12/4 Monday:

PSHS Band Spirit Night (@ Little Rome, 2707 W 15th Street, 11am-10pm) 

12/5 Tuesday:

PSHS Lady Wildcats Basketball Merch Store (EXTENDED through Tuesday, December 5)

Girls Basketball vs. Flower Mound (@ PSHS JV - 5:30 pm Varsity - 7:00 pm)

12/6 Wednesday:

Planoettes Spirit Night (@ Chipotle, 1009 N Central Expy, 5-9 pm) 

Boys Basketball vs. Frisco Memorial (@ PSHS JV - 5:30 pm Varsity - 7:00 pm)

Wrestling JV Boys & Varsity Girls (@ Rockwall Heath)

12/7 Thursday:

Swim & Dive meet (@ Hebron - 6:00 pm)

12/8 Friday:

PSHS Theatre Beauty & The Beast (@ PSHS Auditorium - 7:00 pm)

Girls Basketball vs. Plano West (@ Plano West JV - 5:30 pm Varsity - 7:00 pm)

Boys Basketball vs. Frisco Liberty (@ Liberty JV - 5:30 pm Varsity - 7:00 pm)

Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs. Sachse (@ Clark Stadium JV - 6:00 pm Varsity 7:30 pm) 

PSHS Band 2023 Winter Panyard Tour (@ Sweet Firefly, 2701 Custer Pkwy 6-7pm) 

12/9 Saturday:

PSHS Theatre Beauty & The Beast (@ PSHS Auditorium - 7:00 pm)

12/10 Sunday:

PSHS Theatre Beauty & The Beast (@ PSHS Auditorium - 2:00 pm)

PSHS Band 2023 Winter Panyard Tour (@ Chisolm Trail Park, Plano, TX 4-5pm) 

Hockey JV vs. Richardson (@ The Star Center in Plano - 4:45 pm) 

Hockey Varsity vs. Birdville (@ The Star Center in Euless - 5:15 pm)

Plano Senior High School has around 250 staff members. PSHS PTSA Hospitality will be helping to provide a catered lunch to our teachers and staff on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 and we are asking our members to help with the cost. We are estimating that $10 will cover a meal for one teacher/staff member. If you are able to help, please submit your donations through Membership Toolkit with the button below/this link: https://planoptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/241132

THANK YOU for supporting our AWESOME teachers and staff!

"Plano Senior JROTC has embraced the integration of STEM and the cadets have taken off running.

On Saturday, November 18th, the Plano Senior JROTC Drone (Advanced Vertical Robotics) Team competed in their first competition of SY 23/24 at the University of Texas Arlington. Despite facing the challenge of traveling without a complete drone package, the Wildcats displayed remarkable resilience and composure. Their performance not only exuded class but also earned them a well-deserved trophy.

Guided by the leadership of team Captains Cadets Auriha Anis, John Ray, the Wildcats brought home the award for Exemplary Team. This achievement is a testament to their true dedication to focus. It goes to show what can be accomplished when a team works together, stays dedicated and maximizes the potential of what they have. Congratulations to the Plano Senior JROTC Wildcats for their outstanding performance and for representing Plano ISD with class!

The cadets at Plano Senior are shifting their focus to VEX Robotics, armed with two complete robotics kits. This will require them to channel their ingenuity and engineering skills to craft robots from the ground up. The challenge ahead involves not only competing with fellow JROTC teams but also facing off against high school teams from across the country. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our cadets to showcase their creativity and technical prowess. I want to thank you as you continue to support the growth and evolution of the JROTC program, especially as it takes bold steps into the STEM world. The commitment of the cadets is inspiring and your support on their journey means the world to them. Together we are fostering a generation of leaders and innovators!

Thank you for your continued support of the JROTC program."

Plano Senior Instructor, Major McGruder

Congratulations to PSHS PTSA’s latest five $500 Membership Scholarship winners from our November 30 PSHS PTSA SPECIAL General Meeting:

Gretchen Coppedge
Donovan Hung
Matthew Padilla
Daniel Ros
Elise Dolezal

Join PTSA today for a chance to win. Our next scholarship drawing will be held at our January 18, 2024 PSHS PTSA General Meeting.

As we move towards the end of the first semester, it is time for Juniors to start planning for the classes they will take in 12th grade - their last year of High School! PSHS Counseling Department has had several events to help students and parents make the best choices for their final set of classes. PSHS Counselors' goal is to ensure that students are on track for graduation and are set up for college, career or military readiness after high school. Earlier this month, Counselors met with students during the school day to provide information about choosing classes for next year through their social studies classes. Parents are invited to access the following information from Counselors and make an appointment with their Counselor if they need to discuss any specifics:

Plano Senior High Course Planning Info  

Counselor Q&A: On November 7, PSHS Counselors provided general information to incoming 11th and 12th grade families about life at Plano Senior and course planning tips.

