Skip Navigation. A community pep rally will be held after the parade around the schools pond. Visit Plano ISDs Food and Nutritional Services page for more information. : Campus Face to Face Teachers of Record (at home campus where student is enrolled and will attend when returning to face-to-face), Assign online programs (such as Dreambox, Pathblazers) to students on your class roll who are participating in the Parent Led Temporary Virtual Option, Weekly monitor their activity in the online programs, Facilitate student transition back to face-to-face learning at end of virtual window, : Teachers of record (at home campus where student is enrolled and will attend when returning to face-to-face), Weekly monitor student participation and progress in the assigned online program of students on your class roll who are participating in the Parent Led Temporary Virtual Option, : A selected team of PISD teachers at each grade level will. They are 24 hours fever-free without using fever-reducing medication; Improved symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing, etc. The Plano ISD Industries Academy at the Collin College Technical Campus is a two-year program open to incoming juniors that would like to pursue a path in career areas such as advanced manufacturing, architecture and construction, and science, technology, engineering, and math. The Plano ISD Diversity Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 21st Annual Plano ISD Diversity Leadership Award. The City of Plano is urgently seeking applicants to work as paid school crossing guards beginning immediately. For more information about this session and other Parent Education and Engagement Program opportunities, please contact Director of Family & Social Services Sharon Bradley. To view the full calendar of classes offered by the Parent Education and Engagement Program, including links to this safety series, visit the programs webpage. Join Childrens Health and the Plano ISD Parent Education & Engagement Program (PEEP) for a virtual car seat safety presentation for Plano ISD parents. "Operations at GMS will continue as usual and we will keep you apprised of further updates.". Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement (PEEP) Program and partner, Childrens Health, for Safety Series presentations throughout the months of February and March. She and Cooper credit the entire district the school board, administration, principals, teachers, police force and Prosper Education Foundation with recognizing that mental health has to come first. Any decisions regarding school closure or event cancellations will follow Plano ISDs weather-related guidelines and will be communicated via the usual district channels, including: Monday, March 14, is the designated inclement weather day that will be used as a make-up day for Plano ISDs recent two-day weather closure. Visit the districts website for general handling and required care. Ask your Home Learning Coach (parent/guardian) questions when you need help. Seating charts will be utilized for all students PK-12 during academic instruction. Please note that parents/guardians will be notified when there is a positive case on their childs campus. Contact your childs physician or locate a vaccine provider HERE. No staff members were active cases at the time. Students who have not yet registered should see their counselor or AP teacher. Therefore we expect all staff and families to follow PISDs adopted health and safety protocols to ensure we are keeping each other as safe as possible. is August 6-8. Many Hope Squad members know from experience how difficult mental health issues can be, Cameron Stulting-Flores, a sophomore, told me. Plano ISD recently launched a web page dedicated to Exploring Pathways to College and Careers. This will allow campuses to see their volunteers and their status in the system. It is recommended that RC is assigned for no more than 10 days. The event will introduce families and their students to coding and computer science using fun puzzles and special tips. The board hopes to name a lone finalist in the coming months who will be ready to step into the position when Mrs. Bonser leaves at the end of the school year. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep our students healthy and safe. Paid training is offered by Plano ISDs transportation department. District 622 COVID-19 Dashboard. The session will be held virtually through, . All transfers, including transfers into Plano ISDs Virtual Academy, are yearlong commitments. Set up the daily schedule for your child and monitor completion of assignments and check for understanding. If you have questions, please send an email to Director of District Health Services Staci Antelo. If you have a co-worker or colleague who might be interested in judging, please forward this information. Dallas ISD Rolls Out COVID-19 Tracker as Students Return to In-Person On Monday, the district announced that 14 students at Carroll ISD will have to learn virtually due to close contact with a student-athlete who tested positive for COVID-19. The eight-week paid internship program, which offers remote and on-site placements (or a combination of both), runs June 6-July 29 (although some start dates are flexible). Students must be present to receive a backpack. Additionally, every scholar participates in a World Language, Chinese Mandarin. The lunch will feature corn dogs, #TexasFarmFresh apples, and cotton candy-flavored frozen yogurt cups. All data displayed is preliminary and subject to change as more information is reported to IDOH. "I felt like I wasn't going to get this memory again.". Individuals will be informed of test results via email, which can then be provided to your supervisor or campus nurse in order to return to work or school. There will be no instruction online