Plainwell High School -

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Aiden Mallory on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Aiden's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan Technological University/Biomedical Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, VEX Robotics, Choir, Cross Country, Track, and Scouts 🎓 AWARDS: Eagle Scout, Top Honors, and 4 time state qualifier in Vex Robotics. 🎓 PARENTS: James and Linsey Mallory Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Aiden and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Benjamin Lynes on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Benjamin's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Electrical Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Red Cross 🎓 PARENTS: Christine and Kyle Lynes Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Benjamin and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Recently, several upper elementary students from Starr Elementary had the opportunity to attend the Unified Sports Track & Field Event. The day was truly remarkable, as students demonstrated outstanding teamwork and dedication while competing alongside one another. Their enthusiasm and commitment to working together created a wonderful event, filled with fun experiences and a wonderful lessons in collaboration and sportsmanship for the Rock Starrs! ⭐️

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Ella LaPenna on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Ella's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Biology and Optometry 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Competitive Cheer x4, Varsity Track x4, Cheer Leadership Council x2, NHS - Co-Vice President, Student Senate - Secretary, SALT (Student Athletic Leadership) - Co-President and Social Media Manager x2, PALs (Peer Assistance Listeners), Red Cross Club Officer x2, UMatter Club 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Jill and Nick LaPenna Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ella and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Ava Klann on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Ava’s Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Business 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Musical, Jazz Band, National Honors Society, Tri M Music Honors Society 🎓 AWARDS: AP Scholar Award, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, KACS Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Malisa and Doug Klann Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Ava and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Joseph Hoffman on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Joseph's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Swim (Captain), Cross Country, The Trojan Table (launched it), Volunteering at school facilities to help improve systems (Field House check-in system) 🎓 AWARDS: Student of the Month, Honors Roll, Honors Diploma + Top Honors, AP Scholar with Honor 🎓 PARENTS: Jennifer and Nathan Hoffman Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Joseph and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Shea Hodapp on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Shea's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Environmental Science and Sustainability 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Red Cross Club, National Honors Society, Varsity Soccer 🎓 AWARDS: AP scholar, All Conference 2nd Team, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Pat and Sarah Hodapp Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Shea and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Payton Hanselman on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Payton's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Wayland Carpenter & Millwright Apprentice Training Center 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honors Society 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: William Steimel and Catherine Hanselman Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Payton and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

We can’t end the week without recognizing our amazing seniors! This week, the senior class officially finished their journey at Plainwell High School! We are immensely proud of our Class of 2026 – thank you for your dedication and hard work throughout your education. To all senior students and families of the Class of 2026, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey. If you see a senior, please take a moment to wish them well as they prepare for graduation next week! To send off the seniors, they had a parade through the Middle School and their Elementary buildings. It was fun for our staff and younger Trojans to cheer on our seniors and wish them well as they approach graduation - Trojan Pride!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Andrew Hampton on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Andrew's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Biology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Baseball, Tennis 🎓 AWARDS: Baseball- first team all state, All region, all district First team all conference, 2nd team all conference, honorable mention all conference, academic all region, academic all district. Tennis- honorable mention all conference. First team all conference. Hockey- honorable mention all conference, Student of the month, Honor roll  🎓 PARENTS: Tom and Krista Hampton Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Andrew and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

Recently, the Middle and High School LINKS, along with their PEERS, gathered for a taco bar lunch, during which the seniors were presented with their cords. Following the lunch, everyone went to the high school auditorium for a student-selected screening of Ratatouille, complete with lots of snacks and candy! This event provided a wonderful experience for both the LINKS and their PEERS.

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Anna Hall on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Anna's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Kalamazoo College/Biology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: NHS, Tennis, PALs 🎓 PARENTS: Rex and Shelley Hall Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Anna and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Autumn Gravelyn on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Autumn's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Political Science and Pre-Law 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis, NHS, Student Senate, Multicultural Club  🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors, First Team All Conference x2, First Team All Region x2, Academic All-State x3, 2000+ Assists (all for volleyball) 🎓 PARENTS: Tara and Luke Gravelyn Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Autumn and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Elise Fontaine on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Elise's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Environmental Biology 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Tennis, Red Cross Club, NHS, Tae Kwon Do 🎓 AWARDS: Honor Roll, Art Hop Award, Digital Photography Award, Pals Nominee, Top Honors 🎓 PARENTS: Anna and Dru Fontaine Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Elise and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 BACCALAUREATE REMINDER 🎓 Join us in honoring the Class of 2026 at their Baccalaureate Service this Sunday (May 17) at 3:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center. This event is an optional, non-school-sponsored, non-denominational community worship service organized by Young Life. Young Life is thrilled to revive this cherished PHS community tradition, where they will celebrate and express gratitude for the education and bright futures of the Class of 2026. They warmly welcome graduates, parents, grandparents, extended family, PCS teachers and staff, along with the greater community to attend. 🎓 EVERYONE IS INVITED! Seniors, exchange students, school board members, administrators, teachers, and staff, please meet in the hallway behind the stage at 2:45pm to enter together.

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Lillie Cross on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Lillie's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Grand Valley State University/Finance and Business 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: National Honor Society, Volleyball, Red Cross Club, PALS 🎓 PARENTS: Mary and Jamie Cross Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Lillie and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Grant Comer on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Grant's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Alma College/Business Administration and Coaching 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Golf, Student Athletic Leadership Team Co-President, Student Senate Vice-President, National Honor Society Treasurer, MASC MAHS Michigan Board of Delegates Representative, Big Brother Big Sister Mentor  🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors, AP Scholar, Alma College Distinguished Presidential Scholarship 🎓 PARENTS: Heather and Tom Comer Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Grant and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Brooklyn Barrows on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Brooklyn's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Western Michigan University/Music Education and Clarinet Performance 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Marching Band, Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra, Pep Band 🎓 PARENTS: Andrea and Gordon Barrows Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Brooklyn and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Chibueze Amaezechi on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Chibueze's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Michigan State University/Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Basketball, Football, Multicultural Club, NHS 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honors, Honorable Mention All State, First Team All Conference x2 Basketball, Second Team All Conference Football 🎓 PARENTS: Kate and Joshua Amaezechi Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Chibueze and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!

 🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Brady Aernie on finishing in the top 34 of the Class of 2026! - Brady's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Albion College/Pre Veterinary 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Football, Wrestling, Track, NHS, NAMI 🎓 AWARDS: Top Honor, Academic All State, Honorable Mention All Conference for Football 🎓 PARENTS: Andrew Aernie and Kellay Ridderman Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Brady and the Top of the 2026 Class for their hard work and dedication to their education while at Plainwell Community Schools – TROJAN PRIDE!