Join us for Lake Doster Golf Lessons where students will receive instruction & learn the fundamentals of the game of golf! Registration is open for all three sessions for beginners: Ages 7 to 15 and Intermediate: Ages 9 to 17. Cost is $65 per session. Clubs & balls are provided if golfers do not have their own. For more information, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
To register, please visit plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
Staff Appreciation Week continues with more awesome celebrations. To recognize staff appreciation week at Starr Elementary, the Parents Association is showing how “SAND-sational” their staff is each and every day! Throughout the week, they have treated their staff to special treats, lunches, gift cards and more!
We 💙 our staff! Please take a moment to say THANK YOU to your favorite staff member this week! We are so grateful for their daily dedication to PCS. Trojan Pride!
It was another great evening of Kindergarten and Young 5 fun at Starr Elementary’s Round-up last night! Students enjoyed exploring the school to learn all about becoming a Rock Starr!
If you were unable to attend, you can still join us this evening (Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-6 PM) at Cooper Elementary to meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screening information and enjoy special activities while learning about our district! For more information or to begin the enrollment process at PCS, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
We had lots of fun at Gilkey Elementary’s Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up last night! Students enjoyed a scavenger hunt around the school to learn all about becoming a Gilkey Gecko!
If you were unable to attend, you can still join us for one of our Round-up events to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergartener and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Wednesday, May 10 from 4:30-6 PM) at Starr Elementary or tomorrow (Thursday, May 11 from 4:30-6 PM) at Cooper Elementary to meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screening information and enjoy special activities while learning about our district! For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
Our Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up events begin TONIGHT! Join us for one of these special events to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergarten and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Students/families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screenings (limited availability) and enjoy bus rides, crafts, story time and more! Three Round-up options available:
- Tuesday, May 9 at Gilkey Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 10 at Starr Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Thursday, May 11 at Cooper Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
On Friday, the Starr Elementary Parent's Club sponsored the April Student of the Month Breakfast. Each month, Starr teachers select one student who they felt did an outstanding job throughout the month. In April, the students who were selected did an awesome job giving great effort. Way to go, Rock Starrs!
It’s Staff Appreciation Week! Join us this week to celebrate the amazing PCS staff! Please take a moment to say THANK YOU to your favorite staff member, we are so grateful for their daily dedication to our students and district. Trojan Pride!
Registration is open for the 2023 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! PHS Volleyball invites students in 1st-12th grade to join them for a volleyball camp from June 12-15 at Plainwell High School. Cost is $50 per athlete. To register, please scan the QR code or visit: https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/women-s-volleyball/volleyball-summer-camps/#/v/PHS-Youth-Volleyball-Camp-Grades-1-12.
There is no need for a cape, when you have an apron - Happy School Lunch Hero Day. We recognize you today and appreciate you every day! Thank you to our AWESOME food service team - Trojan Pride!
Mrs. Gonyeau's first grade class at Starr Elementary had a special visitor today. Lindsay Tarpley, two time Olympic Gold Medalist in U.S. Soccer, stopped by to read to the class. She and her children shared stories about perseverance and the importance of never giving up! It was a very special visit!! A big THANK YOU to Ms. Tarpley for creating this wonderful memory for these Rock Starrs!
We are just a week away from our Kindergarten and Young 5 Round-up! Join us for this special event to welcome the 2023-24 Kindergarten and Young 5 students to Plainwell Community Schools. Students/families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for readiness testing, receive vision & hearing screenings (limited availability) and enjoy bus rides, crafts, story time and more! Three Round-up options available:
- Tuesday, May 9 at Gilkey Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 10 at Starr Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
- Thursday, May 11 at Cooper Elementary from 4:30-6:00 PM
For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please scan the QR code or visit: plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
Please join us in sharing your thanks to the PCS principals! From all of us at PCS, Happy School Principals' Day to our AMAZING principals! We are incredibly grateful for all they do for our students, staff and schools every day! TROJAN PRIDE!
Our Summer Youthball Program is just the beginning for many of our Trojan Baseball and Softball players! Register today to join us this summer for our fun Youthball program! Registration closes in ONE WEEK on May 7, so please register today by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
Recently, all three 4th grade classes from Starr Elementary took field trips to Lansing where they visited the Michigan History Museum and the Michigan State Capitol Building. Their visits were filled with facts about Michigan’s history and government. Several students even had the opportunity to meet State Representative Matt Hall. These field trips provided many amazing experiences and phenomenal learning opportunities for the Rock Starrs!
Special thanks to Matt Hall and his office for taking the time to meet our Starr fourth graders - it made for an extra special visit to the Capitol!
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, April 28). Have a great weekend! Go Trojans!
From rehearsal to showtime, the Rock Starrs from Starr Elementary ROCKED at their 2023 3rd and 4th grade concert. Last night they performed for a packed Performing Arts Center, sharing music throughout the decades! Amazing job, Rock Starrs - your concert was OUTSTANDING!
Were you unable to attend? You can view their entire performance by visiting the Plainwell Performing Arts Center Facebook page.
PLAINWELL SPRING YOUTH CHEER CLINIC: Calling all 1st-5th grade girls - join the varsity coaches and members of the Plainwell Varsity Cheer team to work on stunting, tumbling, motions, games. etc. Four week clinic from May 1-22 on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM in the High School AP Room.
Cost is $40, to register please visit https://plainwell.revtrak.net/high-school/cheer-fest/#/v/youth-cheer-clinic-2023.
What a special evening at the 2023 Son Day! The night was filled with prizes, surprises, giveaways, magic and laughter at the Performing Arts Center. It was fun for all that were able to attend!
Registration is now open for our 2023 Youthball program! Join us this summer for our Youthball program which is available for children ages 5-10 living in the Plainwell Community Schools district. For more information or to register, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.
It was exciting to welcome back the students this week and see the Trojan pool and gymnasium construction progress! Over break, the exterior walls started to go up near the current Middle School gym.
Want to check-in on the construction progress? Our live feed video is still available for viewing at plainwellschools.org under “BOND”.
Our continued appreciation to our amazing community for voting “YES” on the 2019 Bond Proposal! We appreciate your ongoing support of Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders! Plainwell Pride!
