What a Wonderful, Giving Community We Live In!

As we approach the holidays, Plymouth Community School Corporation would like to thank everyone out there who has given their time or dollars to help our schools and our students. During the last few years as money has been tight, our community has continued to support Plymouth Schools. Also, at this time I think it's important to acknowledge how giving our students and staff are to help their fellow students, staff, community, and Hoosiers in need. As of December 18, Plymouth staff and students have given $36,091.26 toward several different local causes. Isn't it a wonderful place to live!
Core Values: Caring, Commitment to Students

Tuesday, December 14

Because of the heavy snow and drifting roads, there will be a two-hour delay on Tuesday, December, 14, 2010.

We hope that School Reach is now functioning correctly and reaching all numbers of parents, staff, and student cell phones. Please send any corrections to dtyree@plymouth.k12.in.us.

Make-Up Snow Day

Plymouth Community School Corporation will be in session February 21, 2011 (President's Day) as a snow make-up day for December 13, 2010.

School Closed Monday

Because of the drifting snow and threats of continued snow throughout the day Plymouth Schools are cancelled for Monday, December 13, 2010.

Also, we are still experiencing problems with School Reach. We hope to have this fixed quickly.

Two-hour Delay

Because of the high winds and drifting snow, Plymouth Schools is operating on a two-hour delay for Monday, December 13.

D.A.R.E. Essay Winners

Officer Mark Owen is shown here surrounded by the D.A.R.E. essay winners from Riverside Intermediate School. The essays will be presented on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. All 6th grade students wrote essays and a panel of judges narrowed it down to the winners pictured. One overall winner will be announced at the end of the year.

D.A.R.E. - ESSAY WINNERS
Front Row - Lauren Wiegan, Victoria Styers, Lanae Singleton, Alex Berg, Hannah Walker, Lexie Stein, Daisy Lewis,
Back Row - Daniel Vegso, Austin Read, Officer Mark Owen, Travis Owen, David Bacon
Core Values: High Expectations, Integrity

PHS Athletic Department Garage Sale

The Plymouth Athletic Department's inaugural "Garage Sale" will take place December 17th before the boy's basketball game vs. Northwood and January 7th before the boy's basketball game vs. Elkhart Memorial. This sale will be loaded with game jerseys, game shorts, warm-up jackets, warm-up pants, and other sports memorabilia from Pilgrim athletes and teams over the last 30 years including the '82 State Championship team. Come and finish your holiday shopping at "The Rock" for the Plymouth athlete in your family!

Core Values: Enjoyment, Team Player

Plymouth High School Supports Student Learning In and Out Of The Classroom

This week Plymouth High School's teachers were rewarded for their work in and out of the classroom. The National Honor Society named both Michael Delp and Bryan Ames as two of the six semi-finalists for Teacher of Excellence. Michael Delp teaches math and Bryan Ames teaches instrumental music. The final award is given at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony in May.
PHS also honored two teachers with The Rock Solid Teacher Award for their outstanding work in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities as well. Jessica Gordon, language arts teacher, and Phil Koops, science teacher, were named for their strong instructional skills and their dedication to students outside of the classroom.
Core Values: Commitment to Students, High Expectations

PHS Presents Annual Christmas Spectacular

This Sunday, December 12, 2010, the Plymouth High School Music Department is hosting their annual "Christmas Spectacular" holiday concert. The show is in the Plymouth High School auditorium and begins at 3:00 pm. This is a great way to spend Sunday afternoon and get in the holiday spirit! Hope to see you there!
Core Values: Enjoyment

Boys' & Girls' Club Present Youth Service Award

The Michiana Youth Sports League presents Roy Benge, PHS Athletic Director, an award and a very special Thank You for supporting their mission of serving youth by providing the Boys' & Girls Club the opportunity to utilize the Plymouth High School Track and Field Facility to host their annual event. Presenting the plaque to Roy Benge is Andrea Schoof and Bill Deering, from the Boys & Girls Club.

Core Values: Commitment to Students

Riverside Ecology Goes Green

The Ecology Club at Riverside Intermediate School continues to Go Green! The fifth and sixth grade members of the club, under the direction of the sponsors, Mrs. Tillie Kain and Mrs. Jill Montgomery, have undertaken a new project in conjunction with a recycling company from southern Indiana. The student members of the club want to purchase benches for the front of the school. These benches would be used by students who get dropped off early in the morning or who are waiting to be picked up after their after school activities. The club did some investigating and found this Indiana company that makes benches by recycling lids from all types of plastic bottles. The cost of the benches is lower if the students collect the plastic lids that will be used to make the benches. Riverside students are asking the community to help them collect plastic lids from milk cartons, water bottles…any type of plastic lid. The students are also collecting old ink jet cartridges and cell phones which can be sold to an electronics recycling company to help cover costs. Thank you in advance for helping Riverside students Go Green! Working together we can make a difference for Planet Earth!

Core Values: Integrity, Enjoyment

Calvin Eads named to Indianapolis Colts Academic Team

The Indiana Football Coaches Association Board of Directors recently announced that Plymouth High School football player, Calvin Eads, has been named to the Indianapolis Colts Academic Team. Calvin and the other recipients will be honored in Indianapolis on December 19th at halftime against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There were a total of 98 student athletes nominated for this prestigious award and only 24 team members were chosen. GPA, class rank, and test scores were used by the Colts to select the team members. Calvin is the first Plymouth High School student to make this team.
We would like to congratulate Calvin and the Plymouth High School Athletic Department for their dedication to academics.

Core Values: High Expectations, Team Player

Delta Theta Tau Cookie Walk

Delta Theta Tau Cookie Walk will be held at Webster Elementary on December 4, 2010, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Students from the choirs of Webster Elementary and Riverside Intermediate will be singing and you will be able to have your picture taken with Santa!

Core Values: Team Player, Enjoyment

Denver & The Mile High Orchestra

Plymouth alum Denver Bierman will be performing a Christmas concert with Denver & the Mile High Orchestra on December 2, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Below is a link to the band performing at their Christmas concert. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4zwp9rqWCo

Core Values: Team Player, Enjoyment

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Holiday Season will be kicked off Friday November 26th in downtown Plymouth with the Annual Christmas tree lighting.
The Festivities begin at 5:45 with the carolers from PHS, at 6:15 the fire truck with Santa arrives downtown. The Marshall County Museum will have Santa there for a visit and the trains will be running that evening.

Hot Chocolate and cookies will be served at The IN/spirative Art Center and Mrs. Clause will be there available for photo ops at 6:30.

Many stores will be open until 8 PM for Holiday Shopping.