In case you missed the presentation on November 7, here is a link to the presentation video on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6PQjkc4Dhk

Course Selections: Students will log in to SchooLinks and use the Course Planner to select their classes for next school year. Parents can also log into SchooLinks (instructions on our website) to verify your student's course selections.
Online via SchooLinks App: https://app.schoolinks.com/login/k12
All students will submit their course requests for next school year by December 15, 2023.

Additional course planning resources can be found on our website: Course Selection Information

We also encourage parents and students to make an appointment with your counselor to discuss any specific questions or concerns: https://www.pisd.edu/pshs/counseling

Access www.jostensyearbooks.com to purchase your yearbook, Senior ads, caps and gowns and other items. You can purchase, upload photos and design ads through the Jostens website. (Please note: the PSHS graduation gown image on the Josten's website is outdated. We have informed Jostens of this. Please know though, the gown you will receive is the correct/current gown that has the wildcat face image on the sleeve).

Order now!!! Remember prices will increase more throughout the year.

FINAL DEADLINE to order your Yearbook is January 26, 2024

Happy ordering Wildcats!

to all of our Plano Senior PTSA Members who have joined and helped us reach our October goal! We did it! Congratulations for receiving the Snappy Increase Award ... which is "MORE THAN" 100% of last year’s membership! Way to go Wildcats!!! Help us reach our next goal, "Golden Apple Award," which is 100% of school faculty as members!

Here’s how to check:

1. Log in to our website and then at the very top of your screen, select "your name" in the login box. This will take you to your "User Profile.
2. Go to the "Membership" tab to view the Membership Status of each person listed on your account.

Join our teachers, staff, students and other parents to strengthen the Wildcat Nation through PTSA membership!!

“Successful students make successful schools - which makes thriving communities.”

Your support and involvement are key building blocks for a successful year, every year! Learn More

Students who are members their "JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS" will be entered to win college scholarships during their Senior year. Our first drawings of the year were held at our PTSA General meeting on September 21 (see below for winners)! And our next drawings will be held at our next PTSA General Meeting on January 18! Last year twenty (20) $500 scholarships were given out! Seize this opportunity and add your student as a member now!

VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Navigating the College Path: The Facts & the Myths with MK Werner of GradPath LLC has been postponed, due to a Plano Senior/PISD Red Ribbon Week program now scheduled for that evening. The program will be rescheduled on a new date, sometime in January 2024. We look forward to having this program with Ms. MK Werner and will be in touch ASAP with the new rescheduled date and zoom information! Thank you!

The Ford Center in Frisco

May 25, 2024

9:30 am

Graduation Cap and Gown Info!

If you haven't already, please go to Josten.com to order your cap and gown (a tassel comes with the purchase of a cap and gown). 

Graduation Items (Josten's message)!

Dear Senior Parent/Guardian,

The long-awaited time to order your Senior Cap & Gown/Graduation Items is just days away! On Tuesday, October 17th students will be receiving graduation information during their English class. 

Please watch your email for a copy of what your senior received at the Jostens meeting. Order by the Group Order Deadline on the information sheet to receive the best pricing and prepare to celebrate your senior!

Thank you, 

Texas Grad Shop (Josten's)

Regalia

Students must wear the official PSHS graduation robe and hat from Josten's. Students cannot decorate their hats or modify their graduation robes. Here is the approved additional regalia that students can wear:

• Honor stolle based of GPA. 

• Valedictorian and Salutatorian medal

• Stoles or cords from curricular state and national honors society

• Avid Medals

• Military enlistment stoles

Attire

Business attire: collared shirt, dress pants, dress, and nice looking dress shoes.

Plano ISD has launched a graduation website. You can access the website by clicking the link below. The information here includes parking, Shuttle information, Stadium bag policy, Handicapped accessibility info, district regalia guidelines, etc (please note: the PISD Graduation Page is "currently unavailable" as they work to update it with 2024 information).

It's time to start thinking about and planning for PISD Ski Plano 2024!!!

When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 6pm to 11pm

Where: Renaissance Dallas Hotel at Plano Legacy West | 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas 75024

Why: How does SKI Plano benefit Plano kids? This important fundraiser provides support for the Welcome & Enrollment Center, grants to teachers, sends fifth graders to camp, supports health science certifications, Plano ISD AVID, robotics and so much more. Many students and families will benefit from the generous support of our sponsors, donors and event attendees. 

(Click the image and buttons below to access more information and ways to make a difference!)

We hope to see you there for all the fun!

Questions? Please contact PSHS PTSA Community Outreach Chair Tiffany Daykin-Armijo

communityoutreach@planoseniorptsa.org

Thank you Wildcats!!!

