Late last spring the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers announced students who received a National Medal in the 2019 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Morgan Simmons, a current Plainfield High School senior, was one of the students who received this honor. With nearly 340,000 works of art and writing submitted this is an amazing accomplishment for Morgan and... READ MORE >
The PHS Golf Team will compete against Roncalli this Tuesday, 8/13, at 4:00. The match will be held at Smock Golf Course. READ MORE >
Click here to view the periodic media center newsletter of the Plainfield High School. It contains information that students and parents may find helpful and is the primary means of communication about what is happening in the media center. MEDIA CENTER INFORMATION Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Student Technology HelpDesk located in media center (during class... READ MORE >
PHS Open House and Safety Meeting will be Wednesday, August 7th at 6:00.We would like to welcome each of you to attend our annual “Open House” and “School Safety Meeting” on Wednesday, August 7th beginning at 6:00 pm. You will experience a small sampling of what your child encounters during a normal school day, as you follow their schedule from period 1 to period... READ MORE >
Below are the links for the student and parent PowerPoints that were covered during the Class of 2023 Orientation on Monday, July 29th. Class of 2023 Student Orientation PowerPointClass of 2023 Parent Meeting PowerPoint READ MORE >
Click here for information on insurance for the new devices at Plainfield High School. READ MORE >
2019-2020 PHS All-Sports Passes are now on sale. You can purchase any level of all-sports pass at PHS during normal business hours. Please note that Student Passes (PK-12th) are now ONLY $20! READ MORE >
PHS Athletes must have a physical and all online consent forms completed before allowed to practice. Please contact Athletic Secretary, Brandi Morris if you have any questions. Follow link on PRIVIT to complete forms https://plainfieldquakers-in.e... READ MORE >
English Honors Summer Reading Information: If you are enrolled in an English Honors class for next year, you are expected to acquire your own copy of the summer reading novel. You may purchase it used, buy new, or borrow from the library or a friend. The following is only an offer; you are not required to order through this opportunity. If you like, you may... READ MORE >
Summer camp brochures are now available online. Please click on link to fill out brochures to sign up your young athletes to our summer camps. https://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/o/athletics/browse/2818 READ MORE >
After a smooth and simple rehearsal yesterday, the Plainfield High School Class of 2019 is ready to do the real thing today. Doors open at 10:00; Pomp and Circumstance will begin at 11:00 and if tradition holds, the ceremony will be complete by 12:00 and our newest alumni will be finding their family and friends in the stands or outside. We'll be carrying the... READ MORE >
Click here for more information on graduation. Dear Parents or Guardians of PHS Seniors, Graduation is quickly approaching; I know families are busy making preparations at home, and we are busy making plans for the commencement ceremony at PHS as well. The faculty and staff at Plainfield High School wish to make graduation a memorable occasion. We are all... READ MORE >
We honored retiring teachers and amazing students at last night's board meeting!Pictured above, Gail Dixon (Kindergarten, Van Buren); Jean Overpeck (Special Ed, Brentwood); Charisse Strawn (Music, Van Buren); Jeff Van Paris (4th Grade, Clarks Creek). Next, we honored the PHS Music Department's Winter Percussion groups for their many successes this year. The PHS... READ MORE >
The Plainfield High School AP Studio group completed their portfolios for the College Board. In celebration of this achievement, the group hosted an Art Exhibition this past week at PHS. Each of the 18 students included four or five of their works at the Art Exhibition. The participating students included: MJ BerkleyDavid KnoppSteven HolsappleJaela... READ MORE >
Are you interested in learning more about how public schools work? If so, the 2019 Allies for Education program is for you!The Allies group meets one evening each month, for five months, to learn about governance, finance, student learning, transportation, food services and more. Previous groups have included retirees, parents, volunteers, teachers, Town of... READ MORE >
Ms. Craft and three PHS students traveled to D.E.C.A International Competition this past week. All three Plainfield High School students represented P.H.S. very well. With over 23,000 students competing and 25,000 in attendance at this year's D.E.C.A. International Competition, receiving an award puts them in the top percentile in their competitive conference.... READ MORE >
