Details regarding location, appointment times, and directions on scheduling an appointment will be provided once the official start date is finalized. I made what I expected to be a short career stopover here in 1980 and, this many years later, I'm still working to make Dallas a better city for all its residents. Information has also been shared with schools so you will likely see information shared through social media as part of our districtwide #WeArePlanoISD campaign and via the #PISDOptimisticOctober hashtag. Plano ISDs Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) Department is hosting a job fair on October 28 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Wilson Middle Schools cafeteria, 1001 Custer Road in Plano. Watch the video below to get an overview of the program or to learn more about the meetings, visit the schools IB PYP website. Optional COVID testing for PISD students in grades K-12 will resume on January 5, 2022. testing will be available two days a week. Rain cancellation: Should the parade be cancelled due to rain, a notification will be posted on the Plano East Senior High School homecoming website. During her remarks, Dr. Williams shared her guiding principles as well as how one teacher changed her life and shaped her path to become an educator. Links to the meetings will be shared on the Huffman Elementary School website prior to the meetings. Watch video greeting from incoming Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams. Cafeteria tables and the Library tables and chairs will also be electrostatic sprayed with a disinfectant solution. All test results must be final before returning to school. In the best interest of the health and safety of students and staff, protocols are subject to change in order to address evolving conditions, needs and circumstances. In light of recent events in our North Texas community, we know that student safety and wellbeing are on the hearts and minds of our Plano ISD families. The instructional goal of this week is to highlight the values and ideals on which the United States was founded as well as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. Virtual Content Creators will work with district academic services staff to plan, record direct instruction, post videos and assignments. Details about establishing an account to post information can be found on Plano ISDs materials distribution. STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors from across the country who choose to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education at technical programs, two- and four-year colleges and universities. All transfers, including transfers into Plano ISDs Virtual Academy, are yearlong commitments. If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact your students teacher or campus administrator. Next weeks focus will be UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About Me World. Join Plano ISD parent educators and other parents each Tuesday and Thursday in exploring evidence-based, positive parenting strategies as a community. This additional cleaning will be funded with district funds and not campus funds. Siblings of students quarantined inside AISD don't have to quarantine either. According to data posted on the TEA website, Alvarado ISD had three total cases among students in grades 7-12, as of the week ending Oct. 13. The 2022 event will be held as a virtual celebration that will include engaging content that highlights the winners of the student writing contest, the Diversity Leadership Award nominees and winners, top artwork selected from the student art contest and more. For more information or details related to this law, please see the links below: Job seekers are invited to attend Plano ISDs Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) job fair happening tomorrow, September 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Wilson Middle Schools cafeteria, 1001 Custer Road in Plano. Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) program and community partner Capital One for a virtual presentation about Financial Literacy 101. The session will be via Zoom on April 12 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, view the event flyer or visit the PEEP program website. This program will feature six daytime sessions at various Plano ISD locations throughout the 2022-2023 school year, culminating in a recognition for graduates on the evening of April 25, 2023. On Aug. 31, the district said a student at Carroll High School tested positive and two other unrelated positive cases were reported for two employees at the district's facilities department. Public Health Awareness Dashboard, includes Hospitalization Rates and COVID Vaccine Providers, Texas Health & Human Services COVID-19 Dashboard, Texas Department of State Health Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Denton County Begins COVID-19 Vaccine Registration for Children 5 -11 Years Old, Collin County Health Care Services Activates Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Teams, View a more complete listing of all State, County and City declarations, notices and orders here, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-38, U.S. Department of Health and Services provides this website. During the month of October, Plano ISD is providing anti-bullying/anti-cyberbullying resources for campuses. Community organizations are also invited to visit the site to post information. Families may refer to the following documents for more information regarding exemption guidelines and remote conferencing: Plano ISDs Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) Department is hosting job fairs on Thursday, January 20 and Thursday, February 3 from 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Middle Schools cafeteria, 6701 Preston Meadow Drive in Plano. Morning, afternoon and evening classes will be available Monday-Thursday at the Bird Welcome and Enrollment