📣 CONGRATULATIONS COACH LEONARD! 📣 The Michigan High School Athletic Coaches Association (MHSCA) has selected Coach Rodd Leonard as the MHSCA State Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. This well deserved recognition will be presented to Coach Leonard in November. We are incredibly proud and thankful to Coach Leonard for his commitment to the Trojan Wrestling program!
If you asked him, he would say this is a program award! Under his leadership, the coaching staff for Plainwell Wrestling provides our student athletes the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves and be the best teammate they can be! Way to go Coach Leonard - TROJAN PRIDE!
🎶📣 Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for securing 3rd place at the Rockford Invitational! 📣🎶 Competing against five other bands from across the state, the TMB is on track to make their fourth consecutive appearance at the State Finals at Ford Field. Their score of 73.7 on Saturday nearly matched last year's State Finals score, with three weeks still remaining in the season!
On October 26, the TMB will showcase their talent at the State Semifinals in Grand Ledge, competing against 11 other bands from the state for a chance to advance to the State Finals the following weekend. Way to go, TMB – PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The next PHS Blood Drive is on Thursday, November 7 from 11:00 AM-4:45 PM at Plainwell High School. To sign-up, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=PlainwellHS.
The Field House progress continues. In the past week, various interior and exterior projects have been finished, such as installing the Trojan on the building's exterior and completing the staining of the gymnasium floor. The Trojans will be competing in the new Field House soon and we owe it all to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal!
Congratulations to the Varsity Soccer team on their first win of Districts against Gull Lake 2-0. Next up, they will compete in the semi-final game at GR Christian on Monday (10/14)! LET’S GO TROJANS! ⚽️👏🏼📣
The Varsity Volleyball team won at home last night against Otsego 3-1! Let’s go Trojans! 👏🏼🏐🩷
Congratulations to the JV football team on their 12-8 victory tonight over Otsego! GO BLUE - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 📣👏🏼🏈
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 11). We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, October 14. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
PHS sophomore Ayla Jaeger has enjoyed an impressive golf season, showcasing remarkable work ethic and dedication to the sport! 👏🏼 Be sure to read this article from MLive that highlights her exceptional achievements on the golf course. Great job, Ayla! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html (https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/10/plainwell-sophomores-golf-game-works-weekends-overtime-in-chase-for-greatness.html)
REMINDER! The PHS Class of 2026 Online Silent Auction fundraiser closes tomorrow (10/11) at noon. Scan the QR code today to check out the fundraiser and help support this year's prom.
The PHS Boys Tennis Team participated in Regionals yesterday and the following players won:
- Number 1 Singles: Merlin Kistler defeated Edwardsburg.
- Number 1 Doubles: Teagen Wilson and Andrew Hampton defeated Marshall.
- Number 3 Doubles: Brayden Triemstra and Anthony Kolhoff defeated Harper Creek.
- Number 4 Doubles: Sean MacRitchie and Alex Steele defeated Sturgis.
Congratulations on a great season, Trojan Tennis! Thank you to Coach Lindstrom, Coach Grubaugh and the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season - TROJAN PRIDE! 🎾
Mrs. Ullrey’s AP Stats class conducted a Barbie bungee jump experiment at the new Field House today. It was an excellent opportunity for these Trojan students to put their knowledge to the test!
Our facilities are aging! Learn more about the issues we're facing in safety & security, preschool facilities, elementary gymnasium space, turf & track, existing construction projects and other infrastructure by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
📣 Congratulations to the PHS Girls Golf team who placed 3rd at Regionals today, which has earned them a trip to the TEAM STATE FINALS! 📣 Top Trojan finish was by Ayla Jaeger who shot an 81 and finished in 4th place. Next up, they will compete in the State Finals on October 18 and 19. Pictured are golfers Emma Taylor, Ayla Jaeger, Anessa Jaeger, Emma Rayman and Sophia Beck with Coach Wes Wandell! Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼⛳️💙
We are excited to share that we will be hosting the first ever Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center. Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's pricing ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event. Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools2. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM.
TONIGHT (10/7) - BOND FORUM & MEET THE CANDIDATES: Join us for a Bond Forum and Meet the Candidates event tonight (Monday, October 7) from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Administration Building (600 School Drive). BOND FORUM: We look forward to sharing information and answering your questions about the updated bond proposal. MEET THE CANDIDATES: We also invite you to meet and learn about the 2024 Board of Education candidates to prepare for voting. The 2024 PCS Board of Education has three openings and four candidates that will be on the November 5 ballot: - JILL DUNHAM (Current Board Member)- DEREK DUNN- MIKE HOPSON (Current Board Member)- TONY MCNEEL (Current Board Member)For more information on the 2024 Bond Proposal, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
On Saturday, the Plainwell Girls Cross Country team competed at the Portage Invitational. Against the largest field of competition that they’ll face all season, Claire Vos led the Trojans to a top half team standing with her medal winning performance by finishing 44th out of over 300 runners in the Division 2 race. Gwen Todd also had a great race, setting a season best time. Next up for the PXC teams will be their dual meet at Otsego on Tuesday (10/8) at 4:30 PM. Way to go, Trojans! 📣👏🏼💙
What a beautiful night for the 2024 PHS Homecoming Football Game! The evening began with an outstanding performance of the national anthem by the PHS choir, followed by a hard played game by the varsity football team. During halftime, the Homecoming Court was announced and the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. CONGRATULATIONS to Danika Sayles-Devine (Queen) and Marco Vega (King). Following the Homecoming announcement, the marching band finished halftime with an outstanding performance. Throughout the evening, Streidl Field was full of school spirit led by the amazing PHS cheerleaders (including special alumni guest cheerleaders).
The Trojans came up a little short with a 21-6 loss to Three Rivers, but it was still a great night filled with school spirit and Trojan pride to celebrate Homecoming. Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙📣👏🏼
Have you voted yet? Absentee ballots are now available - don't forget that we're on the ballot too! For a breakdown of the ballot language and the projects that the bond proposal would fund, visit our website: plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
Trojan spirit all around at the 2024 Homecoming Parade! What a great afternoon for the parade - thank you to the students, staff, families and community for showing your Trojan pride! 💙
Next up, join us at Streidl Field tonight as the Varsity Football team takes on Three Rivers at 7 PM at the Homecoming Football Game. Let's go, Trojans! 🏈
