Plymouth High School students will have some new courses to choose from next school year. A list of 12 new classes was approved by the school board Tuesday.
Plymouth Teachers to See Slight Raise, As Part of Master Contract
The Plymouth School Board has approved the corporation’s master teacher contract for the current school year.
Plymouth School Board Approves Another Round of Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Lincoln Junior High School building project is now entering the design and development phase. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board to Continue Planning for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board will hear comments from the public tonight on the lease finance process for the Lincoln Junior High School building project. The corporation plans to replace much of the school with a new building, while the original 1926 structure will be left in place and renovated for other uses. On top of that, renovations are also planned at Plymouth High School, Riverside Intermediate School, and Washington Discovery Academy.
Plymouth School Corporation to Focus on English Language Learners During Upcoming Intersession
Children new to the English language will be getting some extra help, during Plymouth Schools’ upcoming intersession period.
Plymouth School Board Updated on Marshall County Promise Program
Kindergartners and first-graders got a chance to see what it’s like to go to college, thanks to the Marshall County Promise program. A group of first-graders from Webster Elementary School discussed their recent Walk into My Future trip with the Plymouth School Board last week. Continue reading
Washington Discovery Academy Students to Volunteer with Blessings in a Backpack
Local elementary school students who need some nutritional assistance get help from Blessings in a Backpack. Now, some Plymouth students will get to be on the other side of the program, according to School Superintendent Andy Hartley. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Updates Employee Handbook, Classified Employee Guidelines
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has tightened its policies on background checks and drug testing for school employees. State law now requires school employees to have a background check every five years, not just when they’re first hired.
Plymouth School Board Adopts 2018 Budget
The Plymouth School Board formally adopted the corporation’s 2018 budget Tuesday. It calls for a General Fund of just under $26 million and a Capital Projects Fund of over $3 million.
Plymouth School Board Approves Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board continues making preparations for the Lincoln Junior High School building project.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board is expected to act on a few items related to the Lincoln Junior High School building project tonight. They include the purchase of some adjacent land at 900 Lincolnway East, as well as the re-approval of the building corporation that will technically be financing the work.
Menominee Elementary Students Demonstrate Reading Skills to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board got an update Tuesday on first graders’ reading progress. Students from Menominee Elementary School demonstrated what they’ve learned during the first month of the school. Principal Steven Boyer explained that first grade is when students make the most progress, when it comes to reading foundation.
Plymouth School Board Approves 2019 Band Trip to Hawaii
Plymouth High School Band students may be going to Hawaii in 2019. The school board Tuesday approved a field trip request from Band Director Bryan Ames. For people who are looking for a guide to Hawaiian trips, they can contact Live Your Aloha.
Plymouth School Board Approves Use of Rainy Day Fund for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Lincoln Junior High School building project has the Plymouth Community School Corporation borrowing money from its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that some architect’s bills will soon be due to Barton-Coe-Vilamaa, but the bonds to pay for the project won’t be sold for another couple months.
Plymouth Alternative School Students See Success, in Spite of Decline in Graduation Rate
The Plymouth School Board got an update on the alternative high school program Tuesday. Teacher Katie Duran reported that the program’s graduation rate dropped to 80 percent during the 2016-2017 school year, compared to 92 percent the previous year.
Plymouth School Corporation Welcomes New Teachers, Staff Members
The new school year has brought a few changes at the Plymouth Community School Corporation. Andy Hartley has recently taken over as superintendent, while Jill VanDriessche will soon take over his old position of assistant superintendent.
Plymouth School Board Approves Policies, Agreements for 2017-2018
The Plymouth School Board has approved some policies and agreements for the new school year.
Plymouth School Board Approves Updated Emergency Procedures
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is looking to streamline the way it responds to emergencies.
Plymouth School Board Approves Agreements with Architect, Construction Manager for Junior High
The Lincoln Junior High School building project continues to move forward.
Plymouth School Board Appoints Assistant Superintendent
The Plymouth School Board has picked a South Bend school administrator to take over as assistant superintendent.