or in person on these days. Students must attend an in-depth Intern Prep virtual event on Saturday, March 19. We understand the demand for testing is high right now. To view the video with closed captioning in English or other languages, click on the subtitles (cc) button and then the gear button. There is a $15 fee per post for nonprofit organizations and a $30 fee per post for for-profit organizations. Teaching effective cough and sneeze techniques such as coughing into your sleeve. Please keep your student home if they have pending COVID test results. Schools across the country have seen a significant increase in threats through social media. Home. All updates can be found at District Updates. Keeping children home when ill or while awaiting test results. Morning, afternoon and evening classes will be available Monday-Thursday at the Bird Welcome and Enrollment Center, located at 1300 19, Street in Plano. To celebrate the month, Plano ISDs department of Student, Family & Community Services developed a calendar of easy activities that families can do on a daily basis. Parents can opt in to the Parent-Led Virtual Option by registering their child using this form. Summer Programs: Summer School & Camps. As Plano ISD schools prepare to welcome students back for the second semester, we want to remind you that the Student Reporting Form for COVID-19 remains available. Appointments are required and individuals will be asked to complete a consent form. Please stay safe and continue to consult our usual communications channels for up-to-date information, including the Plano ISD, Want to learn ways to start fresh financially for 2022 from experts? The Board of Trustees approved staffs recommendations in an ongoing effort to listen to the feedback from families. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), Location: Plano East Senior High School cafeteria, 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, Texas 75074, The Caring Foundation of Texas Care Van will offer free immunizations to eligible children ages 4 through 18 on May 10. 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. Welcome back, Plano ISD! This temporary learning solution allows students to engage in asynchronous learning utilizing Plano ISD instructional resources in pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. To request a Spanish translation of the virtual meeting, please contact IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) coordinator. FOX 4. Entries Winners will be determined in each age category and recognized at a City of Richardson City Council meeting. Parents who have children attending the Child Development Academy were notified and all staff members at the facility have been informed, officials said. Once an individual is allowed to return to campus . The Board appreciates your time and feedback. Plano ISD eighth, ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in applying for academy programs at the high school and senior high schools for the 2022-2023 school year can do so starting tomorrow, Friday, November 19. Paid training is offered by Plano ISDs transportation department. 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. At this drive-thru, no contact-event, Plano ISD families will receive backpacks filled with school supplies and a box of shelf-stable food while supplies last. The board did not vote to extend the temporary measure and, therefore, the district will return to the mask protocol described in the 2021-2022 Return to School Plan, which states: The use of face masks is optional for all students, staff and visitors. Provide support and encouragement and expect your children to do their part. Download the flyer in English or Spanish.). Online registration for the 2022-2023 school year for early childhood programs will begin on the following dates: Head Start is a federally funded program for Plano ISD children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1 and whose families who meet low-income guidelines. 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. Balancing work and family has always been important to me, but never more so than now that my sister is dealing with a critical illness. Mrs. Bonser said. Any decisions regarding school closure or event cancellations will follow. Please register for the event. Families who need assistance obtaining Internet access should contact their schools campus technology assistant. Applications are now open for the competitive Plano Mayors Summer Internship Program, a learn-and-earn program that places qualifying Plano ISD sophomores and juniors at some of the areas top corporations and nonprofits. Rsums can be sent in advance to. These letters indicate that parents may opt to keep their students home to observe symptoms or move their student to. She was named one of Plano Magazines 2018 Girl Bosses for using her time and talents to make Plano one of the best places to live. Students in grades 8-12 and their parents are invited to register now to attend the first of two virtual college fairs taking place this Saturday, September 25. A special thanks to sponsors who made this event possible: T-Mobile, the Plano ISD Education Foundation, Minnies Food Pantry, Lovepacs and Office Depot. Posting signs around the campus as visual reminders. For more information about the Plano ISD Parent Education & Engagement Program, please visit Plano ISDs PEEP webpage, PEEP Facebook page or contact Director of Family and Social Services Sharon Bradley. Thank you for your assistance in helping schools with planning for the upcoming school year. Bus driver jobs pay $21 an hour and cafeteria manager assistant positions pay a minimum daily rate of $118. Submissions may include two- or three-dimensional art pieces. If your family does not plan to return, we ask that you complete