The 2019 Hendricks County Career Fair is Thursday, April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the PHS Fieldhouse. As a reminder, we partner with Hendricks College Network on this event but since we host the career fair, it’s a great opportunity for PHS students! This year, the format is a little different with a focus on key industries in Hendricks County and the... READ MORE >
Nominations? Done. Portfolios? Completed. Committee meetings? Done. Decisions? DIFFICULT. With outstanding nominees, the building-level committees faced a challenging task - select one elementary teacher, one from the middle school and one from the high school - to advance as the 2020 Plainfield Teacher of the Year. That individual will move on this summer to... READ MORE >
Last night was a beautiful night for spring sports, if you ignored the brisk breeze and the drop in temps that correlated to the drop in the sun. It was great to see our Quaker student-athletes in action.On the home fields, the Quakers took on the Franklin Grizzlies in softball and the Avon Orioles in Track and Field. READ MORE >
Click here to read the latest edition of the PHS Media Center Newsletter - April/May 2019. READ MORE >
ANY STUDENT WHO PLANS TO PARTICIPATE IN HS/MS ATHLETICS DURING THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR, MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL DATED, AFTER APRIL 1, 2019 ON FILE IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE. STUDENTS MAY NOT TRY OUT, PRACTICE, OR CONDITION UNTIL A PHYSICAL FORM IS ON FILE. Pre-Registration only - Times start @ 6:00 pmGo to PHS Website to sign-up and pay... READ MORE >
After sending 63 Quaker business students to compete against 2300 of their Hoosier peers, three will move on to Nationals!DECA students Salik Ahmad (Entrepreneurship) and the partnership of Elaina Lewis and Serina Bennici (Financial Services) advanced to compete in Orlando next month based on their state scores.Sophomore Salik Ahmad says that while it's a little... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School DECA students competed in the DECA State Competition this past weekend. With over 2,300 students competing in the competition, P.H.S. was well represented several competitive areas! The following were the results for students who either placed and will advance to International DECA Competition or were recognized with an award for highest test... READ MORE >
If you could peek into high school auditoriums during most winter evenings, you'd probably find a group of students rehearsing. You would hear beautiful music, see complicated and energetic dance moves, in many cases paired with a set and props lovingly built by their parents. One evening last week, the Plainfield High School auditorium was filled with members... READ MORE >
The high school girls' swimming and diving season wrapped up with today's state finals, and four Quakers were in the pool, with three earning medals.Three divers earned their way into the preliminary rounds, and two, freshman Daryn Wright and sophomore Mikayla Zick, stood on the final podium. Wright earned the silver medal, while Zick finished seventh. In nearly... READ MORE >
Click here to read the latest edition of the Media Center Newsletter - January 2019. READ MORE >
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is a national art competition. The competitions start at a local level and then the Gold Key award winners compete at a National level. Many of Plainfield High School's talented student artists competed this year. Eight of Plainfield's visual artists received awards this year and they are all invited to an art exhibition at... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School DECA competed at District Competition on Wednesday night at Brownsburg High School. Plainfield DECA had 63 students who will advance to DECA State in March! The students listed below will advance to state in their respective events (please note I have listed all top 1st-4th place winners but ALL of these students have qualified for state... READ MORE >
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Thank you to all of the families who joined us last week for Priority Scheduling Night. It was a great evening with lots of useful information. We wanted to share all of that information with you to reference as you help your student begin the scheduling process. Please remember that their initial course selections should be entered on their course selections... READ MORE >
The Indiana High School Press Association held its annual convention last month. The two-day event, held at Franklin College, includes workshops, on-site contests, keynote speakers and the association’s annual awards ceremony. Fifty Indiana high schools belong to the IHSPA, with members falling into one of three divisions based on high school student enrollment.... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School Performing Arts department proudly presents Guys and Dolls on November 16th and 17th at Plainfield High School. Please see below for important information to add to your calendar: Dates: November 16th and 17thTime: Friday - 7 p.m.Saturday - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket PriceStudents: $8Adults: $1065 and up: $8Tickets will be available at the day... READ MORE >
