A huge shout-out to the Plainwell Middle School Track Teams for their performance at Regionals:
🏆 Boys Team: They ran exceptionally well and finished the day in 4th place overall.
🏆 Girls Team: REGIONAL CHAMPS! The girls team had an outstanding day of competition and finished in FIRST place! Their new hardware will be on display at PMS for years to come to recognize their 2025 achievements!
We are incredibly proud of all our Trojan athletes for their dedication and effort throughout the season - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Attention Current 8th-11th Grade Students! There are still openings for PHS's trip to France and Spain in Summer 2026. Join us for an informational meeting to discover more!
This is an amazing opportunity for students to explore new destinations, experience different cultures and gain lifelong skills such as independence and confidence.
Join us for an informational meeting where Mrs. Trahan will share all the essential details, including:
- What you'll see and do
- Hands-on learning activities
- Academic opportunities
- Trip costs
- How to secure your spot with a $200 discount
Informational Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, May 15
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Plainwell High School Media Center
Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2025/26 school year to PMS/PHS/OMS/OHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 4 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).
The LINKS/Peer-to-Peer program at the MS and HS had their end of year celebration earlier this week. They met in the Stamos Room in the afternoon where they enjoyed a popcorn bar and desserts, followed by a Selfie Competition!
📸 Check out these fun pictures from the selfie competition.
Staff Appreciation Week is underway! Throughout this week, please join us to celebrate the AMAZING PCS staff by saying thank you to your favorite staff member. 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!
Reminder! You’re invited to a free, real-life communication workshop at Plainwell High School TOMORROW (5/7)! Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens. Bring your teen if you can - or just bring yourself. Everyone’s welcome (including schools of choice families + anyone living within the Plainwell district boundaries)! ✔️ Free dinner ✔️ Childcare available ✔️ Raffle prize for RSVP 🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 🕔 5:00-6:30 PM 📍 Plainwell High School Cafeteria 🎟️ RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
Plainwell Middle School 8th grade families, please mark your calendar for Friday, May 30 for the 8th Grade Celebration. Join us to celebrate the 8th grade class with celebration boards, followed by a special event for the 8th graders (students only) which will include a dunk tank, games, food and fun.
Please RSVP to Mrs. Seibert by May 23. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2029 on May 30! GO TROJANS!
Attention Trojan Football players and families! We are excited to share registration information for our upcoming Summer Football Camps for K-12 graders, as well as information on our Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. For program details or for registration information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with the Trojans!
PCS Parents - join us for a free, relaxed workshop on building better conversations with your teen! Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens.
Bring your teen if you can - but if you can’t, come solo or, even better, bring a friend! You’ll leave with helpful tools, fresh ideas and a few new strategies to connect.
🗓️ May 7 | 5–6:30 PM
📍 Plainwell High School
🍴 Free dinner + childcare for little ones
🎁 RSVP = raffle entry!
It’s welcoming, judgment-free and built for real life. RSVP by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Summer Trojan Aquatic Club program. TAC is a competitive swim team for PCS youth ages 6-18. Program will run from June 9-July 28. For more information, practice/meet dates and times or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac. We look forward to a great summer at the Field House Pool!
Talking with teens isn’t always easy—and that’s totally normal.
That’s why we’re hosting a free, hands-on communication workshop for parents (and teens, if they want to come!).
You’ll walk away with:
✔️ Stronger connection
✔️ Practical tips for better conversations
✔️ A few laughs and lighter moments
✔️ A chance to win a raffle prize if you RSVP 🎉
Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to share that we're hosting a fun, real-world workshop about improving communication between parents and teens. Free in-person parent workshop on May 7 at Plainwell High School from 5–6:30PM! Bring your teen if you can—or just yourself. Free dinner + raffle prize. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2181528.
Plastic donations are still being accepted district-wide for the NexTrex recycling challenge. Please bring plastic that is clean, dry and free of food residue to bins at the front vestibule of the High School, Middle School, Cooper, Gilkey & Starr (outside collection bin available at Starr for after school drop-off) to help support the recycling challenge. For each 1,000 lbs. that are collected, buildings will earn a new NexTrex bench!
Thank you Trojan Community for your ongoing support of this recycling challenge!
Congratulations to Plainwell Middle School Trojan Tennis who had two victories in their matches last week - winning 5-3 against Three Rivers and Otsego! More importantly, they all played with poise, worked well together and kept improving as a team and individually! We are incredibly proud of all our tennis athletes!
Lighting the Way: A Conversation on Youth Suicide Prevention PCS families - register today for the upcoming TRAILS webinar: Lighting the Way: A Conversation on Youth Suicide Prevention. This free webinar will take place via Zoom on Thursday, May 1 from 4:00-5:30 PM. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2174047.
💬 Do you have parenting questions?
REMINDER - register today to join us for a live, one-hour anonymous Q & A session for Plainwell parents (anyone living within the PCS district) on Monday, April 28 at 5:00 PM. Plainwell Community Schools, in partnership with Clayful, is excited to invite you to a one-hour virtual Q & A session with a small panel of certified coaches and supervisors from Clayful who have worked closely with families and understand the everyday ups and downs of parenting.
It’s a chance to hear from others, ask what’s been on your mind and connect with a community of parents who understand the highs and lows of raising kids today.
Register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/article/2163178.
Middle School Athlete of the Week - Sydney Wilson! Congratulations to Sydney, who was nominated by her Soccer Coach, Derek Dunn, who stated: “Syd stepped into goal in the second half with no goalie experience and had some saves and faced a PK. Thanks to her, we held off Paw Paw with a 6-2 win!" Way to go, Sydney! 👏🏼
The Middle School and High School Jazz Bands traveled to Hastings to participate in the TAC Jazz Festival. Both ensembles performed at the Barry Community Enrichment Center and received a clinic led by renowned jazz educator Mark Greer. The students delivered outstanding performances and proudly represented our district with true Plainwell Pride. During their lunch break at Kloosterman’s, they also had the opportunity to enjoy a live jazz trio performance, further enriching their musical experience!
It was an amazing day and we are so proud of these PCS musicians!
The Middle School tennis team kicked off their season last week against Paw Paw on Wednesday and Gull Lake on Thursday. They tied Paw Paw 4-4 and ended 3-5 against Gull Lake. The matches showcased excellent sportsmanship, with athletes demonstrating resilience while embracing opportunities to learn and support each other. We are excited to see all the Trojans accomplish this tennis season - GO TR🎾JANS!
Registration is now open for our upcoming 2025 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! For more information or to register, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (limited to 15 participants per class, no sign-ups at class).
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for April 14-18 and April 21-25. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
April 14-18
- Brooklyn (8th Grade)
- Levi (7th Grade)
- Tatum (6th Grade)
April 21-25
- Quinn (8th Grade)
- Harper (7th Grade)
- Kaelyn (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 and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders.
