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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.

June, 2009

(Late April) May, 2009

H1N1 Flu Reports (Most of these links direct to eNews messages that were sent via e-mail to district subscribers. H1N1-related news items were condensed to one web page on May 5.)
- April 27 (Updated April 30)- Information for Plano ISD Families
- April 29 - UIL Schedules Altered

April 30 - Wilson Middle School Closed
May 3 - Wilson Closed Through May 11 / Barron and Sigler Schools Closed
May 5 - All Schools Reopening on May 6

May 15 - Thomas Elementary School Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence
May 15 - Capital One Donates Books and $25,000 to Plano Family Literacy
May 22 - 2009 Teachers of the Year!
May 29 - Education Foundation Honors Top 2008-09 Donors

April, 2009

April - Elementary School 2009 Senior Reunions
April 3 - Student Achievments:
April 3 - Record 1,260 Applicants Flock to Annual Recruitment Open House
April 3 - 42 Schools Earn Highest Rating in National College-Readiness Study
April 3 - Superintendent Awards Four Employees for Exemplary Service
April 8 - Texas Instruments Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards
April 8 - (Update) District Statement Regarding Middle School Grading Practices
April 9 - Rare Fossil Excavation Site Provides Lessons for PWSH Students
April 9 - Student Achievements
April 17 - Graduation 2009 ~ A Multimedia Event
April 17 - Plano ISD May 3 Family Day at the Frisco RoughRiders
April 21 - Deputy Superintendent Accepts Rockwall Post
April 23 - Legislative Update: Program PASAR Threatened
April 24 - Photo Gallery - Teacher of the Year Reception
April 24 - Photo Gallery - Thrill of the Grill 5K Run

March, 2009

March - Budget & Staffing FAQ
March 3 - PSAT/AP Testing for Home-Schooled Students
March 6 - Summer Opportunities for Learning
March 11 - Photo Gallery: Nastia Liukin Visits Elementary School Alma Mater
March 13 - Student Achievements:
March 19 - District Statement Regarding Middle School Grading Practices
March 27 - School PTA Presidents Honored at District Appreciation Luncheon
March 27 - Plano ISD Students Sweep Grand Prizes at Regional Science Fairs
March 27 - Plano ISD Employees Contribute $113,800 to Education Foundation

February, 2009

February - Teacher of the Year May 7 Gala Planning & Solicitations Underway
February 3 - Photo Gallery: Ski Plano Breaks Fundraising Records!
February 4 - School Board Adopts 2009-10 School Year Calendar
February 6 - Superintendent's Service Award Nominations Due February 26
February 12 - Plano Senior High School Wins 6th Regional Academic Decathlon
February 16 - Plano ISD Orchestras Win 3 of 4 State Honor Orchestra Titles
February 17 - 109 Elementary Science Fair Projects Advance to Regional
February 17 - Secondary District Science Fair Largest Ever with 413 Competitors
February 17 - Plano ISD Students Advance to National Science Symposium
February 17 - Plano ISD Students Win 5 of 16 State Geography Contest Awards
February 17 - Elementary History Fair Attracts 1,718 Participants Districtwide
February 25 - Student Achievements:

January, 2009

January 6 - January 12 Town Hall Meeting
January 9 - Ski Plano Fundraiser Set for January 31 at Southfork Ranch (eNews)
January 13 - Recruitment Open House Pre-Registration Deadline Feb. 20 (eNews)
January 16 - Photo Gallery: College & Career Week
January 26 - MLK Tribute Event Report & Photos (eNews)

December, 2008

December - January 22 MLK Tribute Event to Feature Student Performances
December - Ski Plano January 31 at Southfork Ranch
December 3 - Winter/Holiday Party Information
December 8 - State Board Continues to Seek Input Regarding Uniform GPA Rules
December 10 - Superintendent Shares 2008 Annual Report: Many Faces of Genius
December 15 - Tickets to be Issued for Family and Friends Attending Graduation 2009
December 18 - Photo Gallery: Schools Lend 'Holiday Helping Hands'

November, 2008

November 21 - Holiday Art Contest Photo Gallery
November 21 - Advocacy for Plano ISD: 2009 Legislative Priorities
November 21 - Early Childhood School Named for Pioneering Educator Sara Isaacs
November 24 - 8th Annual Diversity Leadership Awards Nominations Sought

October, 2008

October 3 - Child Care Center Serves Teachers' Children
October 3 - National Merit Commended, Hispanic and Academic Achievement Students
October 3 - Two Students Capture State Bus Safety Poster Contest Awards
October 3 - New ‘Plaza Comunitaria de Plano’ Enrolls 450 Adult Students
October 10 - Plano ISD Rates ‘Superior’ in State Accountability System
October 10 - Head Start in 100% Compliance with Federal Audit
October 10 - Faculty & Staff Donate $162,000 to 2008 United Way Campaign
October 10 - Middle School AP Spanish Students Earn College Credit
October 10 - Schools Host Carnivals and Other Fundraisers
October 17 - School Trustee Mary Beth King Captures Leadership TASB Award
October 17 - Academic Diversity Specialist Honored by Community Forum
October 17 - Five Plano ISD Music Ensembles Earn National Excellence Awards
October 17 - Clark HS Geography Team Leader Honored by World Affairs Council
October 20 - HiTECCC Event for Williams, Armstrong and Bowman Students & Families

September, 2008

September 3 - Texas Teacher of the Year Finalist
September 4 - College Nights September 15 & 16
September 4 - 'Making Math Count' - Elementary Curriculum Initiative
September 5 - United Way Campaign September 15-26
September - "Back-to-School" Open Houses
September 10 - 128 Plano ISD Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
September 11 - Shepard Elementary Named NCLB-Blue Ribbon School
September 11 - Four Plano ISD Campuses Make TBEC Honor Roll for Third Year
September 11 - Plano ISD Shares Concerns with Higher Ed Board Over New Rules for Uniform GPA Guidelines
September 19 - College-Readiness Indicators Show Increases in All Aspects of Plano Schools' Preparatory Programs
September 19 - Meadows Elementary, Head Start 'Rededication' September 21
September 19 - 'Family Services Schools' Pilot Programs to Support Families
September 19 - Lynda Shuttlesworth Selected 2008 State Counselor of the Year
September 19 - School Board Hears Annual STAR Schools Report
September 24 - October 13 Town Hall Meeting to Feature New Online 'Parent Portal'
September 26 - Plano ISD Education Foundation Kicks Off Community Honor Roll Program
September 26 - Let's Celebrate! ~ Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest Underway
September 26 - Schools Honored by City of Plano with Environmental Awards
September 26 - HR Director Named 2008 LULAC Educator of the Year

August, 2008

August 1 - State Accountability Ratings for District and Schools
August 20 - Superintendent Shares "BIG Picture"
August 21 - Janet Napoli Wins Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year Award

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