Core Values: Enjoyment

ISTEP Online Practice

The Indiana Department of Education has just launched a web-based version of the ISTEP+ Online, it allows students, teachers and parents to see and take a “working” version the ISTEP+ Online test. All of the tools and features that students will see and use are a part of the site. This is a great way for everyone to become familiar with what the ISTEP+ Tests looks like online.
You are invited to visit http://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/3-8_gqe_resources.html to access “Experience ISTEP+ Online”.
· Features of Experience ISTEP+ Online include:
· Grade-specific manipulatives
· Option Eliminator, Highlighter and Eraser tools
· Sample test experience based on content areas assessed
· How to mark an answer
· How to mark an item for later review
Please allow a chance for students to become familiar with the ISTEP+ Online environment. An official login is not needed to participate. Simply click “Log in” once a grade level has been selected to access this experience.
If you have any questions about Experience ISTEP+ Online please call us at 317-232-9050 or email us at istep@doe.in.gov

Plymouth Spell Bowl Team 4th in State

The Plymouth Spell Bowl Team finished 4th in the State with a score of 74 and just 3 points away from 2nd place. Coach Amy Schmeltz was very pleased with their performance. "It was their highest score of the season. They are a very young team, so we hope to be here again next year." Near perfect spellers were Zach Mahan and Elizabeth Oviedo. Perfect spellers were Grace Stokes, Nate Mahan, Kelsey Schnieders, and Pauline Dagaas. Ten spellers perform at state with the other students serving as alternates. The spellers for Plymouth were Elizabeth Oviedo, Dana Hall, Krissy Wieringa, Nate Mahan, Zach Mahan, Ashley Stokes, Pauline Dagaas, Kelsey Schnieders, Abby Schumacher, and Grace Stokes. Plymouth's alternates were Tori Godwin, Dakota Bradley, Olivia Houin, Angel Figueroa, Rachel Garcia, and Zandra Norris. The team would also like to thank everyone for their support.

Core Values: Commitment to Students, Team Player

Spell Bowl Team Heads to State

Fifteen members of the Plymouth High School Spell Bowl Team will travel to Indianapolis for the State Spelling Championship for the first time in school history. Good luck to all of the spellers and Coach Schmeltz!

Washington & Webster Honored at Indiana State House

Congratulations to Washington and Webster Elementary Schools. Both will be honored at the Indiana State House today for having the highest growth of any elementary school in the county. Washington Elementary also recorded the third highest academic growth of any elementary school in Indiana!

Core Values: Commitment to Students

Red Ribbon Week

Jefferson Elementary and Webster Elementary are "PAWS"itively Drug Free!
Webster's 4th grade student council (pictured) along with our social worker, Mrs. Bendy, coordinated a collection drive for items to be delivered to the Marshall County Humane Society. A total of 113 items were collected during the annual Red Ribbon Week.

Webster students, Mackenzie Umbaugh and Sienna Tremblay, presented pet item donations to the Marshall County Humane Society. These items were collected by Jefferson and Webster Student Council members during the week of Red Ribbon Week. Our theme for the week was “We are Paws-itively drug free!” We collected pet items as a way to be positive role models to others. Mackenzie and Sienna are 4th grade Webster Student Council members and they volunteer at the Humane Society every Friday. They are holding two kittens that are currently available for adoption at the Humane Society.

Jefferson 4th Grade Student Council members recently celebrated Red Ribbon Week by being “paws”-itive role models to others in our community. Students collected pet items to send to our local Humane Society.
The following students are pictured:(front row) Alexandria Spark, Ian Arveson, Macy Carter, Katy Smith, Grace Allmon, Gillian Robertson, Makena Carmichael, Austin Richey, Ashton Darnell (middle row) Israel Martinez, Samuel Frias, Nathanael Celmer, Makayla Mahoney, Christopher Everly, Blake Reed, Alyssa Buzzard, (back row) Taylor Humphrey, Lily Cochern, Hailey Boal, Harold Button III, Trenton Arveson, Daniel Stauffer, Paytyn Dodson, Mercedes Bastardo, and Taylor Williams.

Core Values: Integrity, Team Player

Warm-Up Marshall County

Pride of Plymouth Community Performance

The State competition bound “Pride of Plymouth Marching Band” will give a community performance on Friday, October 29, 2010, at 8:30 pm at the “Rock Pile” (the Plymouth High School Football Stadium.) The students, faculty and staff have been practicing very hard in preparation for this competition. Your support would be greatly appreciated and you are going to see a great show. Hope to see you at the Rock Pile.

Core Values: High Expectations, Enjoyment

Penny War Held for United Way

Students at Riverside Intermediate School recently held a Penny War to collect dollars for United Way. Melissa Owen received the check from Travis Owen. Also in the picture from left to right: Keagan Thomas, Steven Hilty, Benji Nixon, Trevor Grimmet, and Seth Grimmet.

Core Values: Caring, Team Player

Pride of Plymouth Strikes Again!

The Pride of Plymouth made PHS history on Saturday!

The marching band advanced to the ISSMA State Finals for the first time in school history! The band had an outstanding show at Semi-State, winning the Music Effect category (out of all 20 schools involved) and almost doing the same in Visual (marching).

The state finals will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on October 30th.

The band is scheduled to compete at 2:59 pm at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on October 30, 2010, with the awards ceremony held at 3:30 pm. Ticket prices are $20.00 for adults and $18.00 for students and may be purchased in the Plymouth High School office from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm October 26 through October 29 or at the venue. Doors open at 9:00 am.

We congratulate the Pride of Plymouth band and staff on a great season and a job well done.

Core Values: High Expectations, Enjoyment

Final Marshall Co. Health Department Immunization Clinic Information

Marshall County Health Department will have a final immunization clinic on Wed. Oct. 27th, 2010, at Plymouth High School from 1-3 pm for Plymouth High School students only and from 4-6 pm for the public and all other Plymouth Community Schools students. Permission forms were mailed home to those students who still had INCOMPLETE immunization records. Permission forms can be found on the main corporation web site, as well as Plymouth High School, Lincoln Jr. High and Riverside Intermediate School web sites. Forms must be signed and completed by parents and returned to the school nurse prior to the clinic at Plymouth High School.

From 4-6 pm the clinic will be open to the public and students from Lincoln Jr. High, Riverside Intermediate School and any kindergarten students who need immunized. Only TDAP, MENACTRA, VARICELLA and KINDERGARTEN SHOTS will be given. No baby shots, preschool shots or shots for ages 6-10 year olds will be given. Forms were also mailed to Lincoln Jr. High students. Please bring those forms to clinic with a copy of your child's immunization record.

The clinic will take place in the multi-purpose room. Enter at the north doors (#5) and follow signs to the multi- purpose room.

If your child has received their immunizations at a local physician’s office, we do not have access to that information. You will need to provide a copy of immunizations to the building nurse.

Plymouth Community School Corporation will exclude students who do not have a completed immunization record on file on November 15th at 3:30 pm. This means on Nov. 16th your child will not be allowed to return to school until you have provided proof of immunization to the building nurse.

If you have questions regarding your child's record, please contact the building nurse.

Pride of Plymouth Qualifies for Semi-State Competition

The Plymouth High School "Pride of Plymouth" Marching Band has qualified for the semi-state competition to be held this Saturday, October 23, 2010. Their performance time is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. at Plainfield High School, Plainfield, IN. For driving directions, click on the following link. Congratulations Pride of Plymouth.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=active&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,18187061279601133450&fb=1&hq=plainfield+high+school&hnear=Indiana&gl=us&daddr=1+Red+Pride+Drive,+Plainfield,+IN+46168&geocode=763839984654055598,39.683039,-86.377247&ei=QD2_TKKcJIL6lwfC9NThBw&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=2&ved=0CCcQngIwAQ

Core Values: High Expectation, Enjoyment

Spell Bowl Team Headed to State Finals

We would like to announce that the Plymouth High School Spell Bowl team has qualified for the State Championships. Below are the area results for Class 2.










