Due to the continued power outage, all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today (Thursday, April 16). This cancellation includes all events, games and practices district-wide, with the exception of a few varsity-level practices (coaches will communicate directly with varsity teams if practice is taking place). Have a great day and GO TROJANS!

Due to ongoing power outages throughout the district, Plainwell Community Schools will be closed today (Thursday, April 16). Our thoughts are with everyone impacted and wish our students, staff and families well as our amazing community strives to recover from Tuesday evening’s storm. Stay safe and have a great day, Trojans!

Due to a power outage at PCS and storm damage throughout the district, Plainwell Community Schools will be closed today (Wednesday, April 15). An update regarding afternoon and evening activities will be communicated by noon today. Stay safe and have a great day, Trojans!

Register today to join us at PCS on Saturday, May 2 for a Boater Safety program through Allegan County! The class will be held at Plainwell Middle School from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. All registrations must be submitted through the DNR website at https://michigan.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/programs/9. There is no cost and while there is no minimum age, anyone under 10 must have a parent or guardian with them.

Join us in supporting the Plainwell Robotics Club at their Dine-to-Donate fundraiser on Monday, April 13. Be sure to mark your calendars for dinner on the day we return from Spring Break at Plainwell Pizza Hut, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. A portion of all sales will support our fantastic Robotics program.

Congratulations to the Middle School Robotics team called the "Blue Screen of Death" who presented the school with their State Trophies for their DESIGN AWARD and INNOVATIVE AWARD. Members of the state team are: Mason Potts, Liam Gault, Max McMeekan, Carter Palme and Leland Phinney. PLAINWELL PRIDE!

As a friendly reminder, there is no school from April 3-10 for Spring Break. Whether you are staying near or traveling far, we wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break! We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Monday, April 13. Have a great Spring Break and GO TROJANS!

We are excited to share that registration is open for three upcoming cheer opportunities! K-8th grade Trojan athletes are invited to join us for the: 📣 Cheer Tumble Clinic 📣 Summer Youth Camp 📣 Junior Cheer Night For more information or to register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to welcoming your athlete to these summer cheer camps - GO TROJANS!

Registration is open for an upcoming 5th-8th Grade Springboard Diving Clinic for novice divers. Learn to dive, flip and jump while having fun! Participants must be able to swim in 12 feet of water and one length of the pool. The clinic is coached by Aidan Ranger and will be held on Monday evenings in May from 6:00-7:00 PM. Cost is $40 per athlete. Sign-up today (limited to 10 participants) by scanning the QR code of by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

Last week, Plainwell Middle School held their 2026 Inclusion Week. Throughout the week, the Unified Champions Club hosted special activities and spirit days to celebrate the week, which included: "Kindness Connects Us", "Keeping Mindfulness in Mind", "Blue & White - United & Bright" and "We're All on the Same Team". To end the week, they hosted an exciting basketball game featuring the Unified Champions team vs. Teachers. The event was fantastic, with the Field House stands filled with Trojan spirit as everyone cheered for the teams. It was a wonderful week to celebrate the theme, “Our Differences Make Us Shine,” at Plainwell Middle School!

The Middle school Honors Choir attended the MSVMA District 10 Choral Festival in Hastings, MI today. The group performed two pieces and completed sight reading to receive a I - Excellent Performance! This score qualifies them for the State Festival in May. Way to go Honors Choir - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

The Middle School Trojans explored career opportunities! Last week, students at Plainwell Middle School had the chance to hear from local leaders during two career days. Various community members engaged with classes throughout the middle school, sharing valuable insights about their professions. This enriching experience proved to be especially beneficial for the 6th to 8th graders as they start to explore their future career paths. A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to present at the middle school; we truly appreciate your support for Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

Earlier this month, the Plainwell Middle School Choir programs showcased their talents at their Formal Concert. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs, along with the Honors Choir, performed beautifully at the Performing Arts Center. If you were unable to attend? You can still view the entire performance by visiting the Plainwell Performing Arts Facebook page.

To celebrate Pi Day, students in Miss Ruimveld's Middle School math classes participated in a variety of engaging activities. They read a story about Pi, conducted an investigation related to it and even competed to see who could recite the most digits of Pi. The champion of the day was 7th grader Zak, who impressively recited 39 digits to secure first place!

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade bands for earning a Division 1 (superior) rating at their band festival yesterday! We are so proud of their hard work while preparing for festival - PLAINWELL PRIDE! 🎶

♻️ Recycling Challenge Update ♻️ Thank you to the Trojan community for your support of the Recycling Challenge program! With your support, in the last three years we have collected enough plastic to receive seven new benches throughout the district - THANK YOU! We would like to share an update regarding the program, as there have been recent logistical changes. Beginning in May, the district will no longer serve as a drop-off location for plastic recycling. If you have plastic donations, they can be taken to other local sites for recycling.

We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for March 9-13! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! - Abigail (8th Grade) - Austin (7th Grade) - Daniel (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!

🍎 REMINDER - OUTSTANDING PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION NOMINATIONS DUE! 🍎 Do you know someone who has made a difference in our district? We are accepting nominations through Friday, March 13 for the 2026 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 2026 Outstanding People for Education award, please scan the QR code or visit https://forms.gle/y8UX42khgQRbs7rXA by Friday, March 13.

Registration is open for our upcoming Spring Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Program is open to participants 7 and up and will run on Monday evenings through June 1 (excluding 4/6 and 5/25) from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at Plainwell Middle School. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!

Congratulations to the Middle School Wrestling Team for their impressive victory in the conference tournament this past weekend, securing seven individual championships: 🏆 Julian Szatkowski 🏆 Braiden West 🏆 Kaleb Hileski 🏆 Boston Healey 🏆 Brady Kolenda 🏆 Jayden Kolenda 🏆 Noah Benson This marks the team's second consecutive championship! Fantastic work, Trojans - PLAINWELL PRIDE!