Students from the Young Fives classes at Gilkey and Starr went on a field trip to Ransom District Library. During the trip, they discovered the summer reading program, toured the library, strolled to Sherwood Park and concluded the day with ice cream from Dean's. A big thank you to Officer Farris for guiding the class as their crossing guard throughout the outing.
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!
Starr Elementary recently hosted their annual Starr Strut, which took place last Friday at Streidl Field. The theme for this year was the Summer Olympics, allowing students to take part in various activities while walking around the track. Thanks to the students' dedication and the kind contributions from many, the event raised $22,779.56! A big thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this fundraiser a fantastic success! Well done, Rock Starrs!
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.
Earlier this week, PCS hosted the Allegan County School Board Association annual awards dinner where Kristen Gonyeau, Lynne Seibert and Jeff Lindstrom were recognized as the 2024 Outstanding People for Education winners for our district. Congratulations to these three exceptional staff members for their endless dedication to PCS! It was a wonderful dinner, recognizing many amazing staff members throughout Allegan County, congratulations to all of the recipients that were recognized!
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.
Register by Friday, May 17 to guarantee a t-shirt! Registration is still open for the 2024 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 10-13 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per player. To register, please visit: https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
FINAL DAY TO REGISTER - Registration is open through today (May 13) for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. There are three programs available: Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6), Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8) and Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8). The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player.
Please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register.
Registration is still open for the 2024 Spring Elementary Tennis Camp for students in K-5 grade. All skill levels welcome! Join us to improve your game while learning from the Varsity High School Tennis Coaches and Players from May 20-23. Camp will be held at the PHS Tennis Courts from 4:00-5:00 PM. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for the Boys Basketball Kids Camp. Join us for a summer camp from July 15-18 at Plainwell High School taught by PHS coaches and athletes. Program is available for 1st-8th graders (grade in fall 2024). Cost is $35 per athlete. To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Students in Starr Elementary’s 4th grade Cole’s Crew are enjoying an ABC countdown to wrap up their year.
To start the month, they have to enjoyed:
A was for appreciation
B was for buddy reading
C was for compliments that they delivered into their decorated name bags
D was dance day
E was for exercising with some fun cardio drumming!
Thanks to PCS staff member Kelly DeLorge for this fun idea, these 4th grade Rock Starrs are rocking their last month of school.
Registration is open through May 13 for our elementary athletes to join us for the upcoming Summer Youthball program for 5-8 year olds. There are three programs available: Girls & Boys T-Ball (age 5/6), Girls Coach Pitch (age 7/8) and Boys Coach Pitch (age 7/8). The focus of the Youthball program is recreation and to learn the fundamentals of the game. Cost is $55 per player.
Please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs to register.
The Boys Basketball Camp wrapped up last weekend. During the four week camp, 1st-6th grade athletes learned the fundamentals of the game from PHS coaches and athletes. It was a great experience for the Trojans, with lots of learning and FUN! 🏀
📸 Courtesy of Gavin Heath
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.
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.
We look forward to seeing you tonight (Monday, May 6) at the PCS Bond Open House - Information Night from 4:30-6:00 PM! Meet us at the new Fieldhouse to see the recent Pool/Gym updates, hear about the ongoing bond projects and learn more about the 2024 bond proposal. Superintendent Montange, Board of Education members and Building Administrators will be on-site to answer questions.
The 2024 Bond Proposal vote is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 7). Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To register or learn more about voting, please visit www.michigan.gov/vote.
Have questions or want to learn more about the bond? Visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond for details on the proposed projects, highlight videos of the key projects and answers to 30+ frequently asked questions.
It’s Staff Appreciation Week! As we begin this week, please join us to celebrate the AMAZING PCS staff by saying THANK YOU to your favorite staff member in person or by giving them a shout out here. We are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district. Trojan Pride!
We are just a few days away from the bond proposal vote on May 7, 2024. Do you have any questions regarding the bond proposal, such as:
Q. How would the May 7 bond proposal affect my property taxes?
A. There is no expected tax rate increase if the bond proposal is approved by voters, providing $42 million for district-wide improvements at the current property tax rate.
This question and answer, as well as a list of 30+ other Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed at www.plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond.