Every year the Hendricks County Arts Council puts together a county wide, high school art show, entitled, "Make an Impression." This years show is scheduled for November 9th and will, once again, use the Plainfield Public Library as their gallery venue. November 9th is the opening night for the show, but the works remain on display during the remainder of... READ MORE >
Click here for the latest edition of the PHS Media Center Newsletter - October 2018. READ MORE >
Wrapping up a spirit-filled week, Friday night's Homecoming festivities played out to a packed crowd of Quaker fans Friday night. With themed dress-up days all week, even the youngest Quakers had fun getting into the spirit of things. From tie-dye to Hawaiian and even a favorite TV or book character day, students and staff clearly embraced the fun. On Friday,... READ MORE >
Pictured above, left to right: PHS Principal, Mel Siefert; 2019 National Merit Scholarship Competition Semifinalist Victoria Kinnaman; PHS Guidance Counselor, Jaleen Royer; PHS Director of Guidance, Dave Owens Introducing Victoria Kinnaman, PHS Senior and a 2019 Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Victoria is one of 16,000 students... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School's AP Studio students recently took a break from their College Board portfolio development and went on a field trip to the Indianapolis Museum of art. At the museum, and their nearby nature park, the students were able to experience various types of art in many types of ways and to see famous works of art in person. The full impact of this... READ MORE >
Click here for the latest edition of the PHS Media Center Newsletter - September 2018. READ MORE >
Parents of PHS Students, We would like to invite each of you to attend our annual “Open House” and “School Safety Meeting” on Wednesday, August 8 at 6:00. You will experience a small sampling of what your child encounters during a normal school day, as you follow their schedule from period 1 to period 7. The class times for the evening are listed below. We ask... READ MORE >
Senior College Planning Night is Tuesday, August 14th at 6:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the college planning process, important dates/deadlines, how to build a strong application, and a brief overview of the financial aid process. Multiple colleges will also be in attendance to personally meet with students... READ MORE >
Click HERE to read the latest edition of the PHS Media Center Newsletter - Back to School 2018 READ MORE >
Click here to review the PowerPoint Information from Tuesday, July 24, 2018. READ MORE >
PHS Athletes must have a physical and all online consent forms completed before allowed to practice. Please contact Athletic Secretary, Brandi Morris if you have any questions. Follow link on PRIVIT to complete forms https://plainfieldquakers-in.e... READ MORE >
Meet Matt Craig, who teaches Chemistry at Plainfield High School. Matt has spent 20 years in the classroom, with three years in Plainfield and 17 years at Avon High School. Matt also coaches high school cross country and track.When asked about his favorite role at Plainfield, Matt replied, “teaching AP Chemistry, and coaching my son, Sam, in Track.” Stripes would... READ MORE >
Students enrolled in the English Honors classes are expected to read during the summer break. For each of the classes, you will find novel recommendations and assignment information. Please read these directions carefully; many of the classes require work to be turned in the first day or week of school. More information can be found at www.quakersread.weebly.com READ MORE >
Parents of new students to Plainfield High School and freshmen for the 2018-19 school year, please mark your calendars for orientation on July 24th. Students will attend an orientation program from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., during which time they will receive a tour of the building, hear from a panel of upperclassmen and receive other information that will... READ MORE >
Meet Julie Bradshaw, Health & Physical Education teacher and department chair for Plainfield High School. Julie is one of several long-time teachers who came to Plainfield as a young college graduate. 38 years later, we are fortunate that she continues to share her love for students with our community. For 26 years, Julie coached the Varsity Girls’ swimming... READ MORE >
