Plano ISD Council of PTAs

10/12/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! This week Students can apply to public undergraduate programs in the state through ApplyTexas without paying application fees.
📝 https://www.applytexas.org

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¡Ya llegó la Semana de Solicitudes Universitarias Gratuitas! ¡Esta semana, los estudiantes pueden solicitar admisión a programas universitarios de licenciatura en instituciones públicas del estado de Texas a través de ApplyTexas sin pagar las tarifas de solicitud de admisión!
📝 https://www.applytexas.org

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Students can apply to public undergraduate programs in the state through ApplyTexas without paying application fees.

📝 https://www.applytexas.org

10/12/2026

We hope our Plano Independent School District students and staff are enjoying the first day of Fall Break! 🍂

Plano ISD schools and offices are closed today for Columbus Day, and schools remain closed this week for Fall Break. We look forward to welcoming staff back on Thursday, October 15, and students on Monday, October 19.

We hope our students and staff are enjoying the first day of Fall Break! 🍂

Plano ISD schools and offices are closed today for Columbus Day, and schools remain closed this week for Fall Break. We look forward to welcoming staff back on Thursday, October 15, and students on Monday, October 19.

10/11/2026

We proudly thank North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) for being a Silver Community Connections Sponsor of the Plano ISD Council of PTAs!🥈🎉

We sincerely appreciate NTPA's commitment to the Plano ISD community and their support for our students, parents, and campus leaders through their partnership with the Plano ISD Council of PTAs. Together, we are fostering stronger connections and nurturing a passion for learning throughout our district.🌟❣️

NTPA is dedicated to developing the character of youth through performing arts education and family entertainment. Newly headquartered at the NTPA Center of the Arts at 2819 W. 15th Street in central Plano, NTPA offers classes, camps, and productions for youth ages 5-18. NTPA is comprised of five youth theatre troupes in Dallas, Fairview, Frisco, Plano, and Southlake, and offers specialty troupes including:

🎭 NTPA Academy offering an innovative academic learning environment for grades 6-12, with an enhanced focus on the fine arts;

🎬 NTPA Studios, film production program

🌟 NTPA Starcatchers, therapeutic arts troupe for individuals with disabilities

🤟 NTPA Deaf Theatre

🎭 NTPA Repertory Theatre, its adult theatre company.

👉 Learn more: https://ntpa.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/ntpaplano | North Texas Performing Arts

👉 Learn more about our Community Connections Sponsors:
www.pisdcouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/sponsors



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¡Agradecemos con orgullo a North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) por ser un Patrocinador Plata de Conexiones Comunitarias del Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD! 🥈🎉

Agradecemos sinceramente el compromiso de NTPA con la comunidad de Plano ISD y su apoyo a nuestros estudiantes, padres de familia y líderes escolares a través de su colaboración con el Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD. Juntos, estamos fortaleciendo los lazos comunitarios y fomentando la pasión por el aprendizaje en todo nuestro distrito. 🌟❣️

NTPA se dedica a desarrollar el carácter de los jóvenes a través de la educación en las artes escénicas y el entretenimiento familiar. Con su nueva sede en el NTPA Center of the Arts, ubicado en 2819 W. 15th Street, en el centro de Plano, NTPA ofrece clases, campamentos y producciones teatrales para niños y jóvenes de 5 a 18 años.

NTPA cuenta con cinco compañías de teatro juvenil en Dallas, Fairview, Frisco, Plano y Southlake, además de programas especializados que incluyen:
🎭 NTPA Academy: Un innovador entorno de aprendizaje académico para estudiantes de 6.º a 12.º grado, con un enfoque especial en las bellas artes.

🎬 NTPA Studios: Programa de producción cinematográfica.

🌟 NTPA Starcatchers: Compañía de artes terapéuticas para personas con discapacidades.

🤟 NTPA Deaf Theatre: Compañía de teatro para personas sordas.

🎭 NTPA Repertory Theatre: Compañía de teatro para adultos.

