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Last year the School Board voted to change the 2022-23 school year calendar. To accommodate two holidays – Yom Kippur on Oct. 5, 2022, and Eid celebrated on April 21 and 22, 2023.

One of Plymouth's most successful fundraisers will be starting next week on Tuesday. Students will receive information about the fundraiser and an email will go out to families with more information. We hope you consider helping us to raise money for our school!

We are excited to partner with Every Meal to offer a free weekend food program to all our students. 

Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children’s lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when they can’t receive food in school.

We have been monitoring the arrival of buses the first two weeks of school. We are now at a point where most buses are dropping students off at school in enough time for them to get to class by 9:20.

If a student's bus is late, they will be given a bus pass which will be excused.

Students who are in the building, late, and without a bus pass will be marked tardy. 

Stay tuned - there may be a change in breakfast procedure as well to ensure students are eating breakfast and getting to class on time. 

PMS Panthers! September 22, 2022 is our scheduled picture retake day. 

Click here for more information on retakes and ordering photos.

We love to support our local high schools by attending events. It creates school spirit and a sense of community. With that said, both Armstrong and Cooper High Schools require elementary and middle school students to be accompanied by a paid adult at every event. Athletics and activities are not intended to be drop-off events for our elementary and middle school students. 

We believe the diversity in our school is one of our greatest strengths. Each month, we will highlight a culture represented in our schools. 

Hispanic Heritage Month starts this week. Students will be invited to create papel picados during advisory. 

Every year we ask all families to complete an Educational Benefits application. This is a big request, and we ask you to take a few moments to apply right now. 

Applying for Educational Benefits offers advantages to students in every school. By filling out an application, you will help us qualify for education funds and discounts that benefit all learners.

• Student(s) and families may qualify for:
• Free or reduced-price meals
• Reduced athletic and activity fees
• Lower admission fees to zoos and museums
• Reduced cost for Chromebook insurance 
• Reduced rental costs for musical instruments

To apply, complete an application online at family.titank12.com/application.

PMS has altered our expectations for use of personal devices during the school day. 

General Expectations for students:

Classrooms

• Away during instructional time (bell to bell)

• With permission on a case-by-case basis

Practice for Fall Sports starts Monday, September 12th. Practice starts at 4:15 pm. 

6-8 Girls Tennis (meet at the tennis courts)

6-8 Coed Soccer (meet on the soccer fields)

7-8 Girls Volleyball (meet in the gym)

Still need to register? Register Today! 

Coming Soon: PMS Student and Family Information Hub

We are currently building a Google Site that will house information for students and families about procedures, expectations, schedules, and more! We will send out a message as soon as it is launched. 

Until then, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:

Are you wondering about school pictures, Open House, Chromebook pick up, schedules, and more? Check out this slideshow for back-to-school information!

The first day of school depends on your grade level. 6th grade and W.E.B. Leaders will start school on Tuesday, September 6th. 7th and 8th grade students will start school on Wednesday, September 7th.

The Plymouth Athletic Department is happy to announce that registration for 6-8 Girls Tennis, 7-8 COED Soccer, 7-8 Girls Volleyball, and 6th grade Intramural COED Soccer was live on August 22nd. 

Registration Form

I am happy to report that we currently have drivers to staff all transportation routes and busing to school activities. In addition, we believe we have hired enough staff to be able to cover our routes if our drivers call out sick or need to take extended leaves. 

Reminder: Families and students are invited to join us for two back-to-school events: Thursday, Aug. 25th from 3 pm-7 pm (that's tonight) and Thursday, September 1st from 4 pm-5 pm (Chromebooks, pictures, and schedules) and 5 pm-7 pm (Open House).

The big difference between the 25th and the 1st: The entire building will be open on the 1st from 5 pm - 7 pm for students and families to tour the building, meet teachers, and more. Today is simply another opportunity to check off some of the back-to-school activities. Students and families will have access to only the gym and media center tonight.

We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these events in the coming week.

A reminder to families that school start times are changing beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

Starting this fall, school meals will no longer be free to all students. Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the Educational Benefits application will have access to meals at no cost or a reduced cost.

With monkeypox in the news, we know students and families may be concerned about the national outbreak and how it could affect our schools. 

Students who attend public schools in Minnesota are required by state law to have specific immunizations (or written proof of exemption) before they can attend school