Center, located at 1300 19, Street in Plano. Learn effective ways of communication with your child and ways to say what you mean and mean what you say. The Plano ISD COVID-19 dashboard is now being updated daily, Monday through Friday, when schools are open. We want to start the conversation and destigmatize it, she said. While we hope to be able to reopen to in-person instruction on October 13th, Prosper ISD will continue to monitor the situation during the campus closure, and a final decision on whether or not to extend the closure or continue with reopening on the 13th will be communicated on Thursday, October 8th, the statement said. work with the curriculum team to create and post content for parents and students who are participating in the Parent Led Temporary Virtual Option. Every senior must complete one of the following three options in order to graduate: Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (, Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (, Submit a signed opt-out form and submit to your campus counselor, For more information about the financial aid process, visit the, US Department of Education Federal Student Aid website, We appreciate your help in maintaining awareness of your students social media activities. Plano ISD is providing free summer meals through June 24 for children 18 years and younger at several campuses throughout the district. With the theme Together We Honor the Past, Inspire the Present and Change the Future, this year marks the 35th year for Plano ISDs annual tribute event celebrating the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the diverse Plano ISD community. They should wear a well-fitting face mask while around other for 5 additional days. . Welcome back, Plano ISD! The goal of the program is for all students to become bilingual and biliterate. Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) invites parents to attend a three-week series about Strong-Willed Children. The one-hour sessions will take place virtually at 1 p.m. on January 12, 19 and 26. to promote a culture of two-way communication between the district and parents, students, staff and community members. Handbooks / Code of Conduct / Dress and Grooming, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). For additional information about Chromebooks or WiFi access, visit our Student Technology Equipment Checkout Guidelines web page. PASAR After School Care will be closing early today. Parents should complete and sign a Student Technology Request Form for each student and submit the form to the student's assigned campus. Interested candidates can apply online at www.pisd.edu/jobs. Apply online at www.pisd.edu/transportation or call 469-752-0780. This temporary learning solution allows students to engage in asynchronous learning utilizing Plano ISD instructional resources in pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. To learn more about the camp or to register, visit, Due to having school on March 14, the last day for the 3, nine-week grading period will be March 14 instead of March 4. Plano Independent School District begins accepting online applications for PreK on April 4. The parade and the pep rally are open to the public and alumni as well as former staff members are encouraged to attend. This session is scheduled for February 22 at 10:00 a.m. through ZOOM. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older or 16 years old or older with an accompanying adult. has limited spots for the 2022-2023 school year in kindergarten, third, fourth and fifth grades. Protocols can be reviewed in the 2021-22 Return to School available at www.pisd.edu/returnplan. Plano ISDs new Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) offers classes, services and resources to all district parents and families. The active COVID-19 cases account for 0.16% of total students and 0.21% of total staff in that district. Download the flyer.). Students must attend an in-depth Intern Prep virtual event on Saturday, March 19. Annual registration for students who were enrolled in Plano ISD in the 2020-2021 school year can now be completed online via the school districts Parent Portal. Head Start is located at 1600 Rigsbee Drive in Plano, TX 75074. Job openings are, or contact the Transportation Department directly at 469-752-0780. COVID dashboards for LISD, AISD, RRISD, Austin-area school districts District officials said they notified families and staff earlier this week. Students entering the two-way dual language program in kindergarten will remain in the program through 5th grade. (A Spanish version of this manual is forthcoming.). Requests for technology may be submitted through the. A child may be eligible for free immunizations from the Caring Foundations Care Van if they meet one of the following criteria: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The dashboard . Two-way dual language is a program that integrates English speaking and Spanish speaking students in the same classroom. The first phase is the idea submission phase, where participants are invited to submit their ideas. Students nominated to Hope Squad at the districts two high schools and four middle schools enroll in a yearlong class that includes learning the signs of at-risk kids and the QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) mental health tool. Interested applicants can also call FANS directly at 469-752-5783. The school district looks forward to bringing #CampOnCampus back in the spring of 2022. We look forward to celebrating together, even if we are not celebrating in person. They are 24 hours fever-free without using fever-reducing medication; Improved symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing, etc. All Plano ISD 2022 graduating seniors who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college or university and pursue a program or degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are eligible to apply. test results