Parcellin's Parent Page
News and Notes for Parents at Plymouth North
Over the next few weeks, PNHS will be wrapping up the first half of the school year by completing first semester and second term course work and preparing the transition into what is typically the most impactful part of the school year.
With foundations set and paths laid for student learning growth, it's over the next few months that the opportunities for real student success becomes the most evident. Our students will be performing, competing, presenting and crafting some of the most complex, thoughtful work of their lives and we can't wait to see all they will achieve both in the classroom and after school because of the effort they have invested this school year.
As we enter this third term centered on "Grit", we welcome your support, feedback and questions in helping to make sure your child succeeds at PNHS! We all can't want to see what amazing things they will achieve in the coming months!
Pete Parcellin
Principal,
Plymouth North High School
Ms. Hildebrand, ELA
Courses Taught: World Literature, Historical Fiction
Students Say: "Ms. Hildebrand is really helpful. She teaches well and always helps kids who need her. She gives us a reason to participate so we can engage more in what we're doing." -Sophomore
Her Dept. Head Says: "Ms. Hildebrand is an outstanding educator who makes a significant impact our community in countless ways. She brings her best to every lesson and keeps students actively engaged and eager to learn. Her influence extends well beyond the classroom—particularly through her dedication to Eagles for Equity. What began as a small, teacher-led initiative has now blossomed into a student-run club, with upperclassmen leading a program for all of our freshmen this year."
Ms. Cole, MSN
Courses Taught: Algebra 1, Academic Skills, Biology
Students Say: "I really like Ms. Cole because she understands us. She is really good at checking in with us and knows how to help us understand what we're doing so we do better in school." -Freshman
Her Academy Asst. Principal says: "Ms. Cole goes above and beyond for her students! She is dedicating after school time to provide Math support to freshmen students. She is always finding creative ways to connect with the students at North. She advocates for students and truly dedicates her time both in and out of the classroom to investing in their futures."
Ms. Jezierski, Art
Courses Taught: Sculpture, Art & The Community, Intro to Art, AP Studio Art
Students Say: "Ms. J is super supportive to all her kids and is always hyping us up. She checks in with every kid and encourages us to be creative and to keep going at what we're working on." -Senior
Her Dept. Head Says: Mrs. Jezierski and the Art and the Community classes have made an impact in our school and in the Plymouth community with their public art projects. From murals to sculptures to window art, they find unique ways to display student creations in our community. She is excellent at guiding and inspiring the high level art students in the AP Studio Art courses. Her students create a portfolio that shows their development as an artist and their growing understanding of art as a form of expression.
PNHS is pleased to offer the option of the SAT School Day for grade 11 students at Plymouth North High School this coming April. The SAT is a college entrance exam accepted at all colleges.
We are providing Juniors the chance to take the digital SAT on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, during the regular school day. If students choose to take the test that day in school, they need to:
- Submit the form attached below and payment NO LATER than February 7th. The cost is $60 per student (and $8 for students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch). Checks should be made out to the Town of Plymouth and must be given to Mrs. Scanlon in Guidance no later than 2:15 pm on Friday, February 7th.
Please note that students can access free personalized SAT preparation through Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org/sat.
Please reach out to your child's guidance counselor with any additional questions.
After weeks of preparation in every ELA class at PNHS, the qualifying finalists will compete in the Annual Poetry Out Loud competition in the PAC on Tuesday, January 14th. Students read two poems from memory at the event where are evaluated by judges on their accuracy and style.
Winners will move on to compete in the regional competition. It's a one-of-a-kind event we welcome you to attend!
Three North students are participating in the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Southeastern District Music Festival in New Bedford this weekend on Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11. These students auditioned in November to be selected for this honor. They are Sophie Holl, Brigham Hovey, and Daniel Leuken.
Huge Congratulations to all three students!
This week, PN Marketing students headed to Quincy for their District DECA competition. As a culminating event of months of preparation, students put their most career-minded foot forward in full professional business attire in order to present business plans, marketing projects and more to industry-based adult judges over two days.
We're proud to announce that PNHS won a large number of awards at this year's DECA competition! Some of the highlights were that PN had:
- 76 overall medals, and 26 students win 1st Place medals
- 74 students place in the Top 8 of students in the district in their category
- 52 students qualify to move on to the State Competition
- 22 1st Place Trophies
- Sophomore Sam Emery receive the highest overall score on the Personal Financial Literacy written test of all the hundreds of conference participants that took the exam.
There's lots to be proud of in the Marketing Program and for our DECA students, and there's likely more to celebrate when they head to States later this year! Congratulations to all these students and their teachers, Ms. Sprowl, Ms. Burns and Ms. Mammone!
Addison Pyy, Lacrosse
Congrats to Addie Pyy who signed her NLI to play Lacrosse at Boston University!
Will Novak, Baseball
Congrats to Will Novak who signed his NLI to play Baseball at Assumption University!
We are right in the middle of a big Winter Season here at PNHS! Huge wins from Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Boys Hockey, Track and record breaking Swim performances have made this a great season so far!
Don't hesitate to check the real time updated schedule of PN athletics via the link below to make sure you get out there and cheer on the Eagles as they continue to compete this winter!
Plymouth North High School
Email: pparcellin@plymouth.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us/o/pnhs
Location: 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, USA
Phone: 508-830-4400
Facebook: facebook.com/PNHSEagles/
Twitter: @PlymouthNorthHS
An award-winning high school built on a strong tradition of success that focuses on developing commitment to academics, community, professionalism and resilience within the future leaders of the town of Plymouth and beyond!