Area Contest Results - Class 2

Top Seven schools are State Finalists (as follows including scores)

John Glenn High School - Walkerton - 84

Bishop Dwenger High School - Fort Wayne - 75

Plymouth High School - Plymouth -71

Gibson Southern High School - Ft. Branch - 71

South Vermillion High School - Clinton - 69

New Prairie High School - New Carlisle - 66

Western High School - Russiaville - 63

The Indiana Academic Spell Bowl state finals will be held November 13, 2010, at Loeb Playhouse, Purdue University Campus, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Great job and good luck Spell Bowl Team!

Core Values: Commitment to Students, High Expectations

2010 New Staff

Emily Samuelson is the new science teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School. She is a graduate of Indiana University -South Bend.

Emily is married to Mark. Mark grew up close to Plymouth and his family owns a dairy farm close to town. Emily’s step-daughter will be in 4th grade at Culver Elementary.

Emily is excited to be teaching in Plymouth because the community values education and producing great, well-rounded citizens. She looks forward to getting to know the students and their families through the fun of science.

Core Value: High Expectations

Pride of Plymouth Band Results

Congrats to the Pride of Plymouth Marching Band!!!

The students advanced out of the ISSMA Regional Contest and on to Semi-State. This is only the second time in PHS history that the marching band has made it out of Regionals (PHS advanced two years ago).

Pride of Plymouth also ranked near the top of the field (17 bands) and that will place the band in a great position for a hopeful FIRST-EVER trip to state finals.

The band will compete against 19 other schools for a trip to state finals this weekend at the ISSMA Semi-State held at Plainfield H.S. 10 (of the 20) Semi-State bands will advance to the ISSMA State Finals.

Core Value: Enjoyment and High Expectations

PHS Spell Bowl Results

The Plymouth High School spell bowl team scored their first win ever at the Northern Lakes Conference invitational held at NorthWood. The won with a score of 72 points. From word #1 a-b-h-o-r-r-e-d to word #90 p-h-a-r-m-a-c-o-p-o-e-i-a, the PHS team produced a grade A performance. Good luck at regionals next Monday! The team is coached by Amy Schmeltz.

First row: Tori Godwin, Pauline Dagaas, Olivia Houin, Angel Figueroa

Second row: Krissy Wieringa, Kelsey Schnieders, Abby Schumacher, Grace Stokes, Ashley Stokes, Zach Mahan, and Rachael Garcia
Back row: Dakota Bradley, Elizabeth Oviedo, and Nate Mahan

The Plymouth High School spell bowl team had three perfect spellers at the competition. They were Pauline Dagaas. Grace Stokes, and Nate Mahan.

Two students spelled 8 out of the 9 difficult words correct. The near perfect spellers were Zach Mahan and Elizabeth Oviedo.

Core Value: High Expectations

PHS Fall Choir Concert

This Sunday, Oct. 10th, @ 3:00 in the PHS Auditorium, the Vocal Department will be hosting our Fall Choir Concert.

We are featuring 3 choirs this year, the PHS Chorale, the Crimson Connection and our new choir, PHS Counterpoint.

The show is an exciting celebration of music. Admission is free.

Core Value: Enjoyment

Marshall Co Health Department - Vaccination Clinic

LOCATION: Marshall County Building
112 W Jefferson Street Rm 103
Plymouth, IN 46563

WALK-IN VACCINATION CLINIC
For grades 6th – 12th and Kindergarten

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2010
MONDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 2010
4 P.M. – 6 P.M.

VACCINATION RECORDS REQUIRED!!!!!!!!!!

ONLY TDAP, MENINGOCOCCAL, VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) AND KINDERGARTEN SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN TO WEDNESDAY WALK-INS.

· No Baby Shots
· No Preschool Shots
· No Shots for ages 6,7,8,9, & 10 yr olds !

Core Value: Integrity

2010 New Staff

Nicole Walters is the new reading teacher at Menominee Elementary. She is a graduate of Purdue University.

Nicole is the oldest of her siblings. She has a brother that will be a senior at Tri-State and another brother who will be a junior at Ball State.

Nicole is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because it has a strong sense of community and family. Plymouth Community School Corporation seems like a great corporation to grow and learn and become a better educator.

Core Value: High Expectations

Vote for Tyler Langdon

Tyler Langdon (2004 PHS graduate) is in Hollywood trying to make it to stardom. He appears to be on his way! In fact, he has been nominated by the Hollywood Film Festival for the 2010 Discovery Award (an award given to the up-and-coming star). It is the first award of the award season and is like the Golden Globes in that the “people” vote.

Please take a few second to vote. There are four categories - top movie, top female, top male, and top new star.

The web address to vote is:

http://movies.yahoo.com/hollywood-movie-awards

Core Value: High Expectations

Menominee Elementary - Good News

The National Association of State Title I Director’s Title I Schools Recognition Program for a second year in a row has chosen Menominee Elementary school as one of the schools in the running to represent the state’s Title I schools that have made the most progress in significantly closing the achievement gap between student subgroups.

· Ten schools in the state of Indiana have been identified for site visits based on a review of the following criteria:
· Student Achievement Data (Exemplary Progress);
· Meets or Exceeds Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) 2008-2009 and 2009-2010;
· Poverty Data of 35% or higher;

Menominee’s principal, Mr. Mike Dunn, will undergo a phone interview with the State Title I Director. If the interview goes well, the Title I Director and a few staff members will do an onsite visit at Menominee Elementary School. One school in the state of Indiana will then be chosen as Indiana’s top Title I School. If chosen as the top school, Menominee Elementary School will be recognized at the National Title I Conference which will be held in Tampa, Florida on January 31-Februray 3, 2011.

In the last three years, four Plymouth Elementary Schools have been chosen as a participant in the first part of this process. Menominee and Washington Schools last year made it to the site visit and were recognized as one of the top four Title I schools in the state. Two years ago, Webster Elementary School was chosen Top Title I School in Indiana.

Core Value: Commitment to Students

Pride of Plymouth Band Results

The band advanced out of the ISSMA District competition this weekend hosted by Concord H.S. The band will now move on to the ISSMA Regional contest on the 16th.

Plymouth competed against 7 schools on Saturday and earned a Gold Award rating. This advanced the band to Regionals. The "Pride of Plymouth" also won 2 of the 3 caption awards (Best Music and Best Visual).

At the Regional event on October 16th, there will be 17 schools competing for 10 spots in the ISSMA Semi-State competition. Plymouth band received a GREAT "seating" in the Regional contest and will perform 16th out of the 17 bands at the event.

Congrats to the Pride of Plymouth marching band!

Core Value: High Expectations

Purdue, school districts get $6.7 million grant to improve science education

Press Release:

September 21, 2010

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University and four Indiana school districts have received the first three years of a five year $6.7 million National Science Foundation grant to improve science learning in third through sixth grades.

The work will focus on the use of engineering design-based teaching. The concept teaches problem solving in math and science through design projects.

Partnering in the effort are Purdue's colleges of Education, Engineering, Science and Technology, the Discovery Learning Research Center, regional industries, and the Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Taylor Community and Plymouth school corporations.

