Registration is open for our upcoming Fall Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from August 31-November 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

We are excited to announce that Mr. Theodore Simonelli has been appointed as the new principal at Starr Elementary. Originally from West Michigan, Mr. Simonelli returns to the area with a wealth of experience as both a teacher and school counselor, having worked in Honolulu, Tulsa, and Chicago. His extensive background includes serving students at various grade levels and collaborating closely with families, teachers, and school teams. Mr. Simonelli joins PCS, along with his school therapy dog, Coco. Students, staff and families can look forward to seeing Coco at Starr throughout the school year, where she will work alongside Mr. Simonelli in supporting the Rock Starr students! As principal, Mr. Simonelli's mission is clear: to provide strong instruction, establish clear expectations, ensure consistent support for students, and maintain open communication with families. Starr families can look forward to direct communications from Mr. Simonelli, which will include opportunities to meet him in person. Congratulations to Mr. Simonelli, and welcome to PCS!

You're Invited to the Plainwell Community Tailgate! Plainwell Community Schools invites families, community members, sports teams, student clubs, local businesses, community organizations, vendors, and other groups to join us for our annual Community Tailgate on Friday, September 18, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Come enjoy an evening of community connection featuring food trucks, activities, games, and family fun for all ages! This is a free event to enter. Want to be part of the event? We welcome groups that would like to set up a tent, table, or gathering space to showcase their organization, promote activities, connect with families, or simply participate in the celebration. Reserve Your Tailgate Spot: If your team, club, business, organization, or group would like to host a tent or table, please scan the QR code or complete the following sign-up form so the organizers can plan accordingly: https://forms.gle/RrvH2zpm2DCegn8SA.

We are getting ready to begin another great year of learning and growing at Plainwell Community Schools. We look forward to welcoming our students back as we kick off the 2026/27 school year on Monday, August 31 (half day). Here are some upcoming important back to school dates. For more back to school information, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/back-to-school. We can’t wait to see you soon, Trojans!

Community Action of Allegan County currently has three job opportunities available for their classrooms at Starr Elementary.  ➡️ Head Start Teacher ➡️ Head Start Teaching Assistant  ➡️ Head Start Bus Assistant  Learn more about these opportunities by scanning the QR code! 

Thank you to the Plainwell Community for your support of the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage renewal! With this approval, the district will continue to receive the full per-pupil funding levels established by the State of Michigan which powers everyday operations. We greatly appreciate your support in providing consistent funding for teachers, curriculum, transportation, special education, and extracurriculars at PCS!

See you at the polls TODAY (8/4) for the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage vote! Please take a moment to share a reminder with your friends and neighbors - this renewal affects all of us, even if it won’t affect your primary residence taxes.

EXTENDED THIS YEAR! We are excited to share that the Michigan School Meals program was signed into law, allowing all public school students, Pre-K through 12th grade, to eat breakfast and lunch FREE for the 2026/27 school year! Although this is free for all students, we highly encourage all families to complete the Education Benefits Form (EBF). For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details.

We are just a day away from the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage vote on August 4, 2026. Take a moment to review this information and share the word with your friends and neighbors - this renewal affects all of us, even if it won’t affect your primary residence taxes.

Have you heard about the 2026 Non-Homestead Operating Millage? On August 4, 2026, you will be asked to consider the Non-Homestead Operating Millage, which is set to expire this year. Please check-out this Q & A to learn more about this upcoming vote and what it means to our district: https://aptg.co/Tqq04N

🏈 Reminder 🏈 Registration for the 5th-8th Grade Girls Flag Football program closes at midnight on 8/1! Join us this fall as we kick-off this new program. Practices will begin during the week of August 10 (location TBD), and six games will take place in Plainwell or Otsego starting the week of September 13. The participation fee is $50 per athlete, and we need a minimum of ten participants to run the program. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/community-ed-and-rec/RW-Community-Ed-Rec/ (under recreation).

On August 4, 2026, you will be asked to consider the Non-Homestead Operating Millage, which is set to expire this year. This renewal is not a new tax, but a continuation of the current authorization of 18 mills on non-homestead properties last voted on and approved by Plainwell Community Schools voters in 2014. The operating millage renewal ensures Plainwell Community Schools receives the full per-pupil funding levels established by the State of Michigan and sustains day to day school operations.

🏈 NEW PROGRAM 🏈 We are excited to share a NEW program that is open to 5th-8th graders - GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL! Join us this fall as we kick off this new program. Practices will begin during the week of August 10 (location TBD), and six games will take place in Plainwell or Otsego starting the week of September 13. The participation fee is $50 per athlete, and we need a minimum of ten participants to run the program. To register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs, registration closes at midnight on 8/1.

🏊‍♂️ TAC UPDATE 🏊‍♀️ The Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) meet scheduled for tonight (Thursday, July 16) at Otsego has been canceled.

Limited spots are still available for free and low-cost 4 year old preschool (GSRP) at Cooper and Starr Elementary! Learn more or begin the registration process by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org/page/plainwell-preschool.

We are thrilled to announce that, after one month into our summer food service program, we have provided over 7,500 breakfasts and lunches to the Trojan community! This initiative offers our students the chance to enjoy FREE food service throughout the summer, which includes: 🍎 Daily on-site breakfast and lunch at PHS and Starr OR 🍎 A 7-day meal box pick-up If you haven't joined us yet and would like to learn more, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/food-program-details. We look forward to continuing to provide this FREE service to our school community until mid-August.

Registration is open for the Summer Soccer Youth Camp. Students in Pre-K-7th grade (based on grade for 2026/27 school year) are invited to join us to learn from the PHS Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff and Soccer Players. Camp will be held at Gilkey Elementary from July 27-30 with two sessions available: ⚽ Pre-K-1st Grade from 6:00-7:00 PM - Cost is $50 per athlete and includes a camp t-shirt ⚽ 2nd-7th Grade Camp from 6:00-8:00 PM - Cost is $60 per athlete and includes a camp t-shirt To register, scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

✏️📚🚌 Enrollment Open for Kindergarten & Young 5 Classrooms 🚌📚✏️ Enrollment for our Kindergarten and Young 5 classrooms is still open for the 2026/27 school year—register today! We are excited to welcome the newest Trojans to Plainwell Community Schools in the fall! For more information about our Kindergarten and Young 5 programs or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.

We look forward to welcoming you to the PCS Field House this summer! Please take a moment to review our Field House Summer Schedule, which includes upcoming special events, building schedules, and closures for the Pool, Walking Track and Fitness Room. You can easily access this information by scanning the QR code or by visiting: https://aptg.co/j2LP_y.

Starr Elementary ended the year with their annual Starr Strut. During the course of their fundraising, they unlocked different prizes as a school including Hat and Sunglasses Day, Duckett Bucket Day, Kona Ice, Outdoor Picnic Lunch, Water Recess and a Glow Dance Party. Individual prize winners got to enjoy a special trip to M-89 Cinema to see Super Mario Galaxy, have a Culver's picnic lunch with Mrs. Luckett and more! Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Carrier's classes both enjoyed a special movie day with popcorn and candy for being the top-earning classes for their grade levels. With massive support from their school community, they were able to raise over $23,000 to support Starr Parents Association which directly benefits Starr students and Staff. Way to go, Rock Starrs! ⭐️