must be final before returning to school. For students displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or feeling feverish, the school nurse will provide a clinical assessment. Students will learn online through Sept. 16. District science coordinators are currently writing a curriculum for K-5 elementary computer science that will allow students to engage with coding learning opportunities during the school day. Due to rising COVID related case numbers in our community, the district has updated the guidelines for schoolwide events and activities to protect the health and wellbeing of Plano ISD students and staff. Presented by founding sponsor Capital One, the program connects students with dozens of organizations, from national headquarters and government entities to small businesses, local charities and nonprofits. The event will introduce families and their students to coding and computer science using fun puzzles and special tips. free flu shots for adults (provided by Texas Health Plano Presbyterian), free flu shots for children (provided by The Caring Foundation of Texas), dental screenings and fluoride varnishes (for children only), community resource booths with helpful information on year-round services available to Plano families. and meet the minimum job requirements. access points are conveniently placed throughout the Plano ISD website. This special Back-to-School issue of Families Update is designed to help families prepare. At last nights School Board Work Session, Plano ISD trustees heard an update regarding the districts health and safety protocols before considering a motion whether or not to extend a temporary indoor mask requirement at Plano ISD schools, facilities and district-provided transportation. Vaccination is a critical tool for protecting against COVID infection. Plano East Senior High School, which opened in 1981, will bring back its homecoming parade on Wednesday, September 29, to mark the schools 40th anniversary. PROSPER, Texas - A fast-growing school district that began both in-person and online classes last week is already reporting new cases of COVID-19. Parents interested in having their children attend Plano ISDs IB World School at Huffman Elementary in the 2022-2023 school year are invited to submit applications between 8 a.m., January 5 and 5 p.m., January 29. K to 12 Aged ISD Reporting . View updated health protocols in English | Spanish. Apply by visiting Plano ISDs employment page at www.pisd.edu/jobs/auxiliary. Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) and Childrens Health during March for virtual presentations focusing on safety: All sessions are from 1-2 p.m. and are presented via Zoom. For help with online security resources for your children, please visit the, Plano East Senior High Schools parade will get underway at 6 p.m. at Bob Woodruff Park, continue on Merriman Drive and conclude at the school. State and federal funds are allocated to school districts based on this information. Student Insurance. Businesses, organizations and individuals wanting to share information can do so via the portal, which is the official distribution area for third party materials and takes the place of onsite, paper-based distribution. Campus visitors and volunteers will be on a limited basis depending on the current Campus Response Level. Two students in the district, one at Alvord Middle School and one at Alvord High School, tested positive for COVID-19, the district said on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Join Plano ISD parents and parent educators in-person at 10:00 a.m. at the Bird Welcome & Enrollment Center (1300 19th Street, Plano) to build social connections and learn from one another through the exchange of parental knowledge, strengths and experiences. Plano ISD has greatly benefited from Saras results-driven leadership and passion for student success. Watch the video below to get an overview of the program or to learn more about the meetings, visit the schools. We appreciate our communitys partnership as we work together to keep students and staff healthy and safe. The program is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) that fosters the development of knowledgeable, principled and internationally minded citizens. The International Baccalaureate (IB) World School at Huffman Elementary Primary Years Programme (PYP) has limited spots for the 2022-2023 school year in kindergarten, third, fourth and fifth grades. This year's protocols have been amended in compliance with the Governors May 18 Executive Order, as well as guidance from the Texas Education Agency and Collin County Health Services. If you are unable to submit an electronic report, please contact your school nurse to report. We look forward to providing this service, again, and apologize for the delay. Teachers and administrators were excited to welcome students this morning and get them acclimated to their new classmates, classroom routines and health & safety protocols. Nominations can be submitted via this form and are due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021. On August 11, 2021, the Governor publicly stated that any school district that decides to defy GA-38, which prohibits the District from mandating masks, will be taken to court. The event will introduce families and their students to coding and computer science using fun puzzles and special tips. Interested applicants can also call FANS directly at 469-752-5783.Come join our team and help feed our future! Additionally, if any of the following scenarios apply, please notify your schools nurse. Annual registration occurs in the summer through Parent Portal. An initial draft is shared below. in the Parent Led Temporary Virtual Option; they are only responsible for instructional planning, providing content and creating assignments. As we continue to reinforce training and guidelines related to social media and cybersafety, the district asks for your help in