Our second graders were all smiles as they hopped on the bus for their bowling field trip! 🚌🎳 The excitement started the moment they found their seats and chatted with friends all the way to the alley.
Once the bowling shoes were on, it was game time! There were cheers for every strike, high-fives for every spare, and lots of giggles for the slow-rolling balls that almost made it. The students showed great sportsmanship, encouraged one another, and most importantly—had SO much fun.
Field trips like these make learning and growing together even more special. Way to roll, second grade! 💙🎉
Once the bowling shoes were on, it was game time! There were cheers for every strike, high-fives for every spare, and lots of giggles for the slow-rolling balls that almost made it. The students showed great sportsmanship, encouraged one another, and most importantly—had SO much fun.
Field trips like these make learning and growing together even more special. Way to roll, second grade! 💙🎉










✨ Get to Know Your Fellow WSD Custodians – PRIME EXAMPLE! ✨
Let’s give a huge shoutout to Josh Kohler, Assistant Head Custodian at Plain City Elementary! Josh has faithfully served in this role for eight years, and this week he truly went above and beyond.
With the Head Custodian out Wednesday through Friday—and no interns available—Josh stepped up in a big way. He ran the day shift, covered part of the evening shift, and kept in constant communication with part-time custodians to ensure all night tasks were completed… even when he wasn’t there.
He could have complained. Instead, he chose leadership. He chose teamwork. He chose to do what was right for students and staff. 💙
That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Josh, for being a PRIME example of service and commitment! 👏
Let’s give a huge shoutout to Josh Kohler, Assistant Head Custodian at Plain City Elementary! Josh has faithfully served in this role for eight years, and this week he truly went above and beyond.
With the Head Custodian out Wednesday through Friday—and no interns available—Josh stepped up in a big way. He ran the day shift, covered part of the evening shift, and kept in constant communication with part-time custodians to ensure all night tasks were completed… even when he wasn’t there.
He could have complained. Instead, he chose leadership. He chose teamwork. He chose to do what was right for students and staff. 💙
That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Josh, for being a PRIME example of service and commitment! 👏

At Plain City Elementary, love filled the air,
Second graders buzzing with glitter everywhere.
Pink and red papers stacked up high,
Hearts and stickers piled to the sky.
Mailboxes covered in sparkle and lace,
Each one showing its owner’s sweet style and grace.
Markers squeaked and scissors snipped,
Glue sticks twisted, valentines clipped.
Giggles popped like candy hearts,
Friends delivering kindness in handmade parts.
“Be mine!” “You’re sweet!” in crayon bright,
Little notes shared pure delight.
Chocolate smudges, frosting smiles,
Joy that stretches down the halls for miles.
At Plain City Elementary, you can clearly see—
Valentine’s Day is friendship, fun, and community. 💕
Second graders buzzing with glitter everywhere.
Pink and red papers stacked up high,
Hearts and stickers piled to the sky.
Mailboxes covered in sparkle and lace,
Each one showing its owner’s sweet style and grace.
Markers squeaked and scissors snipped,
Glue sticks twisted, valentines clipped.
Giggles popped like candy hearts,
Friends delivering kindness in handmade parts.
“Be mine!” “You’re sweet!” in crayon bright,
Little notes shared pure delight.
Chocolate smudges, frosting smiles,
Joy that stretches down the halls for miles.
At Plain City Elementary, you can clearly see—
Valentine’s Day is friendship, fun, and community. 💕





Our 4th graders really delivered the creativity this Valentine’s Day! 💝 From giant soda and chick fil a to trains and wrestling creations, their Valentine boxes were full of imagination and personality. It was so fun seeing each student’s unique design — and even more fun watching them share cards and kindness with each other. Sweet treats + big smiles = a pretty great day in 4th grade!
🎳 Strike up the fun! 🎳
Our first graders rolled into an unforgettable bowling field trip today! From learning how to take turns and cheer on friends to celebrating strikes, spares, and very enthusiastic gutter balls 😄—it was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and lots of laughs. We’re so proud of how they represented our school and had fun learning outside the classroom! 🚌✨
Our first graders rolled into an unforgettable bowling field trip today! From learning how to take turns and cheer on friends to celebrating strikes, spares, and very enthusiastic gutter balls 😄—it was a day full of smiles, teamwork, and lots of laughs. We’re so proud of how they represented our school and had fun learning outside the classroom! 🚌✨