the Intent to Return form as well since that information also helps with planning. web pages for more information. The following information may be shared with students this year by these two Patriotic Societies at your childs campus. According to the district's coronavirus dashboard, there are 60 combined active cases in Prosper ISD 47 diagnosed in students and 13 among employees. ); 5 full days have passed since symptoms began; 5 full days have passed since the test date, if not experiencing symptoms. Seating charts will also be utilized for elementary and middle school cafeterias as feasible. Collin County Judge Chris Hill issued a statement on August 11, 2021, that he will not issue a face mask order for Collin County. Parents are invited to join the Plano ISD Parent Education & Engagement Program (PEEP) and the Grant Halliburton Foundation for a free virtual film screening of LIKE: Finding Balance in Our Digital World on Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. LIKE explores the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. Stay informed of important dates via the 2021-2022 school year calendar, which is available online. Online enrollment is now open for new students entering Plano ISD in the 2022-2023 school year. Collin Adult Education and Literacy program is funded by the Texas Workforce Commission. If a child is sick, please have them stay home to get better. We want to start the conversation and destigmatize it, she said. This is mandatory per the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Plano ISD is excited at the possibility of offering a two-way dual language immersion program for kindergarten students in the 2022-2023 school year. As we observe National Bullying Prevention Month, we want to take this opportunity to provide information and resources for students and families. If you do not receive a notification letter sent by your campus, in accordance with the new required protocol, it is because your childs classroom was not affected. To learn more about the IB programme at the elementary level, visit the schools website or watch the video below. Five students who competed in athletics, five students who competed in music, and five students who competed in academic events will be selected from the pool of applicants from across the state. 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. Attendees should come prepared to interview, including bringing a resume if possible. Links to the meetings will be shared on the Huffman Elementary School website prior to the meetings. Any varsity player who had selected in-person instruction participated in classes remotely on Thursday, officials said. The workshop will cover signs, symptoms and effective tools for managing mental health concerns. In addition to hourly pay, the school district offers drivers and driver assistants a full range of benefits which includes health and dental insurance, sick and personal leave and the flexibility to choose shifts. menus as we are notified of any changes that need to be made. See your campus website for contact information. Plano ISD is excited to announce the option to receive SchoolMessenger text messages from your school and the district. She is also a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators Advocacy Committee, the Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County and the Medical City Plano Community Advisory Council. Just before Christmas, a Hope Squad members referral of another student led to PISD police checking in with the girls family and discovering notes and other evidence of her plans to harm herself. Level four is when either positive COVID-19 cases reach 5% of the population or if staff is unable to operate effectively with in-person learning. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services now offers a website for free at-home COVID-19 tests. (A Spanish version of this manual is forthcoming.). Every senior must complete one of the following three options in order to graduate: For more information about the financial aid process, visit the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid website. Student travel, outside of Plano ISD, not related to an academic or athletic competition, will be postponed and rescheduled. Open positions for schools across the district include cafeteria manager, cafeteria assistant manager and cafeteria specialist. For more information, visit www.pisd.edu/AboutPreK or download this flyer. : One entry per student. Academy High School, the Health Sciences Academy and the IB World School at Plano East Senior High School has been, Each year as the holidays approach, Plano ISD receives many questions regarding seasonal celebrations. If you are unable to submit an electronic report, please contact your school nurse to report. Staff and Student Single Sign On 05.23.02.00.06 Login Area: Plano ISD works hand-in-hand with the PPD and other agencies within the community to create a network of protection for students, staff and families. For more information, please visit: https://www.pisd.edu/textoptin or view the following flyer: Starting tomorrow, Thursday, August 26, masks will be temporarily required at all Plano ISD schools, facilities and district-provided transportation, following approval by the Board of Trustees during their emergency meeting held Monday, August 23. If minimum requirements for a student reimbursable meal are not met, a la carte prices will be charged. There are no shipping costs, and you dont need to enter a credit card number. : Weather-related closures and updates will be posted in real time on the Plano ISD home page as well as campus websites. The Intra-District Transfer Request process for kindergarten-12th grades will begin on January 4 at 8:00 a.m. and close on January 7 at 5 p.m. Clear desk shields will be available for any student or teacher in school at their request. The district said Thursday that there was a positive COVID-19 cases at Cox and Birmingham elementary schools. For more information, visit Plano ISD's enrollment page. If you or your children know of students engaging in potentially harmful, destructive and illegal activities on social media, we encourage you to report this information to your campus administrators, your local police or anonymously via the Plano ISD tip line at. Individuals will be informed of test results via email, which can then be provided to your supervisor or campus nurse in order to return to work or school. 