discussing the importance of digital citizenship and the potential consequences of violating the Student Code of Conduct and/or breaking the law. Set up the daily schedule for your child and monitor completion of assignments and check for understanding. - Access the district directory. Complete the selection form before it closes on February 22. Jared Weber, Breaking news reporter. Visit Plano ISDs enrollment page for information about new student registration and dates when secondary students can pick up their schedules. A la carte items will be available for purchase. (Note: the table does not include an exhaustive list of symptoms). The job fair has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 10, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Robinson Middle School. Students and adult visitors are expected to stay home and report to their campus nurse and Plano ISD employees are expected to report to health services and their direct supervisor if they have symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been advised to quarantine due to exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The form previously used for scheduling appointments will no longer be used for the PCR test appointments. Application deadline is Sunday, September 5, at noon. Learn more about the option by visiting www.pisd.edu/tvo. Whether its just being there for somebody or saving a life, this class really does help people., Sam Simonini, a junior, said that COVID has led Hope Squad members to feel even more responsible for helping others. To help Plano residents get back to work, a job fair presented by the Plano Chamber of Commerce will feature a variety of employers looking to fill numerous positions. Skyward: Loading page (05.23.02.00.07) - ISCorp Updated information will continue to be shared via email and posted on the Plano ISD website at, Annual registration for students who were enrolled in Plano ISD in the 2020-2021 school year can now be completed online via the school districts, To check eligibility and bus stops for your home address, visit the school districts. Plano ISD will continue to monitor trends and consult with Collin County Health Care Services and the Texas Education Agency. tip411. Plano ISD is requesting help with judging the Plano ISD Science and Engineering Fair on February 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McMillen High School, 750 N. Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094. Families who will not be able to pick up their student by 5 p.m., should call the PASAR campus cell phone number and let the site manager know. Those determined to be close contacts have already been notified directly and are required to stay home and move to virtual instruction for 14 days from last exposure, the district said. On . is August 6-8. There will be no instruction online or in person on these days. The event will be on June 18 from 9-11 a.m. and is for parents of gifted students to connect and network with others from across Plano ISD. Allen ISD Parents Disagree Over Virtual Learning, Mask Options Online applications are now open for Class 2 of the Plano ISD Leadership & Ambassador Program. Grounded by Tradition, Soaring to New Beginnings, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Two-way dual language programs help students develop oral and cognitive academic language in both English and Spanish, while mastering grade level knowledge and skills in all elementary content areas. Senior Hope Squad member Jack Diehl described how, in the first days of navigating the school cafeteria, he met a teen who was overwhelmed after moving to Prosper from another country. Any student who lives within the Plano ISD attendance zone and who will be enrolled in grades K-5 is eligible to apply. Visit the districts website to see a list of required school immunizations. Against that grim backdrop, Ive got good news today out of a local one district Prosper ISD determined not to let COVID-19 or even campus growth deter its commitment to students mental well-being. Assessment, Research & Program Evaluation, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, District Updates for Plano ISD Families 2021-22. for information about new student registration and dates when secondary students can pick up their schedules. Parents interested in having their children attend Plano ISDs IB World School at Huffman Elementary in the 2022-2023 school year are invited to submit applications through 5 p.m., January 29. Paid training is offered by Plano ISDs transportation department. Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas: Speak to a trained counselor on the 24-hour hotline at 214-828-1000 or 800-273-8255 or go to sccenter.org. For more information, visit the districts enrollment page. From August 30-September 3, the Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) will be providing on-site registration for its free ESL and GED classes. Week ending July 31, 2022 was the last update to the dashboard. Students currently in eighth, ninth and tenth grade interested in applying to be in any of these academy programs for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year can access applications online on the Academy Programs of Plano webpage at www.pisd.edu/academyprograms. Parents can work with their campuses to opt their students out of this trip. If you would be interested in having your child vaccinated (upon approval from Pfizer), please complete. Open positions for schools across the district include cafeteria manager, cafeteria assistant manager and cafeteria specialist. Two-way dual language programs help students develop oral and cognitive academic language in both English and Spanish, while mastering grade level knowledge and skills in all elementary content areas. Any student or family needing internet access can notify their school to check out a Plano ISD hotspot. share their perspective regarding attributes that they would like to see in Plano ISDs next superintendent. Previously, the . Parents can pick these up at the front entrance of Curtis Elementary School from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday starting Oct. 14. Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) and community partner, The Grant Halliburton Foundation, present "Straight Talk About Youth Mental Health and Parenting." Plano ISD will be offering free COVID rapid testing to students in grades K-12, with parent permission. Plano ISDs COVID Dashboard will be available starting Monday, August 23. Bus assistant jobs are also available. Appointments are required and individuals will be asked to complete a consent form. This special Back-to-School issue of Families Update is designed to help families prepare. A Fort Worth man and his family say they are terrified and angry after the FBI originally posted his photo and identified him as the suspected shooter that killed five people near Houston Friday night. . "We believe the exposure was limited and that the rest of our students are safe to remain at school," the district said. However, since the district is still required to collect and report socioeconomic information to the Texas Education Agency for the purposes of annual state accountability ratings, as well as federal reporting and funding, Plano ISD is collecting an alternative Socioeconomic Information Form from all families via Parent Portal. Classes begin on June 6. A student lunch must include a minimum of three different food groups, one of which must be a fruit or a vegetable to be considered a reimbursable meal. These new guidelines require schools to notify teachers, staff, and parents of students in a classroom or extracurricular activity if there is a confirmed positive COVID case identified among individuals who participate in those classrooms or activities. Parents interested in registering for the Parent-Led Virtual Option for prek-6 grade students need to register by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, August 11. For more information about this session and other Parent Education and Engagement Program opportunities, visit www.pisd.edu/peep or contact Director of Student, Family and Community Services Sharon Bradley. Superintendent Bonser earned an undergraduate degree in Business Education from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, a Masters Degree in Education Administration from The University of North Texas and her Superintendent Certification from Texas A&M Commerce. This will be an optional exclusion or quarantine based on personal choice. Home. The site offers an overview and videos of the variety of opportunities. The tests will be. For more information about the Plano ISD Parent Education & Engagement Program, please visit the PISD PEEP webpage, PEEP Facebook page or contact Sharon Bradley. As we observe National Bullying Prevention Month, we want to take this opportunity to provide information and resources for students and families. Plano ISDs COVID Dashboard, originally scheduled to launch on Monday, August 23, is now live. The 2022 Plano ISD Back-to-School Enrollment Extravaganza will be held on Monday, July 25 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074. As a reminder, tax-free weekend is August 6-8. Collin County elementary school temporarily closes after reporting 19 Collin County Judge Chris Hill issued a statement on August 11, 2021, that he will not issue a face mask order for Collin County. Plano ISD community members are invited to apply for Class 2 of the Plano ISD Leadership and Ambassador program. Students will also explore the styles of African Dance and Ballet Folklorico. Additionally, we have launched Optimistic October, providing lessons and activities to address anti-bullying and substance abuse prevention: Plano continues to provide training and learning for students and staff in the areas of. The Plano ISD Diversity Advisory Committee is now accepting nominations for the 21st Annual Plano ISD Diversity Leadership Award. Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. . Based on the number of instructional minutes scheduled for the school year, Plano ISD will need to make up, Families of 10th grade students are invited to apply for Plano ISDs Industries Academy, which has re-opened the selection form for the 2022-23 school year. There are no shipping costs, and you dont need to enter a credit card number. Plano ISD and the Collin County Health Department are closely monitoring campuses that have multiple individuals test-confirmed with COVID. Students who miss school due to illness or quarantine will be eligible for Remote Conferencing. You can view Plano ISDs Return to School Plan at www.pisd.edu/returnplan. Students may not go back and forth between the Parent-Led Virtual Option and participating in face-to-face learning. Plano residents and Plano ISD families are welcome to the third-annual Plano Families First Fall Fair, which will take place Saturday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Plano Event Center (2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy). Students in grades K-12 are eligible to receive a Chromebook for use at home. To apply, complete the online application form and submit all support documents at the same time. Questions and feedback submitted through Lets Talk! To enter preK, students must be four years old by September 1 and meet at least one of the eligibility requirements. This, Plano ISDs Transportation Services Department is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, February 22 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Clark High Schools cafeteria, 523 Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. This year, they have listened to us and they know what it is now., Avery Fantl, a sophomore, tries to ignore the criticism and stay confident in the difference she knows she is making.
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