Public | 6-8 | 649 students |
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PMS as it's known locally is now 2 years into the more traditional middle school model (away from teams). The transition has been rocky because it's meant more work for the teachers (most middle schools made this transition before now) but the students are starting to reap the benefits - a more flexible array of classes, including 8th grade classes that give high school credit. Science and math teachers in particular are superb - including a Michigan Middle School Science teacher of the year and a math teacher who is nationally certified (there are few of these in Michigan and 2 are in Plainwell). Great school with caring teachers.
With a son with special needs.This is the best school ever.They have did everything to help and protect my son.I feel this school is one of the best schools in west michigan .
The decision to move away from teams for financial reasons has reduced the effectiveness of the middle school. Having known this school for several years due to having four children in the district, I can see the differences. Teachers are working hard to maintain quality education and communication, but without teams there is no infrastructure in place to deal with all the issues that arise on a timely basis. Losing five teachers in this building has hurt this school. The district needs to re-evaluate their financial priorities.
We are very pleased with Plainwell, our son is very happy here and thriving. Teachers have been great about communicating via email and at confereneces have offered helpful information. Office staff is first rate in assisting all of us, glad to be in Plainwell Schools.
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