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. F: 972-346-9247. The remote conferencing teachers are Plano ISD teachers from our Guinn SPC and substitutes, the home campus teacher will remain the teacher of record. Read the latest updates from the Plano ISD Special Education Department in the April issue of the Spotlight Newsletter. Some of the many opportunities include bus drivers, bus assistants, cafeteria specialists and cafeteria managers. Watch the direct instruction videos and read content to ensure your child understands the learning expectations. Hundreds absent at Kingwood High School as COVID cases climb For more information, visit our transportation teams webpage at. Open positions for food service include cafeteria manager, cafeteria assistant manager and cafeteria specialist. View the dates of the sessions and learn more about the program at www.pisd.edu/lead. Log on to join Plano ISD parent educators and other parents to explore evidence-based positive parenting strategies as a community. We look forward to providing this service, again, and apologize for the delay. These meetings are hosted by the campuses to provide more details about their respective programs and application deadlines. 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. On Sept. 1, five students were quarantining after a teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19, the district said. 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, IB World School at Huffman Elementary Accepting 2022-2023 School Year Applications Now Through January 29, Virtual Academy 2022-2023 School Year Registration Open Now through January 29. to complete the Industries Academy Selection Form. Registration is required. The session will be held virtually through Zoom. We will share more details as we finalize planning to revise our live event to a virtual format. The first phase is the idea submission phase, where participants are invited to submit their ideas. Vaccine Dashboard. Schools will observe their normal dismissal times today, Tuesday, April 12. Each test site will offer drive-through, self-administered testing. After a change in guidance from the Texas Education Association last week, Carroll ISD modified the way it communicates positive COVID-19 cases. To maintain the state-required 75,600 instructional minutes across the district, Plano ISD schools will use the inclement weather day of Monday, April 18, 2022, to make up last weeks school closure on Thursday, February 24. Any decisions regarding school closure or event cancellations will follow the, Join us online this Thursday, February 3, at 6 p.m. for the celebration, which will premiere on the districts website at, To qualify, students must complete an online application, which includes two short essays. Thursday, June 23, from 9:00am to noon at Bowman Middle Schools cafeteria, 2501 Jupiter Road in Plano. The Richardson City Council, in partnership with Plano ISD, Richardson ISD and UT Dallas, is sponsoring two contests for students who reside within the City of Richardson or attend a Plano ISD or Richardson ISD school located within the City of Richardson. 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. For more details about the Parent Education and Engagement Program, please contact Director of Student, Family and Community Services Sharon Bradley. Student travel and participation in academic or athletic events will follow guidance issued by TEA and UIL. Plano ISD reserves the right to adjust or cancel plans for the Virtual Academy based on guidance or new developments from the state that would prohibit the district from implementing a virtual learning environment. Each test site will offer drive-through, self-administered testing. These individuals must follow all quarantine guidelines provided to them. Essays should not exceed 500 words. Please visit Plano ISDs. The Beaumont ISD COVID-19 Tracker pictured here on 12/08/2020 will be replaced after the district says glitches caused data to update inaccurately. If you created an account last school year, you will use that same log in to access your account to complete this years application, orientation and background check. Nominations can be submitted via. Originally scheduled as student/teacher holidays, Monday, March 14 and Monday, April 18, will now be instructional days. To submit entries or for more information about each contest, visit the, Parents Invited to Complete Two-Way Dual Immersion Program Interest Survey, 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. Watch assigned videos, complete posted activities and assignments on time. COVID-19. Online applications are available on the Academy Programs of Plano webpage at www.pisd.edu/academyprograms. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-273-8255. View the full 2022-2023 calendar on the district website. As your childs Home Learning Coach, you will need to be available to provide feedback and academic support to your child. Online applications are available on the Academy Programs of Plano webpage at, The Plano ISD Diversity Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 21st Annual Plano ISD Diversity Leadership Award.