Plymouth Public Schools

Does your young person have a passion in art or design? PYDC is looking for creative youth interested in designing the sticker to be used in our 2019 Sticker Shock Campaign. These graphics will be turned into window clings and placed in liquor stores to deter adults from buying alcohol for minors. The deadline to submit entries has been extended to February 15, 2019. There will be a prize for the winning sticker. If you need PYDC's logo please send us an e-mail and we will forward along the graphic.

British author and historian Christopher Lloyd

Recently, U.S. History students at Plymouth South High School were visited by British author and historian Christopher Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd gave an interactive and engaging talk about how to zoom out and look at history from a big picture perspective. He shared how he approaches storytelling by demonstrating his way of telling all of world history using just fifteen household items. We thank Mr. Lloyd for sharing his work and his insights with our students, who are more motivated than ever to explore social studies through big compelling questions!

What is your superpower?

Last Saturday was the Early Childhood Fair at Plymouth North High School. The Plymouth Early Childhood Center had a superhero theme. Children of all ages dressed up at superheroes, decorated masks and built with legos. Parents were invited to write their child’s superpower on our banner. There was also a dance party in the gym! Thank you to everyone who came out!

STEM FUN!

Students at Federal Furnace experienced Science, this week, both hands on and virtually. In grades 3-5 they used, our district owned, Google Glasses to “visit” places like the Museum of Natural History, as well as the Arctic. They learned about everything from ecosystems, to animals and camouflage.

Mrs. Pierce’s 2nd grade class learned about states of matter. They made predictions and observations while experimenting with balloons, vinegar, and baking soda to make carbon dioxide.

best practices in literacy instruction

Manomet Elementary School welcomed several guests from the Mashpee Public Schools this week into our classrooms to observe in classrooms and reflect upon many 'best practices' in literacy instruction. We are so proud of our students, as they modeled so much of their hard work in reading and writing.

A Visit from the USS Constitution

Captain Nathaniel Shick and his crew from the USS Constitution visited Nathaniel Morton last week. Students in grades 3-5 had so much fun learning about the ship's history and how it has represented the US Military through several wars. Students were able to participate in four different activities designed to teach the various jobs on board the USS Constitution. Many thanks to the Commander and his crew, as well as our PTA for coordinating such an enriching experience for our students!

The Impact of Force

Students in technology engineering classes have been discovering the impact forces have on structures. Working in teams, learners were challenged to use drinking straws and tape to build towers that measured more than two feet in height that could support the weight of a tennis ball for at least 30 seconds.

PSMS Musicians of the Month

Congratulations to the PSMS Musicians of the Month. Caroline Holmes is an 8th grader in the band who is always performs at a high level of musicianship! She participates in marching band, winter color guard, and has been accepted into Jr. Districts and Jr. SEMSBA! Colin Costa is a 6th grade violist in the PSMS orchestra who always plays with outstanding musicality. He gives 100% during every rehearsal and makes sure he knows all of his music almost perfectly! His hard work and effort make him the great musician that he is! Evelyn Brown is an 8th grade chorus member. She always displays great energy and enthusiasm for the music. She is quickly becoming a leader amongst her peers and is representing our choral program well!

PSMS Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to the PSMS Athletes of the Week. Sam Bailey ed the boys' basketball team to big wins last week over Pembroke and Mashpee. He’s a big time shooter who works hard to get open for his shot and consistently hits the 3-pointer. Giana Shore has performed well for the girls' basketball team. She is always hustling up and her intensity never wanes. Giana’s passion for basketball is evident and nothing will stop her from playing the sport she loves. Thank you to G&G Silkscreen for their support of the Athlete of the Week program.