Plymouth Students Participate in Campaign to Raise Awareness About Bullying Prevention Month

Photo Source: PHS Senior Alissa Knapp

Bullying is a serious issue that many students face and unfortunately with the introduction of new technology, it no longer stays in the schoolyard.

It can infiltrate multiple aspects of a child’s life to the point where they feel they’ve lost control. In order to raise awareness about this prevalent problem, October is recognized as Bullying Prevention Month.

According to Plymouth Community Schools Marketing Director Judi Lykowski, students and staff have been engaging in a campaign this week to emphasize that bullies are not welcome at their schools. Continue reading

Plymouth School Board Approves Agreements with The Crossing, Blueberry Festival, NIESC

The Plymouth Community School Corporation is changing its funding arrangement with The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The faith-based alternative high school aims to offer another option for students recovering from drug addiction or criminal histories, as well as those who’ve simply struggled in traditional public schools.

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Marshall County Sites for the Summer Food Service Program

More than 250 Indiana schools and community sponsors will be kicking off their Food Summer Service Programs this week, with a number of local sites included.

June is the busiest month for the program since many families begin seeking additional nutrition assistance in the summertime. For that reason, Governor Eric Holcomb issued a statewide proclamation, declaring the week of June 4th through the 8th Summer Food Service Program week.

For more than 40 years, the program has provided eligible children and teens ages 18 and under with access to free, nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months. Last year, more than 3 million meals were delivered across the state. Here in Marshall County, there will be sites set up in Bremen, Culver and Plymouth. Continue reading

$10,000 Donation From Gene Haas Foundation Among Consent Items Approved by Plymouth School Board

The Plymouth School Board considered accepting donations made to Jefferson Elementary School as well as Plymouth High School when members met Tuesday night.

According to the donation reports provided in the interactive agenda through BoardDocs, from March 13th through the 20th, a total of $650 dollars was donated to Jefferson Elementary School from various individuals.

Additionally, a $10,000 donation was submitted to the high school on behalf of the Gene Haas Foundation in April. Continue reading

Marshall County Commissioners Hear Proposals for Services

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Commissioners heard about two cost savings proposal Monday morning.

Bruce Breeden from Telemon Energy Corporation offered to visit all of the county buildings to do an energy savings assessment at no cost to the county. They will look at a LED lighting conversion and determine a cost savings. They have recently worked to help retrofit the Plymouth Community School Corporation.

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