📣 Homecoming Parade! 📣 Join us today (10/3) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at their 2025 Homecoming Parade. Parade begins at PHS at 1:30 PM - students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us along the parade route to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Edwardsburg at 7 PM. GO TROJANS!
NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY: Thank you to all the amazing custodians at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your dedication to providing a clean & safe learning environment for our students and staff! As a thank you, throughout the district, students and staff made special cards, signs and decorations to celebrate and show their appreciation to their building's custodians - from all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
It was a great night at the 2025 Homecoming Spirit Week Powderpuff football game. The night was filled with fun competition, Plainwell Pride and a win for the Senior class (6-0). Following the game, the school spirit continued at the PHS student bonfire. It was a great night to celebrate being a Trojan! Next up, check out these other Homecoming Spirit Week activities:
📣 10/02: Girls' Freshman Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
📣 10/02: Girls' JV Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
📣 10/02: Girls' Varsity Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 6:00 PM
📣 10/3: Homecoming Parade - Starts from PHS at 1:30 PM
📣 10/3: Boys' Varsity Football v. Edwardsburg (H) at 7:00 PM
🚧 Downtown Plainwell Construction Update 🚧 We just received an update regarding the ongoing construction in downtown Plainwell. The City of Plainwell has informed us that the work on Main Street will resume today and tomorrow. Beginning this morning, Main Street - between M-89 and Starr Road - will be closed. Cross streets will remain open, but please be advised that you may need to seek an alternative route during this continued construction and bus routes might be delayed.
The PHS Homecoming Parade tomorrow (Friday, October 3) will continue as normally scheduled, beginning at 1:30 PM. Construction will be stopped during this time and will resume at the conclusion of the parade.
Students from PHS recently had the chance to put their radio skills to the test when Mr. Hurley accompanied a group of students to Jethro FM, a communications company that operates several local radio stations. During their visit, students wrote commercial scripts and produced radio advertisements. The commercials will be used on the radio and within the school to promote PHS, highlight Trojan news and provide students with important announcements and updates. It was a great learning experience and fantastic opportunity for the Trojans!
The Varsity Golf Team participated in the Wolverine Conference Championship at Pineview yesterday, securing second place both for the day and the season. In addition, four golfers received recognition for their conference play this season:
👏 Honorable Mention: Harper Johnson and Addison Lyke
👏 1st Team All-Conference: Emma Rayman and Ayla Jaeger
👏 2025 Outstanding Golfer Award: Ayla Jaeger
Trojan Community - Let’s pack the stands for the PHS Volleyball games against Edwardsburg tomorrow (10/2)! The PHS Varsity team is currently tied for 1st place with Edwardsburg. The Freshman/JV game begins at 5:00 PM and Varsity at 6:00 PM - join us in to show your PLAINWELL PRIDE – GO TROJANS!
The Homecoming Week fun continues, as the Juniors and Seniors get ready to face-off in the annual Powderpuff game tonight (10/1) at 7:00 PM. To kick-off the morning they had a parade through the halls at PHS. This week has been filled with TROJAN PRIDE!
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Congratulations to the Swim & Dive team for their impressive victory over Hastings last night with a score of 102-77! Special recognition goes to Sofia VanHeest for qualifying for state in the 200 IM.
Shout out to Brecken DeHaan, Emily Skinner, Ella McMeeken, Ellah Anderson, Sylar Luckett, Abby Unser and McKenna Mitzel for achieving personal best times in their events.
It was a great event, congratulations to all the swimmers and divers for their outstanding efforts!
The first All-Sports/Club Tailgate was a success! It was a fantastic evening for the Trojan community to unite and enjoy games, giveaways, yard activities and food trucks. Thank you to all that joined us for this fun event that was filled with Trojan Pride and school spirit! 📣
📣 Homecoming Week Schedule! 📣 Mark your calendar to join us throughout the week to show your PLAINWELL PRIDE at our Homecoming Week events - GO TROJANS!
Wednesday, October 1
-Boys Varsity Soccer at Otsego 6pm
- Powderpuff Game & Bonfire beginning at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, October 2
- Girls' Freshman Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
- Girls' JV Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 5:00 PM
- Girls' Varsity Volleyball v. Edwardsburg (H) at 6:00 PM
Friday, October 3
- Homecoming Parade - starts from PHS at 1:30 PM
- Boys' Varsity Football v. Edwardsburg (H) at 7:00 PM
It’s more than just a competition, and that was proudly displayed in the Varsity Soccer game last night against Niles! To kick-off the game, both teams came together to provide a special moment for Felipe, an exchange student from Brazil. Felipe had his season cut short due to injury, but thanks to the PHS coaching staff, along with the support of the Niles Varsity Soccer team and the referees, he was given the opportunity for one final touch in a game setting. This incredible gesture showcased remarkable sportsmanship from everyone involved. While Felipe’s influence extends far beyond what can be captured in a single moment, we are immensely grateful to both teams for supporting this memorable experience for him.
Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for their 2nd place finish at the Jenison Marching Invitational on Saturday! Highlights from the competition include:
🎶 The TMB improved on their excellent score from 2 weeks ago
🎶 Defeated last year’s silver medalist from state finals
🎶 Earned the Best Visual caption award, beating last year’s state champions in just that category by .25!
Congratulations on an outstanding competition Trojan Marching Band!
The excitement of Homecoming Week is in the air! Take a stroll downtown to see the local businesses showcasing their Plainwell Pride, with artwork from our amazing teams. We’re excited to celebrate the Trojans throughout this fantastic week! Special thanks to these businesses and our community for your support - GO TROJANS!! 💙
Each year, the PHS School Counselors conduct individual meetings with all students on their caseloads. These "Minute Meetings" serve as an introduction for our freshman students and a valuable check-in for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. These sessions establish the foundation for lasting student-counselor relationships that continue throughout the school year and during their time at PHS. We are grateful for our counselors and the personalized care and support they offer to all of our High School Trojans!
The PHS Girls Golf Team participated in two events this week, achieving first place in both. Here are some highlights from the competitions:
⛳️ On Tuesday the team played in their Pre-Regional event at Island Hills. Although it was shortened to 15 holes due to the weather, Plainwell finished in first place as a team! They also had three earned medals including the individual medalist, Ayla Jaeger, who was +2 through 15 holes.
⛳️ On Wednesday, they played in a home conference jamboree at Lake Doster and finished in first place. Special shout out to Senior, Harper Johnson, who finished in 4th place at her last home jamboree!
YOU’RE INVITED!
Plainwell’s First All-Sports/Club Tailgate
Let’s kick off the season TOGETHER — Trojan style!
📅 Date: Friday, September 26th
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm until kickoff
📍 Location: Practice Football Field
Join us at our home game vs. Paw Paw for a community-wide tailgate celebrating all Plainwell sports/clubs! This is a fun, family-friendly event open to all athletes, families and fans.
Programs will have a tent with:
🎉 Games & Giveaways
🎯 Yard games for all ages
🍔 Food Trucks
Come out, show your school spirit and connect with the amazing students and families that make Plainwell special. Wear your royal blue and get ready to cheer!
GO TROJANS!
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!
