On May 7, 2024, PCS will be pursuing a new bond proposal to continue to improve our facilities and offer the best educational experience possible for our students, families and staff. This bond will support 42 million in new projects and allow the completion of current projects that have seen significant cost increases due to inflation. NO TAX RATE INCREASE - if approved by voters, there is to be no tax rate increase expected over the current tax rate.
The bond will focus on five key areas:
- Safety & Security
- New Early Childhood Center
- Gym Additions
- Replacement Tennis Courts
- Completing Current Projects
For more information on the 2024 Bond, details on the proposed projects and FAQs, please visit plainwellschools.org/page/2024-bond. For questions, please contact Superintendent Matthew Montange at matthew.montange@plainwellschools.org.
Congratulations to our January Starr Elementary Students of the Month! Each month, Starr teachers select students and staff who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In January, the students who were selected did an awesome job with engagement and giving their best effort. Way to go, Rock Starrs!
It’s School Resource Officer Day and we can’t let the day pass without recognizing our AMAZING School Resource Officer, Mr. Farris. We are incredibly thankful for all he does for our school and community every day! He goes above and beyond for our students, school and community - please join us in sharing a big THANK YOU to Officer Farris!
As a reminder, our Mid-Winter Break is from Friday, February 16-Monday, February 19. We wish our students and families a wonderful break. We look forward to welcoming the PCS students back to school on Tuesday, February 20. Have a great break and GO TROJANS!
To celebrate the 101st day of school Mrs. Gonyeau’s first grade class at Starr Elementary incorporated fun into many different subject areas. Students made dalmatian headbands, they listened to a story, wrote about dalmatians, they rolled dice 101 times to tally which numbers had the most and least amount, they did jumping jacks/other exercises for 101 seconds and they played a listening game called "Doggie Doggie Where's Your Bone!" It was a great day of fun and learning for these Rock Starrs!
Ms. Hansen’s Kindergarten class at Starr Elementary had lots of fun while learning at their 100 Days Brighter Celebration.
Registration is open through 3/11 - REGISTER TODAY! Join us for the 2024 Mother/Son Hockey Night as the Kalamazoo Wings take on the Allen Americans in the 40th Annual Green Ice Game on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00 PM. Mothers and sons will enjoy the game, a $5 concession voucher, a FREE knit hat and a voucher for a FREE game of bowling at Airway Fun Center! Tickets are available for $17/adults, $14/kids (12 and under). Transportation is not available and parking is $5 per car at the event.
Interested in tickets? Tickets are purchased through K-Wings and will be picked-up at Wings Event Center. To purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Plainwellschools. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are assigned seats, so if you are going with friends or a group, please plan accordingly. Tickets are available through March 11, so please purchase your tickets today!
Our lower elementary Rock Starr ticket winners were celebrated last week! Throughout the year, Starr Elementary students have been earning Rock Starr tickets for good behavior, making good choices and being exceptional students. Recently, they held a drawing and 26 students were selected to go on a special field trip to All That Athletics followed by a pizza party. It was an awesome day celebrating with these amazing students! Special thanks to All That Athletics for your support of PCS!
The 2024 Daughter Dance was SO MUCH FUN!! Over 500 daughters joined their dates for a wonderful evening at Plainwell Middle School. They enjoyed formal photos, dancing, a selfie station, refreshments and a raffle. Thank you to all that joined us for this special event!
REMINDER! Do you have a student starting 6th grade at Plainwell Middle School next fall? Current 5th grade parents, please mark your calendar to join us for our upcoming 6th Grade Parent/Guardian Orientation TOMORROW (February 13) at 5:30 PM at the Plainwell Middle School Cafeteria. Parents/Guardians (only) are invited to join us to learn about schedules, counseling, athletics, electives and more!
Have questions? Please contact Lynne Seibert at lynne.seibert@plainwellschools.org.
100 days of school and 100 days smarter! The students in Mrs. Fillar's Kindergarten class at Starr Elementary had a great day completing special activities and exercises to celebrate 100 days of fun in Kindergarten!
Join us for the upcoming Spring Tae Kwon Do program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Available to participants 7 and up. To register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Registration is open for the 1-8th grade Girls Basketball Skills Camp. Join us on Saturdays from March 9-23 at Plainwell High School for a skills camp hosted by Coach Stephenson, Staff & PHS players. For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
What a fun experience for the PCS fifth grade classes as the middle school band and choir presented and performed for them. Along with Mrs. Wicklund (MS Band) and Ms. Quillian (MS Choir), several 6th grade band and choir students traveled to Cooper, Gilkey and Starr Elementary Schools where they shared about the musical opportunities that will be available next year for the incoming 6th graders. Trojans leading Trojans!
The Boil Water Advisory at PCS has been lifted. Thank you to our students, staff and families for your support and flexibility this week!
Do you have a K-6 grade PCS student that would be interested in attending an action-packed summer camp? We have a great opportunity for our Trojans at Camp Invention: Illuminate from July 29-August 2 at Gilkey Elementary School. Join us to “Give your young innovator an inspiring action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.” Cost is $270 per student - enter FUN25 for $25 off. Other sibling discount codes are available: two siblings - SIBLOVE30 for $30 off each child and three siblings - SIBLOVE40 for $40 off each child.
For more information or to register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
Due to the boil water advisory on the main campus at PCS, the pool is closed today (Monday February 5) and tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6). There is no noon lap swim or TAC practice.
PCS families - please check your email for an important message regarding the Boil Water Advisory Notice at the PCS Main Campus.
Due to the water main break on main campus, the PCS Pool is closed tonight (Friday, February 2). Please be advised that Open Swim and TAC practice are both canceled this evening.
As a reminder, there is a scheduled no school day for students tomorrow (Friday, February 2). Have a great weekend and GO TROJANS!
