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