A groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of broadband will take place this morning at 11:30 a.m. ET in the parking lot of Webster Elementary School in Plymouth.
Continue readingBroadband Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for Today
Plymouth Community School Corporation Restructuring Administrative Office Staff
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will no longer have a director of quality programs, but it will have an assistant to the assistant superintendent. Brooke Busse’s appointment as Webster Elementary School principal has given Superintendent Andy Hartley the chance to restructure the administrative office staff.
Continue readingNew Principals Named for Menominee, Webster Elementary Schools
Menominee and Webster elementary schools’ next principals have been named. Craig Hopple was appointed to take over at Menominee, and Brooke Busse was selected for Webster, during Tuesday’s Plymouth School Board meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Appointments of Two Elementary School Principals Tonight
The Plymouth School Board is expected to name two elementary school principals tonight. The Menominee and Webster elementary school principal appointments will be up for consideration. Board members will also consider contract renewals for several current administrators.
Continue readingWebster Elementary Kindergartners Demonstrate Reading Skills to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board got to hear from six Webster Elementary School kindergartners last week.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Agrees to Rent Space to JESSE Cooperative
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is leasing space to its special education cooperative.
Continue readingPlymouth 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.
Plymouth Students Participate in Campaign to Raise Awareness About Bullying Prevention Month
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 Updated Emergency Housing Agreement with Miller’s Merry Manor
If an emergency forces the evacuation of a Plymouth retirement community, plans are in place to house residents at a couple local schools.
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
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
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.
Webster Elementary Students Paired with Mentors through Kids Hope USA
Volunteers with Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth are giving of their time to help mentor local elementary school children. The Kids Hope USA program pairs churches with local schools with the goal of meeting the emotional, social, and academic needs of children.
Culver School Board Meets New Elementary School Teachers
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized the list of teachers for the upcoming school year. Three new elementary school teachers were officially hired during last week’s school board meeting.
Plymouth Council to Consider Salary Ordinance for Elected Officials
After finally approving 2017 salaries for city employees, the Plymouth Common Council is now turning its attention to elected officials. A 2017 salary ordinance for Plymouth’s elected officials will be introduced for first reading, during tonight’s common council meeting. It starts at 6:30 p.m., following the Plymouth Board of Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Plymouth Street and Sidewalk Projects to Start Today, Other Projects Continue
Plymouth’s fall street and sidewalk projects are set to get underway today. Parking restrictions may be in effect on Washington, Alexander, and Ewing Streets at various times while work is taking place. Continue reading
Accident Claims Life of Recent Plymouth School Corporation Retiree
A recent retiree from the Plymouth Community School Corporation was killed last night in an accident at his home. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Gets Update on Street Projects
The City of Plymouth is planning some road repair projects, as part of Indiana’s Community Crossings matching grant program. City Engineer Rick Gaul told the Board of Works Monday the city already has an asset management plan for its roads, but it’s currently being updated to match the program’s requirements. Continue reading
Plymouth Discusses Street and Sidewalk Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with several street and sidewalk projects. City Engineer Rick Gaul told the Board of Works Monday that state funding has been approved to help cover the cost of soil testing for the Safe Routes to School project. Continue reading
Plymouth Elementary Principals Discuss ISTEP Scores
The Plymouth School Board got some more details Tuesday about the ISTEP scores at the corporation’s elementary schools. The four elementary principals each presented their school’s scores, as well as some of their plans for improvement. Continue reading
