The Plymouth High School Speech Team won their 43rd straight sectional speech tournament on Saturday with 230 points over second place Penn with 185 points. The team also qualified 38 out of 40 entries for the ISSDA State Speech Tournament on Saturday, March 8 at Fishers High School. Plymouth won their first sectional tournament in 1982 and they have won every sectional since that time under the direction of just three head coaches: Dan Tyree, David McKenzie, and current head coach Eric Schaefer. Students qualifying for the state tournament are as follows:
Broadcasting: Alex Kizer
Declamation: Kylinn Kain (champion), Nathan King, Ray Ye, and Marcy Sickmiller.
Discussion: Eva Macey
Drama: Dariel Herrera (champion), Claire Lewandowski, Angel Oviedo, and Katelyn Golba.
Duo: Dariel Herrera/Claire Lewandowski (champions), Waylon Pitts/Rylan James, Olivia Burch/Dylan Buchanon, and Hayli Sullivan/Landon Cooper.
Humor: Brice Hoover, Brandon Woods, Olivia Burch and Madelyn Hutchings,
Impromptu: Tyler Travis (champion)
Informative: Alex Kizer, Katie Fritz, and Cora Hanes.
International Extemp: Maddie Harness and Marcy Sickmiller.
Original Oratory: Maddie Harness (champion)
Original Performance: Rylan James/Waylon Pitts (champions), and Joel Rodriguez/Audriana Flores.
Poetry: Estela Mendez (champion), Ray Ye, and Kylinn Kain.
Program Oral Interp: Madelyn Hutchings, Estela Mendez, and Lylianah Seidelmann.
Prose: Lylianah Seidelmann (champion), Angel Oviedo, Audriana Flores, and Lance Weldon.
US Extemp: Tyler Travis (champion)
The team finished 2nd in the state last year losing to Munster High School by 2 points. Their goal this year, as always, is to come home as state champions
This Friday, the PHS Theatre Department will be presenting the play Les Miserables. This historical adaptation, by Sarah Bernstein of Victor Hugos’s novel, is presented by arrangement with Playscripts Inc.
Performances are this Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1. Both performances are at 7:00 PM in the Plymouth High School Auditorium.
Guests are asked to use Door #5, the main doors in the large parking lot at the north end of Plymouth High School. Doors open 30 minutes before each show.
Tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets are $6.00 and this is a CASH ONLY sale.
Staying active can be fun in all seasons! Last week, a group of Plymouth High School students from Mr. Hovermale's PE class took a refreshing trip to the Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center, proving that swimming isn’t just for summer. What a great way to stay moving—even in the winter!
Last week, Lincoln Jr. High and Webster Elementary’s student councils came together to brighten the day for residents at Miller’s Merry Manor for Valentine's Day.
Through painting, conversation, and sweet treats, students and seniors connected across generations. For seniors, engaging with younger generations can reduce loneliness, improve cognitive function, and even lower the risk of depression.
Studies show that seniors who interact with children and teens experience increased levels of happiness and a greater sense of purpose. These connections can also stimulate memory recall and provide a renewed sense of vitality.
For students, spending time with older adults helps develop empathy, social skills, and a deeper appreciation for different life experiences.
Research suggests that intergenerational programs can lead to greater respect for the elderly and reduce age-related stereotypes. This also helps with communication skills and emotional intelligence in children. Pictured is our group of students and sponsors, and a photo by Pilot News Group of students painting with residents!
You can read more about this day in Pilot News Group.
Do you have an incoming Kindergartener?
Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner!
🗓️ March 18, 2025
🕒 3pm-6pm
This is more than just signing up for kindergarten—it’s the start of a journey for the Plymouth High School Class of 2038, with countless memories, lessons, laughs, friends, adventures, growth, and change to come. Your kindergartener has many opportunities ahead of them. We are honored to be a part of their life, and cannot wait to welcome your little one into the Big Red P family. ❤️🤍
Click the link to sign up for Kindergarten Roundup, and we will contact you with a time and your assigned school! https://forms.gle/EY6aB4jGvsSwZA9x9
The cold weather bus for walkers will not run today due to driver illness.
The PHS Theatre Department will be presenting the play Les Miserables. This historical adaptation, by Sarah Bernstein of Victor Hugos’s novel, is presented by arrangement with Playscripts Inc.
Performances are Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1. Both performances are at 7:00 PM in the Plymouth High School Auditorium.
Guests are asked to use Door #5, the main doors in the large parking lot at the north end of Plymouth High School. Doors open 30 minutes before each show.
Tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets are $6.00 and this is a CASH ONLY sale.
Hello,
Phones are down corporation-wide this morning.
We have contacted the provider and are waiting for a resolution.
Thank you.
The cold weather bus for walkers will not run today due to driver illness.
