Registration is open for our upcoming Love and Logic Parenting Class! The class is available to any PCS family (present or future) on Saturday, February 15 from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Cost is $10 (per workbook). Registration closes on January 31, register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Please note that childcare is not provided during the event.
The Plainwell Middle School 6th, 7th and Jazz Band students kicked off the holiday season with an outstanding performance at the Performing Arts Center. Earlier this week, the students performed at their Winter Band Concert and they did an AMAZING job performing. Thank you to our students and Band Directors (Ms. Wicklund, Mr. Hepinstall and Mr. Rushford) for a wonderful and festive evening at the PAC!
Were you unable to attend? Visit the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page where you will find the full concert featured.
We are excited to share that registration for the 2025 Daughter Dance is open! Join us on Saturday, February 8 for an evening of fun for PCS K-6th grade daughters. Event will be held at Plainwell MIddle School from 6:00-8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM for pictures only) and includes a formal digital photo, DJ, selfie station, refreshments, raffle and a flower. Cost is $30 per couple ($10 each additional daughter).
Bypass the registration line at the event and register today by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs (cash and check only accepted at the door).
Due to snow and continued difficult travel conditions, all afternoon and evening activities are canceled today (Thursday, December 5). This includes all events, practices and evening activities. Stay safe and have a great day, Trojans!
Due to snow and winter weather conditions, Plainwell Community Schools will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, December 5). This closure includes the SAFE and ECEC programs. We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day!
CANCELLATION UPDATE - 12/4!
🏀 The PHS Boys Basketball games scheduled for today (12/4) against Edwardsburg have been canceled.
🎳 The bowling match at Joey Armadilo’s in Niles has been canceled today (12/4).
🏀 The Middle School Basketball games scheduled for today (12/4) against Sturgis have been canceled.
We are excited to share that registration is open for our upcoming Winter Trojan Aquatic Club program. TAC is a competitive swim team for PCS youth ages 6-18. Program will run from December 16-February 15. Cost is $100 per athlete. For more information, practice/meet dates and times or to register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/tac.
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for December 2-6. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Olivia (8th Grade)
- Khloe (7th Grade)
- Lucy (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.
The Plainwell Middle School Parent and Engagement team is hosting two upcoming Career Days. If you are interested in speaking to a group of middle school students about your profession as part of the 2025 PMS Career Days on March 11 and March 13 from 9:15am-10:15am, please complete the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/BXzuCN9M2eKhjsAC6.
We are grateful for our students, staff, families and community! Thank you for your ongoing support of PCS! Wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving Day and a joyful remainder of your break! HAPPY THANKSGIVING & GO TROJANS!
The Plainwell Robotics Club held its 4th Annual Middle School Robotics Tournament on Saturday, November 23 at Plainwell High School. Twenty-one teams from across lower and western Michigan participated. Two of the Plainwell Club's teams were presented with awards to recognize their achievements at the event.
Team "Gear Gremlins" received the Build Award, which recognizes a well-constructed robot that is built with a high degree of attention to detail in order to hold up to the rigors of competition. The team consists of Lydia, Mia, Audrey and Alyssa. They are coached by Julie Williams and Matt Warren.
Team "Rubber Ducky Squad" received the Judges Award, which recognizes team attributes deserving of special recognition. The event judges made special mention of the team's exemplary teamwork and effort. The team consists of Ethan, Landon, Lennox and Gabriel. They are coached by Summer Rosati and Matt Glass.
The Junior Spikers program concluded this weekend. Designed for girls in grades 3-5, this program emphasizes fun and skill development. They wrapped up the season with an exciting parent versus player game! Additionally, each player received a medal to celebrate their hard work throughout the season! 🏐
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week for November 18-22. We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
- Makenzie (8th Grade)
- Abigail (7th Grade)
- Graham (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.
As a reminder, there is no school from Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, December 2.
We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders! Students in Mrs. Damick’s 8th grade science classes from Plainwell Middle School had an egg drop experiment in the new Field House. It was a great (and fun) learning opportunity for the Trojans!
Last chance - deadline to purchase tickets is November 25 at 11:59 PM! Tickets are still available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center. We are excited to host this first ever event on Saturday, November 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Toledo Walleye at their Lavender Ice Game. Families will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, free knit hat and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center. Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). PLEASE NOTE: Children's tickets ($14) will show up once you are on the screen to select your seat. Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools2. Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly.
Field House progress update! Over the last month, work has continued on the pool tile and bleachers were added in the gymnasium. It has been exciting to see these various interior projects come together. Soon, the Trojans will be competing in the new Field House and we owe it all to the Plainwell community for supporting the 2019 bond proposal! We look forward to welcoming our students, families and community to this new facility in December! GO TROJANS!
Middle Schools Boys Basketball weekly results!
🏀The 6th grade basketball team has started their season out strong with two impressive wins against tough rivals Otsego and the Trojans of Sturgis. Their hard work and determination are really paying off.
🏀 The 7th grade basketball team has carried their chemistry from last year into this season, starting off hot with a 2-0 record. They secured an impressive overtime victory against Otsego and won a hard fought game against a tough Sturgis team.
🏀 The 8th grade basketball team is facing some tough injuries, but they are still going and competing, giving their all. Their resilience and determination show how inspired they are to do better every game.
The season continues for all three teams on Monday, against a difficult Vicksburg team. Good luck, Trojans!
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. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run from December 2-February 17 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Practices will be held at the Middle School Cafeteria (except 12/2 will be held at Starr). Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
As a reminder we have two upcoming half days of school: Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 (end of first trimester). Have a great day - GO TROJANS!