During the five-year project, engineering, science, technology and education faculty will interact with 200 elementary and intermediate school teachers, 100 student teachers and 5,000 students. In the final year, the project will be expanded to additional school districts.
"The use of engineering design principles to affect how science and math are taught has been demonstrated for higher grad levels," said Keith Bowman, head of the School of Materials Engineering and the project leader. "But it is almost nonexistent in elementary classrooms. With the support of our school corporation partners, we seek to develop a program that will prepare teachers to impact students earlier in their academic development."

Goals of the project are to improve science learning in grades 3-6 through implementation of engineering design, prepare practicing and prospective teachers to use a design-based curriculum, adapt existing materials and tasks and develop new ones where necessary, and provide an understanding of how engineering design is used by teachers to teach science and students to learn science.

"Engineering design-based standards are being adopted across the nation. Within the next year, elementary school science teachers, including those in Indiana, will be required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and practices needed to teach science through engineering design," said Brenda Capobianco, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education and project co-leader. "Our work will create Indiana's first engineering design-based model for science teacher professional development at both the preservice and inservice levels and an innovative, research-based program for using engineering design-based strategies."

The funding comes through NSF’s Math and Science Partnership program, a research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science.

Writer: Judith Barra Austin, 765-494-2432, jbaustin@purdue.edu
Sources: Keith Bowman, 765-494-4100, kbowman@purdue.edu
Brenda Capobianco, 765-494-9635, bcapo@purdue.edu

Related Web sites:
Purdue University Home Page: http://www.purdue.edu

Core Value: Team Player

PHS Speech Team

The National Forensic League recently recognized the PHS Speech Team for placing in the top .5% of NFL chapters nationwide and earning membership in the NFL's prestigious Societe' De 400.

In addition, the Plymouth Speech Team earned the leading Chapter Award in the Northwest Indiana district.

Congratulations to the coaches and students of the Plymouth High School Speech Team.

Core Value: High Expectations

Riverside Intermediate 6th Grade Volleyball Results

The Riverside Intermediate School 6th grade volleyball teams hosted a volleyball tournament on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Both A and B teams were victorious.

A Team:

First Row: Emily Hoffer, Cassie McPherron
Second Row: Ashley Harrell, Kennedy Snyder, Erin Hunter
Third Row: Hannah Puckett
Fourth Row: Zoe Keilman, Alli Dennie, Jenna Thomas, Lanae Singleton, Brittani Splix

B Team:

First Row: Madison Stevens, Destinee Hartwig
Second Row: Kelly Rosas, Mariah Sims, Kassie Dickey, Kyra Andrzejewski, Daisy Lewis,
Alejandra Diaz
Third Row: Andrianna Lowry, Riley Rose, Abri Mejia, Ivy Johnson

Tyler Langdon Needs Your Help

Tyler Langdon (2004 PHS graduate) is in Hollywood trying to make it to stardom. He appears to be on his way! In fact, he has been nominated by the Hollywood Film Festival for the 2010 Discovery Award (an award given to the up-and-coming star). It is the first award of the award season and is like The Golden Globes in that the "people" vote.

Please take a few second to vote. There are four categories - top movie, top female, top male, and top new star.

Core Value: High Expectations

8th Grade Red Storm Volleyball

Lincoln's Red Storm 8th grade volleyball team improved to 9 and 2 with a win over Rochester last night. The team won in 2 games 25-14, 25-19.

Leaders for the match were:

Setting; Haley Harrell and Cassie Quissel
Passing: Makayla Haenes
Hitting: Hunter Stevens, Krissy Arriaga, Haley Harrell
Serving: Haley Harrell, Hunter Stevens, Cassie Quissel

The team plays at Bremen at 4:30 on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 with both A and B matches.

Core Value: Enjoyment

2010 New Staff

Kyle Whiteman is the new Interventionist (Title I) Teacher at Riverside Intermediate School. He is a graduate of Purdue University. Kyle has one sister.

Kyle is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because there is a good foundation for learning at Riverside Intermediate School. Plymouth Community School Corporation has had a lot of success associated with their schools for many years.

Core Value: High Expectations

Vaccination Clinic

Marshall County Health Department

Marshall County Building

112 W. Jefferson Street, Room 103

Plymouth, IN 46563

WALK-IN VACCINATION CLINIC

For Grades 6th - 12th and Kindergarten

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

VACCINATION RECORDS REQUIRED!

Only TDAP, Meningococcal, Varicella(Chicken Pox) and Kindergarten shots will be given to Wednesday walk-ins.

No Baby Shots
No Preschool Shots
No Shots for ages 6,7,8,9, & 10 yr olds

Core Value: Caring

2010 New Staff

Valerie Drudge is the new 1st Grade Teacher for Webster Elementary School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Manchester College.

Valerie is excited to be teaching 1st grade in Plymouth. She likes Plymouth’s strong family and community values. She is looking forward to using technology with her students whenever possible.

Core Value: High Expectations

Title I Night at Jefferson Elementary

The Title I Parent Night at Jefferson Elementary was attended by many parents and students. The evening started with a meal provided by the cafeteria staff. The school's reading program was then explained by Kelly Arce, Title I teacher at Jefferson. Mr. Remenih, Jefferson's principal, showed a PowerPoint explaining the new report card for grades K-2 and how the teachers will use Mastery Learning for the marks. After that, parents and students were provided materials and made learning games that were then taken home. In the picture, Angel Arroyo and Yohoni Torres help make a vocabulary learning game.

All parents are welcome to attend the Title I night at any elementary school. Supper is free and served starting at 5:30, the meeting starts at 6:00.

Webster - Thursday, September 23
Menominee - Tuesday, September 28
Washington - Thursday, September 30

Riverside Intermediate - Tuesday, October 5

Core Value: High Expectations

PHS Pride of Plymouth Band Results

The Pride of Plymouth won again this weekend at the Concord Invitational.

This week, the band also won all of the caption awards for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best General Effect. The overall placings went:

1st - Plymouth

2nd - Fairfield (last year a state finalist)

3rd - John Glenn

4th - Northwood (third at state two years ago)

5th - Wawasee

This was a GREAT weekend for the kids and these past two weeks have been a GREAT start to our season!!!

Plymouth History Walk

The Plymouth History Walk will be held at Oakhill Cemetery this Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The event is free. The walk will start at the west entrance to the cemetery. PHS student, Christina Green, and grad, John Patrick, will be two of the six actors.

Plymouth's Beta Delta chapter of Tri Kappa sorority carefully researches the lives of Plymouth residents buried in the cemetery and re-enacts their biography for a tour group. Teachers and history lovers will get a lot from the performances. Young people interested in local history, research, the 1800s, and the early 20th century might also enjoy coming.

The Marshall County Historical Museum also sponsors this event -- any free-will donations go to the Marshall County Historical Museum. Tours are about 45 minutes long with the last group going out at 5:20 p.m. Golf cart tours are available for the disabled. This year the entire tour is on the paved walkway.

Core Value: Integrity

Proposed PCSC Corporation Vision Statement

The Board met in a work session last week to review the mission statement, core values and to craft a vision statement. All administrators, principals, and representatives of the teacher's association were invited to be directly involved in the work session.

Rather that creating a Strategic Plan that collects dust on a shelf, the Plymouth School Board has chosen to plan strategically in order to bring continuous quality improvement to Plymouth Community School Corporation. The first reading of the new Vision Statement was presented at the Board meeting last night. A final version will be voted on during the October 14, 2010 meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Board Room.


