PCS SUMMER MEET UP & EAT UP: We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Fore more information, program details and locations, please view the flyer at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1947/PCS/2137138/2022_PCS_Summer_Meet_Up___Eat_Up__1_.pdf. We look forward to seeing our families throughout the summer as we Meet Up & Eat Up!
8TH GRADE CELEBRATION: The 8th graders from Plainwell Middle School had a great time at their 8th Grade Celebration last week where they enjoyed various games, an ice cream truck and sharing their memory boards. We wish the Class of 2026 all the best as they transition to High School…but for now, enjoy summer break! ☀️
OUTSTANDING PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION: Earlier this week, the Allegan County School Board Association held their annual awards dinner where Christine Beach, Sue Gower and Kaley Shook were presented with the 2022 Outstanding People for Education award! Congratulations to these three exceptional PCS staff members for their endless dedication to our school district! Plainwell Pride!
MICHIGAN EXPLORATION CLASS: Students from Mr. Herbert’s Michigan Exploration class took a field trip to the Allegan Event Center earlier this week. Each trimester this class takes a field trip that showcases what Michigan has to offer: 1st trimester students went kayaking, 2nd trimester they went skiing/snowboarding and 3rd trimester they went to the Allegan Event Center. It has been a great experience for the students to see all that our amazing state has to offer!
BECOME AN OFFICIAL: Will you help? High school officials are urgently needed in all sports, from swimming and softball to wrestling and volleyball. Become an official and help students in our community play on! For more information about the National Federation of State High School Associations, please visit NFHS.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR: Last night, the Middle School held a wonderful all choirs concert! The students and directors did an amazing job during the performance - Plainwell Pride! 🎶
TROJAN VARSITY SOCCER: Best of luck to the PHS Girls Varsity Soccer team who will be competing in the District Finals on Friday, June 3! The team will be playing at Zeeland East High School beginning at 6:00 PM.
Need tickets? Tickets are available for $7 each and must be purchased ONLINE ONLY. No cash accepted at the door! To purchase tickets, please visit:
https://gofan.co/app/events/617533?schoolId=MI10180.
7-12 GRADE VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: Join us at PHS for a volleyball clinic on June 4 run by Way Out West Volleyball for grades 7-12.
- High School Session: 8:30-11 AM
- Middle School Session: 11:15 AM-1:45 PM
Cost is $10 per player. To register, please complete the registration at: https://forms.gle/4WfVwjWnFcErrxzg8.
MUSICAL REVUE 2022: Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, June 1) at 7 PM as the Plainwell High School Choirs' Present Musical Revue 2022: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Enjoy a free concert featuring music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim from Broadway musicals such as "Into The Woods," "West Side Story," "Sweeny Todd" and more!
MEMORIAL DAY: Today we remember and honor those who selflessly served our country - THANK YOU for your service and dedication! 🇺🇸
CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION: It's been 24 hours since the Class of 2022 graduation and we are still excited about this awesome night celebrating our seniors. The weather provided a perfect evening at Streidl Field to honor our Class of 2022 at their commencement ceremony. We are incredibly proud of the graduating class for all of the hard work and dedication to their education during their time at PHS! Thank you for allowing Plainwell Community Schools to be a part of your educational journey - Trojan Pride!
PCS FAMILIES - HAVE YOU VERIFIED YOUR INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL CONTACT INFORMATION RECENTLY? If not, it's as easy as 1-2-3! Please take a moment to complete these steps so that we can continue to provide communications with your family.
1. LOG-IN TO INFINITE CAMPUS ACCOUNT - Log into the parent portal at https://plainwellschools.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/plainwell.jsp.
2. VERIFY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION - Verify or update your families' contact information - addresses, phone numbers, secondary contacts, etc. and submit request through Infinite Campus portal.
3. SEND DOCUMENTATION - Once the request is complete, please send documentation (if needed) to docs@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you for taking the time to verify your contact information, it is greatly appreciated!
HELPING OUR COMMUNITY: Earlier this week, Plainwell Middle School National Junior Honors Society and Eco Club students spent their afternoon beautifying Hicks Park with the help of staff and volunteers from the City of Plainwell. Students received a quick lesson on how to plant flowers before getting their hands dirty by planting annuals, weeding and picking up trash. Thank you for your hard work to beautify our amazing community - Plainwell Pride!
VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Have you heard? The PHS Volleyball team is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp!
Students 1st-12th are invited to join the PHS Volleyball team for a four day Youth Volleyball Camp from June 13-16! Cost is $50 per athlete.
Times are as following:
- 9th - 12th Grade: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- 1st - 4th Grade: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
- 5th - 8th Grade: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Register by visiting plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/#/list. Register by today (May 25) to guarantee a t-shirt. Late registrations will be accepted up to the start of camp.
SENIOR DRIVE: Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, May 24) at 8:30 PM is the Senior Drive Under the Stadium Lights. Please view the map for the route - enter at the stoplight and the staff will be available to direct you. At the end, park in the west parking lot and watch the senior slideshow outdoors.
PHS ALUMNI - We encourage you to join us to support the Seniors & celebrate 150 years at Plainwell High School. Please park in the lot near Streidl Field, bring a sign with your graduation year and celebrate PHS with the Class of 2022!
Thank you and have fun!
SUMMER YOUTHBALL SPONSORS NEEDED: The Community Recreation team is in need of Summer Youthball Sponsorships. Are you a local business that would be interested in sponsoring a team? Sponsorship opportunities are available for $100 per team, please respond by May 25.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtmUnmkLLowVAop7umRrKGwiw-PtmK8GbZ78js0OuZctGFA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0a9QpebFrq2g2R5Q6eiR6xtFbj5vDvstBQBvbHcoTwKgUTqN3-aB-mzgw to complete the sponsor form.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Summer Youthball program! ⚾️
FIFTH GRADE TRIP TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: On Friday, the 5th grade students from Cooper, Gilkey and Starr Elementary Schools visited the Middle School for lunch. The students got to meet with current 6th graders to ask questions to help prepare them for Middle School. It was a great experience for the 5th graders - thank you to the 6th grade students for taking the time to share about your experience in Middle School.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND: The 7th, 8th and Jazz Bands had an outstanding spring concert last night. The students did an exceptional job performing “Music Through the Decades”. Plainwell Pride!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION/RECREATION - LAKE DOSTER GOLF LESSONS
Students ages 7-17 are invited to join us for summer golf lessons at Lake Doster. Lake Doster Golf Summer programs are for learning different aspects of the game of golf. The programs are fun for the novice as well as those who have experience! Each day will focus on a new golf skill while playing games. Clubs and balls are provided for participants that need them.
There are only 12 slots per session, so bring a friend and sign up early. To register, please click here.
SCHEDULE:
SESSION 1
JUNE 13- 16TH
BEGINNERS 9:30 -10:30 AM
INTERMEDIATE 11:00- 12:00 PM
SESSION 2
JULY 11 -14TH
BEGINNERS 9:30 -10:30 AM
INTERMEDIATE 11:00- 12:00 PM
For more information, please click here to view the Lake Doster Golf Lesson flyer.
ROUSH MEMORIAL UPDATE: Safety was always the most important aspect of Rocket Club for Mr. Roush. Although the weather looks great for tomorrow (5/20) the wind speeds projected are too high to safely perform the rocket launch. We will be postponing the rocket launch until June 3rd. The memorial will continue as planned at 4:00 pm at the PAC. Thank you for you understand and continued support as we work hard to honor Mr. Roush.