👉 Más información:
https://ntpa.org/ | https://www.instagram.com/ntpaplano | North Texas Performing Arts

👉 Conozca más sobre nuestros Patrocinadores de Conexiones Comunitarias:
https://www.pisdcouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/sponsors

10/11/2026

Shout out heartfelt thank you to our INCREDIBLE Local PTAs for supporting our students and community! ❤️

We are truly thankful for your generous donations for the hygiene kits we put together for 5th Grade Camp and for the Plano ISD Welcome and Enrollment Centers. ❤️

Together, we make great things happen! 🌟

Please reach out to Kelsey Plichta, our Plano ISD Council of PTAs 1st VP-Aide, at [email protected] with questions.



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¡Un agradecimiento de todo corazón a nuestras INCREÍBLES PTAs locales por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad! ❤️

Estamos profundamente agradecidos por sus generosas donaciones para los kits de higiene que preparamos para el Campamento de 5.º Grado y los Centros de Bienvenida e Inscripción de Plano ISD.❤️

¡Juntos logramos grandes cosas! 🌟

Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con Kelsey Plichta, nuestra Primera Vicepresidenta de Apoyo (1st VP-Aide) del Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD, al correo electrónico [email protected].

10/10/2026

At Tuesday's Plano Independent School District Board meeting, nine Plano ISD campuses were celebrated and honored as 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙏𝘼 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. 🎉

The Plano ISD Council of PTAs is excited to celebrate our outstanding Plano Independent School District schools that have earned the 2025-2027 National Parent Teacher Association School of Excellence designation! This National designation recognizes our PTAs and schools as an example of how strong, effective family-school partnerships enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.

Our honorees have shown exceptional leadership, service, and a strong commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to these remarkable schools:
🎖️Barksdale Elementary PTA
🎖️Centennial Elementary PTA
🎖️Frankford Middle School PTA
🎖️Gulledge Elementary School PTA
🎖️Huffman Elementary PTA - Plano, TX
🎖️McMillen High School PTSA
🎖️Rice Middle School PTA
🎖️Skaggs Elementary PTA
🎖️Wyatt Elementary PTA

This honor reflects the dedication and teamwork of our PTAs and school leaders, who have worked together all year to create meaningful change and brighter futures for every student.

Being named a School of Excellence is a mark of distinction that opens doors to new opportunities, attracts passionate PTA members, and inspires our entire community to aim higher.

We encourage all PTAs to keep striving for this level of excellence and to continue building a legacy. Together, we are making Plano ISD a shining example of what’s possible!

FULL STORY: https://www.pisd.edu/.../pla.../post/october2026recognitions

10/10/2026

Celebrating awesome Plano Independent School District Upstanders during Upstander Week, October 5-9❣️

We’re culminating Upstander Week by celebrating our awesome Plano ISD Upstanders! 🎉

From classrooms and lunchrooms to hallways and athletic fields, our students proved that kindness, courage and character are truly . Thanks for standing up for kindness! 🫶

10/07/2026

🚲🛴👟 WALK IT. BIKE IT. ROLL IT!

Friendly reminder to get moving for National Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day!
📅 Wednesday, October 7
🔗 www.pisd.edu/walkbikeroll

Students, families, and staff are invited to walk, bike, or roll to school while promoting:

💪 Healthy habits
🌎 A cleaner environment
🚦 Safe routes to school
❤️ Stronger school communities

Plan Your Route:
Families can use the City of Plano Interactive School Route Map to explore sidewalks, crossings, and safe routes near our campus: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/8f7e09c690304f6499266ce6f168bf7a

Grab your helmet, lace up your shoes, and let’s roll, Plano ISD! 🚲🛴👟



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🚲🛴👟 ¡CAMINA. PEDALEA. RUEDA!

¡Ponte en movimiento para celebrar el Día Nacional de Caminar, Ir en Bicicleta y Rodar a la Escuela!

📅 Miércoles, 7 de octubre
🔗 www.pisd.edu/walkbikeroll

Invitamos a estudiantes, familias y personal a caminar, ir en bicicleta o rodar a la escuela mientras promovemos:

💪 Hábitos saludables
🌎 Un medio ambiente más limpio
🚦 Rutas seguras hacia la escuela
❤️ Comunidades escolares más unidas

¡Ponte el casco, amárrate los tenis y vamos a movernos, Plano ISD! 🚲🛴👟

10/04/2026

GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR YOUR CAMPUS? LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN! Plano ISD Council of PTAs is now Accepting Applications for Local PTA Impact Grants!