On Saturday, friends and family came together to celebrate the Commencement of the Class of 2018. With inspirational words of challenge and encouragement from the speakers, to the sea of red caps and gowns, to the confetti toss at the end of the ceremony, it was a great occasion. We wish all of our newest alumni the best as they move on to new chapters! This... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School will begin Summer hours on Tuesday, May 29th. The main office will be closed on June 4th and 5th. The office is open daily 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. The office closes each day from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for lunch. We hope everyone has a great summer break. PHS Staff READ MORE >
Over one hundred PHS students spent an extended class period yesterday in a darkened auditorium, but it's a pretty sure thing that no one dozed off. Pictured above, the Nurse Practitioner began harvesting a vein from the patient's leg before the surgeon made his first incision. She also discussed her path to obtaining her Nurse Practitioner's license.Biomedical... READ MORE >
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Pictured above, left to right: PHS Business teacher and DECA sponsor, Megan Craft; PHS seniors Cole Thompson, Paul Planker and Maggie Hine. When more than 10,000 teens descended on Atlanta earlier this month, Maggie Hine, Paul Planker and Cole Thompson were representing Plainfield High School’s DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) program. And just a few... READ MORE >
It might be a pretty simple two-hour drive to Dayton, Ohio, but that doesn't mean the students, coaches, and parents/volunteers of the PHS Winter Percussion ensembles got to sleep in this morning. The convoy pulled out of the high school parking lot at 5:30 for a full two days of rehearsals, competitions and performances as part of the WGI (Winter Guard... READ MORE >
This year's spring play is the Broadway hit and Pulitzer Prize winning comedy "You Can't Take it With You", and it's sure to keep you rolling in the aisles! This eccentric family full of quirks and unusual talents will win your hearts and will make you feel lighter than when you arrived. While it is highly entertaining, younger kiddos than middle school age... READ MORE >
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This year's senior Engineering Design and Development students have earned the bragging rights to the fastest, most efficient races yet when it comes to the annual Cardboard Regatta. Students work in teams to design their boat, using primarily cardboard and duct tape. Boats must support three students who then paddle across the pool and back (preferably,... READ MORE >
In AJ McAdams’ Medical Interventions class, students (most of whom are seniors) have been following the plight of a fictional family, studying the medical issues that one family might face in the course of a year. When the fictional teenage son developed osteosarcoma in his upper arm, students began researching treatment options. After researching the... READ MORE >
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The Plainfield High School media center recently acquired new tools that will allow students to see through a whole new light. Known as virtual reality goggles, students can now experience new places and cultures through the power of technology. The goggles are made of a lightweight cardboard, and once the software is downloaded, the students can put... READ MORE >
Hosting a show choir invitational is not for the feint of heart, but the PHS show choir staff and families make it look easy. And with the inaugural Plainfield High School Quaker Classic Invitational in the books, a big thank you is due to everyone who worked so hard to make it a success. Nineteen choirs from all corners of the state arrived early in the... READ MORE >
Clarks Creek Elementary (@ccquakers) played host to yesterday's VEX IQ PCSC Competition for elementary robotics teams, which included a team from each of Plainfield's four elementary schools and a total of 42 teams from around Central Indiana.Most competitions don't include an element of collaboration, but the robotics world is the exception. Teams are known to... READ MORE >
The show choir competition season is underway, and it's looking to be a great year for the Plainfield High School show choirs! The two original groups, Belles et Beaux and Femmes Fatales, have moved up to Class A to compete with some of the best schools in the state. Both groups are enjoying a strong start to their season, with the girls group (Femmes Fatales)... READ MORE >
Click here to view the February edition of the Plainfield High School Newsletter. READ MORE >
The Winter Pep Session brings students and staff together for an hour of fun, recognition, music and competition, and Friday's was no exception. The Pep Band and Drum Line performed, students competed in a limbo competition and relay races, and staff took part in a student-led Simon Says game that included dance, soccer, and a drum riff. Hard to top, though, was... READ MORE >