Plymouth School Corporation's Vision is...
To Provide...
Cutting Edge Curriculum...
Premier Programs...
Caring Community...

Plymouth is Indiana's Education Destination.

Core Value: Team Player

2010 - New Staff

Allison Menser is the new 2nd Grade Teacher for Menominee Elementary School. She is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University.

Allison is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because it has molded her into the person she is today. She grew up in Plymouth and she is excited to give back to the community that gave her so much.

Core Value: High Expectations

PHS Junior Class Magazine Sale

The Plymouth High School Jr. Class has started selling magazines to raise money for the prom and to pay for their diplomas when they graduate. It's fast and easy for you to help support our cause!

Simply click on the link below to buy or renew your magazine subscriptions at up to 85% off newsstand prices. It's fast and your child will receive full credit for your selections. 40% of every sale goes to our school!

http://www.qsp.com/profile/phbq?Origin=CCL&extTrackID=LaunchEmail

In addition, you can send emails to friends and family for their support - they'll also save off newsstand prices! Simply click on the link below:

http://www.qsp.com/profile/phbq?Origin=CCL&extTrackID=LaunchEmail

Thank you for your support!

Core Value: Team Player

PTV2 Partners with Local Radio

Lincoln's own daily news program, PTV2, can now be heard daily on Plymouth's WTCA, AM1050. Beginning Sept. 14th, a special pod cast of PTV2, with all of Lincoln's latest news & announcements will be heard during WTCA's noon news program. The pod cast will be broadcast daily during the school year, Monday through Thursday.

PTV2's Jacob Hildebrand & Kennedy Schnieders prepare the first pod cast for the airwaves.

Core Value: Team Player

Pride of Plymouth Band - Results

The Pride of Plymouth Marching Band won the Goshen Invitational this weekend beating Fairfield High School and five other bands. Fairfield is an annual state finalist and this was a huge accomplishment for our students!

Plymouth also won the overall award for "Outstanding Music."

This was the first time in MANY years that the Pride of Plymouth Band completely won a show!

Congratulations to the students involved!

Core Value: Enjoyment

2010 - New Staff

Angie Luecke is the new Kindergarten Teacher for Menominee Elementary School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.

Angie is married to her husband, Patrick. She has been married for 5 years. They have two dogs.

Angie is excited to be teaching in Plymouth because values and family are very important to her. Plymouth Schools and the community share that same vision.

Core Value: High Expectations

2010 - New Staff

Riley Heeren is the new 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Lincoln Jr. High School. He is a graduate of Indiana University - South Bend.

Riley is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because as a member of the community for the past nine years, he values the standards and expectations Plymouth has for their students, educators, and schools.

Core Value: High Expectations

2010 - New Staff

Kelli Hoffman is the new Agriculture Science Teacher for Plymouth High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree from Purdue University

Kelli is excited to be teaching in Plymouth. She has a love of agriculture and a passion for working with youth. She will use these two qualities to build a strong agricultural science program. Plymouth’s agriculture department has great potential. She is looking forward to finding that potential in each of her students through the classroom and FFA.

Core Value: High Expectations

2010 - New Staff

Geoffry Scheetz is the new 2nd Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. He is a graduate of Huntington University.

Geoffry has two siblings. Matt, a senior at Plymouth High School and Nicole, who will be attending IUPUI.

Geoffry is excited to be teaching in Plymouth because this is where he was born and raised. Geoffry is ready to give back to the community that has given him so much and shaped him into the person he is today.

Core Value: High Expectations

Blueberry Parking

For over twenty years, Plymouth High School has partnered with Marshall County Blueberry Festival and the Plymouth Moose to coordinate parking services at the high school's lot.

Parking this year will be Band, Choir, Riverside PTO, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Drama Club, and Broadcasting. For your convenience, weekend parking passes are available at the high school for $10.

Please support Plymouth High School by parking at the high school lot. Reminder - this is the only lot that provides tram passes in and out of the park.

Core Value: Team Player

Lincoln 1:1 Computer Program Rollout

Tomorrow, September 1, 2010, Lincoln Junior High School will have the rollout of our 1:1 Computer Program.

LJH has leased notebook computers from Apple so that every student will have access to a computer at school. We believe the program will engage students and help to prepare them for the future.

Students will not be taking the computers home at first, but we hope to make that possible before the school year is over.

Core Value: High Expectations

Plymouth Community Swim Club Fundraiser

The Blueberry Stomp Pre-Race Pasta Café, Packet Pick up & Fireworks to benefit Plymouth Community Swim Club

A home cooked classic pre-race meal will be prepared exclusively for the 2010 Blueberry Stomp Participants (and their families) on Sunday evening, September 5th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (604 Columbus Drive, Plymouth, IN 46563). All proceeds from the dinner benefit The Plymouth Community Swim Club. Please call (574) 286-3536 with any questions regarding the Sunday evening pasta café & fireworks.

The menu will include: Spaghetti, cooked al dente, with home-made vegetarian or lean beef marinara sauce; a Caesar salad with crispy romaine and fresh croutons and shaved parmesan; whole grain bread; a variety of home baked desserts; iced tea and lemonade.

*A special guest speaker, Mallory Mead, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Mallory Mead is on her way to become the FIRST person in the world to swim the Ocean's Seven - the open water swimming version of the Seven Summits. http://mallorymead.com/about-mallory/.

A great view of the Blueberry Festival Fireworks will follow the dinner and Mallory's presentation starting at approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under. Walk ups are welcome. Please call (574) 286-3536 with any questions regarding the Sunday evening pasta café & fireworks.

Core Value: Enjoyment

2010 - New Staff

Lisa Wallyn is the new Instrumental Music Teacher for Lincoln Junior High School. She is a graduate of Indiana State University.

Lisa is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because the community has been so supportive. She is excited to be working with people who are committed and have high standards.

Core Value: High Expectations

Kohl's Contest

In celebration of Kohl’s Cares 10th anniversary, Kohl’s is donating $500,000 to 20 schools for a total of $10 million. Help our school win!

The $10 million donation comes from the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, which sells special merchandise, including plush toys and books, and donates 100 percent of the net profit to benefit children’s health and education initiatives nationwide.

Please visit facebook.com/kohls and vote for our school. The 20 schools that receive the most votes will get $500,000.00. Voting ends on September 3, 2010.

Core Value: Team Player

2010 - New Staff

Kenneth Olson is the new Dean of Students for Plymouth High School. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University and Bethel College.

Ken is married to Collette. They have two daughters, Sophie and Julianne.

Ken is pleased to be teaching in Plymouth because it is a high quality school system that combines rigorous standards with a small town, community based environment.

Core Value: High Expectations

Riverside Meet the Teacher Night

Riverside Intermediate School will hold their annual "Meet the Teacher" Night this Thursday, August 26th from 6:30-7:30 P.M. Teachers will give brief meetings about procedures, expectations, homework, and curriculum for their classrooms. The meetings begin at 6:30P.M..

Information will also be available about the 21st Century Scholars program which provides four years of free college/technical school for sixth grade students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Core Value: Commitment to Students

How To Save A Tree

At least twice a week, and maybe more, we get fliers from community groups that give valuable information for parents and students in our schools.