Upcoming Kinder Student 26-27 Registration
Pre-register at wsd.net>families>registration
Bring to the school office ASAP:
-2 proofs of residency (these must be connected to your home and may include power, water, gas bill, mortgage statement, or drivers license with current address).
-student's original birth certificate along with your drivers license
-Immunization records
Once required documentation is received and reviewed, the office will approve your student. You will then receive and email from *powerschool* with further instructions.
Attend Kindergarten kickoff March 18th at 1:00pm
**please read the entire email from powerschool! It contains your student's username and password.
Pre-register at wsd.net>families>registration
Bring to the school office ASAP:
-2 proofs of residency (these must be connected to your home and may include power, water, gas bill, mortgage statement, or drivers license with current address).
-student's original birth certificate along with your drivers license
-Immunization records
Once required documentation is received and reviewed, the office will approve your student. You will then receive and email from *powerschool* with further instructions.
Attend Kindergarten kickoff March 18th at 1:00pm
**please read the entire email from powerschool! It contains your student's username and password.

🎳 Strike! Our second graders had so much fun on their bowling field trip the other day! Smiles, teamwork, and lots of cheers as they practiced sportsmanship and had a blast together. What a great day of learning outside the classroom! 💙


Our first graders had the most magical day at the Treehouse Museum! 🌳✨
From exploring hands-on exhibits to stepping into character with the fun costumes they got to wear, their imaginations were on full blast! 🎭📚
We loved watching their curiosity grow, their creativity shine, and their smiles get even bigger with every adventure. What a perfect field trip for our little learners! ❤️
#PlainCityElementary #FirstGradeFun #TreehouseMuseum #LearningThroughPlay #FieldTripMagic
From exploring hands-on exhibits to stepping into character with the fun costumes they got to wear, their imaginations were on full blast! 🎭📚
We loved watching their curiosity grow, their creativity shine, and their smiles get even bigger with every adventure. What a perfect field trip for our little learners! ❤️
#PlainCityElementary #FirstGradeFun #TreehouseMuseum #LearningThroughPlay #FieldTripMagic







🎄✨ Holiday Cheer in the Air! ✨🎄
Yesterday, our Plain City Elementary choir filled the gym with festive Christmas magic! 🎶❤️ From joyful classics to merry new favorites, their voices brought all the holiday spirit to our assembly.
A huge shout-out to our talented singers and amazing choir directors Miss G and Miss Sant for spreading so much cheer! 🌟🎤
Nothing kicks off December quite like music from our incredible students! 🎅🏼🎄
Yesterday, our Plain City Elementary choir filled the gym with festive Christmas magic! 🎶❤️ From joyful classics to merry new favorites, their voices brought all the holiday spirit to our assembly.
A huge shout-out to our talented singers and amazing choir directors Miss G and Miss Sant for spreading so much cheer! 🌟🎤
Nothing kicks off December quite like music from our incredible students! 🎅🏼🎄







🎉📚 5th Grade Spelling Bee Champions! 📚🎉
Our 5th graders showed off their spelling skills today in an exciting classroom spelling bee! 🐝 Students competed with focus, determination, and a lot of brainpower, impressing everyone with their vocabulary and confidence.
A huge congratulations to all participants for their hard work, and a special shout-out to our winners! ✨
#PlainCityElementary #SpellingBee #FutureWordMasters #5thGradeFun
Our 5th graders showed off their spelling skills today in an exciting classroom spelling bee! 🐝 Students competed with focus, determination, and a lot of brainpower, impressing everyone with their vocabulary and confidence.
A huge congratulations to all participants for their hard work, and a special shout-out to our winners! ✨
#PlainCityElementary #SpellingBee #FutureWordMasters #5thGradeFun



🎶🦃 Our First Graders Are Feeling THANKFUL! 🦃🎶
Today our first graders filled the halls with the sweetest Thanksgiving songs! Their voices were full of gratitude, joy, and plenty of turkey-themed fun. 🍁✨
From catchy tunes to big smiles, they reminded us all what this season is truly about, being thankful for friends, family, and our school community. ❤️
Great job, first graders! You made our day a little brighter and a whole lot more festive! 🎤🥰
Today our first graders filled the halls with the sweetest Thanksgiving songs! Their voices were full of gratitude, joy, and plenty of turkey-themed fun. 🍁✨
From catchy tunes to big smiles, they reminded us all what this season is truly about, being thankful for friends, family, and our school community. ❤️
Great job, first graders! You made our day a little brighter and a whole lot more festive! 🎤🥰