On a wintry night with a three-way meet, Plainfield Swimming and Diving family and friends thanked three seniors for their dedication to the program, and came away with solid victories over Decatur Central and Ben Davis. READ MORE >
Pictured above, left to right: Cheyenne Mason, Silver Key; Delaney Fields, Honorable Mention; Emily Wood, Honorable Mention; PHS Visual Arts Teacher, Mrs. Armstrong; Emma Cooper, two Honorable Mentions; Grace Miller, Gold Key and Honorable Mention; Nevaeh Parks, Honorable Mention. PHS senior Grace Miller earned the Gold Key award recently from the Scholastic Art... READ MORE >
Click here to view the January edition of the Plainfield High School Newsletter. READ MORE >
SCHEDULE REMINDER: Priority Scheduling Night for Parents and Students will be held in the PHS Auditorium on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:00 pm. Topics Include:-PHS Diploma Requirements-AP & Dual Credit-PSAT Information-Summer School-College and Career Planning-Area 31 Career Center READ MORE >
Governor Holcomb and other state leaders hosted students from all around the state today for #StatehoodDay2017, as we celebrate Indiana's 201st birthday. And what better tribute than for our own Belles et Beaux to perform the beloved "Back Home Again in Indiana." Thanks to modern technology, here is a video clip of their performance. BB singing at the Statehouse... READ MORE >
CHECK OUR OUR NEW PCSC VIDEO! By: SABRINA KAPP Earlier this semester, we partnered with the Central Indiana Educational Services Center to create a new video about Plainfield Schools. While we could have created a feature-length film, I'm told most people aren't likely to spend 90 minutes watching a video about a school system. Hopefully, coming in less than four... READ MORE >
We are pleased to introduce the Class of 2019 Rising Stars, as recognized by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Pictured here are (left to right) juniors Romael Khan, Collin Elston, Victoria Kinnamon and Brigham Anderson. The Rising Stars program celebrates what the students have already achieved, as well as offering support and encouragement... READ MORE >
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The Trike-a-Thon returns to the PHS Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon, and this year, will feature visits with Sensory Santa! Not only is this a fun event, it's an important fundraiser for the PHS Life Skills program, raising monies to fund field trips and outings for students. We hope you'll consider bringing your family for an afternoon break of fun, while... READ MORE >
Cover photo: Emma Cooper's pencil drawing, "Eyebrow Cat," represents nearly a semester's worth of work. Three PHS students were honored earlier this month at the opening gala of “Make An Impression,” a high school art show being hosted throughout November by the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. With students from eight public and private Hendricks... READ MORE >
PHS fourth-year Spanish students spent the morning sharing their knowledge with elementary students at all four grade schools. From colors to numbers, bingo to "I Spy," the lessons were fun and engaging for everyone involved. Here are just a few photos from Brentwood Elementary. @phsquakers @bwquakers READ MORE >
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On Saturday, the PHS Girls Soccer team will travel to Zionsville to play in their first regional match. And that match was made possible by the team’s first sectional championship, which came this past Saturday.Second-year coach and PHS teacher, A.J. McAdams, describes a group that is young and fearless. This year’s varsity team features nine freshmen and five... READ MORE >
Pictured in photo above, left to right: Dylan Miller, Maxwell Tetrick, Sidrah Badar, Daniel Zoss, Benjamin Crum The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the Commended Students for this year, five of whom are students at Plainfield High School. They are Sidrah Badar, who plans to student biology or chemistry,Benjamin Crum, who is looking at... READ MORE >
PHS STUDENTS ADVANCE IN NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION Two Plainfield High School students were honored today with the news that they’ve been recognized as semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), and will continue the competition that results in approximately 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, estimated to total more than $32... READ MORE >
Click here to purchase your PHS School Yearbook. READ MORE >
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Mrs. Weber's Biomedical Science Students Work Crime Scene in Class Students collect evidence and draw the crime scene. Evidence is marked throughout the crime scene. Students propose theories about the deceased woman's death. Students sketch the crime scene and evidence. READ MORE >
2017 Freshman Orientation Parent PowerPoint Click here to view a copy of the July 25th parent presentation. READ MORE >
