The LINKS/Peer-to-Peer program at the MS and HS had their end of year celebration earlier this week. They met in the Stamos Room in the afternoon where they enjoyed a popcorn bar and desserts, followed by a Selfie Competition!
📸 Check out these fun pictures from the selfie competition.
The PHS Multicultural Club wrapped up the year with an amazing field trip to Chicago! Students enjoyed a scenic river boat architecture tour, had lunch at Nando’s, visited the iconic "Bean," toured Chinatown and ended the day with fun and sightseeing at Navy Pier.
This trip was extra special as it marked the final outing for our graduating seniors, the same students who helped start the club and build it into the welcoming, inclusive space it is today. We’re so proud of their leadership and the legacy they leave behind.
For Cinco de Mayo, students in Mr. Hansen's Spanish classes made piñatas. This annual tradition provides a fun learning experience for the PHS students.
Staff Appreciation Week is underway! Throughout this week, please join us to celebrate the AMAZING PCS staff by saying thank you to your favorite staff member. We are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district! To each and every staff member at PCS - THANK YOU for your endless commitment to Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders! Plainwell Pride!
Last week, Ms. Trahan's Holocaust Literature II class visited the third largest Holocaust museum in the world, located in Skokie, Illinois. Students deepened their understanding of the Holocaust and the experiences of those impacted while exploring the museum's main exhibit. They also interviewed a hologram of a survivor and participated in a virtual reality tour alongside a survivor of Auschwitz. It was a profound and meaningful experience for the PHS students! Special thanks to Mr. Wisnaski for stepping in to provide support during the trip!
⚾️ Trojan Baseball News! ⚾️ Last week Plainwell swept Sturgis in two incredible performances!
🏆 In Game 1, Luke Filkins threw a complete game one-hit shutout. Over the course of this game, Luke broke the school record for pitching strikeouts in a single game with 17.
🏆 In Game 2, Andrew Hampton tied for second place for the state record of stolen bases - 7 in a game. He also struck out 8 through 4.1 innings and went 4-4 with 2 RBIs to help secure the win.
🥇 In addition, this past Saturday, the team competed in the Gobles Invitational Tournament and took FIRST PLACE.
Outstanding job Trojan Baseball - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Reminder! You’re invited to a free, real-life communication workshop at Plainwell High School TOMORROW (5/7)! 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 - or just bring yourself. Everyone’s welcome (including schools of choice families + anyone living within the Plainwell district boundaries)! ✔️ Free dinner ✔️ Childcare available ✔️ Raffle prize for RSVP 🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 🕔 5:00-6:30 PM 📍 Plainwell High School Cafeteria 🎟️ RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
After their original MLK Community-Wide Day of Service was canceled in January due to cold weather, the Multicultural Club was determined not to miss an opportunity to give back. These dedicated students rescheduled their service day and volunteered at two impactful organizations in Kalamazoo (Ministry with Community and the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference), both of which provide critical support to the unhoused and offer assistance to those in need.
The students were eager to lend a helping hand and took great pride in supporting these organizations. We are so proud of our students' efforts and continued dedication to serving others!
Thank you to the City of Kalamazoo for providing t-shirts and lunch gift cards for our students!
Attention Trojan Football players and families! We are excited to share registration information for our upcoming Summer Football Camps for K-12 graders, as well as information on our Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. For program details or for registration information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with the Trojans!
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! 👏🏼
