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🎓 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!

🎓 TOP OF THE CLASS 🎓 Congratulations to Josephine Longcore on finishing in the top 34 and as Salutatorian of the Class of 2026! - Josephine's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: University of Michigan/Secondary Education 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Cross Country, Musical, Track, Quizbowl, NHS 🎓 AWARDS: Honor Roll, Academic All State, AP Scholar with Distinction, Honors Diploma 🎓 PARENTS: Andra and Ben Longcore Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Josephine 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 Hiro Nguyen on finishing in the top 34 and as Valedictorian of the Class of 2026! - Hiro's Graduation Highlights - 🎓 UNIVERSITY/MAJOR: Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Aerospace Engineering 🎓 ACTIVITIES/EXTRA CURRICULAR: Robotics, NHS, Cross Country, Swim, Track, Multicultural Club, Comic Book Club, Quiz Bowl, PALs 🎓 AWARDS: National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Academic All State (cross country and swim), Wolverine Conference Scholar Athlete, Michigan Seal of Biliteracy 🎓 PARENTS: Marie Tsuji and Thang Nguyen Please join us in sharing your congratulations to Hiro 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 the Top of the Class of 2026! We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of these 34 exceptional students during their time at Plainwell High School!  As we approach graduation, we will be featuring individual posts that spotlight our Top of the Class. We invite you to join us in congratulating these students for their remarkable academic accomplishments at PHS - Trojan Pride!

Huge congratulations to PHS senior muralists Rachel Sherer and Julia Whitney on finishing their amazing mural! 🎨👏 Inspired by the nostalgic feel of a Wii menu screen, their piece reimagines Plainwell through memories, local history and hometown pride. Amazing work Rachel and Julia - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙🖤

Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Football Camps for 6-12 graders. For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit the PHS RevTrak page. We look forward to a great football season with the Trojans! 🏈

Students from Ms. McKinley’s 9th grade class participated in the Kalamazoo Public Library Poetry contest, and we are thrilled to announce that there are FOUR winners! Congratulations to: 📝 Nova Steenholdt 📝 Amy Pierce 📝 Annabelle Hastings 📝 Gabriel Garner Their poems will be published alongside other winners, and they will receive an invitation to a special luncheon in the fall to celebrate their achievements. Congratulations Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!