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📣 Friendly reminder: Tomorrow is a half day for ALL grades for staff Professional Development! 📝 Dismissal Times - High School: 11:05 A.M. | Middle School: 11:55 A.M. | Elementary School: 1:05 P.M.
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Happy April! 🌦 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. 📚
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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. The full agenda can be viewed at www.bit.ly/PPS_SchoolCommitteeAgenda. https://www.youtube.com/live/wFU0WQnzFrc?feature=shared
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🚨 Due to the impending inclement weather anticipated for this Wednesday evening, we are postponing the EDTV Student Film Festival to next WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th. With this year's Festival taking place outdoors in tents on The Farmhouse property, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone the event. We want everyone to enjoy this beautiful location at its best! During the celebration, you will be able to view all of this year's submissions and enjoy some light snacks/refreshments. Regardless of if you have RSVP'd already, please update your RSVP status HERE: https://www.smore.com/n/z5kdn
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TONIGHT! 🌟 Get your tickets to this fantastic community event that will support local veterans organizations! Doors open at 5:30 PM, and tickets will also be sold at the door. For tickets & details: https://gofan.co/event/1358836?schoolId=MA69665 - To donate: https://gofan.co/event/1388217?schoolId=MA69665
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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
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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
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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! 🥰
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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
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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
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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. 🧦
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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. 📚
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Get ready, Plymouth North High School - it's time for PNN! Show 5 aired this morning at 10:00 AM. 🎦 Stories on this episode include: Mean Girls, Budget App, School Budget, ASL, Pulsera Project https://youtu.be/_SvMQrXjtfA
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🏀 Tune in to watch the Plymouth North Eagles take on the Concord-Carlisle Patriots in Girls Basketball live from Plymouth North High School TONIGHT at 5:30 PM, only on EDTV! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Mcs7dKzgQ
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