Due to snow and winter weather conditions, Plainwell Community Schools is closed tomorrow (Friday, November 18). This closure includes the SAFE program.
We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day! Go Trojans!
We are happy to share that Discount Cards for Plainwell Ski Club at Timber Ridge are available for purchase on RevTrak. The cost for punch cards is $35 and reduces lift ticket prices and ski rental to $23 each (Snowboards are $35). Adults can purchase a punch card for $35 and ski Monday-Friday for $23 and Saturday, Sunday and holidays for $28.
Chaperones will be at Timber Ridge every Friday from 4-9 PM unless there is no school. Timber Ridge has more new snow making equipment and should have plenty of snow this year.
Interested in purchasing your discount card? Please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/RW-Ski-Club-1013/.
Due to winter weather and snowy conditions, all evening activities (including sporting events and all extra-curricular activities) have been canceled for tonight (Thursday, November 17, 2022).
Stay safe and Go Trojans!
As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Thursday, November 17) and Friday (November 18). Have a great day, Trojans!
The Plainwell Robotics Club (PRC) held its 2nd annual Middle School and High School VRC Robotics Tournaments at Plainwell High School this past weekend. Seven teams from the Middle School participated in the competition on Saturday and competed against teams that traveled from Caledonia, Grandville, Grand Rapids, Jenison and Traverse City. The High School Competition on Sunday included five teams from PCS, along with other teams from DeWitt, Caledonia, Fennville, Grandville, Grand Rapids, Napoleon, Okemos and Saranac. Highlights from the weekend included:
- Middle School team Trial and Error had a strong start to the robotics season. They were ranked #1 going into the elimination rounds. Unfortunately, they were knocked out of the competition during their quarterfinals match along with Plainwell teams Demoted Rookies and B.A.T.TL.E
- Judges awarded Middle School team Trial and Error the Amaze Award, which is given to the team that has built the most consistently high scoring and competitive robot. Their robot showed high-quality construction and their programming is effective, successful and consistent.
- High School team So Many Problems had the best showing of the High School teams by making it to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. They were also awarded the Think Award, which is given to the team with the most effective and consistent programming strategies and solutions to solving the game challenge. This team’s autonomous program was consistent and reliable, and they clearly explained their programming management process.
- High School teams Fluorescent Bananas, Circuit Breakers and Error Code made it to the Round of 16 before being knocked out of the competition.
The PRC thanks all the volunteers that helped to make these two days memorable for all participating teams. For more information about the PRC, please visit https://www.plainwellroboticsclub.org/. For information about VEX Robotics, please visit https://www.vexrobotics.com/.
Have you heard - families with no income or low income have the opportunity to receive a child tax credit - even if they have never filed taxes before! In order to receive this credit, you must complete an easy online form by November 15, 2022.
Need assistance with completing the form? Join us tomorrow (Monday, November 14) or Tuesday (November 15) for one of our child tax credit workshops. Two workshops available at the Ransom District Library:
- Monday, November 14 from 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday, November 15 from 10 AM-4:30 PM
For more information on this tax credit opportunity or to complete the form, you can also visit:
- English: getctc.org/en
- Espanol: getctc.org/es
For questions, please contact Tammy Glupker (District Outreach Coordinator) at tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org or Kelli Stuifbergen (Early Education Coordinator) at Kelli.stuifbergen@plainwellschools.org.
Our Community Education team is excited to welcome our community seniors to their 2022 Seniors in Action Holiday Brunch on Thursday, December 8 beginning at 8:15 AM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Join us to celebrate the holidays with a special menu, door prizes, entertainment and a special guest! To RSVP, please call 269-685-9531 ext. 1207.
Students in Mrs. Damick’s 8th grade science classes at Plainwell Middle School recently created egg drop inventions and today was test day! It was a great project for our Middle School scientists.
Many of our classes worked on projects today to honor Veterans Day, including Mrs. VanGoeye’s second grade class at Starr Elementary. With respect and gratitude, today we honor all that have bravely served in the military. From all of us at PCS, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
TAX CREDIT OPPORTUNITY & UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Attention Plainwell Parents! Have you heard, families with no income or low income could get at least $3,000 (per child) with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1,400 with the third stimulus payment - even if they have never filed taxes before! In order to receive this assistance, you must complete an easy online form by November 15, 2022.
Need assistance? Join us for a workshop to learn more or to receive assistance with completing the online form. Two workshops available at the Ransom District Library:
- Monday, November 14 from 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday, November 15 from 10 AM-4:30 PM
For more information on this tax credit opportunity or to complete the form, please visit:
- English: getctc.org/en
- Espanol: getctc.org/es
For questions, please contact Tammy Glupker (District Outreach Coordinator) at tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org or Kelli Stuifbergen (Early Education Coordinator) at Kelli.stuifbergen@plainwellschools.org.
We are currently experiencing a phone outage throughout the district. If you need immediate assistance, please email your student's building office staff or administrator.
PCS Families - please check your email or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/905744 for the 2022 School Delay and Closure Procedure letter from Superintendent Montange.
Students in Mr. Herbert’s Michigan Exploration have been learning about outdoor photography. It’s amazing to see the student’s creativity and eye for detail in these images taken throughout the Middle School property. Beautiful work, Trojans!
Earlier today, several Plainwell Middle School students were selected to take part in the Middle School Honors Band. Students were selected from all over Southwest Michigan and put together a concert in just one day! We are so proud of our students, great job Trojans! We are also so thankful to our band directors for their hard work and dedication to provide our students with the best musical opportunities! 🎶 Plainwell Pride!
We are just one day away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year.
- Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties.
- Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal.
- How could this affect PCS? Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. The state will not replace the funding and the district will be forced to make reductions in other areas to offset the loss.
More information, FAQ’s and ballot language available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org.
Your vote matters! Vote tomorrow - November 8, 2022!
TAC CANCELED 11/7: Attention PCS Families with students in TAC! Due to a mechanical issue at the PCS Pool, all Trojan Aquatic Club practices have been canceled tonight (Monday, November 7). We hope to see our students back at the pool tomorrow!
Due to the PCS Pool being shut down, all Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) practices have been canceled tonight (Monday, November 7). We hope to see our students back at the pool tomorrow!
Congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye who was selected as the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! Last night, she was presented with the award by Mrs. Kari Luckett (Starr Principal) at an award ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, where Mrs. Luckett shared some highlights of Mrs. VanGoeye's career:
Mrs. VanGoeye has been a teacher at Plainwell Community Schools for over 30 years, where she has most recently taught second grade at Starr Elementary. Not only is she an outstanding and dynamic teacher, but she also serves as Union Co-President for the district. If you know Mrs. VanGoeye or if you've had the opportunity to have her as a teacher, then you know that there is not a better representative of Plainwell Schools, as she sets an example daily of hard work, dedication and unending passion for education. Mrs. VanGoeye epitomizes the best we have to offer at PCS and we are so thankful for her dedication to our students, staff and our district - from all of us at PCS, congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye on this well deserved award! Plainwell Pride!
We are just a few days away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties.
- Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal.
For more information, FAQ’s and ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!
Recently, Sarah Lagenour, a 10th grader at PHS completed a wall mural painting at Plainwell Middle School. This is an original design she painted while she was a student at PMS for their yearbook cover in 2019/2020. The mural painting is proudly displayed on the stage in the cafeteria and turned out beautifully! Next up, she will be painting another wall mural of her 2020/21 yearbook cover to add to the collection at PMS. Sarah’s art skills are absolutely incredible and we are thankful that she shared her talents for all to enjoy for years to come at PMS - Trojan Pride!
