TAC CANCELED 11/7: Attention PCS Families with students in TAC! Due to a mechanical issue at the PCS Pool, all Trojan Aquatic Club practices have been canceled tonight (Monday, November 7). We hope to see our students back at the pool tomorrow!
Due to the PCS Pool being shut down, all Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) practices have been canceled tonight (Monday, November 7). We hope to see our students back at the pool tomorrow!
Yesterday, the Starr Elementary Parent's Club sponsored the October Student of the Month Breakfast. Each month, Starr teachers will select students who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In October, the students who were selected did an awesome job being good listeners. Way to go, Rock Starrs!
Congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye who was selected as the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! Last night, she was presented with the award by Mrs. Kari Luckett (Starr Principal) at an award ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, where Mrs. Luckett shared some highlights of Mrs. VanGoeye's career:
Mrs. VanGoeye has been a teacher at Plainwell Community Schools for over 30 years, where she has most recently taught second grade at Starr Elementary. Not only is she an outstanding and dynamic teacher, but she also serves as Union Co-President for the district. If you know Mrs. VanGoeye or if you've had the opportunity to have her as a teacher, then you know that there is not a better representative of Plainwell Schools, as she sets an example daily of hard work, dedication and unending passion for education. Mrs. VanGoeye epitomizes the best we have to offer at PCS and we are so thankful for her dedication to our students, staff and our district - from all of us at PCS, congratulations to Kathy VanGoeye on this well deserved award! Plainwell Pride!
We are just a few days 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:
- 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.
For more information, FAQ’s and ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!
STARR KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP: Starr Elementary's Kindergarten students took a field trip to Bumbleberry Acres on Monday! During their visit, they learned about various farm animals, had a hay wagon ride, picked pumpkins, went through a 1.5 mile corn maze, ate lunch and played on a fun playground! It was a great Halloween field trip!
TAC REGISTRATION & SWIM TEST: Join us TONIGHT (11/2) from 6-7 PM for the 2022-23 Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) registration and swim test! The Winter TAC program will begin Monday, November 7.
If your student is new to TAC, they must take a swim test. The test will take place during registration tonight (11/2) from 6-7 PM. Participants must be able to confidently swim one length of the pool, on top of the water without assistance to participate in the TAC program.
For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/tac. We look forward to kicking off a great winter TAC season!
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL: We are just a week 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.
For more FAQ’s, information and the ballot language, please scan the QR code or visit plainwellschools.org.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS - vote November 8, 2022!
TAEKWONDO: Join us for the upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Program runs on Monday evenings from November 21-February 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
TAEKWONDO: Join us for the upcoming TaeKwonDo program to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Master Huong Tran. Program runs on Monday evenings from November 21-February 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
PRINCIPAL’S MONTH: October is National Principals Month and we couldn't end this month without recognizing our amazing building administrators. At PCS, we are incredibly fortunate to have eight amazing principals that work hard each and every day to provide the very best for their students and staff. They are outstanding leaders and we are so grateful for their dedication to PCS!
- Jeremy Wright (High School Principal)
- Debra Beals (High School Assistant Principal)
- Tasia Stamos (Middle School Principal)
- Ben Manting (Middle School Assistant Principal)
- Heidi Huizenga (Renaissance High School Principal)
- Nicole Keorkunian (Cooper Elementary Principal)
- Rebecca Bilodeau (Gilkey Elementary Principal)
- Kari Luckett (Starr Elementary Principal)
From all of us at PCS - THANK YOU!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Boo to you from the PCS crew! Wishing our students, families and community a safe, fun and Happy Halloween! 🎃
RHINO BUS UPDATE: Atrention families of Rhino Bus riders - Please be advised that the Rhino bus is running 15 minutes late this morning (Friday, October 28). We apologize for the inconvenience! Have a great day!
COOPER MONSTER MASH TONIGHT: Join us TONIGHT (10/27) at Cooper Elementary for their 2022 Monster Mash. Wear your costume and enjoy trick or treating, food trucks and FUN from 5-7 PM.
COOPER MONSTER MASH TONIGHT: Join us TONIGHT (10/27) at Cooper Elementary for their 2022 Monster Mash. Wear your costume and enjoy trick or treating, food trucks and FUN from 5-7 PM. For more information and menu pricing, please visit the Cooper Parent’s Club Facebook page.
TROJAN AQUATIC CLUB REGISTRATION & SWIM TEST: We are just one week away from the 2022-23 Trojan Aquatic Club (TAC) registration and swim test day! Join us on Wednesday, November 2 from 6-7 PM to register your student for the upcoming Winter TAC program which begins on Monday, November 7, 2022. If your student is new to TAC, they must take a swim test. The test will take place during registration on Wednesday, November 2 from 6-7 PM. Participants must be able to confidently swim one length of the pool, on top of the water without assistance to participate in the TAC program.
For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/tac. We look forward to kicking off a great winter TAC season!
MASB CONFERENCE: This weekend, Superintendent Montange had the opportunity to attend and present at the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Conference in Traverse City with Mrs. Amy Blades, PCS Board of Education President. At the conference, they presented about Leading with Relationships: A Model for How the Board President and Superintendent Can Work Together to Lead Your District. It was an outstanding opportunity to share about PCS and the importance of putting relationships first within our district. A special thank you to Mr. Montange, Mrs. Blades and our Board of Education for supporting and representing our district so well at this annual conference!
ALPHABET PARTY: Students in Mrs. Mudget’s Kindergarten class had an alphabet party. They celebrated with alphabet Spaghettios, made Chicka Chicka Boom Boom alphabet trees and completed their Zoo Phonic Character books! This class has been working hard and have so many Letter Champs in their class! Keep up the great work, Rock Starrs!
FALL CARNIVAL: It’s Carnival day! Join the Starr Parents Association at Starr Elementary today (October 22) from 12-4 PM for their Fall Carnival to enjoy vendors, food trucks, face painting, carnival games (tickets are $.50 each), a pumpkin patch, crafts and more!
We look forward to seeing you for a fun and festive afternoon at Starr!
YOUNG FIVES FIELD TRIP: The Young Fives students from Gilkey and Starr (Mrs. Bunker, Mrs. Francomb & Mrs. Youngs classes) went on a Field Trip to Gull Meadow Farms yesterday. It was a great day of exploring and outdoor fall fun!
