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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Plymouth Public Schools! It's everything Plymouth Public Schools, in your pocket. 📱 Download for Android: https://bit.ly/4bxqJga Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/49wJVJv

Submit your creative work to Plymouth North High School's literary magazine, ECHO! The goal of PNHS' lit mag is for it to be a creative representation and compilation of the arts that are composed and created by students and staff at Plymouth North. Submissions can be any type of art and/or artistic expression: photography, poems, short stories, graphic design, drawings, and more is all appreciated! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BBZowet3ZqbvymXcZOapas82guULEelGh31j_6rzrxw/edit

We're so happy to announce that Ms. Kathleen Shaw, sixth grade Math & Science teacher in Gemini House at PCIS, was just named one of five MA State Finalists for the National Science Foundation's Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)! Ms. Shaw is an exceptional teacher and a tremendous asset to our school community, and we wish her all the best in the finals! 🥰

March is Women's History Month! ♀️ Our DEI Coordinator, Mrs. Breyaunna Hattab, has compiled a newsletter filled with valuable resources for teachers and families. Check it out: https://www.smore.com/n/un1ez

We're one week away from the Second Annual "Be The Light" Benefit Show! 🌟 Tickets are on sale for this important community event organized by the PNHS & PSHS Interact Clubs. Every penny raised will be donated to three local veteran's assistance organizations. Ticket link: https://gofan.co/event/1358836?schoolId=MA69665

Mrs. Thirsk's Kindergarten class at Nathaniel Morton Elementary School is rocking their socks to raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day! 🥰🧦

3/21 is World Down Syndrome Day! Show your support and help us recognize this day district-wide by wearing brightly colored or mismatched socks. March 21st is symbolic because people with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of chromosome 21. 🧦

We're thrilled to announce Mr. Derek Thompson as the new Principal of South Elementary School, starting July 1st! With over a decade of leadership experience at Henry B. Burkland Elementary in Middleborough, Mr. Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to our community. His passion for fostering a positive and inclusive school culture will undoubtedly benefit all our students. Let's give him a warm welcome! Stay tuned as Mr. Thompson introduces himself in the coming weeks.

Excited to see our talented South Elementary School students shine in the Talent Show this Friday night at Plymouth North High School! ✨

Going to see Mean Girls at Plymouth North High School this weekend? The PNHS National Honor Society is working in partnership with the South Shore Community Action Council to collect non-perishable food items during this month-long food drive. Please consider bringing non-perishables to the show! Thank you!

Friendly reminder that pre-registration is open for Kindergarten Enrollment! 📝 Visit our website for required forms, school assignments by street, an information booklet, and more at https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/page/student-registration 📚

🐝 March's Title I Lending Library, BEE KIND, will take place TOMORROW, 03/12 from 3:30-5:30 PM at Hedge School. Lending Library provides free books, snacks, crafts, raffles to win a new game, & an opportunity to meet w/ local community organizations and providers! Please note that this event is created specifically for students and families of Title I elementary schools only: Hedge, Cold Spring, Federal Furnace, & Nathaniel Morton 😊

Due to the large amount of interest for the first IEP Form Introduction workshop scheduled for March 21st, the form is now closed. There will be a second free Zoom workshop on March 26th. Read the Smore for more information, and sign up now. https://www.smore.com/n/70sfq

Check out our live stream for a full recap from last night's Basketball Bonanza at PCIS! 🏀 Such a fun annual event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k1nMrMrI5A

For all PPS students in grades 6-12: Video and photo submissions for the Plymouth EDTV Student Film Festival are due tomorrow by midnight! 🕛 Visit www.plymouthedtv.com/filmfestival to find all of the information and to fill out the submission form.

Massachusetts has a new IEP Form! Join the FREE virtual Introduction to the New IEP Form presentation to learn what has changed. This Zoom meeting will take place on 3/21 from 7:00-8:00 PM. Please register at the following link to receive the Zoom link: https://fcsn.org/masspac-introduction-to-the-new-iep-form-on-3-21-2024/ - Read the Smore for more details: https://www.smore.com/n/70sfq

Tune in to Plymouth EDTV at 7:00 PM for tonight's School Committee meeting on local channels Comcast 08/Verizon 45, or on EDTV's YouTube channel below. The full agenda can be viewed at www.bit.ly/PPS_SchoolCommitteeAgenda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h_WNxgaZOg

Great job by the seventh and eighth grade chorus from Plymouth Community Intermediate School who performed the National Anthem at the Providence Bruins game this weekend! 😊

PSHS Theatre Guild METG Prelims recap: Congratulations to Dylan Long (‘24) for winning the Stage Managers’ Award, Cory Dodge (‘25) for his All Star Award for Lighting Design, and Ava Davey-Bissett (‘25) for her All Star Award for Acting as well as the entire company of “Tracks” for a great production!

Happy March! ☘️ The Plymouth Public Library has LOTS of programs and activities to offer our teens and young ones. Check out the calendar of events, and visit https://www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org/about-us/events/ for more information. 📚