Plainwell Community Schools

08/29/2026

We are just a couple days away from the upcoming school year and Plainwell High School, along with its remarkable students and dedicated staff, already has plenty to celebrate! Be sure to read this MLive article that showcases the recent rankings of PHS, where it has been recognized as one of the top 100 schools in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report! Additionally, PHS proudly ranks among the top 5 schools in the Kalamazoo area. These are truly exceptional accomplishments for the Trojans and we look forward to the upcoming school year where we will continue to celebrate all the Trojans accomplish - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

See where Kalamazoo-area high schools landed in the latest ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

08/29/2026

Plainwell Varsity Football kicked off their season at home tonight with a 32-18 win over Dowagiac. It was a great night at Streidl Field filled with PLAINWELL PRIDE!

08/28/2026

The Girls Golf season is underway and they are off to a great start. Highlights from their first competitions include:

⛳ At the Shamrock Invitational, they placed 2nd out of 17 teams with a team score of 342. Great performances were had by the entire team! Two players placed in the top ten individually: Ayla Jaeger shot a 76 for 3rd place and Emma Rayman shot an 84 for 5th place.

⛳ At the Gull Lake Invitational held at Bedford Valley, they had a team score of 362 and took 4th place out of 19 teams - five strokes out of third place and behind two D1 teams! Ayla Jaeger scored a 76 to place 4th out of the 97 golfers.

⛳ On Monday, the first conference jamboree was hosted by Paw Paw and held at Lake Cora. Plainwell finished in 1st with a 172, edging out 2nd place Otsego by 9 strokes. The team had six golfers finish in the top 14 and four players finish in the top ten: 1st place was Ayla Jaeger with an even par 37, tied for 3rd place was Sam LaBonte with a 42, in 5th place was Avery Powell 43, and Katherine Jepsen came in 10th with a 50!

Congratulations to these Trojans for a great start to the season - PLAINWELL PRIDE!

08/28/2026

Their parking spots are painted and now we just await the arrival of our Class of 2027 students for the first day of school on Monday, August 31 (half day). It is a fun tradition at PHS for our senior students to paint their parking spots each year as a way to express their creativity as they begin their last year of high school.

We can’t wait to welcome our Class of 2027, along with all our students, back to school on Monday to begin a great year at PCS!

08/28/2026

Get your Trojan gear ready, because the season opener for the Varsity Football team is TONIGHT (Friday, August 28) against Dowagiac! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM at Streidl Field. The football team has been putting in a tremendous effort to prepare for the season! During a recent practice, they received some extra support when Superintendent Montange joined them as a guest coach! Get ready to show your PLAINWELL PRIDE - GO TROJANS!

For additional upcoming fall sports schedules, please visit https://websites.eventlink.com/s/phstrojans.

08/28/2026

In preschool, children learn how to share, take turns, manage emotions, build friendships, solve problems, and work with others. These skills help prepare for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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08/24/2026

We are just one week away from welcoming the Trojans back to school on Monday, August 31. As students return to classrooms, they will be greeted by some new faces among the teaching staff. We are thrilled to introduce the new teachers joining PCS in 2026! Each of them is excited to meet their students and become a part of our school community. Let’s extend a warm welcome and some TROJAN PRIDE as they arrive at PCS!

08/21/2026

Registration is open for our upcoming Fall Tae Kwon Do program. Join us to improve coordination, gain strength and increase your flexibility while learning self-defense techniques, taught by Mr. Mitch. Tae Kwon Do is open to participants 7 and up. Program will run on Monday evenings from August 31-November 26 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $60 per individual or $85 per family. To register, please scan the QR code or visit https://www.plainwellschools.org/page/youth-programs.

08/21/2026

Our summer food service program wrapped up last week and we are excited to share that our Food Service team, consisting of 10 dedicated staff members and 8 volunteer students/alumni, served an impressive 47,736 free meals to the Trojan Community this summer! From food prep, to distributing bags, to warmly welcoming and serving families during breakfast and lunch, our food service team truly made a remarkable difference in the lives of many community members throughout summer. We are grateful to our staff and the numerous volunteers who helped ensure this program ran smoothly each week, you all played an important role, and we genuinely appreciate your contributions! PLAINWELL PRIDE!

08/19/2026

We are excited to announce that Mr. Theodore Simonelli has been appointed as the new principal at Starr Elementary. Originally from West Michigan, Mr. Simonelli returns to the area with a wealth of experience as both a teacher and school counselor, having worked in Honolulu, Tulsa, and Chicago. His extensive background includes serving students at various grade levels and collaborating closely with families, teachers, and school teams.

Mr. Simonelli joins PCS, along with his school therapy dog, Coco. Students, staff and families can look forward to seeing Coco at Starr throughout the school year, where she will work alongside Mr. Simonelli in supporting the Rock Starr students!

As principal, Mr. Simonelli's mission is clear: to provide strong instruction, establish clear expectations, ensure consistent support for students, and maintain open communication with families. Starr families can look forward to direct communications from Mr. Simonelli, which will include opportunities to meet him in person.

Congratulations to Mr. Simonelli, and welcome to PCS!