Attention PCS Families! Please check your email for an important update from the PCS Transportation Department regarding the new BusRight parent app. Thank you and GO TROJANS!
Plainwell Community Schools is mourning the tragic loss of Mason Savage, a PHS student, and his father, Dan Savage, after their family experienced a serious car accident. Three other family members, including two PCS students, are currently hospitalized. Our love, prayers, and support go out to the Savage family during this difficult time.
School and community professionals are working together at Plainwell Community Schools to provide counseling services for students and faculty affected by this loss. Counselors and social workers will be available in the Middle School ESC (library) from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9.
If you are interested in helping the family you can provide support by participating in multiple fundraising events put together by local families and district personnel.
- Plainwell Pizza Hut - July 24, 5-9 PM
- M89 Culver’s - August 5, 5-9 PM
- Pasta Dinner at Plainwell HS Cafeteria - August 12, 5-8 PM
Due to maintenance, Open Swim at the PCS Pool is canceled this evening Friday, June 28.
Due to continued maintenance, the PCS pool is closed today (Wednesday, June 26). All pool programs including Masters swim, TAC practice and noon lap are canceled.
Due to pool maintenance, the PCS Pool is closed today (Tuesday, June 25). All programs are canceled.
If you've traveled down Starr Road lately, you might have noticed the significant developments on the new Fieldhouse. Over the last month, improvements have been made to the exterior, along with various updates to the gymnasium and pool areas. Exciting times are on the horizon for the Trojans!
We are happy to announce that we will provide FREE Food Service to PCS families this summer! Two options are available: Congregate Feeding at Gilkey Elementary School OR 7-Day Meal Pick-up. For more information, please view the summer food service flyer by visiting https://5il.co/2oeis.
Now that the school year has come to a close, we want to express our gratitude to our bus drivers for their unwavering commitment and hard work during the year. Being the first and last faces our students see daily, they exceed expectations in providing exceptional care and safe transportation. A special shoutout goes to Kim Buitendorp, the Cat bus driver, for her retirement from PCS after many years of dedicated service. Thank you, Kim, and the entire PCS Transportation team, for your invaluable contributions to our district! PLAINWELL PRIDE! 💙
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from Renaissance High School and Adult Education! Recently, we celebrated their graduation at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center, which was a memorable evening to honor the 28 graduates from Alternative and Adult Education, along with four new citizens. Your accomplishments at Plainwell Community Schools are truly outstanding! Congratulations RHS Class of 2024, we are proud of you - PLAINWELL PRIDE!
As a reminder, we have half days of school tomorrow (Thursday, June 6) and Friday, June 7 (last day of school). GO TROJANS!
REMINDER - FREE PHYSICALS TONIGHT (6/5)! Attention Middle and High School athletes and marching band students! Plainwell and Otsego High Schools are joining forces to offer FREE physicals for the 2024/25 school year to PMS/PHS athletes and marching band students on Wednesday, June 5 at Otsego High School. Doors open at 5:00 PM - physicals begin at 5:30 PM. You must be in line by 7:00 PM in order to receive a physical.
Forms are available online and in the athletic office (please bring your completed and signed form with you).
PCS NEWS: NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETIC & MARCHING BAND PROGRAMS! For the upcoming 2024/25 school year, all 6th-12th grade student-athletes and PHS Marching Band students must register online to join athletics/marching band activities at PCS. The district has updated its online registration system from Big Teams and moving forward, all registrations will be handled through FinalForms. Keep an eye on your email for more details regarding the transition to FinalForms and for information about the new system/registration procedures. To begin the registration process for your student please visit https://plainwell-mi.finalforms.com/. GO TROJANS!
REMINDER - The 2024 Bond Follow-up Survey is still open and we are seeking your input on our facilities planning. We invite your feedback as we seek to understand and plan for how our district will continue to provide the best possible environments for our children’s learning and development. Please take this short survey (5-10 minutes) to provide your feedback on the May 7 bond proposal: surveymonkey.com/r/PCS-bond-followup-survey. The survey will close on Tuesday, June 4 at 11:45 PM.
Once complete, please like and share so we can get as much feedback as possible from our community! GO TROJANS!
2024 BOND FOLLOW-UP SURVEY! We’re looking for your input on our facilities planning. We invite your feedback as we seek to understand and plan for how our district will continue to provide the best possible environments for our children’s learning and development. Please take this short survey (5-10 minutes) to provide your feedback on the May 7 bond proposal: surveymonkey.com/r/PCS-bond-followup-survey. The survey will close on Tuesday, June 4 11:45 PM.
Once complete, please like and share so we can get as much feedback as possible from our community! GO TROJANS!
As a reminder, there is no school from May 24-27. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, May 28. Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
Join us for the upcoming Summer Tae Kwon Do program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. The eight week summer session for participants 7 and up runs from June 10-July 29. Classes will be held each Monday at Hicks Gym from 5:30-7:00 PM. Cost is $30/individual/$45 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
We are hiring! Are you looking for a new employment opportunity? Do you have a passion for education? If you answered yes, we currently have positions open that would provide a great opportunity for you!
Plainwell Community Schools is currently hiring for the following positions:
- Math Teacher (PHS)
- Spanish Teacher (PHS)
- Science Teacher (PHS)
- ELA Teacher (PMS)
- Foreign Language Teacher (PMS)
- Mathematics Teacher (PMS)
- Special Education Teacher (Starr)
- 1st Grade Teacher (Gilkey)
- Behavior Support (Gilkey)
Interested in joining our amazing team? To learn more or to apply, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/join-our-team.
Earlier this week, Renaissance High School held a reality fair for their students. Students were given a career/salary and had to visit various stations (housing, entertainment, insurance, etc.) to create a balanced budget. A very special thank you to Arbor Financial Credit Union for hosting this special event for our RHS students!
Thank you to the community for your efforts and for voting. Unfortunately, the Plainwell Community Schools 2024 bond proposal was not approved by voters. Stay tuned as we determine next steps in planning for the future of our school district and our facilities.
It's election day! Remember to vote in the election today (Tuesday, May 7)! The no tax rate increase bond would focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security Improvements at all buildings to improve district safety and lockdown standards
- New Early Childhood Center to be located on Jersey Street to service birth to 4 year old children
- New Full Size Gymnasium Additions to Cooper and Gilkey Elementaries
- New Tennis Courts at PHS to replace the current courts that are at the end of their life cycle
- Completion of Current Projects
Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have questions or need voting information, please contact your city/township clerk’s office.
