PROSPER, Texas - A fast-growing school district that began both in-person and online classes last week is already reporting new cases of COVID-19. In the event that the Virtual Academy is canceled, students will resume enrollment at their home campus. Questions, Comments or Compliments? for Plano ISD families from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Facebook Live. Students will be marked absent each day as EV or excused virtual absence.. We strongly encourage and recommend all members of our Plano ISD community to use face coverings. If you need a test before then, you may search for a location, COVID vaccines are available for children ages 5 and older through multiple vaccine providers in the community. Read the latest updates from the Plano ISD Special Education Department in the spring Spotlight Newsletter. Hourly pay for bus drivers was increased to $21 an hour this school year. Others have the best of intentions but fail to follow through. Plano ISD eighth, ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in applying for academy programs at the high school and senior high schools for the 2022-2023 school year can do so starting tomorrow, Friday, November 19. For more information, please visit the Virtual Academy website at, The application window for the Virtual Academy opens, The Plano ISD COVID-19 dashboard is now being updated daily, Monday through Friday, when schools are open. Students must attend an in-depth Intern Prep virtual event on Saturday, March 19. You can access it online at, Part-time openings across district campuses include part-time activity specialists, assistant site manager and site manager. The Plano ISD Board of Trustees met this morning in an emergency called meeting following Superintendent Sara Bonsers retirement announcement earlier this week. No wonder young peoples emotional well-being is increasingly at risk, and doctors report increasing cases of anxiety, depression and even self-harm. If your child has tested positive for COVID, and has been present on campus, please submit a Student Report Form. To assist families who might have questions about eligibility, Head Start is holding a roundup event on March 21 from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and on March 22 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. In addition to hourly pay, the school district offers drivers and driver assistants a full range of benefits which includes health and dental insurance, sick and personal leave and the flexibility to choose shifts. In a letter to families, Superintendent Randy Brown said the district would close Tuesday to allow for cleaning and give the local health department time to notify those who may have been exposed. Registration is now open for ESL and GED classes offered by the Plano ISD Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) and Collin Adult Education and Literacy. In the best interest of the health and safety of students and staff, protocols are subject to change in order to address evolving conditions, needs and circumstances. The board hopes to name a lone finalist in the coming months who will be ready to step into the position when Mrs. Bonser leaves at the end of the school year. is working in partnership with the City of Plano and local healthcare providers to gauge our families interest in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations for students. This table compares the typical symptoms seen with COVID-19 and those seen with the common cold, the flu, and seasonal allergies. If you need a test before then, you may search for a location HERE. Plano ISDs Back-to-School Fair for families in need will be held on August 3 from 10 a.m.-noon in the parking lot of Clark Stadium. Every home in the U.S. can order a free at-home COVID-19 tests. Plano ISDs COVID testing sites will not be operating next week during the Thanksgiving break. We encourage everyone to take extra care when arriving to school in the morning, allow plenty of time for your commute and to be mindful of: Please bundle up and stay warm heading out in the morning. Junior Juliana Ruiz senses that more teens are getting the right message through the Hope Squads persistent activities and messaging. Look for more information coming soon. for COVID-19 remains available. Texas public schools are no longer required to report positive COVID-19 cases on school campuses. You'll also find me raising my voice on behalf of mental health care and women's issues. The Plano ISD Virtual Academy will provide an enhanced K-5 instructional design fully led by Plano ISD teachers and support staff. This temporary measure will be effective through Friday, September 24, or until there is further guidance on GA-38 as a result of ongoing state and federal litigation or legislative action. Details about establishing an account to post information can be found on the website, as well as guidelines on how to post and pay. There are five active student cases at North Garland High School, four active student cases at South Garland High School and three active student cases at Sellers Middle School and also at Naaman Forest High School. Quarantine guidelines for employees who have tested positive for COVID or are experiencing COVID symptoms have been updated based on current CDC and. These updates will be presented for approval to the Plano ISD Board of Trustees this evening. Join the virtual presentation on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. To register and receive the Zoom link, contact. Resumes can be sent in advance to fansjobs@pisd.edu or through Plano ISDs Employment Page where more details about open positions are listed. The FANS department will continue to monitor this situation and will update SchoolCafe menus as we are notified of any changes that need to be made. Student travel, outside of Plano ISD, not related to an academic or athletic competition, will be postponed and rescheduled. A child may be eligible for free immunizations from the Caring Foundations Care Van if they meet one of the following criteria: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To join the October 28 webinar, please visit: Academies Night Webinar. Join the virtual presentation on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. To register and receive the Zoom link, contact Shelley Crowder, Plano ISDs director of Transition Services. Two-way dual language programs help students develop oral and cognitive academic language in both English and Spanish, while mastering grade level knowledge and skills in all elementary content areas. There is a $15 fee per post for nonprofit organizations and a $30 fee per post for for-profit organizations. After selecting the gear button, click on English, then auto-translate and then choose the language. Paid training is offered by Plano ISDs transportation department. In order to help campuses schedule classes and staff appropriately for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, families are asked to complete an Intent to Return form online. Stay tuned following the film to watch a panel discussion (using this discussion guide) and other resources. In order to make sure that every student receives an exceptional education in a safe and supportive learning environment, we strive to ensure that our classrooms are safe from anyone who may attempt to cause fear, disruption or alarm. . In August, more than 20 school districts returned to in-person classes. Please be sure photos are okay with parents to share. Any decisions regarding school closure or event cancellations will follow the, Join us online this Thursday, February 3, at 6 p.m. for the celebration, which will premiere on the districts website at, To qualify, students must complete an online application, which includes two short essays. