Congratulations to PHS Senior, Sophie Munch, on signing her letter of intent for volleyball at Aquinas College! We are incredibly proud of Sophie’s athletic achievements while at PHS and wish her all the best next year at Aquinas. From all of us at PCS, congratulations and best wishes!
PCS Parents - join us for a free, relaxed workshop on building better conversations with your teen! Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens.
Bring your teen if you can - but if you can’t, come solo or, even better, bring a friend! You’ll leave with helpful tools, fresh ideas and a few new strategies to connect.
🗓️ May 7 | 5–6:30 PM
📍 Plainwell High School
🍴 Free dinner + childcare for little ones
🎁 RSVP = raffle entry!
It’s welcoming, judgment-free and built for real life. RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
Plainwell High School’s Varsity Quiz Bowl team recently competed in ten matches at University of Michigan and finished 22nd in the State! Congratulations to Caiden Schoen (senior), Jack Sherer (junior), Hiro Nguyen (junior) and Adrian Dodds (junior). In addition, Jack was the top finisher from PHS, placing 20th in the state individually out of 131 competitors. PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Summer Trojan Aquatic Club program. TAC is a competitive swim team for PCS youth ages 6-18. Program will run from June 9-July 28. For more information, practice/meet dates and times or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac. We look forward to a great summer at the Field House Pool!
Talking with teens isn’t always easy—and that’s totally normal.
That’s why we’re hosting a free, hands-on communication workshop for parents (and teens, if they want to come!).
You’ll walk away with:
✔️ Stronger connection
✔️ Practical tips for better conversations
✔️ A few laughs and lighter moments
✔️ A chance to win a raffle prize if you RSVP 🎉
Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to share that we're hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens. Free in-person parent workshop on May 7 at Plainwell High School from 5–6:30PM! Bring your teen if you can—or just yourself. Free dinner + raffle prize. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
Plastic donations are still being accepted district-wide for the NexTrex recycling challenge. Please bring plastic that is clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr (outside collection bin available at Starr for after school drop-off) to help support the recycling challenge. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings will earn a new NexTrex bench!
Thank you Trojan Community for your ongoing support of this recycling challenge!
Due to weather, the Girls JV and Varsity Tennis match vs. Otsego has been canceled for today (5/1) and rescheduled for next Friday (5/9) at Plainwell. In addition, the JV and Varsity Softball game scheduled for today (5/1) vs. Parchment has been canceled.
Congratulations to Sam Harper, who received an invitation to the Capitol from Speaker of the House Matt Hall in recognition of his accomplishments in swimming. Sam was honored with an award celebrating his outstanding season and his title as state champion in the 500 free. What an incredible experience and well-deserved recognition for Sam - TROJAN PRIDE!
Lighting the Way: A Conversation on Youth Suicide Prevention PCS families - register today for the upcoming TRAILS webinar: Lighting the Way: A Conversation on Youth Suicide Prevention. This free webinar will take place via Zoom on Thursday, May 1 from 4:00-5:30 PM. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2174047.
Congratulations to Plainwell High School's Wolverine Conference Scholar Athletes for the class of 2025 - Hannah Erlandson and Claire Vos! Throughout their time as Trojans, these dedicated scholar athletes participated in the following sports:
🏆 Hannah: Varsity Cross Country (4 years), Varsity Track (3 years) and Girls Soccer (1 year)
🏆 Claire: Varsity Cross Country (4 years), Varsity Track (4 years) and Girls Basketball (2 years)
Great job, Hannah and Claire - TROJAN PRIDE!
Congratulations to our remarkable PHS student artists who are featured at the KIA! We are thrilled to announce that the following talented students from Plainwell High School have been accepted into the juried Kalamazoo Institute of Arts High School Area Show:
- Sadie Boven
- Hannah Browneye
- Oceana Dos Santos
- Sarah Lagenour
- Maxwell Maschke
- Landon Pierce
- Mara Jade Roberts
The opening reception took place this past Friday, where eight scholarships and awards were presented. The exhibition will be open to the public until May 25 at the KIA — make sure to visit and witness the incredible talent on display!
We are so proud of our PHS artists, it is an outstanding achievement to have works accepted into this prestigious show! 👏🏼
💬 Do you have parenting questions?
REMINDER - register today to join us for a live, one-hour anonymous Q & A session for Plainwell parents (anyone living within the PCS district) on Monday, April 28 at 5:00 PM. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel of certified coaches and supervisors from Clayful who have worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting.
It’s a chance to hear from others, ask what’s been on your mind and connect with a community of parents who understand the highs and lows of raising kids today.
Register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2163178.
The Middle School and High School Jazz Bands traveled to Hastings to participate in the TAC Jazz Festival. Both ensembles performed at the Barry Community Enrichment Center and received a clinic led by renowned jazz educator Mark Greer. The students delivered outstanding performances and proudly represented our district with true Plainwell Pride. During their lunch break at Kloosterman’s, they also had the opportunity to enjoy a live jazz trio performance, further enriching their musical experience!
It was an amazing day and we are so proud of these PCS musicians!
Attention PHS students (and families) - You could be one of the 50 Michigan students who’ll win up to $50,000 for tuition through the Ticket to Tuition giveaway! Visit https://tickettotuition.com/ for more information!
Registration is now open for our upcoming 2025 Youth Golf Lessons at Lake Doster Golf Club. Junior golf is geared for girls and boys who will learn different aspects of the game. It's fun for the novice as well as those who have experience. Each day will focus on something new. Two sessions available! For more information or to register, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (limited to 15 participants per class, no sign-ups at class).
📅 Virtual Parent Q & A – Monday, April 28 at 5:00
Join us for a one-hour, anonymous space to ask, share, and connect. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel from Clayful who have worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting. Some highlights about the upcoming Q & A session:
- WHAT IS CLAYFUL: Clayful is a mental health coaching platform that PCS is currently using that is designed to provide PCS students with mental wellness coaching.
- WHO IS ON THE Q & A PANEL? Clayful's certified coaches and supervisors.
- WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED? It’s a space to ask questions, hear how others are handling similar parenting challenges and gather practical advice from professionals who have worked closely with families.
- DO I NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS TO JOIN? No! There’s no pressure to share, just an open space for learning and connection.
Event is open to all families within the PCS district boundaries. Please RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2163178. In addition, please be on the lookout for an in-person event in May!
🚌 It’s National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and we must take a moment to honor our INCREDIBLE 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 heartfelt shout-out and THANK YOU to our remarkable bus drivers for their unwavering commitment to our district and for keeping our students safe every single day! We greatly appreciate each one of you. Please join us in sharing a 💙 or thank you to our transportation team!
🧑🧑🧒 Raising kids isn’t easy — let’s talk about it. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel who’ve worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting. Join the virtual Q & A on Monday, April 28 at 5:00 PM.
RSVP via the link shared in your email or
at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFtWifpXVkV459N1jccl7DmJ7atz1JScUa1zvCPFqaXd5ETg/viewform. In addition, please be on the lookout for an in-person event in May!
Hosted by Plainwell Community Schools in partnership with Clayful.
The PCS band program is hosting their annual flower sale through May 1. To purchase, please visit https://form.jotform.com/251037570274050. Thank you for your support of the PCS Band programs!
Trojans making a difference! Mrs. Johnson and 29 dedicated PHS students volunteered for three hours, collecting more than 60 bags of trash along 131. Thank you to these students for their hard work and commitment to making a difference in our community.
