In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on 9/10, staff at PHS wore shirts to promote mental health awareness. This served as a powerful reminder to everyone that “You Matter.”
The PHS JV Girls Golf team came in 2nd at their match today (9/10), with 3 out of the 4 girls placing in the top 10.
⛳️ Lillian Youngs shot a 44 and had the lowest round of the day
⛳️ Sawyer Johnson shot a 47 and placed in 7th
⛳️ Katherine Jepsen shot a 48 and placed in 10th
⛳️ Talia Marietta got a par on her last hole to help the team beat Gull Lake by 1 shot
Congratulations Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Girls Swim and Dive team beat Marshall by one point last night in their first dual meet of the season. Congratulations to Sofia VanHeest who qualified for state in the 500 free, Olaia who won the 50 free + 100 fly event, as well as Brecken DeHaan for winning the 200 IM. Other great swims by Peyton Damick, Emily Skinner and the rest of the team.
A special shoutout goes to Audra Huberty for winning the diving event, and to Makayla Oele for achieving a new PR in diving.
Way to go Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
‼️ RELOCATED - SEPTEMBER 11 PLAINWELL SOCCER GAME‼️ Due to ongoing construction on the track at Streidl Field, the September 11 PHS Soccer game against Three Rivers will be played at Otsego High School. Help us fill the stands with Plainwell Pride, admission is FREE - GO TROJANS!
Shoutout to PHS Senior, Autumn Gravelyn, who earned her 2000th career assist tonight during the Trojans' victory over Hastings in three sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-8). Autumn is a senior captain and a 4 year varsity starter, whose leadership shines on off the court! PHS Varsity Coach Megan Black remarks, “Autumn truly runs the floor as our setter and is a key component to our team success.” Congratulations to Autumn and the Trojans on their success tonight at their first match at the new Field House - TROJAN PRIDE!
🗓️ TROJAN FOOD FEST DATE CHANGE! 🗓️ Due to the high chance of rain this evening, the Junior Class Trojan Food Fest is postponed until next Wednesday, September 10. The event will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM in the parking lot next to Streidl Field and will include food trucks, yard games/PHS-themed games, an obstacle course and a silent auction!
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is preventable, and it’s on all of us. School cultures that feel inclusive and cultivate belonging are protective. You make the difference! Call or text 988 for the Suicide Lifeline. Visit TRAILStoWellness.org for tips on starting the conversation about suicide.
‼️ Trojan Fans! ‼️ Join us tomorrow (9/3) for the first home Volleyball match of the season against Hastings! Trojan Volleyball will be competing for the first time at the new Field House with the Freshman and JV kicking-off at 5:00 PM, followed by the Varsity. Entry is FREE - let’s fill the stands with TROJAN PRIDE! 💙🏐
The Varsity Football team kicked off their season with a 21-7 WIN over Allegan tonight! The stands were filled with Plainwell Pride as we hosted the first football game of the season at Streidl Field, showcasing the new turf and the upgraded scoreboard! 💙🏈 GO TROJANS! 🏈💙
We hope our students and families had a great first week back to school for the 2025/26 school year! As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, September 2.
Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
What a night for Trojan soccer in their home opener and first game on the new turf! Both JV and Varsity came out strong and rolled to 8-0 wins over Hastings.
⚽ JV played strong with goals from Izik (3), Marvin, Gibson, Milan, Elvin and Isaiah. Assists came from Corben (2), Carlos, Elvin and Spencer.
💪 Varsity kept the momentum going with Nate scoring 5, plus goals from Kegan, Salim and Trenton. Assists came from Kegan (4), Braeden, Nate and Gavyn.
Proud of both teams for making history on our field and showing what Trojan soccer is all about. Big wins, big statements and a special way to open up our newly updated Streidl Field. GO TROJANS! 💙⚽
💙💙 Exciting updates at Streidl Field 💙💙
Join us to support the Trojans and see the latest improvements firsthand!
