Registration is open for the upcoming Rising Stars (formally Sharp Shooters) Basketball League. Join us for a competitive basketball program for 5th-8th grade girls. Basketball experience and advanced basketball skills are necessary, playing time will be based on skill level.
🗓️ Dates: Practices start the week of September 13. Games will be held on Saturdays from October-November with some travel required. Please note, team organization and practices (days of the week, location and times) will be announced after registration closes.
💲 Cost: $130 (Covers gym rental, game certified MHSAA officials, jerseys)
🌐 Registration and Additional Information: To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration deadline is September 13.
We are two weeks away from the beginning of another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back in the buildings to begin the 2025/26 school year on Monday, August 25 (half day). Check out our back to school webpage where we share information and upcoming important dates. Please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!
The 2025 Camp Invention at Gilkey has successfully wrapped up! Throughout the week, campers engaged in exciting STEM-based activities, where they designed, created and marketed their very own claw machines. They also embarked on an eco-expedition in Antarctica, becoming experts on penguins while investigating flippers and the physics of flight before building a DIY launcher to propel their plush penguin through the air. Additionally, they also assembled their own control panel and exchanged Morse code messages on top of exploring and investigating optical illusions. It was an incredible week of fun and learning for these campers.
Pre-registration is open for next year! Visit https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/mi32/10509 to learn more or to pre-register!
The school year is quickly approaching, please take a few moments to finalize your students' enrollment/verify your contact information at PCS and sign your student up for district transportation.
📝 ENROLLMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION: Interested in becoming a Trojan? There is still time to enroll at PCS! If you are interested in enrolling, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/new-pcs-enrollment to begin the enrollment steps. If you are already a PCS family, please log-in to PowerSchool to verify your contact information (address, phone, email) for the 2025/26 school year.
🚌 DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION: If your student requires district transportation and you have not yet requested it, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/transportation and complete the Transportation Request Form. All requests for transportation will be accepted until August 19. After this date, the transportation route information for the 2025/26 school year will be finalized and communicated to families.
📓 TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS & CLASS SCHEDULES: Our building staff returned this week and will begin the process of finalizing teacher assignments and class schedules. Please stay tuned for building communications with this information, as well as other important back to school details, over the next few weeks.
We look forward to welcoming the students back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). GO TROJANS!
If you have traveled down Starr Road this summer, you may have noticed that the turf on our stadium field is currently under construction! This project not only involves new turf on the field but also includes new fencing, a fresh track, new concrete, and a state-of-the-art digital scoreboard. The funding for this initiative was secured through the sale of the district’s Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum license to T-Mobile. We are excited to offer our athletes this enhanced facility and eagerly anticipate welcoming the Trojan community to the updated Streidl Field soon!
Several staff members from PCS had the chance to participate in a Unified Champions conference organized by Special Olympics. During the two-day event in Frankenmuth, the team collaborated to deepen their knowledge and enhance our Unified Champions program at Plainwell. The team is excited to bring the insights they've gained to improve our programs for the upcoming school year.
Our Hitters Summer T-Ball and Coach Pitch program recently wrapped up its season. It has been a fantastic year, with 60 participants learning the fundamentals of baseball, such as hitting, throwing and fielding. ⚾️
Attention Rocket Football Camp Families! We have an update regarding the Rocket Football Camp this evening! Registration will be inside the double doors at the gym entrance (south side of High School and east of football field). After your child has checked in they will be directed to a holding area for inclement weather. We will hold camp in the rain but will follow the MHSAA guidelines for thunder and lighting. Camp check-in is from 5:00-5:30 PM and Camp will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM.GO TROJANS!
As they get ready to kick off their season, we have a few important updates and reminders from the Rocket Football Board.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL CAMP REMINDERS
Rocket Football Camp will be held on Wednesday, July 30 & Thursday, July 31. Please note the time change from the original flyer!!
📍Location: Plainwell High School Practice Field (due to construction)
🕔 Check-in Time: 5:00–5:30 PM (Day 1 Only) There will be 3 check-in people: Flag, 3rd/4th Tackle and 5th/6th Tackle. All tackle players will weigh in at check-in. Please look for a sign-in table near the practice field when you arrive. Viewers may also want to bring a chair or blanket or watch, there is no seating at the practice field.
🏈 Camp shirts will be handed out during check-in
🕠 Camp Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
👟 What to Bring: Wear tennis shoes or cleats (cleats preferred) with weather appropriate athletic wear.
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
Register for the 2025 Season – CLOSES FRIDAY, JULY 31 @ Midnight!
➡️ Haven’t signed up yet for the upcoming season? There’s still time – but don’t wait! Click to register for the 2025 Rocket Football Season: http://plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs
☑️ ROCKET FOOTBALL ONLINE STORE
Rocket Football Online Store – CLOSES Thursday, July 31 @ Midnight! Don’t miss your chance to order Plainwell Rocket Football gear for the season! Families can check their email for a link to shop the Plainwell Rocket Football Store
❓If you have any questions, please contact the Rocket Football Director, Adam Reichow at adam.reichow@plainwellschools.org.
