During Mid-Winter Break, members of the Student Senate from Plainwell High School participated in the MASC/MAHS State Leadership Conference held in Grand Rapids. During the conference, they had the opportunity to build leadership skills, generate new ideas and network with over 2,000 other student-leaders in Michigan. What an amazing experience for Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding People for Education Award.
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, food service 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 2025 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit forms.gle/LN4VPMmPGZJBRE2Q9. PCS will accept nominations through Friday, March 14.
Thank you and GO TROJANS!
🏀 District Championship bound! 🏀 Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team on their 54-49 win over South Haven tonight. Next, they will head to the Championship game on Friday (2/28) at 7:00 PM at Otsego against Parchment. LET’S GO TROJANS!
Reminder - tickets are on sale for the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night until March 10! Once the ticket link closes on March 10 at 11:59 PM, group tickets will no longer be available for the event.
Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye in the Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 15 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a free knit hat, a green foam LED stick and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
We look forward to a wonderful evening at the 2025 Mother and Son Hockey Night!
Good luck to the Varsity Boys Basketball team as they travel to Otsego to take on South Haven in round 2 of MHSAA Districts tonight (2/26)! The game kicks off at 5:30 PM. Tickets are available online only through GoFan - gofan.co/app/school/MI10255. LET’S GO TR🏀JANS!
📣 STATE BOUND! 📣 The Varsity Competitive Cheer team is heading to the STATE FINALS! Join us to celebrate their accomplishments and send them off with PLAINWELL PRIDE at their Send Off Performance on Thursday (2/27) and State Finals Departure Parade on Friday (2/28) - additional information can be found on PCS Facebook or Instagram. Limited tickets are also on sale to attend the State Finals at CMU on Saturday, March 1 by visiting plainwellschools.org/o/phs/article/2050086. Let’s show TROJAN PRIDE and support this incredible team as they aim for continued success at the state level - GO TROJANS! 💙
We are excited to share two upcoming Summer Volleyball Camps!
- PLAINWELL VOLLEYBALL CAMP: PHS students, as well as 1st-6th graders are invited to join us for a Summer Volleyball Camp. Camp will be held from June 9-12 at the Plainwell Field House with three times available: High School from 8:00-10:00 AM, 1st-3rd grade from 10:30-11:30 AM and 4th-6th grade from 12:00-1:30 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (register by May 16 to guarantee a t-shirt).
- 7TH & 8TH GRADE SKILLS CAMP: 7th & 8th grade students are invited to join us for a Summer Volleyball Skills Camp. Camp will be held every Tuesday from July 8-August 5 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Plainwell Field House. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (register by June 6 to guarantee a t-shirt).
First round of districts = ✔️ The Boys Varsity Basketball team won 68-44 against Allegan tonight in the first round of districts. Chib Amaezechi led the team with 25 points.
Next up, they will take on South Haven on Wednesday (2/26) beginning at 5:30 PM at Otsego. Go Trojans!
👏🏼 Plainwell Robotics Club Team Earns Invitation to VEX World Championship! 👏🏼 Four teams from the Plainwell Robotics Club participated in the VEX Robotics Michigan High School State Championship at Kettering University on February 21 and 22. Eighty high school teams from throughout the State of Michigan qualified for the event and were divided into two forty-team divisions for the qualifying rounds. Team highlights from the competition include:
Team Siege was the big winner for the Plainwell Robotics Club. After finishing 4th in the Blue Division after the qualifiers, they selected Team RoboDawgs: Counter Srike from Grandville to be their alliance partner for the final rounds, and then lost in the Divisional Finals — earning them the Tournament Semifinalist Award. Team Siege also received the Build Award, which recognizes a well-constructed robot that is built with a high degree of attention to detail in order to hold up to the rigors of competition. The Build Award also includes an invitation to attend the VEX World Championship in Dallas in May. Team members are Walker, Owen and Isaiah. The team is coached by Matt Clippinger and Jason Ferris.
Team Ring Kong finished in 21st place, also in the Blue Division, after the qualifiers, captained the 12h place alliance, and lost in the divisional final round. Team members are Luca, Parker, Blaine and Lucas. The team is coached by Sarah Orr and Curtis Orr.
Team Up Dawg finished in 30th place in the Gold Division after the qualifiers, captained the fourth place alliance, and lost in the divisional final round. Team members are Aiden Mallory, Hiro, Clay and Bryce. The team is coached by Jim Mallory.
