“Two decades of keeping us fed, fueled, and happy—you’ve truly mastered the art of making a difference, one meal at a time.”
Thank you, Malea for serving up smiles each and everyday!
Thank you, Malea for serving up smiles each and everyday!
HS Baseball today at Plainville vs Decatur Community *Weather Permitting*
First game at 4:00PM
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
First game at 4:00PM
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
HS Softball at Plainville today vs TMP. *Weather Permitting*
First game at 4:00PM
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
First game at 4:00PM
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
Show your support for Kansas public schools by creating your own custom profile picture, just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins May 4!
It only takes a few minutes and is a simple way to share how much public education means to you. Create your “I ❤️ Kansas Public Schools” profile picture and help share the love!
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HS Golf today at Ellis.
Results: ks.prep.golf
Results: ks.prep.golf
Paradise Flats Theatre Collective/Cardinal Drama Camp registration is now open! Open to students from all area schools, our camps offer two weeks of fun, creativity, and confidence-building through performance. We can't wait to see you this summer!
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/ayFctbD4zd5Bkti98
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/ayFctbD4zd5Bkti98
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Child Care Aware of Kansas Honors Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child Care Community Champion
Plainville, Kansas – April 29, 2026
Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child
Care Community Champion, honoring their outstanding dedication and commitment to
strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is a part of the Child Care Friendly
Communities initiative, a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to make
child care accessible, sustainable, and supportive for Kansas families and providers.
The Child Care Community Champion designation celebrates individuals, coalitions, and
organizations making considerable strides in improving child care through one or more of
four key pillars:
1. Child Care Impact Partner
This pillar recognizes communities that have formed diverse and active coalitions focused
on building available child care.
2. No Barriers, Bright Futures
This pillar celebrates efforts to remove local policy barriers that make it challenging to open
or expand child care programs.
3. Child Care Capacity Builders
This pillar honors work to increase the number of available child care slots and expand
access for families in Kansas.
4. Backbone Support Initiative
This pillar highlights investments in the well-being and sustainability of the child care
workforce.
The recognition of Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child Care Community Champion
demonstrates their commitment to building a stronger, more sustainable early childhood
system. Through their focused efforts to expand child care capacity, they have helped
increase the availability of quality care options for families. By identifying opportunities to
grow and enhance local child care services, they have played a key role in addressing
critical gaps. Their leadership continues to create meaningful improvements that support
families, strengthen the workforce, and contribute to the overall well‑being of the
community.
Child Care Aware of Kansas Interim Executive Director Kami Cohorst praises Plainville
Wellness Coalition as a model of successful sustainable change for Kansas families
through their efforts. “Plainville Wellness Coalition is a brilliant example of how
collaboration and commitment can achieve better outcomes for children and families
when they treat child care as essential infrastructure,” Cohorst says. “We are proud to
recognize their accomplishments and encourage other individuals and communities to
look to them for inspiration.
Celebrate Your Child Care Friendly Community
Child Care Aware of Kansas encourages communities across the state to follow the lead of
Plainville Wellness Coalition by participating in the Child Care Friendly Communities
program. Individuals and communities can earn recognition as Child Care Community
Champions in a variety of ways, from forming new coalitions to supporting and expanding
existing efforts. Through celebration of hard work and intentional collaboration, Child Care
Friendly Communities and Child Care Aware of Kansas hope to create a brighter future for
children and families across the state.
Does someone you know deserve to be awarded the Child Care Community Champion
designation? Visit our interactive map to connect with your local Community Outreach &
Engagement coordinator, choose what designations matter most to your community, and
nominate someone in your community for this award.
About Child Care Aware of Kansas
Child Care Aware of Kansas is a statewide organization dedicated to ensuring that every
family in Kansas has access to quality, affordable child care. Through community
partnerships, education, and advocacy, the organization empowers communities to
strengthen early childhood infrastructure and support the well-being of children, families,
and providers.
About Child Care Friendly Communities
Child Care Friendly Communities is a flexible, community-led designation program that
recognizes and supports local efforts to strengthen local child care. Whether communities
are just starting out or are expanding their existing work, they can earn recognition through
the pillars of Child Care Impact Partner, No Barriers, Bright Futures, Child Care Capacity
Builders, and Backbone Support Initiative, based on their unique goals and capacities.
Media Contact
Desiree Donovan
Communications Manager
Child Care Aware of Kansas
855-750-3343
desiree.donovan@ks.childcareaware.org
www.ks.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware of Kansas Honors Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child Care Community Champion
Plainville, Kansas – April 29, 2026
Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child
Care Community Champion, honoring their outstanding dedication and commitment to
strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is a part of the Child Care Friendly
Communities initiative, a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to make
child care accessible, sustainable, and supportive for Kansas families and providers.
