As the November 3, 2026 election approaches, we invite you to meet and learn about the Board of Education candidates to prepare for voting. The PCS Board of Education has four openings and five candidates that will be on the November 3 ballot, each opening is for a four (4) year term. Please feel free to reach out to the candidates to learn more, contact information can be found at plainwellschools.org/article/3199575.
☑️ Andrea Barrows (Incumbent)
☑️ Julli Bennett (Incumbent)
☑️ William A. Geresy
☑️ Rex Hall Jr. (Incumbent)
☑️ Kyle Lyke
We look forward to seeing you at the polls on November 3, 2026. Thank you for your support of Plainwell Community Schools and the PCS Board of Education.
We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for our upcoming Family Hockey Night at Wings Event Center (3600 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo). Join us as the Kalamazoo Wings face off against the Wheeling Nailers at their Lavender Ice Game.
🗓️ Saturday, November 28
🕖 7:00 PM
ℹ️ Families can look forward to enjoying the game, a $5 concession voucher, a complimentary knit hat, and a voucher for a free game of bowling at Airway Fun Center
🎟️ Ticket Information: Adults $17 and children $13, plus FEVO fees
🚘 Transportation is not available and parking is $10 per car at the event (cash only) or $8 in advance online
🏒 For additional information or to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. Please note, the deadline to purchase tickets is November 26 at midnight.
Dinner tonight = ☑️! Join us from 5:00-8:00 PM this evening (10/12) for a Dine to Donate fundraiser at Culver’s to support the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 12. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, October 13. Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
📣 Homecoming Parade! 📣 Join us today (10/9) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at their 2026 Homecoming Parade. Parade leaves PHS at 1:20 PM - students, staff, PCS families, and the community are welcome to join us along the parade route to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Stugis at 7 PM. 💙💙 GO TROJANS! 💙💙
🎄 Trojan Families! 🎄 Are you interested in applying for holiday assistance through the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Online enrollment is open now through November 13.
Interested in supporting the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project? Mark your calendar for these upcoming important dates:
🗓️ October 12: Culvers Dine to Donate from 5:00-8:00 PM
🗓️ December 1-17: School Food Drives (more information will be shared through building communications)
You can also learn more about this incredible program that supports Plainwell families by visiting:
https://www.plainwellchristmas.org/get-involved.
Plainwell Community Schools is committed to creating a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. As part of this dedication, we are thrilled to welcome a new member to our safety team: Nick Kaechele. In his role, he will join Bob Farris and Jean Freeman (Ginny) in enhancing safety and security throughout our school community.
You might have spotted Mr. Kaechele throughout the district this school year alongside Mr. Farris and Ms. Freeman (Ginny), the next time you do, please take a moment to extend a warm “Welcome to Plainwell”. 💙
A group of Renaissance High School students had the opportunity to participate in their annual ArtPrize field trip. While visiting Grand Rapids, they enjoyed exploring the exhibits and discovering the city. What an incredible experience for the RHS Rebels!
Cue the cheers 👏👏👏 the Renaissance High School Rebels softball season is underway! The team dusted off their gloves and hit the field during gym class. Leading the way is Coach and Teacher, Mr. Stouffer. With his leadership the players are learning softball fundamentals, perfecting their skills, and gearing up for an upcoming tournament this fall. GO RHS REBELS! 🥎
💙 COMMUNITY TAILGATE TONIGHT 💙 We can’t wait to see you at the Plainwell Community Tailgate tonight (9/18) from 5:00-7:00 PM! Join us for an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter. We look forward to bringing our community together and showing our PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Plainwell Community Tailgate! Join us on Friday, September 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM for an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter. We look forward to bringing our community together and showing our PLAINWELL PRIDE!
We hope our students, staff and families had a great first week back to school! As a reminder, there is no school on Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, September 8.
We are excited to welcome the PCS students back to school tomorrow (Monday, August 31) for a half day. We look forward to seeing the Trojans back in the buildings to begin a great 2026/27 school year which will be filled with lots of growth for Today’s Learners and Tomorrow’s Leaders! PCS Families - please check your email from 8/28 for additional back to school information and reminders. GO TROJANS!
Half Day Dismissal Times
📚 PHS - 10:45 AM
✏️ PMS - 10:45 AM
📖 RHS - 11:30 AM
🦎 Gilkey - 11:45 AM
🐨 Cooper - 11:50 AM
⭐️ Starr - 11:55 AM
We are just one week away from welcoming the Trojans back to school on Monday, August 31. As students return to classrooms, they will be greeted by some new faces among the teaching staff. We are thrilled to introduce the new teachers joining PCS in 2026! Each of them is excited to meet their students and become a part of our school community. Let’s extend a warm welcome and some TROJAN PRIDE as they arrive at PCS!
Registration is open for our upcoming Fall 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 on Monday evenings from August 31-November 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
You're Invited to the Plainwell Community Tailgate!
Plainwell Community Schools invites families, community members, sports teams, student clubs, local businesses, community organizations, vendors, and other groups to join us for our annual Community Tailgate on Friday, September 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Come enjoy an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter.
Want to be part of the event? We welcome groups that would like to set up a tent, table, or gathering space to showcase their organization, promote activities, connect with families, or simply participate in the celebration.
Reserve Your Tailgate Spot: If your team, club, business, organization, or group would like to host a tent or table, please scan the QR code or complete the following sign-up form so the organizers can plan accordingly: https://forms.gle/RrvH2zpm2DCegn8SA.
We are getting ready to begin another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students back as we kick off the 2026/27 school year on Monday, August 31 (half day). Here are some upcoming important back to school dates.
For more back to school information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!
Thank you to the Plainwell Community for your support of the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage renewal! With this approval, the district will continue to receive the full per-pupil funding levels established by the State of Michigan which powers everyday operations. We greatly appreciate your support in providing consistent funding for teachers, curriculum, transportation, special education, and extracurriculars at PCS!
See you at the polls TODAY (8/4) for the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage vote! Please take a moment to share a reminder with your friends and neighbors - this renewal affects all of us, even if it won’t affect your primary residence taxes.
EXTENDED THIS YEAR! We are excited to share that the Michigan School Meals program was signed into law, allowing all public school students, Pre-K through 12th grade, to eat breakfast and lunch FREE for the 2026/27 school year! Although this is free for all students, we highly encourage all families to complete the Education Benefits Form (EBF). For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.