Plymouth-Canton Community Schools strives to be the best choice for families in our community.  The district is able to meet that goal through their focus on academic excellence.  Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with two of the key leaders in the area of teaching and learning to discuss the district’s work in this important area. Jennifer Curry is the district’s new Chief Academic Officer. She joined P-CCS this fall after serving as Interim Superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community School District. She dedicated her entire career to Westland, where she started as an elementary school teacher.  Joseph Greene is the new Executive Director of High School Education. Most recently, he served as Principal at North Farmington High School, where he was named the 2021 Principal of the Year in Michigan.

This episode of Moments with Merritt will air on October 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 5:40 p.m.

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Plymouth-Canton families are starting to make plans for the upcoming school year.  Key P-C-C-S staff members are preparing plans for Pre-School, Young Fives, and Kindergarten registration, along with open registration for all grade levels.  Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with a couple staff members who will be on the frontline to welcome these new learners to the district. Her guests include Executive Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Denise Lilly; Bird Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, Megan Kiger; and Bentley Young Fives Teacher, Amal Amer.

This edition of Moments with Merritt will air on Tuesday March 18, March 25, April 1, and April 8, at 5:40 p.m.

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The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education approved a limited schools of choice resolution at their January 14th meeting.  The resolution allows a minimum of one seat per grade level from Kindergarten through 10th grade and a maximum of 500 seats district-wide. This program welcomes families residing in Wayne County and adjacent counties, including Washtenaw, Macomb, Oakland, and Monroe, to apply for enrollment in P-C-C-S. This marks the 12th consecutive year that P-C-C-S will participate in Schools of Choice under Michigan law.  Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monica Merritt, spoke with Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Kurt Tyszkiewicz, to share more about schools of choice.

The show will air Tuesday February 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 5:40 p.m.

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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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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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