Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District

PHS News! JUNIORS AND SENIORS: BGSU Firelands in Huron is hosting a Spring Preview Day starting at Designed to be a choose-your-own-adventure event, visitors will be able to decide from a wide range of activities, including:  Visit with academic departments and student services in our exhibitor areas  Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid and scholarships Tour campus spaces and academic buildings  You can register online for Spring Preview Day by using this link: https://admissions.bgsu.edu/register/?id=31f59ee3-36d9-46f9-b088-1f6059dcc91f

Athletic News! Spring Sports Schedules and Information: February is here and the winter sports season is headed down the home stretch of the season while the spring sports season is only a few weeks away from getting started. The spring sports mandatory parent/team meetings will be held on Wednesday February 19th at 6pm. There will NOT be a meeting in the gym like in the fall and winter so the individual team meetings will be held right at 6pm. All athletes planning to play a spring sport will need to be in attendance at their team meeting along with a parent/guardian at 6pm. Spring sports schedules are also attached to this post. Please note that JV baseball and softball schedules are not included for now until we have a better idea on what those seasons will look like once practices begin. As always, spring schedules are always extremely subject to change due to weather and other factors. Go Big Red!!

PHS News! Attn: SENIORS Reminder: If you plan to apply for any of these scholarships please keep in mind that the deadlines are quickly approaching. 25/26 NCSC Foundation Scholarship - February 28th Horatio Alger Association - March 1st Ohio Natural Energy Scholarship - March 1st Rumpke Waste & Recycling - March 3rd Directions Credit Union - March 15th FCBank Scholarship - March 16th Luckey Farmers, Inc. - March 31st Ohio ACTE - Darrell Parks Scholarship - March 31st Advantage Credit Union - March 31st NCSC Tuition Freedom - April 1st Richland County Foundation - April 1st Huron County Township - April 1st Ohio Gas Association - April 1st Marines Elton E. Mackin Scholarship - April 1st If you have any questions about eligibility and requirements for these scholarships, all information is available on Google Classroom and/or in the high school office. See Mr. Neal or Mrs. Porter if you have any questions.

PHS News! ATTENTION SENIORS attending North Central State College this Fall! NCSC Foundation Scholarships Over 100 scholarships will be awarded to NCSC students for the 2025-2026 academic year! Who may apply: Those who will be regularly enrolled students at NCSC during the 25/26 academic year (fall 2025/spring 2026) Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025 All applicants must file a 2025/2026 FAFSA by February 28, 2025. NCSC's FAFSA code is 005313. Complete this at www.fafsa.gov Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will not be notified if your application is incomplete. Scholarship proceeds will be credited to recipients' fiscal accounts at the College to help pay tuition expenses. No cash payments will be made to students from NCSC scholarship funds. Everyone that applies for a scholarship through NCSC will be entered to win a weekly drawing for a family 4 pack of Cedar Point tickets for the 2025 season. The sooner you apply, the more chances you have to win! Use the link provided to apply: https://northcentralstatecollege.wufoo.com/forms/zv30dub0nabtz2/

FCCLA News! Help Celebrate FCCLA Week 2025 for the week of February 10-14! Monday (FCCLA Member Day) - PJ Day Tuesday (FCCLA Day of Service) - Color a Smile Cards During Lunch and wear your favorite color! Wednesday (FCCLA Educators Day) - Writing special notes to teachers and dress as your favorite teacher! Thursday (Alumni Day) - Dress as your Future Career! Friday FCCLA Spirit Day) - Big Red Day and wear RED! Prizes will be awarded to 2 students per grade every day!

PHS News! ATTENTION SENIORS: Rumpke Waste & Recycling Scholarship - Winners are chosen based on their commitment to their academics, leadership ability, environmental stewardship and desire to serve the community. Eligibility: Graduating seniors in Richland County pursuing a two or four year degree at an accredited college, including vocational/trade schools Dependents of Rumpke employees are not eligible for this scholarship Requirements: Complete application and respond to the three questions on the application. Amount: $1,000 (two scholarships available) Deadline: March 3, 2025 You can pick up a copy of the application in the high school office. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2025 to be considered. Applications can also be emailed to Saundra Crocker at saundra.crocker@rumpke.com. Emailed applications must arrive by March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM.

Athletic News! Big Red Recap: The varsity girls basketball team was the only Big Red team in action on Tuesday night as they traveled to Wynford to take on the Lady Royals. It was all Royals as the Lady Big Red could not keep up with the high-powered and good shooting Royals in a 65-19 loss. They drop to 5-15 overall on the season and will look to get back in the win column on Friday when they travel to St. Paul.

Big Red Family! The College Credit Plus (CCP) qualifying test, ACCUPLACER - next generation, will be offered to students interested in participating for the 2025-26 school year. The test will be offered on Thursday, March 20 starting at 8:00 A.M. here in the Plymouth High School Library. The test is free for first time takers and $25.00 for retakes in an area where qualifying scores were not met. If interested, stop in the counselor's office to sign-up and receive instructions on applying to the NCSC - CCP Program. You must apply to NCSC before you can take the ACCUPLACER test.

