Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District

ESport News! Spring ESports will begin 2/18 and will be from 3-4:30PM in the HS computer lab. If you are interested, make sure and reach out to Owen Reynolds for more information and to sign up. His email is oreynold@ashland.edu. The focus this quarter will be on Fortnite and practices will primarily be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and either Thursdays or Fridays. Students can play from home if they have devices that are compatible with the program, but the lab will be open as well. **This is also something you can participate in WHILE participating in another sport. We can work around other athletic and extra-curricular schedules.** Hope to see you there!

Big Red Family! Thank you to everyone that commented or liked our Throwback Thursday from yesterday! Here is your answer: 2009-2010 school year, Varsity Girls Basketball We look forward to reminiscing next Thursday with all of you! 😀

Athletic News! All athletic practices and games for today are on as scheduled. JV girls basketball will travel to Temple Christian for JV only game starting at 5pm. JV/Varsity boys will host New London with JV starting at 6pm.

Big Red Family! A message from the Internal Revenue Service: The official start of the filing season is here - January 27, 2025! Internal Revenue Service is reaching out to taxpayers this filing season to make certain that eligible families are claiming their tax credits when including dependents on their tax returns. Child Tax Credit (CTC): The CTC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $2,000 for each child who qualifies you for the credit. To qualify, the child must be a U.S. citizen under age 17; have a Social Security number; be claimed as a dependent on the taxpayer's tax return; and more. Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does my child/dependent qualify for the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents?. For more information please see: Child Tax Credit. Other Dependent Credit (ODC): The ODC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $500 for each eligible dependent. The person is claimed as a dependent on your return; the person can’t be used by you to claim the CTC or Additional CTC; the person was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien. Again, use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool to determine eligibility: Does my child/dependent qualify for the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents?. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): One refundable tax credit for moderate- and low-income families is the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS estimates there are millions of workers who qualify but don't claim the EITC - missing out on thousands of dollars every year. The EITC is as much as $4,213 when claiming one child, $6,960 when claiming two children, and $7,830 when claiming three or more children. Use the EITC Assistant to learn if you're eligible for the tax credit. For more detailed information see: Publication 596, Earned Income Credit and Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Child and Dependent Care Credit: Taxpayers who paid someone to care for their child, spouse or dependent so they can work, be a full-time student or look for work may be able to reduce their tax by claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. The total expenses that you may use to calculate the credit may not be more than $3,000 (for one qualifying individual) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying individuals). Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool: Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit? For more information please see: Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses or Topic no. 602, Child and Dependent Care Credit American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): The AOTC is a credit that may reduce your tax by as much as $2,500 for each eligible student for the first four years of higher education. The AOTC can be claimed for yourself, your spouse, or a dependent claimed on your return. See Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, or use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool "Am I Eligible to Claim an Education Credit?" to help you determine if your education expenses qualify for a tax benefit. Note: The actual credit amounts will be determined by a taxpayer’s Adjusted Gross Income. Please see the attached flyers for more information.

Big Red Family! Good morning. Today is Thursday, February 6 and the Plymouth Shiloh schools will be closed today due to weather. Thank you.

Big Red Family! Throwback Thursday Times have changed, but the Plymouth Shiloh community will always be home. Inspired by the yearbook pictures of past years, we will have Throwback Thursdays. See if you can guess the school year, student(s) and/or staff pictured. We will give the correct answer on Fridays. 😀

Elementary News! Our 2nd graders aged really quickly overnight to get to 100 years old on the 100th Day of School.  Great job 2nd graders!! 🤩

Big Red Family! Join our Athletic Team and be a Varsity Volleyball Coach! Please see the details and contact information below.

Elementary News! Little Viking Preschool News! Look at our budding artists and writers. ❤️

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.