News Archive (2007-08)

		News Archive 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05

This page contains links to news articles and documents (published with the most recent month at the top of the page). News archives for prior years may be accessed by selecting the links at right.

July, 2008

• July 3 - 10,000 Students Participate in Summer Learning Opportunities
• July 9 - TAKS Exit Test - Check-In at 8:00 a.m. on July 15-18

June, 2008

• Summer - Administrative Facilities Observe Summer Schedule
• June 10 - Graduation Replays Airing on Cable TV
• June 13 - Plano West Baseball Team Captures 2008 State Championship Trophy
• June 16 - Plano ISD PTA Wins 'Texas Outstanding Council' Award
• June 19 - Six National Merit Finalists Earn TI's Junkins Scholarship
• June 19 - PWSH Student Wins Children's Young Researcher Award

May, 2008

• May 9 - Teachers of the Year
• May 10 - Election Results: School Board & School Bond
• May 28 - Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards
• May 28 - "Future Focused" 2008-2012 Strategic Plan
• May 28 - 2008-09 Administrative Appointments
• May - 'Best Places to Work' Video Message from Superintendent Doug Otto

April, 2008

• Retirement Receptions
• Senior Reunions
• April 4 - Dr. Doug Otto Named Among '21 Leaders for 21st Century'
• April 7 - Plano Proud Bond Election Newsletter Delivers to Taxpayers This Week
• April 18 - Guinn Center Educator Earns H-E-B Excellence Award
• April 18 - Superintendent Awards Employees for Exemplary Dedication to Work
• April 21 - Teacher of the Year Breakfast Hosted by EDS Credit Union
• April 25 - Student Achievements
  • Texas Visual Arts Scholastic Awards
  • JROTC Academic Excellence Award
  • East Theatre UIL District Champs
  • Planoettes Sweep Regional Contest

March, 2008

• March 4 - Texas Academic Decathlon (hosted by Plano ISD):
  • Photo Gallery
  • Plano Awards
  • Coach of the Year
• March 5 - School Board to Present $490 Million Bond Package to Voters on May 10
• March 25 - Prek & Kindergarten Registration for 2008-09

February, 2008

• February - Photo Gallery - Martin Luther King, Jr., Tribute Event
• February - Employee Service Award & Retirement Event April 17 at Southfork Ranch
• February 4 - State Revises TAKS Test Schedule
• February 4 - PSHS Senior Makes History with Two National Science Titles
• February 4 - NCLB Blue Ribbon Schools Recognized at State Ceremony
• February 4 - National School Counseling Week
• February 8 - Student Achievements
  • 65 All-State Musicians
  • Plano Symphony Guest Artists
  • School Menu Contest Winners
  • County Livestock Show Sales
• February 8 - Professional Development Schedule for 2/11/08
• February 8 - Plano West Junior Appointed to U.S. Senate Page Program
• February 8 - Plano ISD to Host 2008 State Academic Decathlon Event
• February 12 - Superintendent Recommends Central Cluster Athletic Director
• February 19 - Teacher of the Year Nominees
• February 22 - Student, Staff & PTA Achievements
  • Elementary Science Fair
  • County Spelling Bee Champ
  • State Honor Orchestra
  • PTA Life Member Banquet
  • TWU Doctoral Scholarship
  • Child Advocacy Center Awards

January, 2008

• Plano ISD 2007 Annual Report (eNews)

December, 2007

• December 5 - State ATPE Educator of the Year
• December 5 - MLK Tribute Event to Feature Student Performances
• December 5 - Ski Plano 2008 January 26 at Southfork Ranch
• December 5 - Student Achievements (documents)
  • State Playwright Contest Winner
  • Siemens U.S. Science STARS
  • Congressional Youth Advisory Council
  • World Affairs Council Essays
  • State Geography Poster Contest
  • District Elementary History Fair
  • All-Region Band and Orchestra
• December 14 - District Ranked Tops in U.S. by Two Relocation Organizations
• December 14 - Memorial Principal Appointed District NCLB Coordinator
• December 14 - Wells Elementary Celebrates National Blue Ribbon Honor
• December 14 - First Grade Curriculum Awarded by North TX Recycling Association
• December 18 - Winter/Holiday Party Information
• December 21 - Students & Staff Lend Holiday Helping Hands
• December 21 - MLK Art Gallery ~ Let Freedom Sing!
• December 21 - KEYSS Conference Helps Students Prepare for College
• December 21 - Trustees to Host Town Hall Meeting on Student & Family Services

November, 2007

• November - Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest Photo Gallery
• November 2 - Eight Campuses Named 2007 TBEC Honor Roll Schools
• November 2 - PWSH Earns Lone Star Cup
• November 9 - Lisa Long New Director of Special Education Services
• November 9 - Photo Gallery: Schell Elementary School
• November 16 - Photo Gallery: Grants to Educators Prize Patrol
• November 20 - EDS Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Education Foundation

October, 2007

• October 8 - October 15 Town Hall Meeting on University Readiness Program
• October 10 - 2008 Bond Study Task Force Informational Web Site Posted
• October 10 - Coalition to Sponsor High Tech Educational Event for Families
• October 10 - Schell Elementary School Dedication & Open House Nov 8
• October 10 - School Board Adopts New and Continuing Initiatives for 2007-08
• October 10 - PTA Council Parent Workshop Oct. 23 - Destination College
• October 10 - School Board Public Hearing on Schools FIRST 'Superior' Financial Rating
• October 10 - Special Ed Child Find Referral Service / Community Resources
• October 15 - Plano ISD and Substance Abuse Coalition Host Community Forum
• October 19 - HiTECCC Family Event at Williams High School a Huge Success
• October 19 - Student Achievements
  • National Merit Semifinalists / National Merit Commended Students /
  • Achievement Scholarship Semifinalists / Hispanic Recognition Honorees
• October 19 - Professional Achievements
  • East Speech Coach Barbara McCain Wins Top State and National Honors
  • Literacy Program Earns Verizon Grant / Christie Teacher Wins 'Hero' Grant
  • Office Max Honors Memorial Teacher / Wells Musician Entertains Troops
• October 22 - Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October - Schools Celebrate Drug-Free America Red Ribbon Week

August, 2007

• August - Employee Inservice Brochure
• August 6 - TEA State Ratings:
  • TEA Press Release
  • TEA Accountability Rating System Searchable Site
• August 27 - College Nights September 10 & 11
• August 31 - 7,000 Employees Rally at Back-to-School Ceremony
• August 31 - PISD Seeks College-Age Tutors for AVID Program Students
• August 31 - West JROTC Cadet Selected to Attend National Security Forum