Shoutout to the Varsity Volleyball team for their performance in the District Finals tonight. Although they didn’t secure the victory, they delivered a great match, showcasing incredible PLAINWELL PRIDE and competing strong in all five sets.
Great finish to your season, Trojan Volleyball! 👏🏐
On Halloween, PHS counselors organized a special cider and donut celebration to honor seniors for their achievements in post-secondary planning. Throughout the month of October, seniors had the opportunity to earn tickets as they completed post-secondary planning steps and at the celebration, they were able to turn in their tickets for college-themed items, including pennants, lanyards, water bottles, stickers, sunglasses and other dorm room essentials.
Special thanks to our Counselors, the PHS Registrar and Mrs. Phaneuf for your support in making this event a success for our Class of 2026 Trojans!
🏐 DISTRICT FINALS 🏐 Join us TONIGHT (11/6) as Plainwell Varsity Volleyball competes in the District Finals against Caledonia HS!
📍Plainwell Field House
🕔 6:00 PM
🎟️ https://gofan.co/event/5192912?schoolId=MI10255 (no passes or cash will be accepted at the gate)
Let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE - GO TROJANS!
📸 Courtesy of Heather Unser Groner
Plainwell High School Drama’s production of "Back to the '80s" begins tomorrow! Tickets are still available for all three shows at the Performing Arts Center:
🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com.
Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team on their win over Kalamazoo Central 3-1 in the District Semifinals tonight. Next up, they will play in the DISTRICT FINALS against Caledonia tomorrow night (11/6) at the Plainwell Field House! The game will kick-off at 6:00 PM, let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE! LET’S GO TROJANS! 🏐
The PHS Multicultural Club had the opportunity to attend the Día de los Muertos "Day of the Dead" Festival at the Kalamazoo Expo! Students experienced traditional foods, vibrant folkloric dances and explored the rich Mexican cultural traditions that honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed.
TROJAN FANS - Join us tomorrow (11/5) as Plainwell Varsity Volleyball competes in the District Semifinals!
🏐 Plainwell vs. Kalamazoo Central
📍Plainwell Field House
🕔 7:00 PM
🎟️ For tickets, please visit
gofan.co/event/5192899?schoolId=MI10255 (no passes or cash will be accepted at the gate)
Let’s fill the stands with PLAINWELL PRIDE to cheer on the Trojans!
The Plainwell High School National Honor Society is hosting a food drive now through November 21. Items collected will be donated to Christian Neighbors to help support families in the Allegan County area.
📍 Drop-off Locations: The community can drop-off at the PHS Main Office, students can drop-off at the "T" at PHS.
Thank you for your support - GO TROJANS!
Tickets are still available for Plainwell High School Drama’s production of "Back to the '80s". There are three shows available at the Performing Arts Center:
🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com.
🏆 Attention Trojans! 🏆 Nominations for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame are now being accepted through November 30, 2025! For more information or to submit a nomination, please scan the QR code or visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans/Article/99680.
For questions, please contact jake.wisnaski@plainwellschools.org. GO TROJANS!
Your Trojan Marching Band are the 2025 Silver Medalists of MCBA Flight IV State Championships at Ford Field in Detroit! This was the 5th year in a row qualifying for state finals. The TMB had a historic finish to the 2025 season and set a new standard for excellence with their highest score in MCBA ever of 85.3. Prior to this season, the highest placement for the TMB at state finals was 4th in 2021. Congratulations to the Trojan Marching Band for a truly memorable season!
Today, Plainwell's Cross Country team was represented by three outstanding runners at the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals.
Girls Race Highlights
🏆 Mai Nguyen, a sophomore, achieved All-State honors with an impressive 29th place finish (18:40). This marks the first time PXC has had a girl earn All-State recognition since 2021.
🏆 Molly Bruggink, also a sophomore, showcased her determination by overtaking several competitors in the final 400 meters, finishing 99th and breaking the 20-minute barrier.
Boys Race Highlights
🏆 In the boys race, Hiro Nguyen delivered a remarkable performance, clocking in at 16:51 to secure 116th place in a highly competitive field.
Additionally, all three runners qualified for Academic All-State honors based on their performances today - Trojan Pride! Congratulations to Mai, Molly and Hiro!
October is National Principals Month, and we can't let this month pass without honoring our outstanding building administrators. At PCS, we feel incredibly fortunate to have eight remarkable principals who dedicate themselves daily to the success of their students and staff. As outstanding leaders, they uphold the highest standards of support and care, and we are immensely grateful for their commitment to our district! From all of us at PCS, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Principals:
✏️Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal)
✏️ Cody Gregory (Gilkey Elementary Principal)
✏️ Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal)
✏️ Ben Manting (Middle School Principal)
✏️ Jeff Hattendorf (Middle School Assistant Principal)
✏️ Heidi Huizenga (Renaissance Principal)
✏️ Marvin Taylor (High School Principal)
✏️ Brian Huberty (High School Assistant Principal)
Please take a moment to share a 🩷, 👍 OR THANK YOU to these dedicated administrators!
Reminder- tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. Join us on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Fort Wayne Komets 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 $20.68/adults, $16.16/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets 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 scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Deadline to purchase tickets is November 10 at midnight.
Last week, the PHS language department took a trip to Lansing to participate in the Michigan World Language (MIWLA) Conference. There, they gathered valuable tools and insights to bring back to their classrooms. During the event, PHS educators Andrew Hansen, Julie Trahan and Sarah Boven proudly represented PCS as presenters, sharing their experiences to support other language departments throughout the state. They discussed strategies for keeping students engaged in the fast-paced environment of language teaching. Their presentation featured clickable activities and lessons that fellow educators could immediately implement to enhance student engagement. It was a fantastic opportunity for these Trojan educators to learn and exchange knowledge at the MIWLA!
Plaiwnwell 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.
Plainwell High School Drama proudly presents "Back to the '80s". Tickets are available for all three performances:
🎟️ Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM
Shows will take place at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. General admission tickets can be purchased for $10 each by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com or scanning the QR code.
🎄 Trojan Families! 🎄 Are you interested in applying for holiday assistance through the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Please stop by your student’s building to pick-up an enrollment form before November 14.
A historic day for the Trojan Marching Band on Saturday! The band went into state semi finals ranked 3rd in the state and walked away with a 2nd place finish and their highest score since returning to MCBA in 2021 of 84.975!
The TMB will now take that 2nd place ranking into their 5th straight year of qualifying for State Championships at Ford Field in Detroit next Saturday, November 1st.
Plainwell Cross Country competed at the Regional meet in Portage earlier today. Congratulations to Sophomores Mai Nguyen and Molly Bruggink, as well as Senior Hiro Nguyen for qualifying for next week’s MHSAA State Finals at MIS. Way to go runners - TROJAN PRIDE!
