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.
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for May 11-15! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Khloe (8th Grade)
- Charlotte (7th Grade)
- Kemper (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Recently, the Middle School Eco Club collaborated with The Clothes Bin to recycle clothing and shoes, aiming to divert them from landfills and further support our environment. Community members who have old shoes or clothes they no longer wish to keep are encouraged to recycle them in the bin located in the Middle School recess parking lot, just outside the administration building. We appreciate your support for this new collaborative initiative.
🏐 Attention 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Athletes! 🏐 Please mark your calendar for these upcoming important dates for the 2026 season:
🏐 June 8-11: Volleyball Camp
🏐 August 4 & 5: Pre-Tryout Camp
🏐 August 18 & 19: Tryouts
If you have questions or if you are interested in learning more about a potential Summer Skills Training, please email alexis.reist@plainwellschools.org. GO TROJANS!
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! 🏈
Staff Appreciation Week wrapped up today! Throughout this week, we loved celebrating the AMAZING PCS staff! Please join us in saying thank you to your favorite staff member by giving them a 💙, 👍 or special shout out here. 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!
The Middle School Michigan Exploration class had an exciting field trip to the Allegan Event Center yesterday. It turned out to be a fantastic day filled with exploration and fun for the Trojans.
Recently the Allegan County School Board Association held their annual awards dinner where Julie Jackson, Noel Muselin and Caitlin Bunker were presented with the 2026 Outstanding People for Education award! Congratulations to these three exceptional PCS staff members for their endless dedication to our school district!
🍎 To read more about our 2026 winners, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2878259 - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Plainwell Middle School Penny War concluded this week, marking a collaborative effort between the National Junior Honor Society and the PBIS teams. NJHS volunteers energized the school with announcements, sorted coins and tallied the funds raised. The results are in and the school successfully collected over 10,000 pennies! Here are the final results per grade level:
🥉 Third Place: 8th Grade with -9,223 points
🥈 Second Place: 6th Grade with -5,726 points
🥇 Champion: 7th Grade with a total of 7,548 points!
A heartfelt thank you to all the students who contributed to the Penny War. Thanks to your generosity, Plainwell Middle School raised $561.30 for Christian Neighbors! Excellent job, Trojans!
‼️ Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! ‼️ Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2026/27 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 3 at the Plainwell Field House. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical.
📋 Forms are available at plainwellschools.org/page/high-school-athletics and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
This morning, the Middle School Honors Choir performed at the MSVMA West State Choral Festival in Grand Rapids where they received a high Division I rating! All students received a blue medal signifying their accomplishment and Division I rating. They performed beautifully and truly represented Plainwell Choirs with confidence and enthusiasm - TROJAN PRIDE!!
We are excited to share that registration is now open for the upcoming 1st-8th Grade Boys Basketball Camp. Camp will be held from July 13-16 at the Plainwell Field House. Two age groups available (based on grade in fall 2026):
🏀 1st-4th Grade: 9:00-10:30 AM
🏀 5th-8th Grade: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to welcoming your Trojan to the 1st-8th Grade Boys Basketball Camp where they will focus on fundamentals of the game, while having fun!
Congratulations to Mia, Lucy and Lyla as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners for April 2026. "Book and a Bonus" is a monthly reading incentive program for MS students that is supported by Ransom District Library.
Keep up the great reading PMS students! Special thanks to Ransom District Library for your ongoing support of PCS and the “Book and a Bonus" program! PLAINWELL PRIDE!
The Plainwell Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) induction ceremony took place on April 23 at the Performing Arts Center. During the event, 47 seventh and eighth-grade students were welcomed as new NJHS members. By joining, they pledged to uphold the NJHS values of scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. This commitment marks the beginning of their dedication and selfless leadership, as they strive to support the community in every possible way. Congratulations to the new inductees - we are all excited to see what they will achieve through their membership in the NJHS. PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week (April 27-May 1)! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Penny (8th Grade)
- Annabell (7th Grade)
- Gerardo (6th Grade)
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! Special thanks to our Student of the Week sponsors: Fly Inn, Barbed Wire Cafe, Culver’s and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
As a reminder, there are a few registration deadlines quickly approaching. Please register today!
➡️ KICKBALL: Deadline to register is May 4, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today!
➡️ DANCE LESSONS: Deadline to register is May 6, please visit PCS RevTrak by scanning the QR code on the flyer to register today!
➡️ YOUTHBALL: Deadline to register is May 11, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register today!
⛳ Registration is now open for our upcoming 2026 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! To register, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (limited to 15 participants per class, no sign-ups will be accepted at Lake Doster - no exceptions).
Plainwell Middle School organized a reality fair for their eighth grade students, sponsored by Arbor Financial. The goal of this event was to provide students with practical experience in managing finances. Each student was assigned a career, salary and family scenario, requiring them to make financial decisions such as purchasing cars, securing a mortgage and handling various life expenses. A very special thank you to Arbor Financial Credit Union for hosting this special event for our 8th grade students!
Plainwell Middle School 8th grade families, please mark your calendar for Friday, May 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM for the 8th Grade Celebration. Join us to celebrate the 8th grade class with celebration boards, followed by a special event for the students which will include music, games, food, prizes and FUN! We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2030 on May 29! GO TROJANS!
As a friendly reminder, registration is open for our 2026 Summer Volleyball Camp!
🗓️ Camp will be held June 8-11
📍 @ the Plainwell Field House
Times (based on grade in fall 2026):
🕗 9th-12th Grade: 8:00-10:00 AM
🕥 1st-4th Grade: 10:30-11:30 AM
🕛 5th-8th Grade: 12:00-1:30 PM
💲Cost is $50 per athlete or $85 for 2 siblings
🌐 Register by May 15 to guarantee a t-shirt by scanning the QR code or visiting https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/plainwellschools/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzYxMg%3D%3D
We look forward to growing our Trojan Volleyball program this summer!