Big Red Family! What: Big Red Bookshelf Event When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Time: 10 am - 12 pm Where: Richland Carrousel in Mansfield Book reading of "The Pizza That We Made" and a FREE copy of the book for each child while supplies last! FREE cookie, craft and carrousel rides while supplies last!

PHS News! Attn: SENIORS Ohio ACTE is proud to continue the legacy of by awarding up to $1,000 scholarships to graduating career-technical students pursuing further education or entering the workforce. Dr. Darrell Parks was a in career-technical education, dedicated to ensuring students received relevant, hands-on training for successful careers. His commitment to bridging education and workforce development continues to shape opportunities for Ohio students today. Award amount: $1,000 each (two available) Eligibility: 2025 graduating seniors enrolled in a career-technical program Deadline to apply: March 31, 2025 Selection Process: Recipients will be chosen by an Ohio ACTE member committee Use the link provided below to apply: https://ohioacte.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc4a6478910beeaf5178ba593&id=6eaf562efc&e=89053084b1

Athletic News! Attached is the bracket and information for the freshman boys basketball tournament that will be held at South Central. The Big Red have earned the 3rd seed and will take on 2nd seeded Western Reserve in the semi-finals next Wednesday 2/12 at 6:45pm at South Central.

PHS Senior News! Attn: SENIORS The 2025 FCBank Scholarship Application is now open! Funding is available for up to 5 scholarships, maximum of one winner per eligible school, in the amount of $1,000 each to be used for continuing education in a business-related field. The essay theme this year is: What key differentiators separate your favorite companies from their competitors? Discuss a challenge or opportunity businesses have for improving customer experience and increase differentiation. Please see the attached forms for essay requirements. Ways to submit application and essay: Complete the attached application and turn into your high school's guidance office along with your essay. Or mail to: FCBank, Attn: Scholarships, 6600 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085 Or email the submissions to Scholarships@FCBank.bank by 11:59PM March 16, 2025. Please see all details and requirements for applying on the attached forms. If you need a printed copy of this information it is available in the high school office. All applications must be received by 11:59PM on March 16, 2025. Applications and supporting documents can be submitted via mail or email. Winners will be announced via Facebook and our website on April 14, 2025. FCBank will award 5 $1,000 awards. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o6lSeVeGhgFRa-ViEmNwsLiW8aM2ZSQX/view?usp=classroom_web&authuser=0

Athletic News! Tomorrow night's (Feb 5) freshman boys basketball game at Western Reserve has been moved up to a 5:30pm start time.

Athletic News! Tonight's JV girls basketball game at Wynford has been cancelled due to sickness and injuries. Tonight at Wynford will now be varsity only starting at 6pm.

SMS News! Just a reminder that Middle school Drama will be from 3:15 until 4:30pm today. Parts for the play will be assigned next Tuesday.

Athletic News! Attached is the bracket for the Division 7 Shelby Sectional/District Girls Basketball Tournament. The Lady Big Red have earned the 4th seed and will host 5th seeded St. Paul in the Sectional finals on Saturday 2/15 at 12pm. With a win over St. Paul they would advance to the district tournament at Shelby HS on Thursday 2/20.

PHS Senior News! Attention Seniors and Senior Parents for the Class of 2025: Graduation is just around the corner! It is hard to believe that we will be watching this group of students walk across the stage to become PHS Graduates in May! We would like to honor these young men and women by giving them a SENIOR SPOTLIGHT on Facebook and the school website. Please fill out the following questionnaire and send a Senior picture to my email address: blasch@plymouthk12.org so that we may give them all the recognition that they deserve! 🤩 1. Full Name 2. What has been your favorite memory from High School 3. What do you plan to do after graduation 4. What would you like your Senior quote to be Senior Spotlights will begin on Facebook and the website March 2025!

PHS News! HS Yearbook members are asked to meet Thursday, February 20th from 3-4 to complete all Fall pages. Bring your Chromebooks

PHS News! High school art club will be meeting Tuesday, February 4th and February 18th this month.

Athletic News for the Week of 2-3-25! Monday 2/3: Freshman Boys Basketball home vs Northmor 5:30pm Tuesday 2/4: JV/Varsity Girls Basketball at Wynford 6pm Wednesday 2/5: Freshman Boys Basketball at Western Reserve 6:30pm Thursday 2/6: JV Girls Basketball at Temple Christian 5pm - JV only JV/Varsity Boys Basketball home vs New London 6pm Friday 2/7: Varsity Girls Basketball at St. Paul 6pm - Varsity only Saturday 2/8: Varsity Wrestling at Margaretta Invite 9:30am Freshman Boys Basketball FC Tourney at South Central TBA JV/Varsity Boys Basketball home vs Crestview 6pm