The Child Care Community Champion designation celebrates individuals, coalitions, and
organizations making considerable strides in improving child care through one or more of
four key pillars:
1. Child Care Impact Partner
This pillar recognizes communities that have formed diverse and active coalitions focused
on building available child care.
2. No Barriers, Bright Futures
This pillar celebrates efforts to remove local policy barriers that make it challenging to open
or expand child care programs.
3. Child Care Capacity Builders
This pillar honors work to increase the number of available child care slots and expand
access for families in Kansas.
4. Backbone Support Initiative
This pillar highlights investments in the well-being and sustainability of the child care
workforce.
The recognition of Plainville Wellness Coalition as a Child Care Community Champion
demonstrates their commitment to building a stronger, more sustainable early childhood
system. Through their focused efforts to expand child care capacity, they have helped
increase the availability of quality care options for families. By identifying opportunities to
grow and enhance local child care services, they have played a key role in addressing
critical gaps. Their leadership continues to create meaningful improvements that support
families, strengthen the workforce, and contribute to the overall well‑being of the
community.
Child Care Aware of Kansas Interim Executive Director Kami Cohorst praises Plainville
Wellness Coalition as a model of successful sustainable change for Kansas families
through their efforts. “Plainville Wellness Coalition is a brilliant example of how
collaboration and commitment can achieve better outcomes for children and families
when they treat child care as essential infrastructure,” Cohorst says. “We are proud to
recognize their accomplishments and encourage other individuals and communities to
look to them for inspiration.
Celebrate Your Child Care Friendly Community
Child Care Aware of Kansas encourages communities across the state to follow the lead of
Plainville Wellness Coalition by participating in the Child Care Friendly Communities
program. Individuals and communities can earn recognition as Child Care Community
Champions in a variety of ways, from forming new coalitions to supporting and expanding
existing efforts. Through celebration of hard work and intentional collaboration, Child Care
Friendly Communities and Child Care Aware of Kansas hope to create a brighter future for
children and families across the state.
Does someone you know deserve to be awarded the Child Care Community Champion
designation? Visit our interactive map to connect with your local Community Outreach &
Engagement coordinator, choose what designations matter most to your community, and
nominate someone in your community for this award.
About Child Care Aware of Kansas
Child Care Aware of Kansas is a statewide organization dedicated to ensuring that every
family in Kansas has access to quality, affordable child care. Through community
partnerships, education, and advocacy, the organization empowers communities to
strengthen early childhood infrastructure and support the well-being of children, families,
and providers.
About Child Care Friendly Communities
Child Care Friendly Communities is a flexible, community-led designation program that
recognizes and supports local efforts to strengthen local child care. Whether communities
are just starting out or are expanding their existing work, they can earn recognition through
the pillars of Child Care Impact Partner, No Barriers, Bright Futures, Child Care Capacity
Builders, and Backbone Support Initiative, based on their unique goals and capacities.
Media Contact
Desiree Donovan
Communications Manager
Child Care Aware of Kansas
855-750-3343
desiree.donovan@ks.childcareaware.org
www.ks.childcareaware.org
HS Track Meet Today at Wakeeney.
Graphic by Corbin P.
Graphic by Corbin P.
The Golf Meet in Ellis scheduled for Thursday, April 30th, has been postponed until Monday, May 4th.
Announcement from the Plainville Elementary Library.
Softball today at Home vs. Republic County.
Start time for game 1: 3:00PM
Weather permitting, the games will be streamed on the Bird's Eye View.
https://www.youtube.com/@plainvillecardinals-birdse7657/streams
Graphic by Brianna Augustine.
Start time for game 1: 3:00PM
Weather permitting, the games will be streamed on the Bird's Eye View.
https://www.youtube.com/@plainvillecardinals-birdse7657/streams
Graphic by Brianna Augustine.
Baseball today at Russell - 4:00PM
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
Alexis Bigge receives a well deserved honor at the NW District FFA banquet last week.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Senior Ben Mesecher recieved a perfect score rating of 1 on his Bass Clarinet Solo.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
HS Golf today at Hays -
Results at ks.prep.golf
Results at ks.prep.golf
Information regarding spring concert for K-6.
HS Baseball today at Pratt vs Skyline High School
Game to be played in Pratt at Lemon Park
Follow the action on the Gamechanger APP.
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
HS Softball Today at Beloit.
Follow the action on the Gamechanger APP.
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
Follow the action on the Gamechanger APP.
Graphic by Brianna Augustine
HS Track today at Phillipsburg.
Results: ks.milesplit.com
Graphic by Corbin P.
Golf Today at Norton - 1:00PM
Results: ks.prep.golf
Graphic by Ashlynn W.
Results: ks.prep.golf
Graphic by Ashlynn W.