This year, we will continue to pass that information on to our students and parents, but we will now do that digitally. On the home page of the PCSC web site, there is a box entitled, “Information Center”.

Please visit this site every Friday to see all the creative, industrious, and valuable programs and opportunities our community offers.

www.plymouth.k12.in.us

Core Value: Integrity and Teamwork

2010 Elementary Meet the Teacher Night

All elementary schools will be open for a Meet the Teacher night from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 16th.

Students are encouraged to come with their families, find their classrooms, and meet their teachers. Children may also bring their supplies at this time to put in their desks.

We are looking forward to the start of another great year and hope to see many of our families!

Core Value: Enjoyment

Riverside Intermediate - Ice Cream Social

Tonight Riverside Intermediate will hold an ice cream social for all incoming 5th grade and returning 6th grade students and parents.

The time for this event is 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Core Value: Enjoyment

2010 Transporation Information

The transportation department of the Plymouth Community School Corporation is excited to share that bus information will be available at the One Stop Registration on August 3, 2010 and August 4, 2010 at Plymouth High School. Each school will have a “STUDENT ROSTER” SHEET with the student’s name, address, phone number with bus number and pick up/drop off times. If no bus number is listed - that student falls within the walking boundary to school.

There are no changes in bus routes and/or bus numbers for this year.

An ALTERNATE BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF form will need to be filled out at time of registration and updated with the transportation department by August 13, 2010. If this changes throughout the year you will need to file a new alternative form.

“Transportation” information is available on the Plymouth Community School website. This website will allow you to type in your address and the “bus stop” with the bus number and an approximate time will be shown. Also listed on the website are the “shuttle buses” that go to each of the schools, the Boys and Girls Club, along with the Webster After School program.

The website is: http://www.plymouth.k12.in.us/

· Click on “Transportation”
· Scroll to the bottom and click on Busing Information this will allow you to type in an address for Bus Information (transfer and shuttle bus information is listed also)

2010 ONE-STOP REGISTRATION

Plymouth Community Schools will hold student registration as follows:


ONE STOP REGISTRATION


ALL SCHOOLS @ Plymouth High School

August 3, 2010 - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

August 4, 2010 - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.



Please park in the north lot of Plymouth High School

Enter through Door 5


Use www.plymouth.k12.in.us to access all the school websites including the corporation site.

PHS Freshman Welcome Day 2010

This is the third year that Plymouth High School will be offering the “Freshmen Welcome Day” as a freshman transition experience. With the support of our administration, we are offering this opportunity for all incoming freshmen. We believe that it is unquestioned that any freshman participant will have a head start as they enter Plymouth High School. Our research indicates that participants in these types of programs have earned higher grade point averages, been more likely to be involved in extra curricular opportunities, and have had fewer disciplinary situations than those who have not participated. There is no doubt that the experience will be informative and fun. I urge all incoming freshmen to attend our “Freshmen Welcome Day.”

Freshmen Welcome Day 2010

What is it?
Freshmen Welcome Day 2010 is the first step in your orientation to Plymouth High School. It is a one-day orientation day for incoming ninth graders that is led by a staff of Plymouth High School students, teachers and counselors.

What will be accomplished?
You will receive your schedule and have a chance to find your classes
You will receive your locker assignment and have a chance to visit and open your new locker
You will learn how to get around the Plymouth High School building
You will be oriented about important issues by upper class students
You will meet and hear from several teachers and administrators
You will be made aware of the many activities available at Plymouth High School
You will make new friends have fun
Lunch will be provided by our cafeteria staff

When and where is it?
Plymouth High School (enter through the front doors at the circle drive)
There is NO cost.....

Thursday, July 29th
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (registration begins at 8:45)


Questions? Call the PHS Guidance Office, 936-2178 ext. 7260.

Camp Invention

Monte Peden and Forrest Baumgartner explore Life on a New Planet as part of Camp Invention which is occurring at Riverside Intermediate School. Over 150 students are participating in Camp Invention.

Core Value #3 High Expectations - Plymouth offers Camp Invention this Summer

Camp Invention, the premier program of Invent Now Kids, is celebrating 20 years of bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning to children across the nation. Showing continual growth each year, the program reached more than 65,000 children in 2009 alone.

“For more than 20 years our program has been emphasizing the importance of imagination, creation, and innovation by fostering a healthy scientific curiosity in children that helps them understand that science is everywhere,” says Michael J. Oister, President of Invent Now Kids. “We have been proud to provide motivation to learn, create, and excel – particularly in the critical STEM areas, and look forward to 20 more years of offering these unique educational opportunities,” he says.

With an administration focused on conservation, clean energy, and healthcare, STEM initiatives have become crucial on the national stage. President Obama has launched several nationwide programs to help motivate and encourage students in the STEM areas. "The key to meeting these challenges – to improving our health and well-being, to harnessing clean energy, to protecting our security, and succeeding in the global economy – will be reaffirming and strengthening America’s role as the world’s engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation," says President Obama. "The hard truth is that for decades we’ve been losing ground. One assessment shows American 15-year-olds now rank 21st in science and 25th in math when compared to their peers around the world."

Invent Now Kids curriculum writers and staff members are gearing up for another summer of meeting the nation’s education challenges in STEM areas head on. The Camp Invention program is no ordinary summer camp; it is a program that gives children nationwide the opportunity to learn more about math and science in a fun and supportive environment. Children are immersed in a week long experience, where the fun of imaginative play leads them through inquiry-based activities in STEM areas, as well as in history and the arts.

Renowned for the opportunity it extends to elementary-aged children to explore the unknown, tinker with ideas, and satisfy an innate sense of curiosity, the Camp Invention program has provided a safe, creative outlet for them to experience extended summer learning taught by familiar local educators for more than two decades. Each day, children rotate through five integrated modules that employ creative thinking to solve real-world challenges. Working together, they learn vital 21st century life skills such as problem solving and teamwork through hands-on activities designed to be informative and fun. Since its inception in 1990, Camp Invention, the premier program of the nonprofit Invent Now Kids, has grown to include nearly 1,500 sites in 49 states.

To learn more about the Camp Invention program, which will be offered at Riverside Intermediate School the week of July 19-23, or to learn how to secure your child’s spot in the program, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.

Oliver Ford Lincoln Mercury's Drive One 4UR School Event - Results

The recent Drive One 4UR School fundraiser sponsored by Oliver Ford Lincoln Mercury and Ford Motor Co. raised $6000 for Plymouth High School Athletic Boosters Club. Ford donated $20 for each person who drove one of the vehicles in its current lineup. Over 300 members of the community participated in the unique event held May 1st in the PHS parking lot.

“We were thrilled with the turnout from the community and glad we could give the donation,” said Jennifer Houin, Vice President at Oliver Ford. “Our sports program faces financial challenges just like every school does these days, and we know this money will be put to good use. And we just got word that we’ve been selected to have a second event to raise more money for the school. It will be Saturday August 7th at Plymouth High School and this time we’re raising funds for the Music Boosters. We’re looking forward to working with Bryan Ames and all the supporters at PHS.”

“Drive One 4 UR School is an excellent program and I am so glad Oliver Ford was able to help our community and school system, “ said Roy Benge, Athletic Director at Plymouth High School. “We thank Ford Motor Company tremendously for giving schools across the country such a great opportunity.”

