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 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.”
The Plymouth School Board approved several yearly appointments when it met last week. No major changes were made.
Sixth graders at Riverside Intermediate School are learning valuable science, engineering, and math skills with Lego robots. Members of the school’s Lego Robotics teams demonstrated their machines to the Plymouth School Board last week. They also discussed their recent competition at the First Lego League Qualifying Tournament in Granger.
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.
The Lincoln Junior High School building project continues to move forward.
The Plymouth School Board has picked a South Bend school administrator to take over as assistant superintendent.
The Culver-Union Township Public Library hopes to make some facility upgrades, while refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
The Plymouth School Board reorganized for 2017 Tuesday, with one member reappointed to a full four-year term. Robin Cupka was first appointed to the school board back in November, taking over from Jennifer Sickmiller as the City of Plymouth’s representative. Continue reading
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is looking to promote its schools by starting its own magazine. The first issue of the “Plymouth Pilgrimage” was sent out to area residents last month. The publication features stories and photos about various events and accomplishments at the corporation’s ten schools over the past year. Continue reading
Plymouth’s Alternative High School program is reporting a successful 2015-2016 school year. Retiring alternative school teacher Suzie Clevenger told the school board last week the program served a total of 57 students during this past school year. Continue reading
Former Plymouth music teacher Bob Pickell was honored during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Plymouth School Board President Todd Samuelson called for a moment of silence at the beginning of the meeting. Continue reading