As part of Plano ISD’s ongoing strategic roadmapping process and as the district begins work on a long range facility plan, Plano ISD families, staff and community members are invited to attend and participate in a community input meeting near you. Meetings are conveniently located at six locations throughout the district (see dates and times below). Meeting Locations and Times (Spanish translators and sign language interpreters available at select meetings, see below).

Jasper High School

November 13, 2023

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

6800 Archgate Drive, Room 1100

Plano, Texas 75024·         

McMillen High School

December 11, 2023

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

750 N. Murphy Road

Murphy, TX 75094·         

Vines High School

January 11, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

1401 Highedge Drive, 

Presentation Room

Plano, Texas 75075

Sign language interpreters provided·         

Williams High School

February 10, 2024

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

1818 18th Street, Presentation Room

Plano, TX 75093

Spanish translation provided

Clark High School

March 6, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

523 Spring Creek, Cafeteria

Plano, Texas 75023

Sign language interpreters provided·         

Shepton High School

April 9, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

5505 Plano Parkway, Presentation Room

Plano, TX 75093

Spanish translation provided

"The 2024-25 Plano ISD Academic Calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. 

Many factors were considered during the calendar development period, which included establishing parameters based on new and historical input from stakeholder groups (parents, students, campus and district administrators, teachers and community members). The administration provided updates, shared multiple calendar options and sought input from the Board of Trustees during two meetings on October 17 and November 8."

PARKING PERMITS:

Parking permits are required at Plano Senior High School and they can be purchased on parent portal here: https://parentportal.pisd.edu/Login.aspx 

PSHS will started enforcing parking permits on September 5th. In order to park on campus, students must purchase a PSHS parking permit. Students who did not purchase a reserved, painted spot must be parked in the east lot by Westside Drive. Students who purchased a reserved, painted spot must be in their spot with the appropriate sticker. Please triple check to make sure you are parking in your assigned/correct spot and lot.

Students who have purchased a parking permit can pick it up in the Student Center. In order to receive the permit, Students must provide:

1. proof of insurance

2. driver's license

3. license plate number

4. If you purchased a reserved, painted spot through the PTSA, please bring your receipt as proof of that purchase as well.

PARKING STICKERS:

Where do I get my parking sticker? Student Parking Registration Stickers (that have been purchased through Parent Portal ) can be picked up in the Student Center from 8:30 am - 4:45 pm on school days. Parking Registration Stickers can still be purchased through parent portal. Students must have proof of a valid driver’s license and current insurance to register their vehicle.

Then what? Student parking is currently being monitored during school hours. All students are given a copy of the Plano Senior High School Parking Expectations when they picked up their registration tag. They outline the following expectations:

• Parking decal must be affixed in the upper left corner of the windshield to the registered vehicle. The decal must be visible while parked on the Plano Senior High School campus.

• Student parking is located in the East lot (east of the campus/pond) or the South lot (if a painted spot has been purchased through PTSA). Towing will be enforced if students park in any unauthorized parking lots.

• Students who purchased a painted spot will receive a white decal to identify they are permitted to park in the South lot (by Building A).

• No parking in bus-loading zones, on sidewalks, fire lanes, handicap spaces, visitor spaces, numbered spots or in the Plano Aquatic Center parking lot.

• No parking without a parking decal. If you change vehicles, come to the Student Center to discuss a replacement decal and/or temporary tag for your dashboard.

What if I don’t have a tag or park in the wrong lot? The following procedures will be followed for students who are not parking in compliance with the campus parking expectations.

1. First offense - Warning Sticker placed on vehicle

2. Second offense - Warning Sticker placed on vehicle

3. Third offense - Towed at owner expense (subsequent infractions will result in towing at the owner’s expense)

***Students who currently have a Plano Senior High School Parking Sticker but are parked in the wrong parking lot will be called down to the Student Center. Repeat offenses of this can result in towing.

What if I need a temporary tag? Students who need a temporary parking tag, driving an alternative vehicle, or need a one day parking tag can visit the Student Center to receive a temporary parking permit for the dashboard of their vehicle. 

For additional IMPORTANT school information please use the buttons below!

THANK YOU WILDCATS!!!

Our PSHS PTSA website updates to the new school year, annually on June 30. Upon visiting our website home page after June 30, you will be prompted to update your parent and student information each year. There will be a blue box, above the log in area, alerting you: "Notice Your personal information is out of date and needs to be updated. Please take a moment and review it here." 

To update your parent(s) and student information, make sure to click "here" and fill in the fields for parent 1 and 2, then student information and finally your directory preferences.

Updating ensures that you receive our eNews newsletters, special eBlasts and other important PTSA news throughout the new school year.

Updating also ensures that you have access to all PTSA online order forms and volunteer sign up forms.