The Plymouth Community School Corporation is bidding farewell to its high school athletic director. The Plymouth School Board last week accepted the retirement of Roy Benge.
Washington Discovery Academy Students Present ‘Perfect Animal’ Creation to School Board
Fourth graders at Washington Discovery Academy are working to design the “perfect” animal that could thrive in any environment. It’s part of an effort to learn about how animals adapt to different places and climates. A group of five students gave an update on the project to the Plymouth School Board last week.
Plymouth School Board Approves Textbook Fees, Lunch Prices for 2018-2019 School Year
The Plymouth School Board continues preparing for next school year. Last week, board members approved the textbook fees for the 2018-2019 school year.
Students, Staff Members Recognized During Plymouth School Board Meeting
Plymouth school students and staff members who are making a difference in their community were recognized by Superintendent Andy Hartley during Tuesday’s Plymouth School Board meeting.
Student Handbook Updates Presented to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is changing the way it handles unexcused absences. Dean of Students Ken Olson presented the corporation’s new truancy policies to the school board Tuesday, as part of larger changes to the student handbooks.
Plymouth School Board Approves Lease Amendment for Lincoln Junior High Project
Construction of a new Lincoln Junior High School cleared another procedural hurdle Tuesday. The Plymouth School Board approved a document that will allow part of the junior high property to be transferred from one building corporation to another.
Plymouth School Board Approves Documents for Aquatics Center
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has officially agreed to be part of the city’s new Aquatics Center. The project is a collaboration involving several entities, with funding from a number of sources. Once it’s complete, it will be shared by the swim teams from Plymouth High School and Ancilla College, along with the general public.
Plymouth School Board to Review Student Handbooks, Consider Textbook Fees, Lunch Prices
The Plymouth School Board will continue making preparations for the 2018-2019 school year, when it meets tonight. Board members will consider textbook fees, as well as school breakfast and lunch prices for next school year. The 2018-2019 student handbooks will be presented, and board members are expected to approve applications for various grant programs.
Plymouth School Board Takes Major Step for Lincoln Junior High Building Project
Plymouth School Board members considered a number of matters related to the Lincoln Junior High building project when they met Tuesday night. Skillman Corporation Project Manager Derek Anderson spoke to the school board about the bid process thus far. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth School Board members will meet tonight to discuss several topics.
Plymouth School Superintendent Discusses Proposed School Accountability Changes
Plymouth school administrators are among those weighing in on proposed changes to school accountability standards. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Andy Hartley reported that the State Board of Education is still working on its new accountability rules. “A few of us were up in South Bend testifying before the state board,” he said. “They had a hearing up there, they did some regional hearings – just providing our feedback and comments, as well as many other educators and citizens from the area.”
Summer School Programs Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board has approved the list of this year’s summer school offerings.
Plymouth School Board Ready to Seek Construction Contractors for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Lincoln Junior High School project is now approaching the construction phase. The Plymouth School Board voted Tuesday to issue construction documents for bidding.
Plymouth School Superintendent Recognizes Staff, Students for Flood Response Efforts
The Plymouth Community School Corporation demonstrated its commitment to the local community, during the recent flood, according to Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Adding Makeup Day, Issuing Lincoln Junior High Bid Documents
The Lincoln Junior High School rebuilding project continues to move ahead. Tonight, the Plymouth School Board will decide whether to issue construction documents for bidding. The project would replace much of the existing Lincoln Junior High School with a new building.
Plymouth School Board Gets Update from Jefferson Elementary School Robotics Team
A Jefferson Elementary School robotics team is not only learning how to build a competitive robot, but also about some of the ethical considerations that go into their design.
Plymouth School Board Approves 2019 High School History Trip
Plymouth High School students will once again have the chance to experience some of their history lessons firsthand. Last week, the school board approved a 12-day European field trip for the summer of 2019.
Plymouth School Superintendent Reviews Legislative Proposals
Local school administrators continue to keep an eye on the state legislative session. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley updated the school board Tuesday on a few bills making their way through the Indiana General Assembly.
Plymouth Schools Expects to Save Nearly $45,000 a Year, Thanks to Internet Service Provider Switch
The Plymouth Community School Corporation stands to save a great deal of money by switching Internet service providers.
Plymouth School Board Reviews Lincoln Junior High School Project Plans
Updated plans for the new Lincoln Junior High School building were presented to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday.
