PCS PARENT UPDATE: PCS Families - Please check your email or plainwellschools.org under "News" for an important update from the district. Thank you!
PCS APP: Did you know that Plainwell Community Schools has a new app? You can find the latest news, documents, events, staff directory, alerts and food service menus - all in an easy to use and convenient app. Visit your App Store and search Plainwell Community Schools to download it today - It’s everything Plainwell, in your pocket.
RHS MAEO AWARD: At the June meeting of the Plainwell Board of Education, Renaissance High School received the honor of becoming the Michigan Alternative Education Organization (MAEO) School of the Year. To be nominated for this honor schools must demonstrate specific indicators of quality programming that signify meeting each of the identified Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education which include vision and mission, leadership, climate and culture, staffing and PD, and curriculum and instruction. The staff accepted their award from the president of the MAEO organization, Rhonda Marcum and Superintendent Matt Montange. Congratulations RHS, Plainwell Pride!
AAESA STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY: The AAESA is starting a strategic planning process to develop and implement a 3-5 year strategic plan and they are looking for your input. If you did not attend a focus group at AAESA, they ask that you please complete the following brief survey at: https://www.alleganaesa.org/.
Thank you in advance for your time and input.
Go Trojans!
State Representative Mary Whiteford came to visit Plainwell on Monday, July 26th to be awarded the 2021 SCHA-MI School Mental Health Champion Award. Her efforts supporting school-based health centers and student mental health and well-being across Michigan are truly second to none! Rep. Whiteford received the award while visiting and touring Plainwell Renaissance High School Arbor Circle Health Center. Her tour of the school was guided by Renaissance student Damien Wiersma. It was a great honor to welcome Rep. Whiteford to PCS!
LMC FREE TUITION PROGRAM: Lake Michigan College is offering a free tuition program for the 2021/22 school year. Interested in learning more? Join us for an informational meeting at the Plainwell Community Center on Tuesday, August 3 at 4:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org.
For more information from LMC about the free tuition program, please visit: https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2021-06/lake-michigan-college-announces-one-year-free-tuition.
SAIL SESSION 2 REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION: We are finalizing our Session 2 Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program lists and we need YOUR help! To confirm your student's registration in the Session 2 SAIL program that runs from July 19-August 13, 2021, please send a confirmation email to sail21@plainwellschools.org by July 11.
Please email us with the following information:
- Child’s Name(s)
- Grade level(s)
- Yes or No (attending session 2)
Please note that confirmation is required for registration in the SAIL program, so please email us today to confirm. We look forward to welcoming the Session 2 SAIL students beginning on July 19!
PHS NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Plainwell Community Schools is pleased to announce that Melissa Preston has been named as the new Athletic Director at Plainwell High School. With her Masters in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position. During her 24 years at PCS, she has served as the Principal at Gilkey Elementary since 2014, as well as an Elementary PE Teacher (Gilkey) and Event Manager (PHS). Throughout her career, she has coached Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball.
Melissa’s passion for athletics will aid her in building onto an already strong athletic program and will help her in bringing it to the next level. According to Mr. Matthew Montange, Superintendent “Our interview committee unanimously selected Melissa due to her strong vision for K-12 athletics, emphasis on youth feeder programs, continuous improvement of coaches and athletes, and her community pride.”
For those interested in meeting Ms. Preston and learning about her vision for Plainwell Community Schools’ athletic programs, you are invited to the annual fall athletic kick-off meeting on August 18 at 6:30 PM in the PAC. She will also be announced on August 26 during the Open House and first football game vs. Otsego High School.
Go Trojans!
BOND UPDATE: The bond proposal construction continues at Plainwell Middle School. We are so excited to watch as the building addition and renovations come together. These changes will provide updated spaces for Today’s Learners and Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Stay tuned for more updates, details and pictures as the project continues throughout summer. THANK YOU to the amazing Plainwell community for voting YES on the 2019 bond proposal! We are so grateful for your ongoing support!
RHS ART: Artist, Lacey Schmidt, is serving as an Artist in Residence at Renaissance High School this summer. As she creates mural projects and installations, students assist her as a part of their art class. What a great experience for these students, who have helped create beautiful artwork at the RHS/Community Center building for all to enjoy!
FOOD SERVICE REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH 7/6: Did you miss the first registration and are interested in participating in our FREE Summer Food Service Program? Now is the time to register, as the PCS Food Service Summer Registration is back open through Tuesday, July 6 by visiting: https://forms.gle/Too2mFbbhSGt3UqBA. If you have previously signed-up, you do not need to register again.
We are happy to share that Plainwell Community Schools will be offering FREE meal service delivery for all Plainwell families this summer. Meal Boxes will consist of 7 days of breakfast and lunch meals completely free to anyone 18 and younger. If students are participating in the Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program, delivery will be modified to 3 breakfast and lunch meals. Deliveries will run each Thursday through August 19 from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. It is important that someone be present to accept the delivery, meal boxes will not be left outside unattended. If you are interested in participating in this service, please complete the following registration by 12:00 PM on July 6, 2021. Please only fill out the registration once per household. If you have previously signed-up, you do not need to register again.
Meal Box Pick-Up is still available at Plainwell High School on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. No registration is required for Meal Box Pick-Up.
If you have any further questions about the Summer Feeding Program, please contact Connor Kooyers at (269)-685-2097 or Connor.Kooyers@plainwellschools.org. Thank you and Go Trojans!