All PCSC buildings are closed tomorrow, 2/17/25, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Today marks our last day of highlighting our amazing married employees.
Meet Meghan and David Pugh! Meghan is the Theater Teacher at Plymouth High School, and David is a Music Teacher at Menominee and Washington Discovery Academy. Married for 8 years and best friends for 11, they have two amazing kids: Lilly, who is 7, and Jacob, who is 2. When they’re not teaching, they love writing, singing, and performing Worship music together.
We’re so fortunate to have the Pughs as part of our PCSC family!
We hope you all enjoyed hearing the stories of the different couples this week!
Happy Valentine's Day! Today marks our last day of highlighting our amazing married employees!
Meet Riley and Jessica Heeren! Riley is a Social Studies Teacher at Lincoln Junior High, and Jessica is a 2nd Grade Teacher at Menominee Elementary. Married for 13 years, they have two amazing boys—Avery (9), a 3rd grader at Menominee, and Brooks (6), a kindergartener at Menominee. When they’re not busy with school, they enjoy working around the house and spending time outdoors as a family.
The Heerens are a wonderful part of the PCSC family!
Stay tuned as we finish off the week with one more couple!
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we’re celebrating the incredible married couples in our district all week long! ❤️
Meet Reid and Phyllis Gault! Reid is the Principal at Lincoln Junior High, and Phyllis is an Alternative Education Teacher at Plymouth Achievement Academy, housed at Lincoln Education Center. Married for 28 years, they have two wonderful children, Tallulah and Tanner. One of their greatest joys is traveling together, exploring new places, and making lasting memories.
We’re sharing a blast from the past alongside a recent photo of them—proof that some love stories only grow stronger and more beautiful with time. ❤️
We’re so thankful to have the Gaults as part of our PCSC family! Stay tuned as we continue sharing more amazing love stories throughout the week!
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we are celebrating married employees all week long! ❤️
Meet Craig and Hillary Hopple! Craig is the Principal at the Lincoln Education Center, and Hillary is the PE Teacher at Menominee Elementary and Washington Discovery Academy. Married for 29 years, they’re looking forward to celebrating their 30th anniversary this June! They have three amazing kids, all graduates of PCSC: Hanna (26), who works as an Aide at Jefferson Elementary, Hayden (22), and Halle (20). When they’re not working, they love taking trips to Florida, with Disney being one of their favorite destinations!
We’re so thankful to have the Hopples as part of the PCSC family. Stay tuned for more heartwarming couple stories throughout the week!
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we’re celebrating the wonderful married couples in our district all week long! ❤️
Meet Cayla and Justyn Wade! Cayla is a Preschool Teacher at Washington Discovery Academy, and Justyn is a CTE Fire and Rescue Instructor. This October, they’ll celebrate five years of marriage-- together for nearly seven! They have one son, Westyn, and a beloved dog named Ada. One of their favorite things to do together is go camping with friends and family—they’re already planning their trips for this year!
We love having the Wades as part of our PCSC family!
Stay tuned as we continue sharing more incredible love stories throughout the week!
Tomorrow, February 13, 2025 PCSC will be on a two hour delay schedule.
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we’re celebrating the amazing married couples in our district all week long! ❤️
Meet Kevin and Maureen Garrity! Kevin is a Social Studies Teacher at Lincoln Junior High, and Maureen is our Counselor at Washington Discovery Academy. Married for eight years, they have three wonderful kids who keep them busy and bring them so much joy. One of their favorite things to do together is cheer on the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame football games!
We’re so thankful to have the Garritys as part of our PCSC family! Stay tuned as we continue highlighting more incredible couples!
All after school activities are canceled today, 2/12/25, due to inclement weather. Please travel carefully.
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we are highlighting married employees all week long! ❤️
Meet Dave and Jennifer Schoof! Jennifer is the EL Teacher at Menominee Elementary, and Dave is the Director of Facilities for PCSC. Married for 27 years and together for 34, they have one son, Jared. One of their favorite things to do together is cruise around the lake!
PCSC loves having the Schoofs as part of our school community! Stay tuned as we continue celebrating the amazing couples in our district this week!
In honor of Valentine’s Day this Friday, we are highlighting married employees all week long! ❤️
Meet Laurie and Jed Wandland! Laurie is a Special Education Teacher at Riverside Intermediate, and Jed is an Advanced Manufacturing and Integrated Chemistry & Physics teacher at Plymouth High School. Married for 18 years, they have two wonderful kids—an 8th grader at Lincoln Junior High and a 6th grader at Riverside. Together, they love coaching their VEX IQ and VEX V5 robotics teams!
We love having the Wandlands as part of our team! Stay tuned as we continue celebrating the amazing couples in our district this week.