🍁 Harvest Festival Volunteers Needed! 🍂
We’re gearing up for one of our favorite events of the year—Plain City Elementary’s Harvest Festival! 🎉 To make this fun-filled day a success, we’re looking for amazing parent volunteers to help run games, assist with activities, and make the event unforgettable for our students.
If you’re able to donate a little time, we’d love to have you!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084DA4A823A3F94-60571453-copy#/
Thank you for helping us create a memorable celebration for our school community! ❤️🌽

🎉 5th Grade Fun Alert! 🎉
In October, Mrs. Simonsen’s awesome 5th graders scored a delicious adventure to Westside Pizza for being the top class in Fun Run donations — and they celebrated in true Plain City style! 🍕💙
From cheesy slices to lots of laughter, Westside Pizza hosted 30 incredibly excited kids who definitely earned this tasty reward. A HUGE thank-you to everyone who donated and supported our school, and an extra shoutout to Westside Pizza for making the day unforgettable! 🙌
Way to go, 5th grade! Keep up the amazing teamwork and school spirit! 💪✨
In October, Mrs. Simonsen’s awesome 5th graders scored a delicious adventure to Westside Pizza for being the top class in Fun Run donations — and they celebrated in true Plain City style! 🍕💙
From cheesy slices to lots of laughter, Westside Pizza hosted 30 incredibly excited kids who definitely earned this tasty reward. A HUGE thank-you to everyone who donated and supported our school, and an extra shoutout to Westside Pizza for making the day unforgettable! 🙌
Way to go, 5th grade! Keep up the amazing teamwork and school spirit! 💪✨

🎉💻 BIG things are happening in the Plain City Elementary Computer Lab! 💻🎉
In just 7 short weeks, our Kindergarten–6th grade students have already jumped into an amazing world of technology, problem-solving, and creativity! Check out what we’ve been up to ⬇️
🚀 Building Strong Tech Foundations
Our students are exploring:
🔹 Algorithms & Sequences – breaking tasks into smart, logical steps
🔹 Loops & Patterns – learning how repetition makes coding powerful
🔹 Debugging – practicing perseverance by finding and fixing mistakes
🔹 Digital Citizenship – staying safe, smart, and respectful online
🔹 Device Care – learning to treat our tech with kindness
🔹 Robotics & Physical Computing – bringing code to life with REAL robots!
🎃 October: Coding Meets Halloween!
We embraced the spooky season to code our way through some wickedly fun projects:
🤖 Trick-or-treating robots navigating programmed paths
🕸️ Haunted HTML webpages
✨ Micro:bit “magic” with messages & sound effects
🌲 Scratch Haunted Forest animations
🌾 November: Digital Citizenship Safety
We learned how to protect our private information through the Scarecrow & the Crows activity—because keeping our “important crops” safe online is no joke!
🦃 This Week: “Are You Smarter Than a Kindergartner?”
All grades took on the challenge of coding the Kindergarten BOT using There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey.
Let’s just say… the Kinders are holding their lead! 😉👏
Plain City Panthers are coding, creating, learning, and LOVING every minute of it! 💙💛
Stay tuned—there’s so much more tech fun ahead!
In just 7 short weeks, our Kindergarten–6th grade students have already jumped into an amazing world of technology, problem-solving, and creativity! Check out what we’ve been up to ⬇️
🚀 Building Strong Tech Foundations
Our students are exploring:
🔹 Algorithms & Sequences – breaking tasks into smart, logical steps
🔹 Loops & Patterns – learning how repetition makes coding powerful
🔹 Debugging – practicing perseverance by finding and fixing mistakes
🔹 Digital Citizenship – staying safe, smart, and respectful online
🔹 Device Care – learning to treat our tech with kindness
🔹 Robotics & Physical Computing – bringing code to life with REAL robots!
🎃 October: Coding Meets Halloween!
We embraced the spooky season to code our way through some wickedly fun projects:
🤖 Trick-or-treating robots navigating programmed paths
🕸️ Haunted HTML webpages
✨ Micro:bit “magic” with messages & sound effects
🌲 Scratch Haunted Forest animations
🌾 November: Digital Citizenship Safety
We learned how to protect our private information through the Scarecrow & the Crows activity—because keeping our “important crops” safe online is no joke!
🦃 This Week: “Are You Smarter Than a Kindergartner?”
All grades took on the challenge of coding the Kindergarten BOT using There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey.
Let’s just say… the Kinders are holding their lead! 😉👏
Plain City Panthers are coding, creating, learning, and LOVING every minute of it! 💙💛
Stay tuned—there’s so much more tech fun ahead!






