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PHS Monthly Update

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PHS Monthly Principal Update October 2026 PHS Monthly Principal Update October 2026

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Mission Statement

"Our mission is to encourage everyone to see and be their personal best through successful learning experiences. Become your best!"
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Plymouth Joint School District Pillars of Excellence

Academic Excellence for the 21st Century

Extracurricular Activities

Community Engagement

Financial Responsibility

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🐾Hello PHS Families,


The month of September has come and gone quickly here at PHS. As we prepare for October to arrive, the focus this week is Homecoming. Homecoming is a time for students/staff/community to come together and show their Panther Pride. Please remind your children to act responsibly as they are celebrating Homecoming outside of Plymouth High School.


You will notice there are topics in this Update that were also in the September update; that is intentional. The more times we can share information the better, it's our intention to make sure you are informed.


Please feel free to join in our Panther Spirit this week, including the parade downtown and football game.


GO PANTHERS! 🐾

Joe Brandl

Principal

Plymouth High School

jbrandl@plymouth.k12.wi.us

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A NEW FACE IN THE OFFICE

Please join us in welcoming Erika Pichette to Plymouth High School as our new High School Secretary!

Erika is a lifelong Plymouth resident and proud Plymouth High School alumna. She brings nearly 20 years of experience working with and serving people in the community, most recently as the Wellness Coordinator at Generations Intergenerational Center. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed connecting with people, supporting her community, and creating welcoming environments for people of all ages.


Erika lives in Plymouth with her husband and their four boys. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, practicing and teaching yoga, cooking, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her family.

Erika is excited to give back to the community that has been such an important part of her life. She looks forward to supporting Plymouth High School’s students, families, and staff in her new role!

HOMECOMING EVENTS

🐾You all are invited to PHS Homecoming events on Friday, October 2nd!🐾

During School:

  • Pep Assembly: Beginning at 1:10 Adjusted 1-8 SCHEDULE

After School:

  • Parade: Beginning at 4:15pm through downtown Plymouth
  • Brat fry: 5:30-9pm at the Finke Field concession stand
  • Game: Varsity Football hosts West Bend West, 7pm; admission $5 (adults), PHS students are free with student ID


Please remind your students Homecoming isn't a time to misbehave in the community. It IS an opportunity to set an example that makes our community proud! 🐾 Thanks for your support!

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FAMILY ATHLETIC PASSES - GoFan SALES ONLY

All Family (formerly Adult and Student) Athletic Passes are now sold online through GoFan.


  • You can still purchase them at sporting events.
  • We will not be selling them in the office.
  • You can still pay the rest of your school fees in the high school office.


Any other questions, please contact our Activities Director Mr. Butters at kbutters@plymouth.k12.wi.us
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YEARBOOK ORDERS - ONLINE SALES ONLY @ JOSTENS.COM

  • Yearbook purchasing happens directly through Josten's now. Parents/Guardians and students can order a yearbook using the yearbook sales link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09389000.


CLASS OF 2027


  • Senior parents/guardians are encouraged to purchase an ad for their senior student using the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1116447
  • Senior pictures are due November 15th. Email them, and any questions regarding format needed, to quitquioc@gc.plymouth.k12.wi.us
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PARENT & TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent & Teacher Conferences are just around the corner. Please save the dates:


  • October 08 ~ 3:00-7:00 PM
  • November 05 ~ 3:00-7:00 PM


All Conferences will be held in-person at PHS.


Please follow these Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler instructions (or this Parent/Guardian Guide to Signing up for Conferences PDF) to schedule your conferences through Skyward.


If you would like to schedule a meeting with a staff member who is not listed on your child’s schedule, please reach out to that staff member directly to check their availability.


  • You can find our complete staff directory, including email addresses, on our website.
  • Also, due to the amount of after school high school activities, some teachers may not be available on October 8th. Please email them for a different time to discuss your child's progress.


Together, we can encourage everyone to see and be their personal best through successful learning experiences. Become your best!

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PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th - Make-up Picture Day (morning only)


Last Chance for School Pictures!


Picture orders will have increased, archive pricing and a shipping fee will be added soon. So order by Friday, 10/16 to get yours before this happens!


Enter the Web Password from the paper your student was given on picture day into the site linked here: https://harmannstudios.saycheez.com/login


If you no longer have this sheet, please click the link above and follow the “Forgot your reference number/password?” directions.

Missed picture day or not in love with their portraits? October 9th is Picture Retake Day!


To request a retake, enter your student’s Web Password in the link above, and click the “Request Retake” button below the pose options. This link will close at noon on the business day before retakes.


If your child DID NOT have their picture taken already this school year, no action is needed.


If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!


Warm Regards,

Harmann Studios

customercare@harmann.com

1-800-236-8910


A few items to note:

  • NO Hats, face paint, or anything obstructing their face for the picture.
  • Already had their picture taken September 4th? Here's the 9/4 picture order form.
  • If they haven't already, students will receive their PHS Student ID Card at that time.
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ATTENDANCE

Attendance is important!