Is your PTA dreaming up an innovative program that could make a difference for students, families, or your school community? Apply now for a Plano ISD Council of PTAs Impact Grant and bring your idea to life!

These grants provide financial support for projects that enrich learning, promote wellness, develop leaders, engage families, and strengthen our school communities. Past grant recipients have brought ideas to life through hosting Student and Parent Information Nights, hosting an author for a school-wide visit, student outreach programs, and so much more. What could YOUR PTA do?

WHO CAN APPLY? All Plano ISD PTAs in good standing

FOCUS AREAS:
Academic enrichment
Health & wellness
Family engagement
Leadership development
Social-emotional learning

BEFORE YOU APPLY, BE SURE TO:
Develop your project proposal
Get principal approval

LEARN MORE AND APPLY: https://pisdcouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/impact-grants

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Let’s bring great ideas to life and make a lasting difference across Plano Independent School District.



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TIENEN UNA GRAN IDEA PARA SU ESCUELA? ¡HAGÁMOSLA REALIDAD! ¡El Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD ya está aceptando solicitudes para las Subvenciones de Impacto para las PTA Locales!

¿Su PTA tiene en mente un programa innovador que podría marcar la diferencia para los estudiantes, las familias o la comunidad escolar? ¡Soliciten ahora una Subvención de Impacto del Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD y hagan realidad su idea!

Estas subvenciones brindan apoyo financiero para proyectos que enriquecen el aprendizaje, promueven el bienestar, desarrollan líderes, involucran a las familias y fortalecen nuestras comunidades escolares. Los beneficiarios de subvenciones anteriores han hecho realidad sus ideas organizando noches informativas para estudiantes y padres, visitas de autores para toda la escuela, programas de apoyo y participación estudiantil, ¡y mucho más! ¿Qué podría hacer SU PTA? 💭✨

¿QUIÉNES PUEDEN SOLICITAR?
Todas las PTA de Plano ISD que estén al corriente de sus obligaciones.

ÁREAS DE ENFOQUE:
Enriquecimiento académico
Salud y bienestar
Participación familiar
Desarrollo de liderazgo
Aprendizaje socioemocional

ANTES DE SOLICITAR, ASEGÚRENSE DE:
• Desarrollar su propuesta de proyecto
• Obtener la aprobación del director o directora de la escuela

MÁS INFORMACIÓN Y SOLICITUD:
https://pisdcouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/impact-grants

¿Preguntas? Comuníquense con [email protected]

¡Hagamos realidad grandes ideas y generemos un impacto duradero en todo Plano Independent School District!

10/04/2026

The Plano ISD Council of PTAs is excited to host a Full Circle Leadership Virtual Series cohort to help you work toward your Texas PTA Full Circle Leadership certification!

The Full Circle Leadership program is free, online, and self-paced through the Texas PTA Teachable Portal. Leaders who complete the program by May 31, 2027 will receive special recognition at Texas PTA's annual LAUNCH convention in July 2027!

The program focuses on five key competencies that help PTA leaders strengthen their skills and lead more effectively. Learn more about the competencies here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ucMfvmiRlQ7SLyCfzgeTyfxCX-txAGEWP_vPnju9PY/edit?tab=t.0

Our Virtual Series is an accountability cohort designed to help Plano PTA leaders earn their Full Circle Leadership certification together. We will meet periodically to connect and discuss each of the program's pillars as you work through them.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Just getting started? Join us!
Already working through the program but need a little nudge to keep going? Join us!
Want to grow as a PTA leader alongside others? Join us!

Please register in advance using the links below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

WEDNESDAYS 7:00-8:00 P.M. ON ZOOM
⭕ Kickoff & Info Session — Oct. 7, 2026 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KYsm4i-pR9Ok0i9lx3P5Uw #/registration

🔹 Pillar 1: Adaptive — Nov. 11, 2026 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v_pQoMw0Tmm_qEWRj5iqJg #/registration

🔹 Pillar 2: Interpersonal — Jan. 13, 2027 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4JjbQhrERsK2iXkCxw_PqA #/registration

🔹 Pillar 3: Forward-Thinking — Feb. 17, 2027 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rRnWoibFQ3qfUITZEkeLng #/registration

🔹 Pillar 4: Technical — March 24, 2027 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CyRtt4VVTNqpC-gMZ7IEDg #/registration

🔹 Pillar 5: Intrapersonal + Closing — April 28, 2027 - REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7iDZ_ZDySsSNdzQvWJPBXA #/registration

We hope to see you on Zoom! Please contact our 2nd VP-Local PTA Advisor, Jeri Duncan, at [email protected] with Questions.