This is the second year the dealership has brought the promotion to Plymouth The opportunity was made possible because Oliver Ford Lincoln Mercury has --- for the 10th time --- earned Ford Motor Company’s President’s Award for Customer Satisfaction. Established in 1955, the dealership is in its third generation of family ownership.

PHS Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award Winner

The 29th Plymouth High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award was presented at the Plymouth High School Alumni Banquet held on Friday, June 18th.

Recipient of the award is Michael E. MacLain, Class of 1980.



Michael E. MacLain is an officer in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps. He has been married to his wife Michelle since May of 1990. They have two sons: Eric, born in 1993 and Sean, born in 1995. Michael credits his success to his days at Plymouth High School and the benefit of great leaders he had as a student and as an athlete, strengthened by the love and support from his family and friends for which he is eternally grateful.

Michael was born in Plymouth, Indiana on March 11, 1962 to Hughie and Rose MacLain and was the last of six children to graduate from Plymouth. During his time at P.H.S., he was a member of the 1977 AA State Championship Football Team and was a three sport varsity letter winner in football, wrestling and baseball, receiving First Team All-Conference honors in football and baseball. Michael graduated from Plymouth High School in 1980. He went on to play NCAA Division II football at Franklin College of Indiana and was an integral part in two Heartland Collegiate Conference Championships. He continued his football career at Manchester College where he garnered Most Valuable Player Honors and was named to the NAIA Division II All-American Football Team as a defensive back.

His military career began in January of 1988 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Nurse Corps Medical Technician. He was assigned to Air University Regional Hospital at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama and remained stationed there until July 1993.
Returning with his family to Tennessee, Michael enrolled in Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Nursing and graduated in 1996. He worked as an Emergency/Trauma Nurse at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Tennessee, and The University of Tennessee’s Medical Center at Knoxville.

One day in September, Michael was working the night shift at the University of Tennessee’s Medical Center when an Air Force recruiter brought in his asthmatic daughter to be seen. Recognizing the “recruiting cookie” from his enlisted days, Michael inquired about Air Force nursing needs, thus setting the wheels in motion for returning to active duty and serving his country in a time of great need.

In November 2001, Michael was commissioned as a Captain in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps. After completing Commissioned Officer Training in January 2002, he was assigned to the Emergency Department at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He completed a Critical Care Air Transport Team course in 2003 and was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as a member of a three person critical care team in 2004 and 2005. In 2005, he completed the Aeromedical Evacuation Flight Nurse course and was reassigned to the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was again called to action in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and the Horn of Africa as the leader of an Aeromedical Evacuation Team in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Michael has logged over 1100 hours, has been involved in over 250 sorties, and has provided outstanding medical care to over one thousand seriously injured or ill military members. In January of 2009, he was appointed as the Flight Commander of Air Crew Training for ninety assigned aircrew members. He was then promoted to the Field Grade Officer Rank of Major in August of 2009.

Previous winners of the award are: Major General Larry N. Tibbets, Class of 1952; James L. Parsons, Class of 1933; Dr. Foster and Louise Link Montgomery, Class of 1930; Commodore Schuyler F. Heim, Class of 1902; Mearl D. Strombeck, Class of 1918; Walter A. Glaub, Class of 1932 and Charles O. Glaub, Class of 1935; Noble E. Kizer, Class of 1919; Lt. Col. Lewis L. Hawkins, Class of 1948; Donald R. Minx, Class of 1940; Florence Hoham, Class of 1922; George F. Stevens, Class of 1920; Dr. Edith Boyer Schuman Tackitt, Class of 1923; Dr. Ruth Mangun Holland, Class of 1942;
C. Arthur Thomas, Class of 1926; Dr. M. Sue Pifer, Class of 1957; Marshall F. Kizer, Class of 1925; Dr. James Harley Kellar, Class of 1939; Frederick C. Morrow, Class of 1941; Robert L. Hileman, Class of 1940; Scott Skiles, Class of 1982; Lester D. Read, Class of 1943; Francis W. Johnson, Class of 1933; Clifford L. Linedecker, Class of 1950; Don Aker, Class of 1949; Max Frederick (Fred) Kehoe; Class of 1946, Steve Yoder, Class of 1958, and Ray Roth, Class of 1963.

NFL Nationals - Watch Live

Interested viewers can watch PHS student, Andy Langdon, tonight at 5:00 p.m. as he competes in the finals of the NFL National Speech and Debate Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. Andy will be competing in the finals in Humorous/Interpretation.



Good luck Andy!

Here is the link to watch live coverage:

http://nflnationals.org/

Raising ISTEP Scores at Riverside Intermediate

The administrators at Riverside Intermediate School challenged the students to increase ISTEP scores. Mr. John Premetz, a fifth grade teacher volunteered to shave his head. Amy Patton, a community supporter was happy to assist.

Riverside celebrated raising 5th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Science, 6th Grade Language Arts, and 5th and 6th Grade Math.

Way to Go Riverside Intermediate students!!

PHS - Summer Weight Training Program

Below you will find the Summer Weight Training Program Calendar. We have several sessions in order to try to meet the needs of as many student athletes as possible; hopefully one of them will work for you.

This summer it will be necessary for us to collect a $20 fee from each student who participates in the program. This fee will cover the costs of maintaining our facility and the services provided throughout the summer. Fees will be collected on the first day (June 7).


If you have questions or concerns, please contact Roy Benge at 936-2178 ext 7227.


Weight Room Times (M-W-F)
Session 1 6:30 AM—8:00 AM
Session 2 8:00 AM—10:00 AM
Session 3 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
Session 4 12:30 PM—2:30 PM

Summer Dates
June 7, 9, 11
June 14, 16, 18
June 21, 23, 25

July 5, 7, 9
July 12, 14, 16
July 19, 21, 23
July 26, 28

PHS - National Honor Society - Teacher of the Year

On Sunday, May 23, 2010, the Plymouth High School National Honor Society named Josh Martin as "Teacher of the Year". Mr. Martin has been teaching English at Plymouth High School since 2004. Mr. Martin is also the head coach of the boys soccer team for Plymouth High School.

Congratulations Mr. Martin!

PEA Scholarship Recipients

Plymouth Community School Corporation would like to thank Plymouth Education Association for their hard work and dedication to students by raising money to give Danielle Lenne, Cayla Sharp, and Kayla Vanlue each a $1,300.00 scholarship so can continue their education to become teachers.

PHS Academic Super Bowl Team Results

Plymouth's Academic Super Bowl teams competed in the Area Competition at North Judson on April 20th.

English Team - 1st place
Math Team - 1st place
Science Team - 1st place
Social Studies Team - 2nd place
Fine Arts Team - 3rd place
Interdisciplinary Team - 3rd place

The English Team's score of 20/25 tied with the 5th highest score in our division in the entire state. The top five teams from each division compete at the state competition; however, the English Team did not qualify due to the tie breaker.

PHS - Senior Directed One-Act Performances

This Saturday, May 22, 2010, the PHS Acting class will be holding the 14th annual Senior Directed One-Act Competition.

Five One-Acts will be presented throughout the afternoon, with awards afterwards. The performances will be in the PHS Studio Theatre, just behind the auditorium, and are FREE. (There will be a "good will" offering box to help offset the cost of awards.)

