Back to School

List of 5 items.

• Complete Your School Forms

  If you have not already done so, be sure to turn in any required medical forms and complete your school forms in the Parent Portal as soon as possible. 
  

  • Hint: look at the Nurse's Office tile in the Resource Board for additional medical forms
    
    
  • Especially important is the "End of Day Transportation" form, in the Parent Portal.

  Contact the Main Office (610.828.2288 or office@pmfs1780.org) to make any changes after you've submitted forms.

• Register for Beyond the Bell: Before- & After- Care

  PMFS offers a before- and after-school program to provide a low-key, safe, and fun environment for children outside of school hours.
  
  CLICK HERE to register for Session 1 of BtB (Fall 2026)

  
  

  Early Care

  Early Care is provided before classrooms open, beginning at 7:30 am. There is no fee for this service and registration is not required. Early Care is located in the Corson Lobby; families need to walk their child in and check in with Gill Hustus, Pre-k teacher and Early Care staff.

  
  

  After-School Care (a.k.a. Beyond the Bell; or BtB)

  Our after-school program is called “Beyond the Bell”, or “BtB” for short. BtB is designed to provide children across all grades with a less structured after-school experience, similar to living in a community with a big backyard and many neighbors with whom to play. 
  
  

  The program runs from 3:00 -6:00 pm daily (except on half days) and includes an afternoon snack and a mix of organized and free play activities, such as: pick-up games of soccer or basketball, crafts, board games, and nature play. Students can also choose to complete their homework during an optional, supervised period of homework help.
  
  

  There are two sessions of BtB. The first runs from September to late January, and the second from the end of January to the end of the school year. Students can register for one to five days of regular attendance during each session. Days are not interchangeable from one week to another; enrollment is for set days only. Students who are not registered to attend BtB may also “drop-in” on any given day for a fee.

  
  

  Session 1: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Friday, January 22, 2027

  
  

  Session 2: Monday, January 25, 2027 - Monday, June 7, 2027

   

  After-School Classes

  The school also offers a number of six week, structured after-school classes. These may be attended as either stand-alone activities or in conjunction with the regular Beyond the Bell program. A student does not need to be enrolled in BtB to enroll in a class.

  
  

  There is a fee for each class. Past classes include: architecture, beekeeping, clayworks, gardening, mixed sports, science, and yoga.

  
  

  Session 1a: Sept. 14 - Oct. 30
  Registration opens September 2

  
  

  Session 1b: Nov. 16 - Jan. 22
  Registration opens October 23

  
  

  Vacation Care

  Vacation Care is offered on some school holidays, professional development days, and during parts of Winter and Spring break. In order for Vacation Care to be held, the minimum number of students must be enrolled for a given day.
  
  On the days it is run, Vacation Care is available 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Similar to After-School care, Vacation Care provides unstructured, supervised playtime, indoors and out, in a multi-age grouping. Morning snack is provided; children bring their own lunch and an afternoon snack.

  
  

  Vacation Care Dates for 2026-27

  • Friday, October 9, Professional Development Day
  • Monday, October 12, Indigenous Peoples Day
  • Thursday and Friday, November 5 & 6, Conference Days (Drop in Conference Care also provided)
  • Winter Break: TBD
  • Friday, January 15, Faculty Work Day
  • Friday, February 12, Professional Development Day
  • Monday, February 15, Presidents Day
  • Spring Break: TBD
  • Thursday and Friday, April 8 & 9, Conference Days (Drop in Conference Care also provided)
  • Friday, May 21, Faculty Work Day

  *Please note that Winter and Spring Break days will be confirmed closer to time.
  
  **All Vacation Care days are dependent on sufficient enrollment to be able to run.

  
  

  Registering for Beyond the Bell

  When registration opens for each session, you will receive an email with information and a link to register for the regular Beyond the Bell Program. Once you have electronically submitted the form, you will receive:

  • Confirmation of your registration
  • An invitation to register with Procare, our billing and attendance app. Returning BtB families will not need to re-register.
  • Children who register for 3-5 days a week will receive a bill for the fee. Fifty percent of the total is due before the first day of school.  If you sign up for 1 or 2 days of regular attendance, you will be billed through Procare weekly at the drop-in rate.

  Fees are billed and paid through the Procare app with a small set fee. Checks are also accepted and should be made payable to PMFS (BTB registration in memo line) and sent to Patsy Morningstar’s attention in the Main Office.

  50% of the total amount is due by 9/2/26. The balance must be paid by 10/30/26.

  
  

  Pricing per Session

  
  

  Regular Attendance

  5 days a week: $1550 

  Sibling Rate: $1475

  4 days a week: $1425

  Sibling Rate: $1350

  3 days a week: $1250

  Sibling Rate: $1175

  
  

  Drop In Fee: $35 per day (This is also the fee for 1-2 days/week regular attendance.)

  
  

  Classes: $125-$130 for 6 week classes 

  A discount is applied for students already enrolled in BtB on the class day.

  
  

  Vacation Care: $75 early registration - $90 Late registration - $100 day-of drop-in

   

  
  

  Communicating with the Beyond the Bell Director

  Beyond the Bell is directed by Damika Streeter. Please reach out to Damika at btb@pmfs1780.org with any questions!

• Visit the Parent Resource Board

  Do you see the MyPMFS button at the top right of this page? Use it to login to the Parent Portal and use your Resource Board:

  • RedBook 
    Your go-to for all things Plymouth, the RedBook is our School Handbook. It will answer many of your questions before you have time to ask!
    
    
  • Volunteer Clearances
    We want to have you on field trips, classroom visits, and more. There are just a few legal checkboxes to tick first. Get all the information and links for your clearances.
    
    
  • Nurse's Office
    All the medical forms you might need are located in this section, as well as contact info for the School Nurse.
    Note: All students must provide the school with proof of up-to-date vaccinations, or risk exclusion from school.
    
    
  • 2026-2027 At a Glance Calendar

  • and more!

  Check it regularly for event and curriculum updates.

• Check out the Student & Family Directory

  Do you see the MyPMFS button at the top right of this page? Login to the Parent Portal so you can easily connect with other parents!
  
  The student/family directory appears at the top of your home page once you are logged in, and you can filter by grade, zip code, or town. (Did you know you can even see a map view?!!)

• Sync the PMFS Calendar with Your Personal Google Calendar

  Don't miss another update or event!
  

  1. Go to your Google calendar or open the app.
  2. Click the + icon next to "Add a friend's calendar," and click From URL in the dropdown menu.
  3. Under URL of calendar, paste the following link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/pmfs1780.org_cvsskpgrn8rs9b938s31safoes%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
  4. Click Add calendar at the bottom right

  
  Also, take a look at the 2026-2027 At-a-Glance Calendar