The Washington Discovery Academy will hold its first parent night on May 14, 2012 at 6 p.m.  At this meeting, new principal, Mr. Andy Hartley, and staff will be introduced, uniform guidelines presented, and grade level presentations will occur.  Hibbett's will be present to showcase the academy apparel.  If you are unable to make the meeting, please contact the school.  We will have information ready for you to pick up. 

On Thursday, May 10, 2012, the Plymouth Boys Basketball Program hosted its 1st annual Father/Son Clinic under Coach Bales.  There were over 100 participants.  The clinic was used as an opportunity for children in grades K-8 to spend an evening with their father, family member, or friend developing their skills as a basketball player while having some fun with them as well. 

Once the stations were complete, the adults and youth players split up to hear some guest speakers.  Ryan McNeil, former Plymouth basketball player from this past season, and Winston Yergler, a former North Judson-San Pierre Bluejay player under Coach Bales, spoke to the players for several minutes on the importance of doing your best, having a good attitude, and also what it takes to be a great player. 

Todd Gongwer, author of the book "Lead for God's Sake", took time out of his schedule to talk to the fathers and other adults on the topic of leadership.  Being a father and husband himself, he used some of his own life experiences as examples of times of influence for his family and others.  The book, "Lead For God's Sake", has been endorsed by former Irish football coach Lou Holtz and current Ohio State Buckeye coach Urban Meyer.  The other speaker was former Notre Dame Fighting Irish great and current San Antonio Spurs D-League player Luke Zeller.  Although Luke does not have children yet, he was able to touch on how his father positively impacted his life growing up on and off the court. 

The PHS players and coaching staff did an outstanding job of interacting with the adults and kids and working to help improve our program.  The Plymouth Boys Basketball Program will be hosting its fundamental and skills camp on June 12-15, 2012. 

Oliver Ford Lincoln and the PHS Music Boosters are teaming up for another Drive One 4 UR School fundraiser.  The event will be this Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.   Make plans to attend and test drive a car to earn money for the PHS Music Boosters.  For every test drive you will be entered to win an IPod Nano or one of two $100 gas cards.

The PHS Music Boosters will also host a bake sale, car wash, and raffle.  Bruce’s Big Grill BBQ will have a pulled pork sandwich dinner available.  Tickets are $8.00. 

The event will be in the PHS parking lot.  Hope to see you there!

If you have never attended this event, it is a lot of fun.  We turn the gymnasium into a jazz nightclub for one evening.   Admission is $8 and includes an all-evening food buffet that changes items about every 20-30 minutes.  (Coca-Cola products sold separately)   The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with a new jazz ensemble performing every 20 minutes.

There are six jazz ensembles performing from Plymouth, Knox and Norwell schools.

There will also be a large silent auction that runs through the evening.   There are dozens and dozens of donated items from area businesses that will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.  There are gift baskets, furniture, jewelry packages, home/interior items, children's gifts, gift certificates for activities and restaurants, cooking/kitchen items, and lots more.


This is a GREAT family event for an evening!  Tickets are available at the door.

The PHS Boys Basketball Program is conducting a Father-Son Camp this Thursday, May 10th from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Plymouth H.S. Gymnasium.  This is for any boy in grades 1-8 but we are accepting Kindergarteners at the discretion of the parents.  We are still accepting forms up until the day of the camp and will accept walk-ins.  Cost is $25 for 1 parent and 1 child and $10 for each additional child.  If cost is an issue have them contact me. 

During this camp we will be working with our campers and their father on the skills we are emphasizing in our program.  Todd Gongwer, author of the book "Lead for God's Sake" will be talking to our adult participants and we will have some H.S. players speak to our campers.  Besides learning the skills and listening to a speaker, we will also have some fun and competitive games as well.

A main reason we do this camp is to emphasize the important role a parent plays, especially the father, in the lives of their children.  We do have some attending who are a family friend, uncle, grandparent, or mother so if a child really wants to attend the camp they can ask someone else if the father is unable to attend.  This camp will give them an opportunity to spend a few hours working and learning together which makes for a neat experience.  We are also looking for some fathers to step up and coach their child during the younger years and by doing this camp, it allows me the opportunity to meet some parents who may have an interest in coaching at the youth levels.

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Webster Elementary students have been busy during the months of March and April thinking about and helping others in need. Twenty-eight students participated in a Math-A-Thon for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, raising $1435. Our students learned that St. Jude’s provides life-saving medical services at no cost to families of other children who are suffering from illness.

Webster 4th grade Student Council members wanted to raise money for Riley Children’s Hospital by having the entire school wear pajamas and slippers on April 27th. Several of our past and present students have received medical treatment from Riley Hospital. Donations were collected from those who chose to participate. Our staff and students raised $393.50 for the children at Riley Hospital.

We also held a month long food drive in April to support the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. We had a friendly competition between grade levels to collect the most items.  Our school collected 670 items, which is about two items per student. Our 2nd grade students had the most items, with 276 alone!

Way to go, Warriors!! Thanks for caring about others in our community!!

Students in picture are all 2nd Graders.  Left to right:  Kalem Strong, Raelynn Lolmaugh, Marshall Delgadillo, Alexis Rosa, and Nora Ortiz

Tricia Sloma of WNDU visited Plymouth High School on Friday, May 4, 2012 to interview PHS Teacher, Suzie Clevenger, her students, Guidance Counselor, Stacy Scheetz, and Mrs. Flynn.  Mrs. Clevenger, who works with students in Plymouth's Alternative High School setting, was nominated by her students, Mrs. Scheetz, and Mrs. Flynn to be one of WNDU's Outstanding Educators for 2011-2012.  In their letters, the students cited Mrs. Clevenger for her dedication to her students, her passion for getting them to learn, and for her never letting them quit and helping them to believe that they could make it.  Her story will run on WNDU Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at around 6:45 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m.

Sign ups for summer tennis lessons and league are Monday, May 7, 2012 and Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the courts.

On Monday night, May 7th, there will be a home girl's tennis match.  Sign-ups will be in the pavilion across the parking lot from the courts.  Plan to stay and support the Lady Pilgrims.  They have tough NLC battle with Wawasee.

The fliers are attached below.  Schedule and times are listed and similar to years past.  If you have any questions or can't make it to sign ups please give Michael Delp a call or email.

Tennis is a sport that you can compete at your entire life.  If you need proof, there is an 80 plus year old woman that competes in our Wednesday Team Tennis League.  She is amazing - she basically takes away any and all excuses for not being active.

Plymouth Summer Tennis In the Park - Spanish

Plymouth Summer Tennis In the Park - English

The Indiana University of South Bend Flute Choir performed for the PHS band and choir students on Friday, April 27, 2012.  After the performance, the flute choir instructed a master class and clinic with flute students from the Plymouth bands. 

Ms. Rebecca Hovan, director of the flute choir, gave individual instruction to each of the Plymouth flute players that attended the clinic and the PHS students were invited to play along side the flute choir.  This clinic was provided free-of-charge as an educational outreach service on behalf of the music department at IUSB.