Mrs. Van Meeteren's class is Off The Wall!
🍦 What a sweet way to wrap up our Fun Run fundraiser! 🎉 Thanks to our amazing students, families, and community, this year’s Fun Run was a huge success!
To celebrate, Mrs. Elliott was turned into a giant ice cream sundae — complete with chocolate, caramel, and sprinkles! 🍫🍒 She had a blast “bathing” in toppings, enjoying a little ice cream, and even spitting a few marshmallows into the cheering crowd! 😆
This was truly the cherry on top of an incredible Fun Run experience! Thank you to everyone who supported our school — we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️🏃♀️ #FunRun #SweetSuccess #PlainCityPanthers
To celebrate, Mrs. Elliott was turned into a giant ice cream sundae — complete with chocolate, caramel, and sprinkles! 🍫🍒 She had a blast “bathing” in toppings, enjoying a little ice cream, and even spitting a few marshmallows into the cheering crowd! 😆
This was truly the cherry on top of an incredible Fun Run experience! Thank you to everyone who supported our school — we couldn’t have done it without you! ❤️🏃♀️ #FunRun #SweetSuccess #PlainCityPanthers






💙 The Special Education and Speech Therapy departments at Plain City Elementary are so excited to welcome back our Panthers! 🐾🎉
This year, we’re ready to support, encourage, and cheer on every student as they learn, grow, and shine. 🌟 From big goals to small steps, every success matters — and we can’t wait to celebrate them all together. 💪📚💬
Here’s to a fantastic year full of Panther pride, progress, and positivity! 🐾✨
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WelcomeBack #EveryStudentEveryVoice
This year, we’re ready to support, encourage, and cheer on every student as they learn, grow, and shine. 🌟 From big goals to small steps, every success matters — and we can’t wait to celebrate them all together. 💪📚💬
Here’s to a fantastic year full of Panther pride, progress, and positivity! 🐾✨
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WelcomeBack #EveryStudentEveryVoice

🎉 The 6th grade teachers at Plain City Elementary are excited to welcome back their Panthers! 🐾📚
Here’s a riddle to kick off the year:
Why did the donkey read so many books? 🤔🐴
…Because he wanted to be a burro of knowledge! 😄📖
Just like that donkey, our Panthers are ready to read, learn, and grow all year long. Let’s make it a great one! 💪✨
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WelcomeBack #BurroIntoAGoodBook
Here’s a riddle to kick off the year:
Why did the donkey read so many books? 🤔🐴
…Because he wanted to be a burro of knowledge! 😄📖
Just like that donkey, our Panthers are ready to read, learn, and grow all year long. Let’s make it a great one! 💪✨
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WelcomeBack #BurroIntoAGoodBook

📚🎉 The 5th grade teachers at Plain City Elementary welcome back their Panthers! 🐾
This year, we’re ready to burro into a good book and keep learning, growing, and showing off that Panther pride. 💪✨
Here’s to a fantastic year of reading, exploring, and reaching new goals together! 🐴📖
#PlainCityElementary #PantherPride #WelcomeBack #BurroIntoAGoodBook

🪶📚 Welcome Back, Explorers! 📚🪶
This librarian is dusting off the safari hat 🧢🦁 because today marks the start of PLCs—including LIBRARY! 🎉 I can’t wait to see all of you Panthers back in the library, ready to dive into a wild new adventure with a good book. 🌍✨
Grab your curiosity, pack your imagination, and let’s journey through stories together—because every book is a new world waiting to be explored! 🐘📖🦓
#LibraryAdventures #Reading #PlainCityElementary #ExploreWithABook
This librarian is dusting off the safari hat 🧢🦁 because today marks the start of PLCs—including LIBRARY! 🎉 I can’t wait to see all of you Panthers back in the library, ready to dive into a wild new adventure with a good book. 🌍✨
Grab your curiosity, pack your imagination, and let’s journey through stories together—because every book is a new world waiting to be explored! 🐘📖🦓
#LibraryAdventures #Reading #PlainCityElementary #ExploreWithABook

