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