Plymouth Public Schools

What's Your Reason

The Plymouth Area Substance Use Prevention Collaborative has begun rolling out a social marketing campaign this month called "What's Your Reason". This campaign is designed for youth, by youth, as an effort to change the norm around underage drinking. Sometimes when young people choose not to drink, they feel like they are the only ones... but in reality, youth who choose not to drink are not alone. "What's Your Reason?" is a way for young people to share the reasons they don't drink and arm their peers with tools to decline using substances as well.

Follow @PlymouthCluster on Instagram & Facebook to check out more of the campaign and encourage your students to do the same!

Plymouth 400 Illuminate Celebration

On November 17th Visual and Performing Arts had over 200 students participate in the Plymouth 400 Illuminate Celebration. Our Plymouth UK 'Banner Students' created beautiful illuminated paper lantern sculptures which they marched with in the parade. There were performances by the Plymouth International Alumni Chorus, a Ukulele group from NMES, Spectrum, Northern Lights, South Avenue, and the 'This is Me' group.

A very big thank you to the students and teachers that all worked tremendously hard to make this happen! The VPA is happy and proud to participate in community events such as this! Great work everyone!

Socktober

MES second grade students worked hard during the month of October to coordinate a special drive to collect socks for those in need. This "Socktober" event led to the donation of 400 pairs of socks, which far exceeded anything they thought was possible! Way to go MES! These donations were presented at a brief ceremony yesterday. Special thanks to Ms. Ross for coordinating this effort with the boys and girls.

STEM in the library

This week, students read the Caldercot award books, “Mirette on the High Wire” and “The Man Who Walked Between the Towers” with Ms. Ashley. They balanced on taped “wire” with their arms tight to their bodies and then stretched out, discussing how each was different. Each group then tried to make the tallest tower out of cups. Students added a layer of paper and evaluated if that made it easier to balance the structure. Great work!

PSMS Pep Rally

Southside spirit was in full effect during the recent PSMS Pep Rally. Students and staff faced off in lively competitions including, team relays and the tug-o-war. Special appreciation is extended to the PSHS football team, cheerleaders and dance squad for sharing their talents with the middle school students.

PNHS Pep Rally

The 2018-2019 pep rally was a huge success, the students showed their support by wearing all blue and white. All of the fall sports and their captains were recognized. The senior and staff superlatives were awarded. The new games that were implemented were well received by the students and staff. GOOOOOO EAGLES!!!

November Door Decorating

Advisories were encouraged to show their school spirit by decorating their advisory door. Great job by all of the students for their ideas and their decorating skills! The winner was Ms. Harrison’s group.

"Variety is the Spice of Life"

The Plymouth North PE Departments has shaped their curriculum in a fashion that allows students to participate in a variety of activities throughout their high school careers. Lifelong fitness is so important and by providing opportunities to explore different activities we hope to help students find a sport or activity they can continue doing after high school. Currently we are offering volleyball, basketball, hockey, and yoga.

Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the PNHS Class of 2019 recipients for being awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.

Skills USA

13 Students from the PNHS Tech Studies Program attended a 3 day Skills USA Leadership Conference in Marlborough Massachusetts November 18th - November 20th. Students were placed on teams with CCTE students from all over the State. Community Service was performed at the local YMCA as well as a Holiday stocking project to benefit the "Be Like Brit" orphanage in Haiti. All 15 students earned their Leadership Pin/Award at the conference.

Students attending the conference: Allison Varao, Brendan Clarke, Paige Potter, Charlotte Woomer, Emma Cappola, Amy O'Hanley, Jessica Varao, Rory Perry, Riley Bassett, Josh Brown, Emma Lavin, Kayla Rippon, Andi Martin