Team Nuclear Reactors finished in 35h place, also in the Gold Division, after the qualifiers. Team members are Lauryn, Jack and Ayden. The team is coached by Shannon Fritz.
Congratulations to all four teams!!
📣 Conference Champs
📣 District Champs
📣 REGIONAL CHAMPS
Congratulations to the Trojan Competitive Cheer team who added Regional Champs to their list of accomplishments this season! Next up, the team will be heading to the STATE FINALS! Go Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Congratulations to our JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams for their impressive wins against Niles last night!
The Boys Varsity team fell short but look to bounce back on Monday when they start their post season run against Allegan. Game will be held at Otsego starting at 5:30 PM. GO TR🏀JANS!
Throughout the year, buildings in the district have partnered with NexTrex to recycle plastic. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings earn a new NexTrex bench and we are excited to share that Plainwell Middle School has earned a new bench! THANK YOU to our community for your support in achieving this goal!
Donations will still be accepted! Please bring plastic grocery bags that are clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Plainwell Corners, PCS Administration Building, Renaissance High School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr to help support the recycling challenge.
Prior to break, PHS' French II students embraced Belgian and Congolese cultures by bringing in and preparing traditional dishes from both regions. They enjoyed delicious Congolese rice pie, beignets and Belgian waffles. The celebration also included dark chocolate éclairs, crepes adorned with fresh fruit and Nutella, and cake pops designed in the colors of the respective flags. Exploring languages and their cultures broadens students' perspectives and enhances their understanding of the world - what a fantastic experience for the Trojans!
The PHS Multicultural Club students had the honor of welcoming a special guest speaker, Buddy Hannah, who shared his experiences and insights in honor of Black History Month. During the presentation, students engaged in thoughtful discussions, enhancing their understanding of history and culture. To enrich the experience further, they celebrated with a delicious soul food lunch, embracing the rich traditions and flavors. It was yet another wonderful and impactful event for the PHS Multicultural Club.
The Boys Swim and Dive team wrapped up their dual meet season with an UNDEFEATED record! They triumphed over Harper Creek tonight at home with a score of 95-72. This marks the first time since the early 2000s that the boys team has achieved an undefeated season! Outstanding job by the entire team for their outstanding swim and dive performances tonight! A big congratulations to our senior captains, Henry Cox and Austin Susens, for their fantastic four years on the PHS team!
Next up, good luck to the team as they prepare for the Conference Championship at Otsego next weekend!
REMINDER! We welcome you to join us for the PCS Field House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony tonight (Monday, February 17) at 6:00 PM. We are thrilled to celebrate the official opening of this facility and welcome our students, families and community to the new Trojan gymnasium and pool.
Superintendent Montange, members of the Board of Education and Building Administrators will be present to commemorate this special occasion and address any questions you may have about the new facility.
We look forward to seeing you tonight - GO TROJANS!
And then there were TEN! Four PHS Wrestlers from the Girls team punched their ticket to Ford Field for the STATE FINALS! Congratulations to Madison Nieuwenhuis (1st), Avery Lynch (2nd), Aurora Wanamaker (4th) and Ana Sofia Vega (4th)!
This weekend, PHS Wrestling broke several school records…
🏆 4 girls competing at the State Finals - the highest ever!
🏆 6 boys competing at the State Finals - the highest ever!
🏆 10 total participants competing at the State Finals - the highest ever!
🏆 AND…Three pairs of siblings competing at the State Finals
PHS Wrestling continues to excel and show amazing PLAINWELL PRIDE! 👏🏼
👏🏼 STATE BOUND 👏🏼 The PHS Boys Wrestling team set a school record yesterday with SIX Trojans punching their ticket to FORD FIELD for the State Finals! Congratulations to Tyler Cooper (1st place), Austin Gyorkos (1st place), Adin Young (1st place), Dylan Nieuwenhuis (2nd place), Rickey Lynch (3rd place) and Marco Vega (4th place).
Next up, the Girls will wrestling today at Portage Northern! Let’s go Trojans!!
📣 2025 District Champs! 📣 Congratulations to the PHS Varsity Competitive Cheer team who are District Champions for the 2nd year in a row! Let’s go Trojans!
Another WIN for the Trojans tonight, as the Varsity Boys Basketball team beat Otsego 57-36. A great start to a busy weekend in athletics! GO TR🏀JANS!