Upcoming Events @ Streidl Field:
⚽️ JV & Varsity Soccer: Tonight (8/27)
🏈 Varsity Football: Friday (8/29)
‼️ Trojan Fans! ‼️ Join us tonight (8/27) for the first home Men’s Soccer game of the season against Hastings! The Trojans will be competing for the first time on the newly updated Streidl Field with the JV kicking off at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30 PM. Entry is FREE - let’s fill the stands with TROJAN PRIDE! ⚽️
📸 courtesy of Aaron Hoffmann
On Wednesday, September 3, the Class of 2027 will be hosting a Trojan Food Fest in the junior parking lot at PHS from 5:00-8:00 PM! Join us to enjoy food trucks, yard games/PHS-themed games, an obstacle course and a silent auction! A breakdown of wristband pricing is included in this post (cash only). All proceeds will go to the Class of 2027 for prom this spring. We hope to see you there!
WELCOME BACK! It was a great day at PCS as we welcomed back our students for the 2025/26 school year! It was wonderful to see our classrooms, hallways and playgrounds filled with students who are eager and excited to learn. We are looking forward to a great year at PCS - GO TROJANS!
SMILE...we would love to see your back to school pictures. Thank you to all that have already shared your back to school photos. If you are interested in sharing your first day photos, please email elizabeth.gallagher@plainwellschools.org by 8/27 - we may feature them on an upcoming social media post and/or in one of our upcoming district publications.
We are excited to welcome the PCS students back to school tomorrow (Monday, August 25) for a half day. We look forward to seeing the Trojans back in the buildings to begin a great year of learning! PCS Families - please check your email for additional back to school information and reminders. GO TROJANS!
Half Day Dismissal Times
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
📖 RHS - 11:30 AM
🚌 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
📓 Cooper - 11:50 AM
📝 Starr - 11:55 AM
As we prepare for Back to School on Monday, August 25 (half day), we wanted to share some important reminders from our transportation team! Families - please check your email or visit plainwellschools.org/article/2371996 to view this information. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). GO TROJANS!
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Golf team who took 1st place today at the Greater Kalamazoo Invitational with a team score of 357. Three players placed in the top 10 with Ayla Jaeger placing first (80), Harper Johnson in 5th (88) and Emma Rayman 6th (91). Plainwell’s 2nd team placed 6th among the 10 teams playing today. Congratulations Trojans!
Plainwell Community Schools is proud to welcome Jay Bohl as the new Varsity Boys Wrestling Coach at Plainwell High School.
Coach Bohl brings a rich history of success at every level of the sport—as a collegiate athlete, a dedicated high school coach, and most recently as a collegiate coach at Grand Valley State University. His return to Plainwell marks a full-circle moment, as he is also a proud Plainwell wrestling alumni.
Coach Bohl is known for his infectious energy, relentless work ethic, and a coaching philosophy rooted in discipline, accountability, and personal growth. He is passionate about preparing young athletes not only to compete at a high level, but also to thrive academically and be ready for real-world challenges.
His vision is clear: to build a wrestling culture that mirrors the intensity and structure of college programs while maintaining strong academic and character development.
Coach Bohl will hold a Town Hall on Monday, September 22 at 7:00 PM in the PAC to talk more about the program and introduce the coaching staff.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Bohl back to Plainwell - TROJAN PRIDE!
You are invited to join us for a Back-to-School Reset webinar with Clayful! This upcoming webinar is open to all PCS families!
📅 When: Friday, August 22, 2025
🕓 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Where: Zoom (link sent after you register)
This FREE family webinar will share simple strategies to help you:
⏰ Reset home routines for a smoother start to the school year
💙 Support your child in managing big feelings, whether that’s excitement, nerves, or anything in between
When you register, you can share topics or questions you’d like covered. As a reminder, your information will stay completely confidential. Our Clayful experts will tailor simple strategies to help you and your child start the school year with confidence. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/article/2365682
Let’s set the stage for a confident, calm and connected start to the school year - together.
