As a reminder, there is no school from Wednesday, November 23-Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving Break. We wish our students, staff, families and community a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mark your calendar, the Plainwell Arts & Crafts Club has rescheduled their Arts & Crafts Show for Saturday, December 10 from 9 AM-3 PM at Plainwell High School.
Due to winter weather and snowy conditions, Plainwell Girls Sharpshooters Basketball and Plainwell Kickers Youth Soccer are both cancelled tomorrow (Saturday, November 19).
Due to winter weather and snowy conditions, the Craft Show that was scheduled at Plainwell High School tomorrow (Saturday, November 19) has been cancelled.
Due to winter weather and snowy conditions, all afternoon and evening activities (including sporting events and all extra-curricular activities) have been canceled for today (Friday, November 18, 2022). This includes the Parent Meeting for Girls Basketball that was scheduled for this evening, this meeting will be rescheduled.
Stay safe and Go Trojans!
SNOW DAY FUN! Have some fun on your Snow Day and participate in Superintendent Montange's Snow Day Challenge. If you choose to participate, select two activities and once finished post a picture on social media or email elizabeth.gallagher@plainwellschools.org for a chance to win a prize from PCS. Good luck and have FUN!
Due to snow and winter weather conditions, Plainwell Community Schools is closed tomorrow (Friday, November 18). This closure includes the SAFE program.
We wish our students, staff and families a safe snow day! Go Trojans!
We are happy to share that Discount Cards for Plainwell Ski Club at Timber Ridge are available for purchase on RevTrak. The cost for punch cards is $35 and reduces lift ticket prices and ski rental to $23 each (Snowboards are $35). Adults can purchase a punch card for $35 and ski Monday-Friday for $23 and Saturday, Sunday and holidays for $28.
Chaperones will be at Timber Ridge every Friday from 4-9 PM unless there is no school. Timber Ridge has more new snow making equipment and should have plenty of snow this year.
Interested in purchasing your discount card? Please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/RW-Ski-Club-1013/.
Due to winter weather and snowy conditions, all evening activities (including sporting events and all extra-curricular activities) have been canceled for tonight (Thursday, November 17, 2022).
Stay safe and Go Trojans!
As a reminder, we have a half day of school tomorrow (Thursday, November 17) and Friday (November 18). Have a great day, Trojans!
Now that the cold and snowy weather has arrived, we would like to remind our families to please send your students with their cold weather gear. We want our students to enjoy recess and some snow-time fun with their classmates, so please send them with snow pants, mittens/gloves, hats, winter coats and boots. Coats, boots and snow pants are required for recess.
Our Elementary VEX IQ Teams competed at Hudsonville on Saturday. After qualifiers, Team C-3PO from Cooper Elementary ranked 9th and team Short Circuits from Starr Elementary ranked 29th. Great job, Koalas and Rock Starrs!
HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL: The registration deadline has been extended - register today for the Hoopsters Basketball Program! Join us for our upcoming Hoopsters Basketball program for 3-5th graders. This program introduces kids to the basic fundamentals of basketball and the rules of the game. The program will be held from December 4-March 5, teams will practice 1-2 times per week and play games on Saturdays (games will be played in Plainwell, Otsego and Martin). Cost is $57 per participant.
Ready to register? Please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/. Registration closes on November 22 at midnight.
Have you heard - families with no income or low income have the opportunity to receive a child tax credit - even if they have never filed taxes before! In order to receive this credit, you must complete an easy online form by November 15, 2022.
Need assistance with completing the form? Join us tomorrow (Monday, November 14) or Tuesday (November 15) for one of our child tax credit workshops. Two workshops available at the Ransom District Library:
- Monday, November 14 from 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday, November 15 from 10 AM-4:30 PM
For more information on this tax credit opportunity or to complete the form, you can also visit:
- English: getctc.org/en
- Espanol: getctc.org/es
For questions, please contact Tammy Glupker (District Outreach Coordinator) at tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org or Kelli Stuifbergen (Early Education Coordinator) at Kelli.stuifbergen@plainwellschools.org.
Our Community Education team is excited to welcome our community seniors to their 2022 Seniors in Action Holiday Brunch on Thursday, December 8 beginning at 8:15 AM at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Join us to celebrate the holidays with a special menu, door prizes, entertainment and a special guest! To RSVP, please call 269-685-9531 ext. 1207.
Many of our classes worked on projects today to honor Veterans Day, including Mrs. VanGoeye’s second grade class at Starr Elementary. With respect and gratitude, today we honor all that have bravely served in the military. From all of us at PCS, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
TAX CREDIT OPPORTUNITY & UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Attention Plainwell Parents! Have you heard, families with no income or low income could get at least $3,000 (per child) with the Child Tax Credit, plus $1,400 with the third stimulus payment - even if they have never filed taxes before! In order to receive this assistance, you must complete an easy online form by November 15, 2022.
Need assistance? Join us for a workshop to learn more or to receive assistance with completing the online form. Two workshops available at the Ransom District Library:
- Monday, November 14 from 10 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday, November 15 from 10 AM-4:30 PM
For more information on this tax credit opportunity or to complete the form, please visit:
- English: getctc.org/en
- Espanol: getctc.org/es
For questions, please contact Tammy Glupker (District Outreach Coordinator) at tammy.glupker@plainwellschools.org or Kelli Stuifbergen (Early Education Coordinator) at Kelli.stuifbergen@plainwellschools.org.
We are currently experiencing a phone outage throughout the district. If you need immediate assistance, please email your student's building office staff or administrator.
PCS Families - please check your email or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/905744 for the 2022 School Delay and Closure Procedure letter from Superintendent Montange.
We are just one day away from the November 8, 2022 election where Plainwell Community Schools’ voters will have the opportunity to vote on an Operating Millage "Headlee override" Proposal. Please review these frequently asked questions to get an understanding of how this Proposal will affect you including:
- What is this proposal? In May 2014, the Plainwell community voted to collect the full 18 mills on non-homestead properties within our district through 2022. With property values increasing in our community, Headlee dropped the school’s millage rate below the 18 mill maximum. This “Headlee Override” proposal will allow Plainwell Community Schools to continue to collect the full 18 mills voters previously approved in May 2014, instead of a rolled-back amount of 17.0298. Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year.
- Will my residential taxes increase? No. This tax does not apply to your primary residence, this tax is only for non-homestead properties.
- Is this a new tax? No. This millage was originally approved by the voters in May 2014. The district has voter approval to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property through 2022, so this would be a continuation of the previously approved proposal.
- How could this affect PCS? Without the override, the district will lose over $130,000 of operating revenue each year. The state will not replace the funding and the district will be forced to make reductions in other areas to offset the loss.
More information, FAQ’s and ballot language available by scanning the QR code or by visiting plainwellschools.org.
Your vote matters! Vote tomorrow - November 8, 2022!
