BACK TO SCHOOL REMINDERS: We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, August 30 (half day)! Please take a moment to review these Back to School Reminders. For a printable copy of the information, please visit plainwellschools.org/article/521270.
Wishing our students and families a great 2021-22 school year - Go Trojans!
2021/22 ENROLLMENT: Have you completed your student's enrollment for the 2021/22 school year? If not, please take a moment to complete your online enrollment by tomorrow (Friday, August 27) at noon by visiting plainwellschools.org. We look forward to our student's return to the classroom on Monday, August 30 (half day)!
IT'S GAME DAY! Have you purchased your tickets for the PHS vs. OHS 125th rivalry football game tonight at 7 PM? Show your Trojan pride and join us, there is still time to purchase tickets for the big game! Get your tickets online prior to the game by visiting: www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets.
Prior to the game, join your fellow Trojans for a Rivalry Rally - Tailgate at 5 PM and Rally at 6 PM! You can also show your support and Trojan pride as the Booster Club is selling commemorative t-shirts celebrating the 125th meeting between these two teams. They will be on sale at the PHS Open House tonight (8/26) from 5:30-7:00 PM and at the Spirit Barn next to the concession stand when gates open at 5:30 PM.
Show your Plainwell Pride by joining us to cheer on the Varsity football team! LET'S GO TROJANS!
PCS FOOD SERVICE: We are happy to share that all students K-12 will receive FREE breakfast & lunch throughout the 2021/22 school year! For menu information, please visit plainwellschools.org and click the "Dining" button or download the new PCS app!
PCS APP: Have you downloaded the new Plainwell Community Schools 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.
RIVALRY WEEK: Have you purchased your tickets for the PHS vs. OHS 125th rivalry football game? If not, there is still time to purchase tickets for the big game! Get your tickets to join us TOMORROW (Thursday, August 26) at Streidl Field to cheer on the Trojans as they compete in their 125th rivalry game against Otsego High School. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets.
Prior to the game, join your fellow Trojans for a Rivalry Rally - Tailgate at 5 PM and Rally at 6 PM! You can also show your support and Trojan pride as the Booster Club is selling commemorative t-shirts celebrating the 125th meeting between these two teams. They will be on sale at the PHS Open House tomorrow evening (8/26) from 5:30-7:00 PM (before the game) and at the Spirit Barn next to the concession stand when gates open at 5:30 PM.
Show your Plainwell Pride by joining us to cheer on the Varsity football team tomorrow and please remember to purchase your tickets online prior to the game! LET'S GO TROJANS!
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: We are excited to begin the 2021/22 school year on Monday, August 30. Please take a moment to review these updates from our Transportation Department:
1. Bus route information will be shared on Friday, August 27.
2. If you do not have a designated bus stop listed on the transportation route, your student can go to the nearest bus stop to be picked-up. Please be aware that stops may be adjusted or updated based on overall ridership for each route.
3. Per CDC order, masks will be required for all students (K-12) and staff while riding school transportation.
We look forward to another great year at PCS, go Trojans!
JV FOOTBALL: Join us tonight to cheer on the JV football team at Otsego! Online tickets must be purchased by visiting: https://www.otsegops.org/apps/pages/athletictickets.
As a reminder, the PHS Booster Club will be selling commemorative 125th rivalry t-shirts at the game at Otsego tonight!
Good luck to the JV football team, GO TROJANS!
RIVALRY WEEK: The PHS and OHS 125th rivalry football game is just a few days away on Thursday, August 26 at 7 pm at Streidl Field! Make sure you get your tickets online by visiting www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets. Prior to the game, join your fellow Trojans for a Rivalry Rally! Tailgate at 5 PM and Rally at 6 PM! You can also show your support and Trojan pride as the Booster Club is selling commemorative t-shirts celebrating the 125th meeting between these two teams. They will be on sale on Wednesday at the freshmen home football game at 4:30 PM, at the JV Football game in Otsego on Wednesday, at the PHS Open House on Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM (before the game) and at the Spirit Barn next to the concession stand when gates open at 5:30 PM on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you at the game to cheer on PHS - please remember to get your tickets online prior to the game - GO TROJANS!
TIPS & TRICKS FOR PLAINWELL ATHLETIC TICKETS/PASSES: Yesterday we announced our new online athletic event ticketing! We understand that change is hard! In the long run, this new way of ticketing will be easier, faster and more convenient! It also is best financial practice. To help with the process, please try the following suggestions to help make your ticket purchase easier!
1. Please buy your tickets ahead of time, don’t wait to purchase at the gate!
2. If you have a smartphone, download the HomeTown Fan app from Apple or Google. The app allows you access to Plainwell tickets and passes. You can access every schools' digital tickets, as most schools in our league are using HomeTown ticketing for purchasing tickets.
3. If you don’t have a smartphone, please use a desktop, laptop or tablet and print out your ticket. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to ask, as we are happy to help! We will have limited iPads at the gate that can help you as well.
4. The QR code accesses the desktop version of the ticketing site, which unfortunately takes a long time to load on your phone. Please be patient when using the QR code, try turning your phone sideways as it is easier to use. You can also use the link: www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets to purchase tickets.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this new process and change! We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming sporting events - Go Trojans!
RIVALRY WEEK: Join us to cheer on the Trojans at their opening football game on Thursday, August 26 at 7 pm vs. Otsego for the 125th anniversary of the Plainwell/Otsego rivalry! Throughout the week, we will share more ways to celebrate the 125 years of rivalry between PHS and OHS, so stay tuned for more information!
To purchase tickets/passes, please visit: www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets. Trojan fans that will be using their phone to purchase tickets can also download the ticketing app for a mobile friendly option to purchase tickets. For more information, please visit:
https://www.hometownticketing.com/resources/k12-kit/.
PHS ATHLETIC EVENT TICKETS: New this year! All athletic event tickets and passes will be purchased online. To purchase tickets/passes, scan the QR code or visit: www.bit.ly/plainwell-tickets. Go Trojans!
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!
