The Plymouth Community School Board members approved a bid Tuesday night for upcoming solar projects.
Continue readingPlymouth Community School Board Approves Bid for Solar Project
Plymouth School Board Considers Agreement with Telamon Energy Solutions
Representatives of Telamon Energy Solutions presented information to the Plymouth School Board members Wednesday night about the placement of solar panels on the grounds of the corporation.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Updated on Washington Discovery Academy’s New Barn Quilt
Washington Discovery Academy is the first Marshall County school to have its own barn quilt. In a video presented last week to the Plymouth School Board, teacher Kim Riddle explained that the effort was part of a fourth-grade project last school year.
Continue readingSocial-Emotional Learning Efforts Bring Recognition to Washington Discovery Academy
Efforts to boost students’ social-emotional skills have earned Washington Discovery Academy some national recognition. In a video presented to the Plymouth School Board last week, WDA Facilitator Kendall Hoover said that students are increasingly coming to school without the social skills they need to work out problems on their own.
Continue readingWDA Students Create Basketball-Themed Escape Room to Help with Long Division Skills
Fourth graders at Washington Discovery Academy recently created their own escape room scenario, as a way of learning about long division. A group of fourth graders and their teachers presented their project to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday.
Continue readingPlymouth School Officials Recognized for Providing Assistance During Last Week’s School Bus Crash
In the midst of last week’s fatal school bus crash, several Plymouth school officials were among those joining in the response efforts.
Plymouth Students and Staff to Honor Veterans
The students and staff at the Plymouth Community School Corporation invite all veterans and community members to this year’s Veteran’s Day programs.
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.
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.
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 Schools to Host a Variety of Veterans Day Programs
This Friday, Plymouth Schools will be holding a few different programs in honor of Veterans Day.
To start off the day, members of the Plymouth High School student council will be hosting a breakfast from 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Local veterans are encouraged to contact the school corporation ahead of time to reserve their spot. In order to be a part of the Veterans Day Breakfast, which will feature free coffee, doughnuts, eggs and other breakfast foods, contact 574-914-4849 prior to Friday. 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
New Principal Named at Washington Discovery Academy
After reviewing 30 applicants, the Plymouth Community School Board approved the hire of Lauren Cooper as the new principal at Washington Discovery Academy.
Cooper has been with the Plymouth Community School Corporation for nine years. She previously served as a teacher and instructional coach at Menominee Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Discovery Academy. Before her employment at Plymouth she was a first grade teacher at Queen of All Saints Catholic School in Michigan City where she began her career in education.
Plymouth Schools Receive National Recognition from New Tech Network
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has the first K-12 streamline of schools in the country deemed Exemplary and chosen as National Demonstration Sites for the New Tech Network. Continue reading
Congresswoman Walorski Tours Plymouth Sites for Anti-Hunger Research
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski toured Washington Discovery Academy in Plymouth on Tuesday to assess nutrition programs.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Agreements with Various Organizations
The Plymouth School Board will consider renewing several of the corporation’s agreements during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
Washington Discovery Academy Students to Host Color Run, Learn Perseverance
Get healthy and support a good cause. Third graders at the Washington Discovery Academy will be learning about perseverance and about giving back during their first ever 5K Color Run. The event will be hosted May 14th and is open to all members of the community. Continue reading
Plymouth First Graders Hold Shoe Drive
First graders at Washington Discovery Academy in Plymouth are putting what they learn in the classroom into action by collecting shoes to be sent to developing countries. Continue reading
Washington Discovery Academy Celebrates nearly 4 Decades of Service from Candy Poor
Friday afternoon the Washington Discovery Academy celebrated the accomplishments of Candy Poor who is set to retire this year after 39 years of teaching. Continue reading