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), Location: Plano East Senior High School cafeteria, 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, Texas 75074, The Caring Foundation of Texas Care Van will offer free immunizations to eligible children ages 4 through 18 on May 10. The hackathon will take on the format of a multi-month challenge with two phases. The Plano ISD 2022-2023 school calendar was adopted by the board of trustees at their November 3 meeting. This form will be live this evening and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on August 25. Grounded by Tradition, Soaring to New Beginnings, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM online. 2021-22 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance coverage, is available for Plano ISD parents to purchase through AXIS Insurance Company using this Enrollment Form included on page 4 of, Coverage and premium options (premiums state are a one-time annual payment), Claim Form and instructions for filing a claim. Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement (PEEP) Program and partner, Childrens Health, for Safety Series presentations throughout the months of February and March. Plano ISD is monitoring weather conditions and is in communication with local emergency management agencies. Officials said a staff member at Walnut Creek and a student at Azle elementary schools tested positive for coronavirus. The training will be held in English and in Spanish. Join Plano ISDs Parent Education and Engagement Program (PEEP) and community partner, The Grant Halliburton Foundation, present "Straight Talk About Youth Mental Health and Parenting." Prosper ISD Confirms Three COVID-19 Cases Prosper ISD returned to in-person learning on Aug. 12 Published August 18, 2020 Updated on August 18, 2020 at 4:38 pm Attendance rate of at least 90% for the 2020-2021 school year, Passed /promoted from previous school year, Passed all previous STAAR exams or district assessment if STAAR was not taken (Parents of special education students who wish to apply for Virtual Academy should do so, then an ARD committee meeting will be held to consider your child's individual needs and opportunity to participate in the Virtual Academy. In the student cases, 21 of the students are on-campus cases and eight students are off-campus cases. Plano ISD crews have been at campuses during todays closure to keep schools warm and to mitigate icy surfaces as possible. Testing Calendars. New student enrollment for other grade levels is also open. We are collecting basic information from interested families (school and age range for each student) for the purposes of planning. We appreciate your partnership in helping us provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Students and their parents are invited to attend college virtual job fairs on Saturday, September 25 and October 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The goal of the program is for all students to become bilingual and biliterate. . "The staff member was wearing a face covering, however, some students and staff may have been indirectly exposed," the district said in a statement. Please note, this form is only intended to gauge interest and is not a sign-up form. Originally slated as a student/teacher holiday, school will now be in session on March 14. These school selections can also be changed by the volunteer by logging into their account at any time. are automatically routed to the right Plano ISD staff member for a timely response. Todays information reflects cumulative totals current as of 12:30 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021. Another FANS job fair is occurring on September 23. Nominations can be submitted via this form and are due by 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2021. The tests will be. Stop the Spread of Rumors: Both FEMA and the CDC have webpages to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, testing and vaccines. Qualifying families may be eligible to receive a car seat, free of cost. Additionally, all Plano ISD schools will provide free meals to all students throughout the 2021-22 school year, regardless of family income level. The district has two active COVID-19 cases: one student who attends Bastrop Intermediate and one district-level employee, according to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, which was last updated . web pages for more information. If you or your children know of students engaging in potentially harmful, destructive and illegal activities on social media, we encourage you to report this information to your campus administrators, your local police or anonymously via the Plano ISD tip line at www.pisd.edu/tipline. In another case, even when the parents were certain the report was overblown, officers were able to get the student to open up about the steps he had taken toward ending his life. If your childs bus is late, please know that it will arrive; however, you may want to consider driving your student to school. School will be in session unless otherwise announced. For more information, including additional important dates and the online program application, visit the Plano Mayors Summer Internship Program website. Based on the number of instructional minutes scheduled for the school year, Plano ISD will need to make up, Families of 10th grade students are invited to apply for Plano ISDs Industries Academy, which has re-opened the selection form for the 2022-23 school year. online. Prior to that, she worked for seven years in Rockwall ISD serving as chief academic officer, chief administrative officer, assistant superintendent for student and family services and director of student and family services. North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622. Visit Plano ISDs Food and Nutritional Services page for more information. Parents are encouraged to check the Plano ISD COVID Case Dashboard to stay updated on all cases that have been reported on campus. Plano ISD scope and sequence and curriculum will be followed, District provided materials and resources will be utilized. For more information about the Academy Programs of Plano, please visit, Plano ISD will be offering free COVID rapid testing to students in grades K-12, with parent permission. Watch our video below to learn more about the program or visit the Plano ISD Industries Academy web page to complete the Industries Academy Selection Form. Watch video greeting from incoming Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams. These items need to be completed by volunteers each school year to be eligible for district/school volunteer opportunities. Attendees should come prepared to interview, including bringing a resume if possible. To enroll, visit www.pisd.edu/enrollment. This week's focus will be "Social Media Wellness for Tweens and Teens in a Digital World." For registration instructions, visit, Plano residents and Plano ISD families are welcome to the third-annual. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining our transportation team, visit Plano ISDs employment page, located at www.pisd.edu/jobs. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. Remote Conferencing for COVID Quarantine Overview: Remote conferencing allows students who qualify the opportunity to have synchronous or live instructional facilitation for a minimum of 2 hours per day for students PK-5, and 4 hours each day for students in grades 6-12. to promote a culture of two-way communication between the district and parents, students, staff and community members. Academy High School, the Health Sciences Academy and the IB World School at Plano East Senior High School has been, Each year as the holidays approach, Plano ISD receives many questions regarding seasonal celebrations. The fair is successful year after year thanks to the support of our community.