BROADBAND SURVEY: Allegan County is conducting a Broadband Survey! They are working to expand internet service in Allegan County and need to hear from you! We are encouraging our families to please take a brief survey to provide your feedback by visiting: https://bit.ly/ACBroadband. Please share with your friends and neighbors as well!
Thank you in advance for your time!
REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 5/12 AT MIDNIGHT FOR T-BALL AND SUMMER BALL!
It's time for SUMMER YOUTHBALL! Community Education & Recreation invites you to join us at PCS for our upcoming T-Ball or Summer Ball programs.
DATES: June 13-July 29, 2022
SCHEDULE: Please see flyer
COST: $40 T-Ball/$50 Summer Ball
Registration closes on May 12 at Midnight - to register, please plainwell.RevTrak.net.
Questions? Please contact Community Education at 269-685-8911.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Thank you to all the amazing PCS moms/guardians for their constant support, encouragement and love of our students! From all of us at PCS - HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - we appreciate you!
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY: There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!
GVSU SUMMER WRITING CAMPS AT PLAINWELL: Does your child love to write? An aspiring author, journalist or poet? The Lake Michigan Writing Project at GVSU is proud to announce Summer Writing Camps for 2022 - https://youtu.be/aYPuVX5A5q8. For one week, your child will have the chance to explore the wonders of writing with some of West Michigan’s finest teachers, right here at Plainwell Community Schools. The writing camp is for students entering grades 4th-7th who are interested in and love writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression.
- Dates: June 27-30, 2022
- Time: 8:30 am—12:30 pm
- Location: Starr Elementary Media Center (601 School Drive, Plainwell)
- Cost: $150 per child (snack will be provided). Scholarships are available; please contact GVSU.
For more information or to register your student, please view the following flyer https://5il.co/19ucb or visit https://www.gvsu.edu/lmwp/summer-writing-camps-2022-29.htm.
We look forward to a wonderful week of summer writing!
WE 💙 OUR STAFF: Staff appreciation week kicked off today and our elementary students had a great surprise for their teachers and support staff! Many little artists worked together at Cooper, Gilkey and Starr to welcome staff today with sidewalk art! Way to go Koalas, Geckos and Rock Starrs! We look forward to a great week at PCS!
SON DAY: On Saturday, we held our annual Son Day where we had 200 participants. During the event, sons and their chaperones enjoyed an evening at PCS filled with magic and entertainment! The special event included prizes, surprises and giveaways including: Scoop the Balloonatic artist, a photo booth, special gifts and prizes and an amazing magic show by Magician Brian Penny. What a special evening it was for those that attended, from laughs and giggles, to special pictures, balloons and fun, it was a great time for the PCS sons and their dates. A very special thank you to all that participated in making this such a wonderful day! Plainwell Pride!
WE 💙 OUR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS: Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! We are so thankful for our administrative professionals! Thank you for your dedication and continually providing the very best for our students, staff and families! From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
Please take a moment to share your thanks for the Administrative Professionals at PCS!
PHS CHOIRS COLLAGE 2022: Only one week until Plainwell High School Choir presents "Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration". Join us on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 PM for a free concert at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center featuring music from the PHS Choirs. We look forward to this wonderful concert!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! It was a great morning as the PHS Middle and High School Jazz Bands rehearsed for their upcoming concert featuring Stratøs! Join us this evening (Tuesday, April 26) at 7 PM for Plainwell’s Jazz Night at the Performing Arts Center!
After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Plainwell Jazz Night which will feature the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event TONIGHT!
HALF DAY REMINDER: As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Wednesday, April 27).
Have a great day and Go Trojans!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! As a reminder, Plainwell Jazz Night is tomorrow (Tuesday, April 26) at 7 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center!
After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Plainwell Jazz Night which will feature the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event tomorrow evening!
📸 Photo courtesy of Photographer Landon Lacey
HONORING MR. ROUSH: To honor beloved fifth grade Starr Elementary teacher, Mr. Tim Roush, Maddie Jeffreys from PHS painted a beautiful mural in the hallway at Starr. What an amazing representation of what Mr. Roush loved so dearly - rocket science!
Save the date to join us at a memorial event to honor Mr. Roush on Friday, May 20. The event will begin with a rocket launch (weather dependent - rain date 6/3) at 2:30 PM at the PHS track. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center (will run as scheduled regardless of weather).
ALWAYS LENDING A HAND: Our School Resource Officer, Mr. Farris, is always there to lend a helpful hand. Whether assisting with providing a safe school environment or simply there to greet our students (or tie a shoe), Mr. Farris is always there with a smile and a friendly hello! We are so thankful for Mr. Farris and all he does for PCS and our school community! We ❤️ our staff!
2022/23 SCHOOL CALENDAR: We are excited to share the 2022/23 School Calendar & Calendar Highlights. For the full calendar, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/720944.
We look forward to a great 2022/23 school year with Today's Learners & Tomorrow's Leaders - GO TROJANS!
PHS Jazz Night Featuring Stratøs! After a few years, we are excited to welcome back the Annual Palinwell Jazz Night! Mark your calendar to join us next Tuesday, April 26 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center at 7 PM! The Plainwell Jazz Night features the Middle School and High School Jazz bands PLUS an unbelievable guest artist - Stratøs!
Our guest artist (pictured) is a WMU Grad with a handful of national awards under his belt in Jazz composition and performance! Outside of his many awards and accomplishments, he is a multiple instrumentalist, with experience on all saxophones, clarinet, flute and piano. We are extremely excited to feature him on many tunes that our jazz groups have been working on throughout this school year! This is a concert that you will not want to miss! A $5 dollar donation (if possible) is requested for each person that will be attending the concert. We hope to see you at the event next Tuesday!
📸 Photo courtesy of Photographer Landon Lacey
ALPIN HONG AT THE PAC: The Gilmore Piano Festival is presenting a Family Concert next Wednesday, April 20 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Alpin Hong will be in concert “as he travels the multiverse of music through video games and films, as well as pop and classical music”. Tickets are available to purchase at https://www.thegilmore.org/event/alpin-hong-multiverse-plainwell/. We look forward to this amazing show at the PAC!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Lots of fun was had at Cooper Elementary’s Kindergarten Round-up last night! If you were unable to attend, you can still join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability) and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
PHS CHOIRS COLLAGE 2022: Mark your calendar to join us as Plainwell High School Choir presents "Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration" on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 PM. Join us for this free concert at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center featuring music from the PHS Choirs.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP REMINDER: It was a great time at our first Kindergarten Round-up at Gilkey Elementary last night! If you were unable to attend, you still have two opportunities to join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Wednesday, April 13) at Cooper Elementary or tomorrow (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