GO TROJANS!
As we prepare for the 2025/26 school year, we wanted to share some information from our Food Service team!
☑️ To begin the school year, all students will have access to FREE breakfast and lunch through September 30!
☑️ Under the current plan, beginning October 1, 2025 families must complete the Education and Nutrition Benefits application to receive free and reduced breakfast/lunch.
To complete the application, please scan the QR code or visit http://plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
‼️ Attention Youth Soccer Camp Families ‼️ Due to the heat and forecasted storms, tonight’s outdoor portion of camp is canceled.
Instead, please meet at the Plainwell High School Cafeteria at 6PM for a special Meet & Greet with our High School Coaches and Players. Each camper will receive a mini soccer ball to have signed by the high school players as a fun way to wrap up the week.
Theme for Today: Plainwell Youth Camp Shirt! ⚽️💙 GO TROJANS!
We are just over a month away from the start of the 2025/26 school year. We look forward to welcoming the Trojans back to school on Monday, August 25 (half day). Please take a few moments to review our updated 2025/26 School Year Calendar. Please be aware that there has been a minor adjustment to the calendar since our last update: the half day originally scheduled for October 9 has now been moved to May 21. Visit https://5il.co/3mbrl to view the calendar.
Stay tuned over the next month, as we will begin sharing additional important back to school information with you. We look forward to an outstanding school year ahead. For now, we hope our students, staff, families and Trojan Community are enjoying a wonderful summer break - GO TROJANS!
During their week of exploring the State of Michigan, the Kindergarten students at PCS Summer School took a fun field trip to Brookside Farms. There, they took their learning outside and enjoyed picking blueberries. This experience was a wonderful adventure for the students.
As a reminder, there is still time to sign-up for our upcoming Rocket Football programs:
🏈 Rocket/Flag Football Camp: Camp will be held next week (July 30 & 31) for K-6th graders. Registration remains open until camp begins; however, limited t-shirt sizes will be available.
🏈 2025 Pee Wee/Rocket/Flag Football Program: The K-6th grade youth football season will begin in mid-August. The 2025 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs will provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun. Registration closes for all three programs on August 1.
For additional information about these programs or to complete your student's registration, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
We have two upcoming registration deadlines for Rocket Football that you won’t want to miss. Sign your student up today for these youth Trojan football programs:
🏈 ROCKET/FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP: Registration remains open until the camp begins; however, to ensure your child gets the correct t-shirt size please register by July 13
🏈 2025 PEE WEE/ROCKET/FLAG FOOTBALL
PROGRAM: Registration closes on August 1
For additional information about these programs or to complete your student's registration, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!
Join us for a FUN Youth Summer Cheer Camp for incoming 1st-5th Graders from August 5-7. Camp will be held at PHS (meet at the PHS Sports Entrance Lobby) from 5:00-6:30 PM. During camp, athletes will learn cheers/chants, stunts, tumbling and jumps along with activities for each theme day! Snacks will be provided each day. Cost is $50 per athlete - to register, please scan the QR code or visit the link below.
Please bring water and athletic shoes...AND check-out the camp themes at plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for incoming 3rd - 5th graders to join us for the 2025 Rocket Cheer program! Program begins the week of August 11 with games throughout the month of September. Athletes will cheer at 4-5 games on Saturdays, depending on final schedules. Practices will be held once a week for one hour, days and times TBD. Cost is $65 per athlete (+ t-shirts/sweatshirts will be available through an online store). To register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Our Summer Food Service program is well underway, have you stopped by to check it out? This great opportunity provides FREE breakfast and lunch for PCS students with two options available: Daily Onsite Breakfast and Lunch at Starr Elementary OR 7-Day Meal Box Pick-up. Please note the schedule for the remainder of this week:
- 7-DAY MEAL BOX PICK-UP is available tomorrow - Wednesday, July 2
- DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT STARR ELEMENTARY is available Tuesday and Wednesday only (no service on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for holiday observation)
For more information about our Summer Food Service program, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.
Enrollment is open for FREE four year old preschool funded through Michigan's Pre-K for All initiative. Classrooms with certified teachers are available at ECEC, Starr and Cooper Elementary, with wrap around care available. Students must be four by December 1, 2025. To apply, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/plainwell-preschool.
We are excited to share that registration is open for the 2025-26 SAFE program. The School Age Fun & Enrichment (SAFE) Program is a self-funded, licensed child care program for K-5 students. Supervised by a caring and attentive staff, SAFE child care provides before and after school care at all three elementary buildings. Some highlights of the program include:
🕕 Before & after school care from 6:30 AM until the start of school & end of school until 6:00 PM
🏫 Located inside Cooper, Gilkey & Starr Elementary Schools
📅 Available on most no school days, snow days & half days
🌐 For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/safe.