2017-18 PHS Student Handbook Click here for the 2017-18 Plainfield High School Student Handbook READ MORE >
IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION What’s my bus number? Where’s my bus stop? When will the bus pick me up and drop me off? As we get closer to the beginning of the school year, we know you are interested to know how bus service will work for your child this year. Beginning Monday, July 24th, you will be able to see student bus information from your PowerSchool account.... READ MORE >
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Following a long line of outstanding teachers, PCMS science and biology teacher Brad DeHoff is the latest to receive the honor of being named the district’s Teacher of the Year. DeHoff began his career as a research scientist at Eli Lilly where he was awarded two patents and was published numerous times. During that time, a colleague told him that he... READ MORE >
Blake Shea and Andrew Zoss, seniors at PHS, finished in the Top 20 at last week's International DECA Competition. The duo competed in the Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making event. Competing against nearly 20,000 students makes this accomplishment even more impressive! One of the largest events in the competition each year is the Retail Merchandising... READ MORE >
Pictured L-R above: Emma Shoultz, Natalie Gulley, Elizabeth Bowman, Navdeep Lidher, Miss Craft (teacher and sponsor), Blake Shea, Paul Planker and Andrew Zoss. Photo taken shortly before they departed on their 4 a.m. flight Tuesday morning.Our sideline cheering and support this week is focused on the PHS students competing in the 2017 DECA International... READ MORE >
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Click on the link below to fill out the 2017-18 Online Consent Forms: PRIVIT ONLINE CONSENT INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE FORMS LINK READ MORE >
Plainfield High School learned this week that seven members of its junior class have earned the distinction of being included in the National Merit Scholar Corporation’s list of Top 50,000 students taking this year’s exam. While this is a preliminary announcement, students will learn in the fall if they’ve advanced to the Semifinalist stage. The mission of... READ MORE >
2017-18 Plainfield Physical Night Monday, May 15th Plainfield High School Fieldhouse (enter door 7) *NEW…must go online and register for a time slot! $25 paid online Follow the link below to register for your time and pay the $25 fee. https://ticketracker.com/store/category?schoolId=1565&catalogCategoryId=13 As always, students can go... READ MORE >
Plainfield has a rich history of outstanding fine and performing arts programs, and judging by the data, this year is no different. At Plainfield Community Middle School, the Advanced Fine Arts (AFA) class presented "The Sound of Music" last month to not one, not two, but three sold-out crowds. These 7th and 8th grade students have worked since January to bring... READ MORE >
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Congratulations to PHS senior, Sidra Ahmad, who was just named a 2017 Indiana Academic All-Star. The future medical school student is finalizing her college plans, but an Indiana university is on the short list. At PHS, Sidra is incredibly well-rounded, while maintaining a 4.8 GPA. She serves as Vice President of National Honor Society, is Secretary of the Student... READ MORE >
Teresa D’Angelo is a senior at Plainfield High School, and like many seniors, she knows what she wants to do after her May Commencement. In fact, while she still has a few years of college ahead of her, she has a great start on her post-secondary education and work experience. By enrolling in the Area 31 vocational education program at Ben Davis High School, Teresa... READ MORE >
Please view the following Save the Date for the 2017 Community Career Fair at PHS: http://eepurl.com/cBO1vD This will be our 2nd career fair hosted at the high school, and we are hopeful for another great turnout for both businesses and attendees. I will be in touch closer to time... READ MORE >
Plainfield/Avon Reading Challenge: February 6th – 24thIt is time to announce the start of the Eleventh Annual Plainfield/Avon Reading Challenge. This is a contest between Plainfield High School and Avon High School. The Reading Challenge is sponsored by the Media Center. The contest will run from February 6 – 24, 2017. Students may read books, magazines, or... READ MORE >
Click on the link below for a review of PHS Homecoming week: PHS Winter Homecoming 2017 READ MORE >
Click on the link below for January's edition of the Quaker Shaker: January 2017 Quaker Shaker READ MORE >
Please click on the link below:We the People to compete at Nationals in spring READ MORE >
Click on the link below to read about Plainfield DECA competing at the district level: DECA District Competition 2017 READ MORE >
Click the link below for the December issue of Quaker: DECEMBER QUAKER SHAKER READ MORE >