Did you miss the first registration and are interested in participating in our FREE Summer Food Service Program? Now is the time to register, as the PCS Food Service Summer Registration is back open through Tuesday, July 6 by visiting: https://forms.gle/Too2mFbbhSGt3UqBA. If you have previously signed-up, you do not need to register again.
We are happy to share that Plainwell Community Schools will be offering FREE meal service delivery for all Plainwell families this summer. Meal Boxes will consist of 7 days of breakfast and lunch meals completely free to anyone 18 and younger. If students are participating in the Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program, delivery will be modified to 3 breakfast and lunch meals.
Deliveries will run each Thursday through August 19 from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. It is important that someone be present to accept the delivery, meal boxes will not be left outside unattended. If you are interested in participating in this service, please complete the following registration by 12:00 PM on July 6, 2021. Please only fill out the registration once per household. If you have previously signed-up, you do not need to register again.
Meal Box Pick-Up is still available at Plainwell High School on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. No registration is required for Meal Box Pick-Up.
If you have any further questions about the Summer Feeding Program, please contact Connor Kooyers at (269)-685-2097 or Connor.Kooyers@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you and Go Trojans!
TEENSERVE MESSAGE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Below, please see the message from Jayley Streeter, Executive Director of TeenServe 2021 and Plainwell High School Graduate 2020.
Calling all! A mission trip is here in YOUR town. 300 teens from all over the country are coming to Plainwell High School, staying in classrooms and sleeping on the floor to paint homes and building wheelchair ramps for free. This project has been in the making for 3 years! Now it's your time to step up and support this project by volunteering. This project takes the community to make it successful. Our community has raised $40,000 to provide free home painting and wheelchair ramps to residents within a 25-mile radius of Plainwell High School.
Even if you're unavailable to volunteer, we need ladders. We are looking for people to let us borrow their ladders during the week of camp. We can pick them up and drop them off. TeenServe will need 100 ladders!
Volunteer information below
TeenServe needs volunteers before and during the week of camp. Volunteers who are interested can email teenserve2020@gmail.com with their preferred positions and times. An application will be emailed back and we will confirm the volunteer date and time.
Dates and shifts for volunteers include:
- July 3rd (Saturday) 9 am - 2 pm - 25 people to help TeenServe staff pack up, load the semi and clean the school.
- Troubleshooters work camp week 4-6 per day (June 28th-July 2nd) from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm.
- Morning kitchen staff work camp week 8-10 per day (June 28th-July 2nd) from 6:00 am - 9:00 am.
- Afternoon kitchen staff work camp week 8-10 per day (June 28th, 29th and July 1st, 2nd) from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
- Photo Guides work camp week 4 per day (June 28th-July 2nd) help transport TeenServe Staff to worksites so staff can take pictures must be age 16 and older 8:30 am-noon.
- Coffee House helpers during work camp week 2 per night (June 30th and July 2nd). Assist staff in the coffee house during evening free time 8:15 pm - 10:30 pm.
PCS RETIREMENTS: Prior to our Board meeting last week, we celebrated the 2020 and 2021 retirements! It was great to honor these outstanding staff members who have worked alongside Today’s Learners and Tomorrow’s Leaders. We are thankful for your hard work, dedication and the endless support of PCS and our students! Congratulations and best wishes in your retirement!
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER! From all of us at PCS thank you for your hard work and dedication during the school year! We wish all of the PCS students, families and staff a HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!
SWIM & DIVE CAR WASH: Join us to support the Swim & Dive car wash at Lake Doster Golf Club on Saturday, June 12 from 8:30 AM-2 PM.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN (NEW LINK): “You Will Be Found” at a YouTube virtual performance of Dear Evan Hansen by the PHS Choir on Thursday, June 10 at 11 AM. It will be a show that you will remember “For Forever”. Show link will be live on 6/10 at 11 AM by visiting: https://youtu.be/SzM7BS8Lnfs
DEAR EVAN HANSEN: “You Will Be Found” at a YouTube virtual performance of Dear Evan Hansen by the PHS Choir on Thursday, June 10 at 11 AM. It will be a show that you will remember “For Forever”.
Show link will be live on 6/10 at 11 AM by visiting: https://youtu.be/k4xpH4Uq_cE
TEENSERVE: This summer teen and adult volunteers from TeenServe will be offering FREE home interior and exterior painting services for home owners within 25 miles of Plainwell High School. Services are still available, so if you are interested in learning more, please contact 800-596-3498.
We are happy to share that Plainwell Community Schools will be offering FREE meal service delivery for all Plainwell families this summer. Meal Boxes will consist of 7 days of breakfast and lunch meals completely free to anyone 18 and younger. If students are participating in the Summer Adventure in Learning (SAIL) program, delivery will be modified to 3 breakfast and lunch meals.
Delivery routes will start on June 17 with the last delivery occurring on August 19. Deliveries will run each Thursday from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, excluding July 1, 2021. It is important that someone be present to accept delivery, due to the extreme heat, meal boxes will not be left outside unattended. If you are interested in participating in this service, please complete the following registration by 12:00 PM on June 8, 2021. Please only fill out the registration once per household.
Register by completing the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduLudSfjZpe0HK2bA2YC-RHuJVeQcEyJPiywC9EfriHslfSQ/viewform.
If you miss your Meal Box Delivery or prefer to pick-up your Meal Boxes, Meal Box Pick-Up will still be available at Plainwell High School on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, starting June 17, 2021. No Registration is required for Meal Box Pick-Up.
If you have any further questions about the Summer Feeding Program, please contact Connor Kooyers at (269)-685-2097 or Connor.Kooyers@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you and Go Trojans!
