Plymouth Center School
Plymouth Center School (right side of top photo) stood on this site from 1900 to 1952. It was built for $6,330, and did not include indoor plumbing. There was an outhouse with separate sections for the boys, girls, and teachers. It was located next to the big sycamore in front of the Rev. Andrew Storrs house.
The Town Report for 1901 stated, "The building has been a source of much satisfaction to the residents of this section". It had grades 1 through 8, with two grades per classroom.
At recess, children played marbles, hopscotch jump rope, dodgeball, and mumbleypeg, a game where jackknives would be flipped into the ground.
In winter, the Green was flooded by the Fire Department for iceskating at lunchtime.
School was not cancelled because of snow. Chains were put on the buses and they made their appointed rounds.
As was often the case back then, children were discouraged from writing left-handed. Discipline was strict. Former students felt they received a good education and look back fondly on their days at Plymouth Center School.

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