella McMeekan, Peyton Damick, Teighlor Nooney, Annabell Castaneda, and the entire team. Congratulations Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📸 Courtesy of Greg McMeekan
This fall, students in the Foods and Nutrition class at Plainwell High School have been exploring various essential topics, including nutrition labels, kitchen safety, utensils, cooking terminology, and meal budgeting. After grasping these concepts, they applied their knowledge in a practical setting by preparing pancakes, eggs, and breakfast burritos.
The class emphasizes achieving a healthy balance between convenience, nutrition, and cost-effectiveness. The Foods and Nutrition course is one of many at PHS that help students develop or enhance important life skills. Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Last Friday, the newly formed Plainwell delegation of Youth in Government participated in a training conference at KVCC, gaining valuable insights into the inner workings of state government. Through this program, students can explore their interests, including bill writing, mock trials, lobbying, and press activities. The program will culminate in a three-day conference at the Capitol in Lansing later this year, where the PHS Youth in Government students will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in various governmental roles. What a great experience for our Trojan students!
The PXC girls cross country team competed at the Wolverine Conference meet at the US131 Motorsports Parkway in Martin yesterday. Coming into the race seeded second after the regular season, the Trojan girls were led by League Champion Nya Hoffman, League Runner-up Mai Nguyen, and All-Conference runner Molly Bruggink to a second place finish in tonight’s meet. Offering HUGE support to the first three runners and helping the Trojans grab the second place finish were Fiona Ryan, Leigha Weldon, Lillian Szatkowski, and Samantha Corbin. Congratulations Trojans!
Nya Hoffman becomes half of the first parent/child Wolverine Conference duo in history. Nya’s father, Nathan Hoffman, was a two time Wolverine Conference champion in the 90’s for Allegan.
Pictured is (L-R) Mai Nguyen, Molly Bruggink, and Nya Hoffman
🎶 What an incredible opportunity! 🎶 Last Friday, our 8th Grade Band joined the High School Marching Band for an exciting halftime performance of “Shout It Out” from Drumline! We loved seeing the next generation of Trojan Marching Band members take the field to be part of the action. The future is looking bright for the TMB!
⚽️ It's Game Day! ⚽️ Good luck to the Varsity Soccer team as they head to Grand Rapids South Christian to compete in District Semifinals! The Trojans will take on the Wayland Wildcats beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8 per person, cash only! GO TROJANS!
Unable to attend the game, you can still support the soccer team at their Dine-to-Donate fundraiser. Stop by Culver's from 5:00-8:00 PM this evening (10/20) to support Plainwell Boys Soccer.
Plainwell 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.
As the November 3, 2026 election approaches, we invite you to meet and learn about the Board of Education candidates to prepare for voting. The PCS Board of Education has four openings and five candidates that will be on the November 3 ballot, each opening is for a four (4) year term. Please feel free to reach out to the candidates to learn more, contact information can be found at plainwellschools.org/article/3199575.
☑️ Andrea Barrows (Incumbent)
☑️ Julli Bennett (Incumbent)
☑️ William A. Geresy
☑️ Rex Hall Jr. (Incumbent)
☑️ Kyle Lyke
We look forward to seeing you at the polls on November 3, 2026. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band on a great performance at the Rockford Invitational on Saturday! The band placed 4th in Flight III ahead of Mt. Pleasant HS and behind Holland, Cedar Springs, and last year's state champions Reeths-Puffer HS. It was a close competition with the 2nd thru 5th places all within 2.5 points of each other.
Plainwell competes at State Semi-finals in 2 weeks at DeWitt HS where they will look to qualify for their 6th straight trip to State Finals! 🎶 GO TMB - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶
Today’s Leaners, Tomorrow’s Leaders have been hard at work. Students in the Housing and Interior Design class at Plainwell High School have been exploring and learning about different layouts and presentations tailored for clients and contractors. They have been practicing using scale to determine the correct way to draw a basic floor plan and are now showing their skills by redesigning classrooms!
