EASTER FUN: Students in Mrs. Gonyeau's first grade class at Starr Elementary went on a class Easter Egg Hunt yesterday. It was great fun for these Rock Starr students!
ALPIN HONG AT THE PAC: The Gilmore Piano Festival is presenting a Family Concert next Wednesday, April 20 at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Alpin Hong will be in concert “as he travels the multiverse of music through video games and films, as well as pop and classical music”. Tickets are available to purchase at https://www.thegilmore.org/event/alpin-hong-multiverse-plainwell/. We look forward to this amazing show at the PAC!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Lots of fun was had at Cooper Elementary’s Kindergarten Round-up last night! If you were unable to attend, you can still join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability) and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
PHS CHOIRS COLLAGE 2022: Mark your calendar to join us as Plainwell High School Choir presents "Collage 2022: A Senior Celebration" on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 PM. Join us for this free concert at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center featuring music from the PHS Choirs.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP REMINDER: It was a great time at our first Kindergarten Round-up at Gilkey Elementary last night! If you were unable to attend, you still have two opportunities to join us for this special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools. Join us this evening (Wednesday, April 13) at Cooper Elementary or tomorrow (Thursday, April 14) at Starr Elementary for our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
SON DAY: Community Education is offering an evening of Sons and Magic for students K-6. Sons and their chaperones will be treated to a magic show with the very successful, funny and sly magician, Brian Penny. The themed photo booth, balloon artist, Scoop the Balloonatic and tricks and treats throughout the event are sure to create what sons will remember as their special day! The cost is $20 per couple ($10 for each additional child). To join us for this special event at the PAC, please register by visiting https://plainwell.revtrak.net/Community-Ed-Rec/.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: Join us next week for a special event to welcome the 2022-23 Kindergarteners to Plainwell Community Schools at our Kindergarten Round-up (for children turning 5 years old prior to September 1, 2022). Students/ families can: Meet the staff, sign-up for academic screening, receive vision screenings (limited availability), enjoy bus rides and go on a "get to know your school" scavenger hunt. Three dates available from 4:30-6 PM: Tuesday, April 12 at Gilkey, Wednesday, April 13 at Cooper and Thursday, April 14 at Starr. For more information and enrollment details, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/kindergarten.
STARR READERS: Students in Ms. Shooks first grade class at Starr Elementary had lots of fun throughout the month of March with guest readers. They had staff from Starr, the Middle School and the High School, as well as students, Ms. Shooks’ family, and community members visit to share their favorite books! The students loved it and it brought so much joy to their classroom.
IT’S SPRING BREAK! As a reminder, there is no school from Friday, April 1-Friday, April 8 for Spring Break. We wish our students, staff and families a wonderful break filled with relaxation and happy memories!
Have a great break and Go Trojans!
STARR SWIMMER: Congratulations to Starr Elementary fifth grader, Sophia VanHeest, who participated in the USA Swimming Michigan State Meet last weekend. At the competition, she placed: 3rd in the 100 Back, 2nd in the 500 Free, 2nd in the 50 back, 2nd in the 200 free and earned 1st place in 100 Free! Sophia is a State Champion! Way to go, Sophia! Plainwell Pride!
GIRLS BASKETBALL SKILLS CAMP: This past weekend, we wrapped up the Girls Basketball Skills Camp for 1st-8th grade girls. It was a great camp hosted by the PHS Coaching Staff and players. What a great opportunity for our young Trojans to learn all about the game of basketball.
CINDERELLA BEGINS TONIGHT: We are just a few hours away from opening night at the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella". The cast and crew have done an outstanding job preparing for the show and we can’t wait to see them live on stage beginning this evening!
Tickets are still available to join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School. There are three showtimes available this weekend at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 25 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM
Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). Limited tickets will be available at the door; however, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!
SPRING MUSICAL BEGINS TOMORROW 🎼: Will Cinderella find her Prince Charming? It’s nearly midnight, have you purchased your tickets to the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"? Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School, which begins TOMORROW! There are three showtimes available this weekend at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 25 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). Limited tickets will be available at the door on show days; however, we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!
SPRING MUSICAL 🎶: It’s nearly midnight, have you purchased your tickets to the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella"? Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School, which begins on Friday. There are three showtimes available at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 25 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). If you would prefer to purchase tickets in person, the Box Office at the Performing Arts Center will be open from 5-8 PM on Thursday, March 24 for ticket sales. Please note that limited tickets will be available at the door on show days, but we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!
"IMPOSSIBLE THINGS ARE HAPPENING EVERY DAY" - IT'S MUSICAL WEEK! The cast and crew have been working hard to put the final touches on the 2022 PHS Spring Musical “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella", which begins this week! Join us for this outstanding show from Plainwell High School. There are three showtimes available at the Performing Arts Center:
- Friday, March 25 at 7 PM
- Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM
- Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Tickets are available online by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com ($12 balcony / $15 lower level). If you would prefer to purchase tickets in person, the Box Office at the Performing Arts Center will be open from 5-8 PM on Thursday, March 24 for ticket sales. Please note that limited tickets will be available at the door on show days, but we strongly encourage purchasing your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line.
Thank you in advance for your support of the 2022 Spring Musical - we look forward to this amazing show from PHS!
READING MONTH: One of the many ways that Mrs. Stamos and Mr. Manting celebrate during Reading Month is to read to the 5th grade students throughout PCS. Last week they read “I Am One, A Book of Action” to the 5th graders at Starr and Gilkey Elementary Schools. As Principal and Assistant Principal at the Middle School, they enjoyed this time sharing information and answering questions. Next up, they will stop at Cooper Elementary to meet with the 5th grade Koalas!
PHS MUSICAL: We are just ONE WEEK away from the 2022 PHS Spring Musical’s Opening Night of “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella". Have you purchased your tickets? There are three showtimes available at the Performing Arts Center: Friday, March 25 at 7 PM, Saturday, March 26 at 7 PM and Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM. Get your online tickets today by visiting plainwellschools.ludus.com. We look forward to this amazing show from PHS!
ROCK STARR FIELD TRIP: Our fifth grade Rock Starrs from Starr Elementary had an awesome field trip yesterday! They enjoyed visiting the Kalamazoo Civic Theater to watch School House Rock, Jr., then took a walk to the Institute of Art and finished the day with a trip to Revel and Roll for bowling. What a fun day for these 5th grade students!
SYMPHONY FIELD TRIP: The Starr Elementary third and fourth grade students had a wonderful field trip to the Kalamazoo Symphony yesterday. They watched a performance and enjoyed learning about the Symphony. What a great experience for these students! 🎶
THIS WEEK AT PCS: Stay up to date with the latest Trojan News with "This Week at PCS". Please check weekly for Montange's Message, as well as the latest news and updates from the district and school buildings. For This Week at PCS for March 14-20, please visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/article/686354.
Have a great week, Trojans and remember to "Work Hard & Be Nice to People"!
