Who doesn't love a great holiday tradition?! It was great fun at Gilkey, Cooper and Starr Elementary Schools as some of the Middle and High School choir members performed for the students at their annual holiday caroling tour throughout the district. This annual caroling event includes a number of holiday classic songs, as well as a few new favorites. It is always a favorite for all the students and staff involved, the smiles were priceless!
Let’s kick-off the week and celebrate some outstanding Trojans! We are excited to share Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for December 1-5! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Gino (8th Grade)
- Madison (7th Grade)
- Abriella (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!
To celebrate the end of the first trimester, Middle School students who received two or fewer behavior referrals and passed all their classes were given the opportunity to participate in a fun activity for the last 45 minutes of their school day! During this time, students enjoyed a variety of activities, including: playing games in the gym, singing karaoke and dancing with Just Dance, creating artwork, decorating cookies, playing board/card games, watching movies, gaming on Chromebooks or they spent time outdoors beautifying the school. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our Middle School Trojans!
We are excited to share that registration for the 2026 Daughter Dance is now open! All PCS K-6th grade daughters are invited to join us on Saturday, February 14. The event will be held at Plainwell MIddle School from 4:00-6:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM for pictures only) and includes a formal digital photo, DJ, selfie station, refreshments, entry into a raffle and a flower. Bypass the registration line at the event and register today by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (cash and check only accepted at the door).
Students in Ms. Flynn’s art classes at Plainwell Middle School have been getting creative by decorating boxes for Meals on Wheels. What a fun and festive art project! Way to go, Trojans!
As a reminder, there is no school from Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, December 1.
We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
The Middle School Counseling department has been busy this fall, focusing on various ways to support students in social, emotional, academic and post-secondary readiness.
6️⃣ Sixth Grade Initiatives: In sixth grade classrooms, the counselors conducted their annual discussions on bullying. After completing these important lessons, students created anti-bullying posters that are now displayed throughout the school.
7️⃣ Seventh Grade Academics: Students engaged in an academic lesson focused on GPA, weighted grades and related topics during their math classes.
8️⃣ Eighth Grade Career Exploration: In eighth grade, counselors have been working closely with students on career exploration and development using Xello. This platform utilizes various assessments to help students discover their career interests, learning styles and personality traits, all designed to prepare them for a successful future.
PLAINWELL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR! On November 6, Heather Damick, Plainwell Middle School Science Teacher, was honored with the Plainwell Educator of the Year award during the Night of Recognition event organized by the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce. This event not only acknowledges the exceptional educators in Plainwell and Otsego but also celebrates local businesses and individuals dedicated to enhancing our community. Mrs. Damick was nominated by the Plainwell administrative team and celebrated this achievement alongside the PCS Superintendent, Matthew Montange and Middle School Principal Ben Manting. For a bio about Mrs. Damick, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/2555619. Congratulations Mrs. Damick and thank you for your dedication to PCS - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
Our Holiday Concert season begins this week at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for these exciting performances featuring our talented student musicians: https://5il.co/3scqb.
Opening night = ✔️ and the cast and crew were amazing! Final show is TONIGHT (11/15) at 7:00 PM - join us as Plainwell Middle School presents "Big Bad". Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students at the Old Auditorium at Plainwell High School.
Exciting learning and growth are happening in our 7th and 8th grade ELA classes! 📚 In our 7th grade ELA class, students are diving into the novel “Tuck Everlasting.” 📖 In 8th grade, students are exploring “The Outsiders” and are creating character maps to illustrate the changes characters undergo throughout the story. 📝 Students are expanding their ELA skills in our exciting new creative expression class! Our Middle School ELA classes are expanding their knowledge through reading, improving their writing abilities and developing their communication skills each day.
Enrollment for holiday assistance from Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project closes tomorrow (11/14). If you live in the PCS District and intend to apply, please do so soon! If you prefer, you can enroll online at https://forms.gle/UM2tMzd47VjfiNwGA.
🗓️ Calendar Reminder! 🗓️ As a reminder we have two upcoming half days of school: Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 (end of first trimester).
Half Day Dismissal Times:
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
🚌 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
📓 Cooper - 11:50 AM
📝 Starr - 11:55 AM
Congratulations to Sydney, Mia and Parker as they are Plainwell Middle Schools' "Book and a Bonus" winners for October. "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!
Registration is open for our upcoming Winter 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 from December 1-February 23 (excluding 12/22, 12/29 & 2/9) 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 scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (registration closes 12/15 at midnight). GO TROJANS!
Join us for Otis Outdoors' 7th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! Each year, Otis Outdoors proudly supports our community by providing Thanksgiving dinner to 30+ local families. This year, you can help too! Participate in their 7th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive by donating traditional Thanksgiving food items on Saturday, November 22 from 12:00-4:00 PM at Gun Plain Fire Department (381 8th Street, Plainwell).
We are excited to announce the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for November 10-14! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Juliana (8th Grade)
- Leah (7th Grade)
- Brock (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!
Plainwell Middle School presents "Big Bad". Join us for the show on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Check out the promo video from the cast and crew here: https://youtu.be/ipOlk6AdH8g.
This week, five of our 8th grade band members participated in the MSBOA District XI Middle School Honors Band! The day was filled with rehearsals, opportunities to connect with students from local schools, a brass quintet performance and lots of fun! It was an incredible performance, and we couldn't be prouder of these talented young musicians!
The Middle School Swim & Dive season will begin on December 1. Do you have a 6th-8th grade athlete that is interested in joining the team? For more information, meet dates and registration details, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/middle-school-swim-program. GO TROJANS!