For students to be successful in school, we need them to be here! Accordingly, we are taking a proactive approach to attendance.


Under state law, parents/guardians can excuse a student from school for up to 10 days per school year with advance notice.

· School functions (field trips, sporting events, etc.) do not count toward the 10 days.

· Absences due to illness or medical appointments do not count toward the 10 days, as long as you provide documentation from the health-care provider.


Here's what you can expect:

· After 5 days excused: Informational letter noting that the student has used 5 of the 10 excused absences.

· After 10 days excused: Notice that the 10 excused absences have been used up and any future absences will be considered unexcused, unless medical documentation is provided.


All other absences are considered unexcused. If you find that your family is struggling with attendance for any reason, please reach out to me so we can work on solutions with you.


Friendly reminder ~ If you anticipate your student will not be in attendance, please call our Attendance line @920-892-5005 ahead of time (or the day of) to excuse them.

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What other resources does Skyward offer non-native English speakers?

We’re glad you asked! Skyward Insider shared these additional resources bulleted below that you may find helpful for translating into Spanish and any other language:


  • Herramientas de Recursos: The Spanish version of the Family Access Toolkit. It features video tutorials for parents and students.
  • How to Translate Skyward Into Any Language: This article explains how to use a browser translator to translate Skyward into any language.
  • Cómo Traducir Skyward a Cualquier Idioma: This is the Spanish version of the article above, discussing how to translate Skyward with a browser translator.
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BUS NOTIFICATIONS

In order to streamline communication from Johnson School Bus to families regarding route interruptions, we've created two Remind App “classes” that you can join:


  1. Elementary School Routes
  2. PHS/Riverview MS Routes


Going forward, all bus route notifications will be only sent via the Remind App.


Anyone can join one or both classes. Once you join, you will receive notifications or texts any time Johnson School Bus sends a message to that class.


Click here for instructions on how to install the Remind App on your smartphone to get push notifications, as well as instructions on how to sign up for text notifications if you prefer not to use the app.

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PARKING / PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF ZONES

  • School starts everyday at 7:35 AM and ends at 2:40 PM.
  • Traffic with young, high school drivers sometimes leads to congestion. Please give yourself and your students ample time to make it to PHS on time.
  • Here is a map, with blue arrows, showing where parents can pick-up and drop-off students.


NOTES:


  • Please pull in all the way around, like the blue arrows on the above map show.
  • We have the curb space so please pull ahead and do not leave large gaps in the line.
  • We need to get every vehicle off South Highland Avenue, as soon as possible.


Thank you in advance!
We appreciate your help with safer traffic-flow.
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PHS EVENTS

Looking for events taking place for PHS Students? Please access our Plymouth High School Activity Calendar.
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FAMILY CONTACT INFORMATION

All families should keep the following current with us for Skyward Family Access, as that is the primary way the district and schools communicate important information:


  • Address: Please update the high school office if you are moving/have moved
  • Email address: For most communications from teachers, schools, and district
  • Mobile phone number: For urgent text messages (instructions for signing up for text alerts via Skylert)
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WHERE TO FIND DISTRICT NEWS & INFO

The district also shares information via:

  • District website
  • Online Friday Folders
  • School Notes weekly e-newsletter
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Upcoming High School Events

Sept. 27-Oct. 03 - Homecoming Week Dress-up days and Assemblies

Oct. 03 – Homecoming Dance

Oct. 08 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3pm to 7pm

Oct. 08 - FAFSA Presentation 6pm Auditorium
Oct. 09 - Picture Make-up Day

Oct. 21 - Club Pictures Day
Oct. 23 - No School for Students - Teacher PD day
Nov. 05 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3pm to 7pm

Nov. 05 - Scholarship Info Session 6pm Auditorium

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Assembly
Nov. 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Dec. 24-Jan. 03 - Winter Break

Jan. 04 - School Resumes
Jan. 15- End of First Semester
Jan. 18 - No School for Students - Teacher PD day
Jan. 19 - Start of Second Semester
Feb. 16 - Parent-teacher Conferences 3pm to 7pm
Feb. 19 - No School

March 09 - ACT (Juniors Only)

March 22-March 26 - Spring Break
April 07 - Pre-ACT (Freshman and Sophomores Only)
April 23 - No School for Students - Teacher PD day

April 26-April 30-Prom dress-up week

May 01 - Prom
May 03 - May 14 AP Testing
May 28 - No School for Students

May 31 - No School - Memorial Day

June 03 - Last day of school for students

June 06 - Graduation - 2:00 pm (weather permitting) - City Park

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Joe Brandl
Principal - Plymouth High School

125 S. Highland Avenue

Plymouth, WI 53073

Phone: (920) 892-5034

Email: jbrandl@plymouth.k12.wi.us

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