Starr Elementary -

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 share that registration is now open for the 2024 Rocket, Flag and Pee Wee Football programs. All three programs provide an introduction to Plainwell's football program with an emphasis on learning skills while having fun. Rocket Football: The Rocket Football program is available for 3rd-6th grade athletes (must be 8 years old by 9/1/2024). The program will include six Saturday games. Practice dates/times will be available in August. Cost is $100 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must have their own pants, shoulder pads and helmet (color does not matter for 2024-2025). Flag Football: The Flag Football program is available for 1st and 2nd grade athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats. Pee Wee Football: The Pee Wee Football program is available to kindergarten athletes. The program will include one practice per week and six games in Plainwell. Practice times & locations TBD, with practices scheduled to begin the week of August 12. Cost is $75 per athlete and includes a jersey. Players must wear their own athletic shoes/cleats. To register, visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. We look forward to a great football season with our K-6 grade Trojans!

The 5th graders at Starr wrapped up their elementary school journey last week with days filled with excitement. They started with a staff vs. students kickball game, followed by a schoolwide parade, and ended with a 5th-grade celebration party with their classmates. The Rock Starrs created great memories together. Congratulations on completing your time at Starr, next stop Plainwell Middle School! ⭐️🤩⭐️

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! 💙

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).

Registration is open for our upcoming Cheer Camps. Two opportunities are available hosted by the PHS Cheer Program: - 1st-5th Grade Summer Youth Camp on August 6 and 8 - 1st-8th Grade Cheer Camp and Game Day on September 12 and 13 For more information or to register, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs. GO TROJANS!

Recently Quentin, a 1st grade student at Starr Elementary, was lucky enough to spend a day with Officer Farris as a Silent Auction prize he won at the Starr Carnival. During their morning together, they visited schools, took a tour of the police and fire station and enjoyed breakfast. It was a fun day for Quintin. Special thanks to Officer Farris!

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!

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.