News Archive (2009-10)

		News Archive 2008-09 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.

October, 2009

• October 30 - Cell Phone Ban in School Zones Effective in Plano ISD
• October 23 - Plano ISD Employees Give Generously to United Way
• October 23 - Red Ribbon Week News & Photos
• October 2 - 9th Annual Diversity Leadership Award Nominations Due Dec. 4
• October 9 - 7th Consecutive 'Superior' Financial Accountability Rating
• October 9 - Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 8 - Plano East Theatre Director Takes Center Stage as Texas Educator of Year
• October 5 - Student Achievements
  • Students perform exceedingly well on SAT & ACT
  • Musicians earn national band and choral recognitions
  • Two seniors win national writing achievement awards
  • Students participate in Lonestar Leadership Academy
  • PWSH football star to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

September, 2009

• September 25 - Paul Weaver Named State Counseling Supervisor of Year
• September 25 - Plano West Students Excavate Rare Fossil Discovered in January
• September 21- PISD Prepares for Cold and Flu Season
• September 18 - Impact of HB3 & Graduation Requirements Continues to Evolve
• September 16 - College-Readiness Indicators Show Exceptional Quality of Plano ISD's Preparatory Programs
• September 16 - Plano ISD Salutes 90 National Merit Semifinalists
• September 11 - Schools and Departments Celebrate Volunteerism and Community Service on Sept. 11
• September 4 - Memorial Elementary School Receives $10,000 Gift from The Medical Center of Plano
• September 4 - Schools Named to TBEC Honor Roll for Academic Performance
• September 4 - PSHS Athletic Staff Recognized for Actions to Save Student's Life

August, 2009

• August 27 - Plano ISD Teachers Inducted as Fellows in TI Foundation Academy
• August 25 - College Nights September 14 & 15
• August 25 - Docent Opportunity & Training for 3rd & 4th Grade Field Trips
• August 18 - Convocation: Superintendent Challenges Staff to Strive for 100% Success Rate
• Augut 14 - AT&T Awards $50,000 Grant to Plano ISD Education Foundation
• August 10 - STEM Partners Support District's Secondary Mathematics Initiatives
• August 7 - 2004 & 2008 Bond Updates: Facilities & Technology
• August 7 - 'All Students' Group Moves to Exemplary Rating in State Accountability Report
• August 4 - Wireless Network Upgrade in Schools to Provide High-Density, Long-Term Solution to Support Students, Teachers & Guests
• August 4 - Plano ISD Facility Services Team Oversees Construction of New Schools & Major Renovations

July, 2009

• July 21 - Danny Modisette to Return July 27 as District's Deputy Superintendent
• July 16 - Foundation President Beth Webb Plans Aggressive Development in 2009-10