🗓️ 2026/27 PCS VACATION PLANNER 🗓️ As you begin to look at your schedules for next school year, we wanted to share our new vacation planner document. We encourage you to take advantage of the breaks listed to plan vacations, wellness check-ups, and appointments that promote regular attendance for your student. Be sure to check-in with your student's school building at the start of school for state-mandated testing windows and other important dates. Please scan the QR code or visit https://aptg.co/6MSCvT to view the document.

We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Two options are available: 🍎 Daily Onsite Breakfast and Lunch at Plainwell High School and Starr Elementary OR 🍎 7-Day Meal Box Pick-up For more information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.

The PHS Baseball team has concluded their season, and it's time to give some special shout-outs to our Trojans! The team wrapped up their season with a record of 19-14-1, and the following athletes deserve a round of applause 👏👏 for their outstanding achievements this season! Academic All-Region: ⚾️ Ian Wheatley ⚾️ Luke Filkins Academic All-State: ⚾️ Andrew Hampton Wolverine Conference Awards: ⚾️ Honorable Mention: Landon Nienhuis ⚾️ Honorable Mention: CJ Laninga ⚾️ 2nd Team: Luke Filkins ⚾️ 1st Team: Andrew Hampton MHSBCA All-District: ⚾️ 1st Team: Luke Filkins ⚾️ 1st Team: Andrew Hampton 📣 NEW SCHOOL RECORD 📣
Andrew Hampton has set a new school record for Career Batting Average, achieving an impressive .488 over four years on Varsity. This remarkable performance ties him for 33rd in MHSAA history. 👏 Additionally, Andrew is tied for the second most Stolen Bases in a game in MHSAA history with 7. With a total of 111 Career Stolen Bases, he finishes 26th in MHSAA history. Congratulations to these athletes and the entire Trojan baseball team on a your accomplishments this season! 📸 Courtesy of Amy Dull

Congratulations to Salim Sumaila Dadzie on being selected to participate in the Matt Boersma Senior All-Star Game, presented by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association! On July 18, Salim will join many of Michigan’s top senior soccer players in East Lansing, representing Plainwell Soccer, Plainwell High School, and our community on one of the state’s premier stages. Throughout his time at Plainwell, Salim has been an exceptional representative of the program, and this selection is a well-deserved recognition of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance he has shown throughout his high school career. We are incredibly proud of all that Salim has accomplished and look forward to watching him compete alongside some of the best senior players in Michigan this summer. Congratulations, Salim! ⚽️💙

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER! Wishing our students, staff and families a wonderful Summer Break! Have a great summer, Trojans!

The Multicultural Club had the opportunity to visit Detroit for their end-of-the-year trip, allowing students to experience culture and diversity firsthand. Highlights from the trip include touring the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, enjoying lunch at Eastern Market, seeing the Spirit of Detroit statue, riding the Detroit People Mover and traveling through Belle Isle Park. The day concluded with a group discussion about their experiences in Detroit over dinner at a local restaurant. This trip provided a meaningful experience that broadened students’ cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.

Congratulations to the PHS track athletes that earned the opportunity to compete at the State Finals last weekend! From their send off to the competition, we are proud of these Trojans for their State Final achievements: Sawyer Lilly, Loehn Luckett, Evi Coutu, Nyra Cross, Delainey Poel, Hailey Newcomb and Mai Nguyen! 📣 NEW SCHOOL RECORD 📣 A standout moment from the competition was the 4x100 relay team consisting of Nyra Cross, Delainey Poel, Evangeline Coutu and Hailey Newcomb, who set a new school record by running the fastest 4x100 in school history at 50.66 seconds. This impressive record had stood for 17 years until these athletes came along to break it. Congratulations to everyone involved, and a special thank you to all the parents and supporters who came out to support the Trojans and celebrate their trip to the State Finals! 📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner

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

We would like to give a huge shout-out to two of our incredible students for their representation of Plainwell High School at the 14th Annual Sutton Foster Awards at the Wharton Center this weekend! This marks the very first time Plainwell has been adjudicated, competing with 80 other Michigan schools for the SFA’s. PHS’ production of Hadestown received special recognition in both the Choreography and Costuming categories! Caleb Braybrooks and Avry Asbeury were nominated to attend the awards ceremony this weekend, where they performed alongside 160 students from across Michigan, having participated in two weekend intensives in May to prepare. Yesterday’s performance in East Lansing was a true celebration of high school theatre. Not only did our two nominees shine, but many of our students also made the drive to support them and their production! PLAINWELL PRIDE!

‼️ 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).

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Austin Gyorkos, on signing his letter of intent to wrestle at Southeastern University. We are incredibly proud of Austin's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Anna Hall, on signing her letter of intent to play Tennis at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Anna's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

Registration is open for the 2026 PHS Summer Learning Program. Choose between two learning options: Credit Advancement and Credit Recovery. Don't miss out, register today by scanning the QR code. Registration for the Credit Advancement program closes on 6/19. We look forward to a great summer of learning at PHS! Visit https://aptg.co/1xcrq1 to learn more.

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Avery Lynch, on signing her letter of intent to wrestle at Indiana Tech. We are incredibly proud of Avery's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

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

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Andrew Hampton, on signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Kalamazoo College. We are incredibly proud of Andrew's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE: Plainwell High School is hosting their next blood drive on Monday, June 8 from 12:00-5:45 PM. Interested in donating? You need an appointment to donate, please visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS to schedule an appointment.

Plainwell High School tenth grade students took a trip to Career Quest in Grand Rapids. This field trip provided students with the chance to explore careers in high-demand industries within our region through interactive experiences with local employers. The activities were engaging, allowing students to enjoy their time while discovering various career options to better equip themselves for post-secondary opportunities.

Congratulations to PHS Senior, Brady Aernie, on signing his letter of intent to play football at Albion College. We are incredibly proud of Brady's athletic achievements while at PHS and wish him all the best next year. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!

🎨 Congratulations to the PHS student artists who are accepted into the 2026 High School Area Show at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, a juried exhibition featuring top high school artists in the region! ✨ Maxwell Maschke — Jaws of a Broken Dream
✨ Gwen Todd — Preserved Confection
✨ Gwen Todd — In a Bubble We are so proud of their outstanding work and accomplishment - PLAINWELL PRIDE!