Please come to see as many of the shows as you can. The shows are 25-30 minutes each with a 10 minute break between each for set changes. This way the audience can also come and go as they wish.

Upcoming Sports Physicals for Grades 7-12

The Plymouth High School along with several local doctors will be offering sports physicals for athletes entering grades 7-12 at Plymouth High School on Tuesday, July 6, (females) and Wednesday, July 7, (males) starting at 5:00 p.m.

The cost will be $20.00.

Parents & athletes need to pick up their physical forms at the junior high or high school. All forms need to be filled out and signed by their parents in order to receive the physical.

BPA National Leadership Conference Results

The following are the results from the 2010 BPA National Leadership Conference that was held on May 5th through May 9th in Anaheim, California. PHS qualified a school record 10 members to attend the conference.

Payroll Accounting
Stefan Baird-National Champion-1st
Sam Webster-45th

Spreadsheet Analysis
Stefan Baird-National Finalist-9th
Gage Egierski-13th

Fundamental Word Processing
Kaitlyn Brettin-14th

Administrative Support Team-13th
Preston Bastardo
Shara Hudson
Mike Treat

Other Conference Notes

Stefan Baird won Plymouth High School’s first Business Professionals of America National Championship in Payroll Accounting. Stefan was also a National Finalist in his other competitive event, Spreadsheet Analysis. Overall in two years as a BPA member, Stefan won a National Championship, finished as a National Finalist in two other events, and finished in the Top 18 in another.

Gage Egierski advanced to National Leadership Conference for the second year in a row, having a very strong performance in 2010. Gage could not attend the 2009 NLC due to a scheduling conflict.

Kaitlyn Brettin advanced to National Leadership Conference for the second time in three years.
Kaitlyn finished in the Top 17 both appearances, with a Top 14 finish in 2010.

6 PHS National Qualifiers finished in the Top 14, capping off a very strong NLC performance and the most successful BPA year in PHS history.

Purdue Dean of Agriculture visits Plymouth High School

Dr. Jay Akridge, Dean of Purdue’s School of Agriculture, took time to meet with Plymouth High School students to discuss opportunities available to them in the Agricultural Sciences. He stressed the importance of skills learned in the classroom as well as extra-curricular programs like 4-H and FFA.

The Agriculture field is ripe with opportunities for students in Food Science, Plant Sciences, Bio-chemical Engineering, Forestry and Land Management, and various aspects of Farm Management and Production Farming. There are more jobs than graduates in most of the programs and this trend is growing, providing a bright future for those who prepare themselves to enter this field.

Huge Garage Sale on PHS Stage

This Saturday is the (annual spring fund raiser for speech/theatre/broadcasting) HUGE garage sale on the PHS stage... from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The stage will be full of treasures! If you are out and about on Saturday, please stop by and see what we have to sell! If you know anyone who loves garage sales, please spread the word! We want lots of people here on Saturday!! Park in the north parking lot, enter through the loading dock doors.

Also... if you want to clean your closets/garages/attics and make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation, we'd be happy to take your goodies! Drop them off after school on Thursday and you will receive a tax donation form.

Elementary and Riverside Tri Kappa Art Show Winners

Kindergarten
1st—Oiivia Newcomb Jefferson
2nd—Calli Peregrine Washington
3rd—Riley Bradley Jefferson

First Grade
1st—Elizabeth Hosteltler Webster
2nd—Haley Rensberger Jefferson
3rd—Allissa Hartman Washington

Second Grade
1st—Dylan Panzica Menominee
2nd—Madison Hancock Washington
3rd—Hannah Haight Jefferson

Third Grade
1st—Haley Buchanan Washington
2nd—Julia Patrick Webster
3rd—Jada Anglin Menominee

Fourth Grade
1st—Jailyn Fox Webster
2nd—Hope Carter Webster
3rd—Zach Tomblin Washington

Fifth Grade
1st—Giuliana Davis Riverside
2nd—Victoria Styers Riverside
3rd—Oscar Olvera Riverside

Sixth Grade
1st—Miranda Dunn Riverside
2nd—Katie Bowling Riverside
3rd—Taylor Parillo Riverside

PHS Tri-Kappa Art Show Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Tri-Kappa Art Show for a great representation of fine artwork. The winners are:

BEST OF SHOW: Katelyn Hartsell

BLACK AND WHITE DRAWING:
1st - Katelyn Hartsell
2nd - Katelyn Hartsell
3rd - Rachel Emmons
4th - Rachel Emmons
5th - Cierra Carroll

COLOR DRAWING:
1st - Kasey Litts
2nd - Josh Obrachta
3rd - Adriana Olvera
4th - Emily Rosas
5th - Dalton Bergeron

PRINTMAKING:
1st - Clay Corsbie
2nd - Dan Samuelson
3rd - Kasey Litts
4th - Chris Klingerman
5th - Brandon McNelly

DIGITAL DESIGN:
1st - Zach Craft
2nd - Jorge Dorentes
3rd - Jose Ortiz Baca
4th - Caleb Killy
5th - Daryl Huff

3D DESIGN:
1st - Allyson Gergely
2nd - Paul Falkowski
3rd - Paul Falkowski
4th - Ariel Rensberger
5th - Athena David

PAINTING:
1st - Kelsey Schnieders
2nd - Dan Samuelson
3rd - Annyssa Alonso
4th - Clay Corsbie
5th - Allyson Gergely

Riverside Intermediate Staff Talent Show

The Riverside Staff is putting on a Talent Show to raise funds for the school. The event will take place on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riverside Intermediate Gym. You won't want to miss seeing some of your favorite people displaying their many talents on stage...and live!

This show was requested by our PTO, so we consider it a command performance!! For $2.00 you will enjoy an evening of laughter while supporting a worthy cause.

We're also having a Walleye Fish Sandwich fundraiser in advance of the show....just like at the Blueberry Festival! All tickets purchased by May 14th will provide additional funds for our school. Sandwiches are $6 each. Additional food items will also be for sale.

Mayor for the Day

Left to Right - Emily McKenzie, Taylor Parillio, Sarah Tanner, Mayor Senter, Lexia Griffin, Ricky Cooper, Elise Patrick

These Riverside Intermediate School students were finalists for the Mayor’s Essay Contest. All sixth grade students were involved in writing an essay If I Were Mayor......


On Friday, May 7th the finalists read their essay on the 1050 am radio; the students' essays will be posted for the community to read on the radio station website-– http://www.am1050.com/

Mayor for the Day: Emily McKenzie

Changes to Upcoming Board of Trustees Meetings

The following Board of Trustees meetings have been changed:

May 20th has been changed to May 27th at 7:00 p.m.
May 27th there will be an executive session at 6:00 p.m.

June 3rd has been changed to June 10th at 7:00 p.m.
June 17th has been changed to June 24th at 7:00 p.m.
June 24th there will be an executive session at 6:00 p.m.

PHS Musical "Oliver"

The PHS Fine Arts Department invites you to join us for an evening of entertainment as we present this year's musical, Oliver.

The two shows will be Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8, in the PHS Auditorium. The shows start at 7:30 PM each evening and the auditorium doors will open at 7:00 PM each evening for general seating.

All tickets are $7.00.

We have over 100 PHS students involved in the show with parts as singers and dancers, in the orchestra, and working backstage as crew. We hope to see you at the show!