As a friendly reminder, there is no school from April 3-10 for Spring Break. Whether you are staying near or traveling far, we wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 13.
Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!
Due to weather, the track meet scheduled for today (Tuesday, March 31) against Otsego HS has been canceled.
Congratulations to the Varsity Baseball team for their impressive sweep of Otsego to start conference play last night. The team came from behind to win both games. This brings the Trojans record to 4-1 to start the year.
📸 Courtesy of Amy Dull
Mark your calendar to join us at PHS for Plainwell Softball’s annual Soup for Sluggers event on Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come enjoy a variety of soups, salads and desserts while supporting the PHS Softball team. 🥎
Opening night = ✔️ and the cast and crew were amazing! Two shows remaining for the 2026 PHS Musical: Hadestown! Join us at the Performing Arts Center:
🌹 Tonight - Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM
🌹 Tomorrow - Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM
Online tickets are available by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com. The PAC Box Office will also be open one hour before each show. Get your tickets for this amazing show!
❤️❤️❤️ Show your love and support for your favorite cast member - flowers are for sale at the PAC for $1 per stem or $10 a dozen. All proceeds support the PHS choir program. ❤️❤️❤️
The Geckos at Gilkey Elementary welcomed a very special group during reading month to share their favorite books - PHS Varsity Football players! The PHS students dedicated part of their school day to read to the elementary students - Trojans leading Trojans! 📚💙🏈
Earlier this month, the Plainwell High School Red Cross Club hosted their spring blood drive, successfully collecting 44 units of blood, which can save 132 lives. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the donors and the Red Cross volunteers who made this event possible.
🌹 Opening Night is TOMORROW! 🌹 The cast and crew are ready for the 2026 PHS spring musical: Hadestown. Tickets are available for all three shows at the Performing Arts Center. To purchase online tickets, please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.
🌹 Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
🌹 Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM
🌹 Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM
The PCS band program is hosting their annual flower sale through April 3. To purchase, please visit pci.jotform.com/form/260694337718063. Thank you for your support of the PCS Band programs!
For Women’s History Month, students from the PHS Multicultural Club had the amazing opportunity to hear from Jody Powell the Vice President of Global Quality, Regulatory & Clinical at Stryker. She shared her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity as a woman in her field, offering students valuable insights on resilience, determination and the power of pursuing their goals despite challenges.
🌹 IT’S MUSICAL WEEK 🌹 Three showtimes are available, get your tickets today for this outstanding show at the Performing Arts Center. To purchase online tickets please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.
🌹 Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
🌹 Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM
🌹 Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM
🌹 ONE WEEK UNTIL OPENING NIGHT! 🌹
Three showtimes are available, get your tickets today for this outstanding show at the Performing Arts Center. To purchase online tickets please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.
🌹 Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
🌹 Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM
🌹 Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM
This week, The Trojan Table welcomed two cast members - Avry Asbury and Lydia Roberts - to their podcast where they take a look behind the scenes and share what it’s really like being part of the cast of this amazing show. Watch The Trojan Table episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWJH7twP7tg
National Honor Society students, alongside adviser Emily Johnson, participated in the Allegan County Gives Fair to connect with community members about the impactful initiatives taking place in Allegan County. During the event, students had the opportunity to win a $50 gift card or a chance to donate $250 to a charity of their choice. Aubrie Witt and Avery Powell both won and chose to donate their money to a charity.
🌹 2026 PHS MUSICAL 🌹 The cast and crew are getting ready for the 2026 PHS spring musical: Hadestown. Take a look at a sneak peek of this incredible production: https://youtu.be/DAmunY9GoMw?feature=shared.
There are three showtimes at the Performing Arts Center:
🌹 Friday, March 27 at 7 PM
🌹 Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM
🌹 Sunday, March 29 at 2 PM
Online tickets are available - to purchase, please visit plainwellschools.ludus.com.
The Boys Swim and Dive team secured an impressive 13th place at the D3 State Meet in Holland over the weekend. Here are some highlights from the competition:
🏆 Sam Harper clinched his second STATE TITLE in the 500 freestyle and also achieved 4th place in the 200 freestyle.
⭐️ Aidan Ranger finished 9th in the state for 1 meter diving.
⭐️ The 200 freestyle relay team consisting of Ben Sparks, Joseph Hoffman, Davis Nooney and Sam Harper finished in 12th place.
⭐️ The 400 freestyle relay team of Grady Nugent, Joseph Hoffman, Davis Nooney and Sam Harper finished strong in 10th place.
⭐️ Philip Mathis had his best meet of the season in 1 meter diving.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the PHS team! Congratulations to the Trojans for a fantastic conclusion to an incredible Swim & Dive season - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Hiro Nguyen, who is among approximately 15,000 high school seniors who have been recognized as a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalist! Hiro stands out as part of the 🥇 top 1% 🥇 of US high school students and the highest scorers on the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT. We are immensely proud of Hiro's remarkable academic success - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Plainwell Trojan student leaders officially conquered the MASC/MAHS State Leadership Conference! Eight delegates from PHS traveled to Grand Rapids to accept their mission at the ultimate leadership experience. They joined forces with 1,800 students from over 100 schools across Michigan for three action-packed days of connection and growth!
Grant Comer represents Plainwell as one of 32 total members on the State Board of Delegates where he had the opportunity to speak in front of the entire audience. His contributions were part of making the conference a success for all attendees.
From inspiring keynotes and epic student showcases to valuable time to network and share ideas, the Trojans are bringing back fresh ideas and incredible energy to make their school even better. We couldn't be prouder of how they represented Plainwell and showed the whole state what the PHS students are capable of - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
♻️ Recycling Challenge Update ♻️ Thank you to the Trojan community for your support of the Recycling Challenge program! With your support, in the last three years we have collected enough plastic to receive seven new benches throughout the district - THANK YOU!
We would like to share an update regarding the program, as there have been recent logistical changes. Beginning in May, the district will no longer serve as a drop-off location for plastic recycling. If you have plastic donations, they can be taken to other local sites for recycling.
🍎 REMINDER - OUTSTANDING PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION NOMINATIONS DUE! 🍎
Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are accepting nominations through Friday, March 13 for the 2026 Outstanding People for Education Award.
🍎 About Outstanding People for Education: The purpose of the Outstanding People for Education award is to honor and recognize people in public education who are excelling in their field and/or making an impact in the quality of education in Allegan County.
🍎 Examples of whom you might nominate: A teacher or classroom aide; an administrator, secretary or board of education member; a bus driver, custodian, food service or other school support staff; a social worker, therapist, or consultant; a volunteer or community member who supports education.
🍎 To submit a nomination for the 2026 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/y8UX42khgQRbs7rXA by Friday, March 13.
Students in Mrs. Koenig’s CPR/First Aid class at PHS had a special opportunity with Jamie Landstra, a local paramedic with Plainwell EMS. Students had the opportunity to show the skills they had learned in class during a simulated medical scenario, with multiple victims requiring medical and trauma first aid treatment. It was a great learning experience, special thanks to Jamie and Plainwell EMS for sharing your knowledge with the Trojans!
