Plymouth Public Schools Newspaper

The Generation Gap In our school, there’s a prevalent disconnect between students and teachers when it comes to making media references because of the age gap between them. It’s common for teachers to get blank stares and confused responses like “Huh?” when they reference or quote shows and movies. Mr. Norton says, “There’s more of a disconnect between references that we make than that on the other side, we have more of a connection to…

With nearly 30% of Terryville High students juggling part-time jobs alongside their academic responsibilities, the challenge of balancing work and school has become a significant part of student life. As someone who juggles classes, sports, and work shifts, I’ve experienced firsthand how this balancing act shapes our high school experience. The Student Perspective Working a job and being a student both require dedication and time, so creating an equal balance requires a lot of effort—from…

The Terryville High School wrestling team had an outstanding season this year! They excelled at both the state championships and the Berkshire League Championship. They finished with an impressive 12-3 season record, their best performance since 2019, and placed 4th overall in the Berkshire League tournament. Our wrestlers and their coaches have put in a lot of hard work and dedication towards the sport; many team members dedicated over 15 hours weekly to practice, staying…

Football is the quintessential high school sport, yet the students of Terryville High are left out of this great tradition. It has often been discussed why a football team isn’t present at our school. Some say that we don’t have enough students, funding, or room for a football team. But I believe that Terryville High School students deserve to partake in this American tradition. Student Interest Is Strong Whenever the topic of a hypothetical Terryville…