School Safety
A safe, orderly environment is necessary to support student achievement. A coordinated effort among students, parents, educators and community members will keep our schools safe. Through study, planning, education and follow-up, we will continue to have safe schools that support student learning. If you have questions about school safety, contact Director of Safety and Security, Ward Byers at 574-540-9426 or Email Us.
School Guard App
PCSC Teachers and Staff have access to the "School Guard" App as a way to quickly and effectively respond to emergencies.
Follow the link to access resources available to our students. This link is updated with the most accurate information.
Marshall County App
Ward Byers recommends downloading the Marshall County App. This app links to public health information, links to the National Weather Service, gives information on current road closings/construction and more.
Winter Safety Tips
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has provided information on the types of travel advisories issued. Please go to the following websites for more information:
Marshall County Emergency Management Website
IDHS Travel Advisory Information
When weather conditions are severely cold, temperatures below -10 degrees Fahrenheit, or a windchill factor of -19 degrees below zero Fahrenheit or less. Frostbite can occur at 30 minutes of exposure, according to the National Weather Service Windchill Chart. Please refer to this Transportation page for more information on alternate bus routes for Walkers when temperature is below 0 Fahrenheit, actual or windchill.
When weather conditions warrant a school delay, early release or closing, notice will be posted on all local radio and television stations.
We encourage you to plan ahead and make arrangements for your child(ren) in the event of an early dismissal so there is no confusion.
It is our understanding that the Boys’ and Girls’ Club and the After-School Childcare program through Kaleidoscope are both closed on the days school is dismissed for bad weather.
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will implement a new process during inclement weather when conditions require a short delay to the start of school. In an effort to reduce the number of "lost days" due to school cancellation, the Superintendent will utilize a Three Hour Delay program. This new program will be used only as necessary in the interest of student safety.
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Three-Hour Delay
What Does it Look Like?
Example: School regularly starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
On a three-hour delay school starts at 11:00 a.m.
Bus riders will be picked up three hours from their regular pickup time.
Example: Normal Pick-up Time: 7:15 a.m. / 3-hour Delay Pick-up Time: 10:15 a.m.
On a three-hour delay school ends at 4:00 p.m.
Advantages
Avoid needless make-up days
Ensure safer transportation to school during bad weather
Allow the highway departments more time to clear roads
Best use of the IDOE’s rules for bad weather
Extracurricular activity buses will leave at 4:15 p.m.
Two-Hour Delay
What Does it Look Like?
Example: School regularly starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
In the case of a two-hour delay, school will start two hours from the regular starting time.
Example: Normal 1st Bell: 7:50 a.m. / 2-hour Delay Bell: 9:50 a.m.
Bus riders will be picked up two hours from their regular pickup time.
Example: Normal Pick-up Time: 7:15 a.m. / 2-hour Delay Pick-up Time: 9:15 a.m.
Release time at the end of the day does not change
How can I stay informed?
Thrillshare is a phone system for contacting parents for:
Emergency Closings or Delays
Mass Emergency Contact
Informational Messages
(Contact info syncs from Contact 1 and Contact 2 in PowerSchool, You can text START to 98900 to receive texts if you are not one of those contacts)
Please contact your student's school for information and updating contact numbers.
School Emergency Frequently Asked Questions
