Moments with Merritt
Moments with Merritt – October 2024
The safety and well being of Plymouth-Canton Community School students and staff remains the number one priority for the district. With student and staff safety foremost on families’ minds, and guided by the district’s Dynamic Plan, P-C-C-S is focused on ensuring students, teachers, staff and visitors are safe. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with one of the key leaders in the area of school safety and security, Joshua Meier, P-CCS Director of School Safety and Security.
The show will air Tuesday October 22, 29, November 5, and 12, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt School Safety and Security October 2024 final mixdown
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Moments with Merritt – May/June 2024
As we wrap up another school year, P-CCS is already planning for next year. An important part of our planning will take place as we welcome our youngest learners and their families to the district. Key P-C-C-S staff members are making plans for Pre-School, Young Fives, and Kindergarten registration, along with open registration for all grade levels. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica L. Merritt spoked with a couple key educators in the preparation for our youngest learners including Executive Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Denise Lilly, and Dodson Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Joanna Perry.
This edition of Moments with Merritt will air on Tuesday May 21, 28, and June 4, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt Kindergarten May 2024 final mixdown with music
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Moments with Merritt – March 2024
Gallimore Elementary School is a great example of the wonderful teaching and learning that is happening throughout the district. This past fall, Gallimore staff and students had two significant recognitions to celebrate. First, the school was named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for the second time, making it one of the country’s highest performing schools. The honors didn’t end there as Gallimore was ranked the number one elementary school in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report. P-CCS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with Gallimore Principal, Aimee Bell and student, Ava Beauford.
This interview will air on 88.1 the Park on Tuesday March 5, 12, 19 and April 2 at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt Gallimore March 2024 w theme music
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Moments with Merritt – January 2024
Liberty Middle School 8th grade English teacher, Hawanya Urquhart, is an example of our wonderful staff. This past Fall, Hawanya was named Michigan Middle School English Teacher of the Year for 2023 for her continued commitment to student success and excellence. The Michigan Council of Teachers of English award recognizes Hawanya’s dedication to student success and fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.
For this edition of Moments with Merritt, P-CCS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, welcomed Ms. Urquhart and one of her former students, Plymouth High School Freshman, MaKenzie Dunham.
This interview will air on 88.1 the Park on Tuesday January 23, 30, February 6, 13, at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt Hawanya Urqhart January 2024 with theme music
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Moments with Merritt – December 2023
Vaibav Ramu, a senior at Plymouth High School, has achieved a rare and commendable feat. Vaibav scored a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Microeconomics exam. This is a testament to his hard work, as Vaibav is among only 44 students globally to have scored a perfect score on this challenging exam. Dr. Monica Merritt welcomed Vaibav and Canton High School Microeconomics Teacher, Jeffrey Richards for this edition of Moments with Merritt.
Moments with Merritt will air December 12, 19, January 9, 16 at 5:40 p.m.
Moments with Merritt Vaibav Ramu December 2023 with intro music
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