COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS: The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is offering COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Starr Elementary School. The next clinic is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, October 14) from 5-7:30 PM. The clinic will be held at Starr’s Gymnasium at 601 School Drive, Plainwell. Vaccine is available to anyone 12+ (parental/legal guardian consent required for minors). No appointment is needed - walk-ins welcome! Pfizer vaccine available to anyone 12+. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available to anyone 18+. Need more information, please visit the ACHD website at: www.allegancounty.org/covid.
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for October 11-17, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/557868.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
GRAD BASH FUN RUN: Join the Grad Bash planning committee for a night of community fun at Streidl field on Friday, October 22 from 10 PM - 12 AM for their Full Moon Fun Run! Concessions will be open, Plainwell gear will be for sale and participants will enjoy a night of fun in support of the Grad Bash! This event is open to ALL ages. Cost is $15 per person, all proceeds will benefit the Class of 2022 Grad Bash . To register or for more information please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Plainwell/FullMoonFunRun
NATIONAL COACHES DAY: Thank you to the amazing coaching staff at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your time and dedication to the PCS athletes. From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU! Go Trojans!
2021 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Calling all PCS 3rd-5th graders! Have you heard about Battle of the Books? The Battle of the Books program is a fun extra-curricular reading activity for 3rd-5th graders from Plainwell & Otsego elementary schools. After reading seven selected books, team members work together to answer questions related to the books in a quiz bowl type battle in late winter/early spring 2022. We are excited to announce the 2021/22 book titles for Battle of the Books:
1. Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
2. Charlie and Frog by Karen Kane
3. Swindle by Gordon Korman
4. Pirate Pig by Cornelia Funke
5. Catching a Story Fish by Janice N. Harrington
6. The Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates (Magic Marks the Spot) by Caroline Carlson
7. Who Was Alexander Graham Bell by Bonnie Bader
Do you have a student that is interested in participating? Please contact your elementary school office starting Friday, October 8.
HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN DAY: Thank you to our amazing custodian staff at Plainwell Community Schools! We greatly appreciate your dedication to providing a clean & safe learning environment for our students and staff! From all of us at PCS - thank you!
UPDATE FROM THE DISTRICT: PCS Families - Please check your email or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/549609 for an important update from the district regarding masks.
NOW HIRING AT PCS SAFE: Plainwell Community Schools is now hiring a self-starting individual to work at their before & after school and summer SAFE program. The position is perfect for college students with daytime classes or someone looking for a split schedule.
DETAILS:
- Be available 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM // 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM (split shift)
- Possess a high School diploma or equivalent
- Morning responsibilities will include planning and implementing activities for children ages K-5th grade before the start of school
- Afternoon responsibilities will include planning and implementing activities for children ages K-5th grade after the end of the school day
- Summer responsibilities will include planning and implementing age specific activities, supervising swimming and water play, attending field trips weekly, etc.
- Desire and skills to make life fun and safe for elementary school children necessary
- Ability to work well with others, take direction when needed, and take the lead when needed
- Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with both parents and children. Additional hours available to those willing to work all student days, 1⁄2 days, non-student days, and snow days.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED:
- Willingness to complete 24 hours training per year as required by Childcare Licensing
- CPR certified or willing to become certified upon hire
Ready to apply? Join our amazing team by visiting: plainwellschools.org - menu - pcs employment opportunities.
2021 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Battle of the Books is a fun extra-curricular reading activity for 3rd-5th graders from Plainwell & Otsego elementary schools. After reading seven selected books, team members work together to answer questions related to the books in a quiz bowl type battle in late winter/early spring 2022. The 2021 Battle of the Book titles will be announced on Monday, October 4. Do you have a student that is interested in participating? Please contact your elementary school office starting Wednesday 10/6.
COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS: The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is offering COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Starr Elementary School. The first clinic is tomorrow (Thursday, September 30) from 5-7:30 PM. The clinic will be held at Starr’s Gymnasium at 601 School Drive, Plainwell. Vaccine is available to anyone 12+ (parental/legal guardian consent required for minors). No appointment is needed - walk-ins welcome! Pfizer vaccine available to anyone 12+. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines available to anyone 18+. Need more information, please visit the ACHD website at: www.allegancounty.org/covid.
NO SCHOOL REMINDER: As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Wednesday, September 29). Have a great day, Trojans!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for September 27-October 3, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/546262.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for September 20-26, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/540340.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
VIRTUAL FOOD SERVICE PICK-UP - REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY: Attention Plainwell Virtual Families! As a reminder, Plainwell Community Schools is offering FREE meal service pick-up for virtual students this fall. Meal Boxes will consist of 5 days of breakfast and lunch meals completely free to students participating in the Plainwell Virtual program. Registration closes on Friday, September 10 at noon, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ONesb-uJEak_dZREi3R0QCZcBAE2uzdLqnD_C53lU8c/viewform?edit_requested=true.
Food Service Pick-up will begin on Friday, September 17 and will take place each Friday evening from 5-6 PM through December 10, 2021. Pick-up will be at the Cafeteria Entrance at Plainwell High School. Meal boxes will include breakfast and lunch for the following Monday-Friday. If you have a virtual student and are interested in participating in this service, please complete the registration form by 12:00 PM on September 10, 2021.
Thank you and Go Trojans!
VIRTUAL FOOD SERVICE PICK-UP - REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY: Attention Plainwell Virtual Families! As a reminder, Plainwell Community Schools is offering FREE meal service pick-up for virtual students this fall. Meal Boxes will consist of 5 days of breakfast and lunch meals completely free to students participating in the Plainwell Virtual program. Registration closes on Friday, September 10 at noon, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ONesb-uJEak_dZREi3R0QCZcBAE2uzdLqnD_C53lU8c/viewform?edit_requested=true.
Food Service Pick-up will begin on Friday, September 17 and will take place each Friday evening from 5-6 PM through December 10, 2021. Pick-up will be at the Cafeteria Entrance at Plainwell High School. Meal boxes will include breakfast and lunch for the following Monday-Friday. If you have a virtual student and are interested in participating in this service, please complete the registration form by 12:00 PM on September 10, 2021.
Thank you and Go Trojans!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for September 13-19, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/534698.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
REMEMBER & HONOR: Twenty years later, but never forgotten. Today we remember and honor those impacted by the tragic events on 9/11. 🇺🇸
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for September 6-12, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/529493.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for August 30-September 5, 2021, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/523967.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
STAFF KICK-OFF: Earlier this week, we held our staff kick-off breakfast! Our Superintendent, Mr. Montange, was excited to welcome our returning PCS staff and greet our new team members! A very special thanks to the amazing team at PCS - each and every employee has a critical role in the education of Today’s Learners and Tomorrow’s Leaders - and we are so thankful for each of you!
Also, thank you to the vendors that joined us for the event to share information with our staff! We appreciate the ongoing support from our community - Plainwell Pride!
We are ready and excited to begin the 2021/22 school - we can’t wait to see the PCS students on Monday, August 30 (half day) for the first day of school! Go Trojans!
