REMINDER! We are only a few days away from the Plainwell Education Foundation Euchre Night Fundraiser on Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at Taqueria San Francisco Bar & Grill where attendees will enjoy a buffet dinner, euchre tournament, cash bar and raffle prizes. Cost is $30 per person (limited to 50 guests). You do not need to bring a partner for Euchre night, you will be randomly paired up with someone and will alternate partners throughout the event. Please RSVP today by emailing - Jeremy.Wright@plainwellschools.org.
There are just a few days left for nominations for the 2024 Outstanding People for Education award! Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are accepting nominations for the award through Friday, March 1.
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, 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 2024 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/KTiHQ5s4ZoRqtYwn7.
PLAINWELL ROBOTICS CLUB HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS COMPETE AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! Four high school teams from the Plainwell Robotics Club (Blitz, Nuclear Reactors, Pocket Tonk and Black Soul Monsters) participated in the VEX State Championship held at Kettering University on Saturday, February 24. The four teams were among the 79 teams from across Michigan invited to participate in the event. Congratulations on a great competition, Trojans - Plainwell Pride!
Plainwell Power had a great day at Mona Shores this past Saturday, where 19 athletes from PCS gave it their all in a powerlifting event which included competitions in squat, bench press and deadlift. We are so proud of the commitment throughout the season by the Powerlifting student-athletes. Next up, they move on to the State Championships over the next two weekends, where six PCS students will be representing Plainwell Power. Good luck to Kayla Baar, Sylar Luckett, Ryan McDaniel, Justin Moss, Emma Mulder and Elliot Wiltse as they head to the State Powerlifting competition. PLAINWELL PRIDE!
LET'S GO TROJANS! Join us at the PHS Gym on Thursday, February 29 to support the PHS Cheer team at their State Send Off Performance. The team welcomes families, friends, the community and the rocket cheer program to join them beginning at 7:00 PM as the team performs prior to leaving for their State competition!
Following their performance, they will be offering a meet and greet signing event for our youth athletes! Join us to support the Cheer Team - GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the Boys Swim and Dive team who finished in second place to Otsego only by 12 points at the SCC Swim & Dive Championships over the weekend. The 200 free relay team of Davis Nooney, Grady Nugent, Alex Steele and Sam Harper won the event and set a new pool record. Sam Harper holds the SCC record in the 500 free, won the event and set a new pool record. The 400 free relay team of Davis Nooney, Alex Steele, Henry Cox and Sam Harper qualified for state. Brandon Courtney finished 2nd in diving, Aidan Ranger finished 4th and Phillip Mathis finished 5th earning them all a spot at the regional diving meet this Thursday. Amazing swims by Austin Susens, Nolan Lindsey, Ben Sparks, Hiro Nguyen, Parker Montange, Ford Stevens, Logan Mollitor and Joseph Hoffman. GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team on their victory over Parchment last night 46-44! Next up, they move on to round two of Districts, taking on Otsego at Parchment tomorrow (2/28) at 7:00 PM! For tickets, please visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10255. LET'S GO TROJANS!
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Plainwell Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Grace Howrigon, TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 27) between the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball games. GO TROJANS!
Next up, STATE FINALS! Congratulations to the PHS Cheer team who competed in Regionals at Kenowa Hills HS this morning. The team earned third place and advanced to the STATE FINALS next week at Central Michigan University. TROJAN PRIDE! 💙
In honor of Black History Month, the Multicultural Club invited a special guest, Colonel James F. Grady II, the Director of Michigan State Police and a Liaison to the Governor's Office to Plainwell High School. Colonel Grady is the third African American Director to lead the Michigan State Police. He engaged the students in an insightful and informative discussion, offering a unique opportunity for them to gain valuable perspective and knowledge from a distingushed law enforcement leader. It was a great learning experience for the PHS students!
LET’S GO TROJANS! Good luck to the Varsity Cheer Team as they head to Kenowa Hills High School for MHSAA Regionals tomorrow (Saturday, February 24) beginning at 10:00 AM. For tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://gofan.co/event/1349589?schoolId=MI10255.
Good luck to the Boys Swim and Dive team as they compete in the SCC Conference Championship Meet today at Otsego! GO TROJANS!
It’s National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We couldn’t let the day pass without recognizing our amazing bus drivers. They are the first and last to see many of our students each day, providing them with safe transportation to and from school. A very special shout out and THANK YOU to our amazing bus drivers for your constant dedication to our district and for keeping our students safe each and every day! We greatly appreciate each of you. Please join us in sharing a 💙 or thank you to our transportation team! 🚌
Registration is open for the 2024 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 10-13 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per player. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a new bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and offer the best educational experience possible for our students, families and staff. This bond will support 42 million in new projects and allow the completion of current projects that have seen significant cost increases due to inflation. NO TAX RATE INCREASE - if approved by voters, there is to be no tax rate increase expected over the current tax rate.
The bond will focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Gym Additions
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Completing Current Projects
For more information on the 2024 Bond, details on the proposed projects and FAQs, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. For questions, please contact Superintendent Matthew Montange at matthew.montange@plainwellschools.org.
Recently, we recognized our Senior Basketball Players at their home game against Otsego. In between the Varsity Basketball games, we celebrated Mackenzie Topp, Brooklyn Timpe, Shawn Nelson and Kyan Betts for Senior Night. TROJAN PRIDE!
📸 Courtesy of Diane Kanous
Four PHS Boys Wrestlers are headed to STATE! Congratulations to the following wrestlers for their strong finish at Regionals and qualifying for the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field on March 1 and 2:
- 3rd place Adin Young
- 4th place Austin Gyorkos
- 4th place Michael Gonyeau
- 4th place Rickey Lynch
Way to go, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to PHS Wrestlers, Aurora Wanamaker, Avery Lynch and Madison Nieuwenhuis, who are REGIONAL CHAMPS! Next up, they will compete at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field.
The PHS Wrestling coaches also received special recognitions, Travis (Coach of the Year) and Jay (Assistant Coach of the Year) - CONGRATULATIONS!
What a great day for PHS Wrestling - TROJAN PRIDE!
DISTRICT CHAMPS! Congratulations to the PHS Cheer team who won Districts (Division 2) tonight at Gull Lake HS! Thank you to all that came out to support the Trojans! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to PHS Senior, Abigale Westerhouse, on signing her letter of intent for the Cheer and Stunt Team at Central Michigan University! We are incredibly proud of Abigale’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year at CMU. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes to Abigale! TROJAN PRIDE!
