Plymouth South Middle School

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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. 📚

This Friday night! Join Steve Davies on a trip around the current night skies at the W. Russell Blake Planetarium. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit bit.ly/BLAKEPLANET. 🌠

🎟️ Tickets are on sale for an important Plymouth community event organized by the Plymouth North & Plymouth South High School Interact Clubs: The 2nd Annual "Be the Light" Benefit Show! 🌟 The event is on 3/28 at 6:00 PM in the PAC at PNHS. Every penny raised will be donated to 3 local veteran's assistance organizations. Purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1358836?schoolId=MA69665

Attention Plymouth South Middle School families - tickets are now on sale for the Basketball Bonanza this Friday night! 🏀 Click the link to purchase: https://form.jotform.com/240564291312147 🎟️

The Plymouth School Committee approved calendar dates for 2024-2025 are now available. See the attached document for details, or click here: https://5il.co/2eyh8

🏀 The Plymouth South High School Panthers Varsity Boys Basketball team faces off against the Hingham Harbormen at PSHS tonight at 6:30 PM! Tune in to our live broadcast, only on Plymouth EDTV! 🎦 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTIdLdb19I

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/watch?v=RWswFfqs8ks

Snow Day tomorrow! ❄️ Due to the timing of the winter storm predicted for our region, the Plymouth Public Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13th. Stay safe and warm! ☃️

🎉 The 2024 Plymouth EDTV Student Film Festival is returning for the fifth year & it's getting a major makeover! New award categories, more prizes, and a brand new submission format are just some of the exciting new changes. Open for all PPS students in grades 6-12. Learn more on our website! 🎦 https://plymouthedtv.com/filmfestival/