Plymouth Public Schools

The totals are in! Our school community raised $11,569.14 for Wicked Good Cause to benefit pediatric cancer research and local families with children battling the disease. Each year we're in awe of the generosity that our students, staff, and families display. And each year is better than the last.

Thank you PPS community! YOU are making a difference in the lives of so many.

A special thank you to our Plymouth Police Department for joining us each year! And to the wonderful people at Long Pond Rockland Trust for all their help in exchanging many gold boots full of change. View more photos on our Facebook page!

The Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative (PYDC) in partnership with the 525 Foundation will be hosting Becky Savage in Plymouth on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Plymouth Public Library (Otto Fehlow Room) from 6:30pm-8pm. All are welcome to attend.

In 2015, the Savage family lost their two oldest sons, ages 19 and 18, to acute alcohol and oxycodone overdoses. Both boys graduated high school with honors, were captains of their high school hockey team, and Nick had recently finished his first year of college. The Savage family started the 525 Foundation which works to honor the lives of Nick & Jack, both lost too soon, by sharing their story in order to prevent another family from having to endure the pain of such a tragedy.

Becky will share her family's story of loss in order to inspire hope, increase education, and spread awareness. Ms. Savage has been featured on USA Today, TIME Magazine, CNN and many other mainstream media outlets advocating for education and support.

Thank you to Dr. Morlan, DMD for helping to make this event happen!

MES P.R.I.D.E. Assembly a BIG hit!!!

We are always seeking to reinforce the five core principles in our P.R.I.D.E. acronym (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence). One way we do this is through bi-monthly all-school assemblies in which we focus on one of these aspects, and then look for them throughout our school over the next two months.

Ms. Hokanson and Ms. Brandt led a powerful assembly last week reminding students about the importance and power of POSITIVITY! Now we will be looking for special examples of it and awarding “Round-of-A-Paws” certificates to students.

Walk to School Day

On Wednesday, October 2nd students and families at NMES celebrated National Walk to School Day. Students who live close to school walked, others met at the Public Library or Jenny Pond to walk with family and friends. Many thanks to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hansen, our PE teachers, who organized this great event. Thank you also to our friends at the Plymouth Police Department who helped ensure our safety along the walking routes.

Global Connections Through Read Aloud

Mr. Albert's Technology classes participated in Global Read Aloud this week. Students read the book "Dreamers" by Yuyi Morales and selected painted rocks that reflected the events of the book. They created Flipgrid videos to send to an elementary school in Dublin, Ireland. Next on their list is the book "Vuva Frida" also by Morales.

PSMS Goes to Camp Clark

Students at PSMS go from a two teacher, 50 student team in 6th grade to a five teacher, 115 student team in 7th grade. How does one get to know all the teachers and students? This was addressed at last week's field trip to Camp Clark. All activities were designed to develop a sense of camaraderie, to foster team building, and to create cooperative groups. Since students are put into groups with kids they don't know, it also helps them to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. For example, in the suspension bridge activity, teams had to balance on two ropes and then order themselves by birth month without talking. In the human knot activity, students had to get tangled and then untangle themselves without letting go of hands. The most difficult activity was the trust circle, where students stood in a circle and then sat on the lap of the person behind them. What a great day!

Artwork to Conspiracy Theories

Students engaged in a scavenger hunt across the building to look at famous pieces of artwork discerning if they were from either the Medieval period or the Renaissance based on certain criteria. "Mr. Josselyn's Conspiracy Theory class analyzes 'evidence' of aliens to determine if the claims are valid or not."

Big Week for PNHS Visual and Performing Arts

Plymouth High Schools Marching Band performed at a USBands Show in Dartmouth on Saturday, September 28th. The Band earned First Place in Division 4A for their performance of the 2019 Marching Band Show "Across the Pond." The Show features music of British and American Rock Bands. The Band also won Best Music, Best Visual and Best Overall Effect in their division.

On Saturday, October 5th, the Music students from both high schools, including marching band members, will be performing in a benefit concert with the 80's tribute band, Foreigners Journey. This Band performs music of both Foreigner and Journey- two great 80's Rock Bands. Music students have been working hard on the music, and will be performing on stage with this exciting show. All proceeds from this concert will go to the High School Music programs, including the upcoming Band trip to Plymouth UK.

Mr. Sheehan's Art 2 class has been working on a unit on Graffiti Art. Students have studied several well-known artists and works and have made stencils to create a large piece as a class using spray paint on a "brick wall". Can't wait to see the finished work displayed! Shaye Schneider working in the spray booth.

GVDC Photoshoots

Juniors and Seniors in the GDVC Department met with the Seniors in Cosmo to discuss their upcoming photoshoots. Cosmetology students shared with their photographers inspiration boards and each team discussed, props, lighting and backgrounds so they'd be prepared for their scheduled photography sessions beginning this Friday. A special shout out to Dimitri Jesse and Mary Barbosa for taking the lead on organizing the session, scheduling the photoshoots, and matching photographers with their cosmetology models.

Student of The Month - September

Students in this photo were awarded Freshman Academy Student of the Month. They were nominated by their team and received a t-shirt, certificate and coupon for a free treat from culinary. They are left to right: Noah Chiano, Kaylee Demaio, Padraig Thompson and Caroline Anderson. Congratulations!!