Plymouth Community School Corporation

It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly thankful for our amazing School Resource Officers, Bridget Hite and Steve DeLee! Today, we asked them to share some of their favorite memories as SROs. Corporal Hite reflected on a moment when a former student reached out just to thank her for listening — a powerful reminder of her lasting impact of compassion and connection. She also cherishes seeing students grow over the years, with hugs and smiles often greeting her in the hallways. Officer DeLee said he’s collecting many special memories, but one that stands out is connecting with a nonverbal student — a moment of shared understanding and joy that he’ll always hold close. He loves the daily opportunity to build relationships with students and the community, calling his role the best-kept secret in law enforcement. Our students adore both officers, and we are so grateful for the care, kindness, and protection they bring to our school community every single day. Thank you, Corporal Hite and Officer DeLee!

Plymouth High School's freshman orientation is tomorrow! This is mandatory for incoming freshman. There will be important scheduling information as well as an opportunity to meet the teachers. Food trucks will be on-site as well. This will take place tomorrow, January 9th, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm in the PHS Auditorium/Gym. Enter door 5!

PCSC is pleased to welcome Jennifer Felke to her new role as Business Manager.

Reminder for current 8th grade students: Plymouth High School's freshman orientation is right around the corner! This is mandatory for incoming freshman. There will be important scheduling information as well as an opportunity to meet the teachers. Food trucks will be on-site as well. This will take place this Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm in the PHS Auditorium/Gym. Enter door 5!

Ahead of the winter weather to come, PCSC would like to share some tips from the state of Indiana, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency, Department of Transportation and National Weather Service. ✅ Before You Go: - Check the weather and decide if travel is truly necessary. - Share your route and timetable with someone you trust. - Check Indiana travel advisories: https://www.in.gov/core/travel-advisories.html](https://www.in.gov/core/travel-advisories.html https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/](https://www.in.gov/dhs/travel-advisory-map/ ✅ Vehicle Checklist: - Inspect tires, battery, and fluids (antifreeze and no-freeze washer fluid) - Keep your gas tank above half full. ✅ Driving Tips: - Reduce speed and increase following distance. ✅ Emergency Kit Essentials: - Blankets or sleeping bag - Flashlight and extra batteries - Jumper cables, flares, matches - Extra clothing (boots, hats, mittens) - Shovel, road salt, or cat litter for traction - Water, snacks, first-aid kit, and medications - Cell phone with car charger, ice scraper and brush, and spare tire ✅ Stay Informed: - Find Warming Centers by calling 211, visiting 211.org, or checking local media outlets. - Download the Marshall County App from Google Play or the App Store for local weather and emergency updates. - Contact the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency at 574-936-3740 for more information. Prepare ahead, stay safe, and know your resources.

Happy new year! We hope you’re having a restful and wonderful break. Enjoy the time with loved ones, and we can’t wait to see everyone back for an amazing second semester!

2024 Wrapped! These were some of your top PCSC Facebook posts of 2024. What has been your favorite school memory this year?

Have a wonderful Winter Break! January 6 is a teacher work day, so we will see students back on January 7.

‘Tis the season of giving...and some friendly competition! Plymouth High School's SEED Club continued its annual “Give Back for Christmas” initiative with a 5th-period competition to collect the most non-perishable food and toiletries for the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Mrs. Schemenauer’s class led the charge with 174 items, followed by Mrs. Edmiston’s class with 128 items. The generosity didn’t stop there—PHS teachers donated $280 to further support local families. SEED Club members, led by President Elizabeth Kruyer and Vice President Troy Hundt, delivered the donations, spreading holiday cheer and demonstrating the power of giving back to the community.

There's been an elf causing mischief at Menominee Elementary! Has anyone seen Principal Ryan Welch?