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¡El Consejo de PTAs de Plano ISD se complace en organizar una cohorte de la Serie Virtual Full Circle Leadership para ayudarte a avanzar hacia tu certificación Full Circle Leadership de Texas PTA!

El programa Full Circle Leadership es gratuito, en línea y a tu propio ritmo a través del portal Teachable de Texas PTA. ¡Los líderes que completen el programa antes del 31 de mayo de 2027 recibirán un reconocimiento especial durante LAUNCH, la convención anual de Texas PTA, en julio de 2027!

El programa se enfoca en cinco competencias clave que ayudan a los líderes de PTA a fortalecer sus habilidades y liderar de manera más efectiva. Obtén más información sobre las competencias aquí:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ucMfvmiRlQ7SLyCfzgeTyfxCX-txAGEWP_vPnju9PY/edit?tab=t.0

Nuestra Serie Virtual es una cohorte de acompañamiento y apoyo diseñada para ayudar a los líderes de las PTA de Plano a obtener juntos su certificación Full Circle Leadership. Nos reuniremos periódicamente para conectarnos y conversar sobre cada uno de los pilares del programa a medida que avances.

¡TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!
¿Apenas estás comenzando? ¡Únete a nosotros!
¿Ya comenzaste el programa, pero necesitas un pequeño impulso para continuar? ¡Únete a nosotros!
¿Quieres crecer como líder de PTA junto con otros líderes? ¡Únete a nosotros!

Por favor, regístrate con anticipación utilizando los enlaces a continuación. Después de registrarte, recibirás un correo electrónico de confirmación con la información necesaria para unirte a la reunión.

MIÉRCOLES | 7:00–8:00 P.M. | ZOOM
⭕ Sesión de inicio e información — 7 de octubre de 2026
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KYsm4i-pR9Ok0i9lx3P5Uw #/registration
🔹 Pilar 1: Adaptativo — 11 de noviembre de 2026
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v_pQoMw0Tmm_qEWRj5iqJg #/registration

🔹 Pilar 2: Interpersonal — 13 de enero de 2027
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4JjbQhrERsK2iXkCxw_PqA #/registration

🔹 Pilar 3: Pensamiento hacia el futuro — 17 de febrero de 2027
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rRnWoibFQ3qfUITZEkeLng #/registration

🔹 Pilar 4: Técnico — 24 de marzo de 2027
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CyRtt4VVTNqpC-gMZ7IEDg #/registration

🔹 Pilar 5: Intrapersonal + Cierre — 28 de abril de 2027
REGÍSTRATE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7iDZ_ZDySsSNdzQvWJPBXA #/registration

¡Esperamos verte en Zoom! Si tienes preguntas, comunícate con nuestra 2.ª Vicepresidenta y Asesora de las PTA Locales, Jeri Duncan, en [email protected].

10/02/2026

Applications for the Academy Programs of Plano are 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.

Whether your student is drawn to project-based STEAM learning, health sciences, the IB diploma, an associate degree pathway or electrical engineering, there is an opportunity to explore.
Applications are open through November 10!

📝 Apply today: pisd.edu/academies

Plano Independent School District

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Las solicitudes para los Programas Academy de Plano ya están abiertas.

Ya sea que a tu estudiante le interese el aprendizaje STEAM basado en proyectos, las ciencias de la salud, el Diploma del Bachillerato Internacional (IB), un programa para obtener un título de asociado o la ingeniería eléctrica, ¡hay una oportunidad para explorar!

📅 ¡Las solicitudes estarán abiertas hasta el 10 de noviembre!

📝 Solicita hoy: pisd.edu/academies

Plano Independent School District

Applications for the Academy Programs of Plano are 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.

Whether your student is drawn to project-based STEAM learning, health sciences, the IB diploma, an associate degree pathway or electrical engineering, there is an opportunity to explore.
Applications are open through November 10!

📝 Apply today: pisd.edu/academies