Many of our classes worked on projects today to honor Veterans Day, including Mrs. VanGoeye’s second grade class at Starr Elementary. With respect and gratitude, today we honor all that have bravely served in the military. From all of us at PCS, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
TAX CREDIT OPPORTUNITY & UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Attention Plainwell Parents! Have you heard, families with no income or low income could get at least $3,000 (per child) with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1,400 with the third stimulus payment - even if they have never filed taxes before! In order to receive this assistance, you must complete an easy online form by November 15, 2022.
Need assistance? Join us for a workshop to learn more or to receive assistance with completing the online form. Two workshops available at the Ransom District Library:
- Monday, November 14 from 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday, November 15 from 10 AM-4:30 PM
For more information on this tax credit opportunity or to complete the form, please visit:
- English: getctc.org/en
- Espanol: getctc.org/es
For questions, please contact Tammy Glupker (District Outreach Coordinator) at tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org or Kelli Stuifbergen (Early Education Coordinator) at Kelli.stuifbergen@plainwellschools.org.
We are currently experiencing a phone outage throughout the district. If you need immediate assistance, please email your student's building office staff or administrator.
PCS Families - please check your email or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/905744 for the 2022 School Delay and Closure Procedure letter from Superintendent Montange.
We are just one day away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year.
- Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties.
- Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal.
- How could this affect PCS? Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. The state will not replace the funding and the district will be forced to make reductions in other areas to offset the loss.
More information, FAQ’s and ballot language available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org.
Your vote matters! Vote tomorrow - November 8, 2022!
We are just a few days away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties.
- Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal.
For more information, FAQ’s and ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL: We are just a week away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year.
For more FAQ’s, information and the ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!
TAEKWONDO: Join us for the upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Program runs on Monday evenings from November 21-February 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
TAEKWONDO: Join us for the upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Program runs on Monday evenings from November 21-February 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
PRINCIPAL’S MONTH: October is National Principals Month and we couldn't end this month without recognizing our amazing building administrators. At PCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have eight amazing principals that work hard each and every day to provide the very best for their students and staff. They are outstanding leaders and we are so grateful for their dedication to PCS!
- Jeremy Wright (High School Principal)
- Debra Beals (High School Assistant Principal)
- Tasia Stamos (Middle School Principal)
- Ben Manting (Middle School Assistant Principal)
- Heidi Huizenga (Renaissance High School Principal)
- Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal)
- Rebecca Bilodeau (Gilkey Elementary Principal)
- Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal)
From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Boo to you from the PCS crew! Wishing our students, families and community a safe, fun and Happy Halloween! 🎃
MASB CONFERENCE: This weekend, Superintendent Montange had the opportunity to attend and present at the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Conference in Traverse City with Mrs. Amy Blades, PCS Board of Education President. At the conference, they presented about Leading with Relationships: A Model for How the Board President and Superintendent Can Work Together to Lead Your District. It was an outstanding opportunity to share about PCS and the importance of putting relationships first within our district. A special thank you to Mr. Montange, Mrs. Blades and our Board of Education for supporting and representing our district so well at this annual conference!
FALL CARNIVAL: It’s Carnival day! Join the Starr Parents Association at Starr Elementary today (October 22) from 12-4 PM for their Fall Carnival to enjoy vendors, food trucks, face painting, carnival games (tickets are $.50 each), a pumpkin patch, crafts and more!
We look forward to seeing you for a fun and festive afternoon at Starr!
RHS NEWS: On Thursday, RHS had their Fall Slugfest and the Renaissance Rebels took first place! Today, a group of their students raked leaves for senior citizens in our community. Way to go, RHS!
COOPER MONSTER MASH: Mark your calendar to join us at Cooper Elementary for their 2022 Monster Mash - Halloween Costume Party next week. Wear your costume and enjoy trick or treating, food trucks and FUN on October 27 from 5-7 PM.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers will be asked to:
- Assist with setting-up tables and chairs
- Dress-up in costume to hand out candy
- General assistance
- Clean-up
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Cooperkoalas@gmail.com. Student volunteers will earn community service hours, so sign-up today to join us to help with this fun Halloween event!
STARR CARNIVAL: Join Starr Elementary this Saturday, October 22 from 12-4 PM for the Starr Fall Carnival to enjoy vendors, food trucks, face painting, carnival games (tickets are $.50 each), a pumpkin patch, crafts and more!
WANT TO HELP? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are still needed, if anyone is willing to help run a game or assist at the Carnival, please email the Starr Carnival planning committee at Jennifer.wright@plainwellschools.org. Student volunteers can earn community service hours and parents can earn free tickets for their kids.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday for a FUN afternoon!
ACTIVITIES UPDATE (10/17): We are happy to share that all PCS afternoon/evening activities for today (Monday, October 17) will be held as previously planned. If any cancellations are needed, it will be communicated from the program coach or director. Go Trojans!
NO SCHOOL TODAY (10/17): Plainwell Community Schools will have no school today due to a gas main being hit on the corner of South Main and Starr which has caused the intersection to be blocked and a gas outage to our buildings with no timeline on a possible all clear.
A decision on after school activities will be made by noon but we are hopeful that those will not be impacted.
FALL CHOIR CONCERT: We are just one week away from the We Will Rock You Fall Choir Concert. Join us for this free concert featuring the 7th, 8th, PHS Choirs and PHS Honors Choirs as they perform some of rocks biggest hits on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 PM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. We look forward to a great show by the PCS Choir programs!
RHS NEWS: The students at Renaissance High School have had a busy, but great start to the school year. Pictured here are students in their strength training class and students at their LEAD Day. During their LEAD day, they had a student led/student made breakfast followed by a trip to Art Prize. Great experiences for the RHS students!