Plymouth High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter celebrated outstanding achievements at the District competition held on Saturday. Several students excelled across various categories, with many earning spots to compete at the State level. Plymouth High School students achieved 16 top-three placements in individual and team events. 25 students and teams advanced to the State competition. Notable victories included 1st place in Banking & Finance, Financial Analyst Team, Advanced Spreadsheet Applications, Computer Security, and Prepared Speech. All Results, those advancing to State marked with a star (*): 100 Fundamental Accounting 4th Calvin Cerrato* 145 Banking & Finance 1st Jenna Blake* 3rd Kadyn Ellery* 5th Blake Mackey* 6th Hayden Feldmen 7th Haylee Busse 150 Financial Analyst Team 1st Kadyn Ellery, Hayden Feldmen, and Blake Mackey* 155 Economic Research Individual 5th Kevin Nataren 165 Personal Financial Management 3rd Davis Jones* 4th Lillian Narantic* 235 Advanced Spreadsheet Applications 1st Calvin Cerrato* 265 Business Law & Ethics 4th Birkley Cooper* 305 Device Configuration & Troubleshooting 4th Jason Weber* 320 Computer Security 1st Jason Weber* 335 C++ Programming 3rd Alexius Borys* 400 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing 2nd Katie Phipps* 3rd Carleah Morrison* 410 Graphic Design Promotion 4th Abby Lewallen 445 Broadcast News Production Team 3rd Zoe Allen, Sydney Heims, Chloe Horton, and Abby Lewallen* 515 Interview Skills 3rd Alexius Borys* 535 Human Resource Management 2nd Sophie Miller* 545 Prepared Speech 1st Marley Christy* 555 Presentation Management Individual 3rd Tynley Gantz* 610 Health Administration Procedures 4th Haileigh Olivarez* 5th Kevin Nataren* 6th Ana Slattery 615 Health Leadership / Special Topics 2nd Kyndall Marcum* Congratulations to all of these incredible students!

Crimson Connection had the joy of spreading music and cheer throughout the community! They performed at the downtown museum for the Rotary Club and Kiwanis, as well as several nursing homes. It was an incredible experience to share their voices and brighten the day for so many.

PCSC will run the cold weather bus today with adjusted morning pick up times due to the two hour delay. See the pick up times here: 9:00 Jackson St. & Water St. 3:22 9:06 Baker St. & Fairbanks St. 3:23 9:06 Plymouth Goshen Trail & Elk Run 3:28 9:08 Little Caesars (at rear of building) 3:29 9:09 Walnut St. & Novelty St. 3:31 9:11 Walnut St. & Monroe St. 3:32 9:12 Walnut St. & Washington St. 3:33 9:15 Walnut St. & Lewis St. 3:37 9:15 Pierce St. & Gilmore St. 3:38 9:17 Pearl St. & Conger St. 3:39 9:18 Nursery St. & Thayer St. 3:40 9:19 Ewing St. & Miner St. 3:41 9:20 Bayless St. & Charles St. 3:42 9:22 Pennsylvania Ave. & Liberty St. 3:44

Tomorrow, PCSC will be on a two hour delay schedule. If the temperature is at 0 by 7:30am, we will offer our cold weather bus. We will make a post if that is the case.

Rocket Night at Riverside was a huge success! Sponsored by our Service Club and Student Council, the event brought students together for an evening of fun and giving back. Admission was a donation of canned goods, and students enjoyed activities and concessions, with all proceeds benefiting the Neighborhood Center's food pantry. They collected a substantial amount of canned goods and raised $400 to support this important cause. Thank you to our students and staff for their generosity! You can read more about it in today's edition of The Pilot News!

Join us for the Plymouth High School Christmas Spectacular this Friday and Saturday at 7 PM in the auditorium. Featuring incredible performances from our band, choir, orchestra, and theater students, this is a holiday event you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $6 cash or $6.50 credit. We will see you there!

Breakfast with Santa at Jefferson Elementary was a great success this morning! Families enjoyed pancakes and sausage prepared by the Plymouth Fire Department, shopped at the Santa Store, created crafts, and visited a bake sale provided by Crossroads Church. Thank you to everyone who supported the Jefferson PTO!

Christmas spirit is in full swing at PCSC! Oh what fun Pajama Day was at WDA, and Santa has made an appearance at PHS! Stay tuned for more holiday fun ahead.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We are incredibly thankful for our amazing staff, students, families, and everyone in our community who makes our schools such a wonderful place to learn and grow. Enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday!

Select members of the PHS Speech team competed at the two-day Glenbrook Speech and Debate Tournament on November 23rd and 24th. This tournament is the largest regular season speech and debate competition in the nation. Plymouth placed second in the speech part only losing to Arch Bishop Mitty from California! Claire Lewandowski and Dariel Herrera placed 2nd in Duo, while Herrera also took home 5th place in Drama. Semifinalists included Olivia Burch in Humor, Olivia Burch and Dylan Buchanan in Duo, Waylon Pitts and Rylan James in Duo, Claire Lewandowski in Drama, Angel Oviedo in Drama, and Lyli Seidelman in POI. Quarterfinalists included Katie Fritz in Informative and Tyler Travis in Extemporaneous Speaking. Others competing were Cora Hanes in Informative and Madelyn Hutchings in POI and Duo. This is the first time Plymouth has earned a team trophy at Glenbrook since 2003!