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The week of December 5th was designated National Computer Science Week and Plainfield schools participated in the "Hour of Code" challenge.From elementary through high school, students participated in projects created by and found on the Code.org website. In Shane Abrell's PHS Computer Science course, students re-created the now-vintage computer game, Pong, and... READ MORE >
Sponsor a student to ride per lap or for a flat donation! If you want to participate and ride, it is a $5 buy-in!Lots of handmade items, goodies, and local vendor items will be provided in our silent auction, such as quilts, gift cards, Pacer tickets, and baked goods. There will also be Silent Auction items online at www.32auctions.com/phstrikeathon.Please help... READ MORE >
Three. That’s the number of lives helped by a single donation of blood. Multiply that by the number of possible donors in our school, and Plainfield High School could potentially help over 2,500 lives. The Plainfield Student Government sponsors this blood drive twice every school year, encouraging students to donate. Sign-ups for this event took place during lunch... READ MORE >
Nearly 70 fourth year Spanish students left PHS this morning for a rather unusual field trip. Instead of soaking up information and experiences at a museum or state park, they spent their day in the classroom, teaching young students in all four Plainfield grade schools some basic Spanish. PHS Spanish teacher, Jamie Nichols explained that this is the third year for... READ MORE >
All too often we read about the laziness, the lethargy, the lack of motivation among young people. While those of us with the good fortune of working for PCSC see a very different scenario, it's my good fortune to share the stories with you.On Saturday, long before many teens (and let's be honest - their parents!) were up and about, members of the PHS Octagon Club... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School is pleased to announce that Sidra Ahmad and Bree Hall have been named Commended Students by the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Sidra and Bree are being recognized for exceptional academic promise and outstanding performance on the qualifying exam. More than 1.6 million students nationwide took the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National... READ MORE >
Click on the link below for the October edition of the Quaker Shaker: OCTOBER 2016 QUAKER SHAKER READ MORE >
In the span of most teachers’ careers, they rarely get the chance to appear on national television. But for one Plainfield High School teacher, the call came not once, but twice.Chris Cavanaugh is well known at PHS for many things – he coached swimming and diving for 26 years, for instance. But perhaps most of all, he co-teaches CHAP (Cultural History of the... READ MORE >
Click on the link below to see the Athlete of the Week: Sidra Ahmad Varsity Soccer READ MORE >
Students at Plainfield High School had a unique experience on Wednesday: spending a full day in school without attending a single class. Instead, the day’s activities focused everyone’s attention on planning for the future. And based on the day’s success, it’s likely to become an annual event. While seniors received assistance planning for college visits and job... READ MORE >
Click on the link below for the 10/21 Athlete of the Week at PHS. Tyler West (Tennis) READ MORE >
PHS students had lots to check out & explore during last week’s state-wide initiative, College Go! Week. This was an exciting week filled with lots of information for students of all grade levels, with an emphasis on the Senior class as they are in the midst of the college-going process right now! Daily events helped set a tone of exploration and curiosity for... READ MORE >
Monday, September 12th was 'Financial Aid Night' for PHS Seniors & Families. This was a great event, and we enjoyed the incredibly helpful information provided by our special guests, Robert Sommers from ISM College Planning & Heidi Carl from Wabash College. This is an exciting time for you, and we want to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible with... READ MORE >
Plainfield High School InnovatorsPlainfield High School will be bustling on October 19th when all those in grades 9-12 will be engaging in activities geared towards preparing them for life after high school. This day, which has been dedicated to administering the PSAT to all 10th and 11th graders, will expand to offer programming for 9th and 12th graders. All PHS... READ MORE >
PHS: THE VIDEO! Plainfield schools belong to a service organization that thrives on collaboration and shared resources. As a benefit of our membership in CIESC (Central Indiana Education Service Center), PHS students starred in a video last spring, and we are thrilled with the final cut. Check it out; we think you'll end up with a better understanding of what it... READ MORE >