$44,400
Fundraising
Goal
2,700
Secondary Students
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
AVID Elementary helps students develop academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, college and career. Students learn about organization, study skills, communication and self-advocacy in an age-appropriate and challenging way. AVID Elementary campuses create a strong college-going culture encouraging students to think about their college and career plans. Plano ISD has 24 AVID elementary campuses serving approximately 4800 students. AVID Elementary takes aschool-wide approach, by implementing with all fourth and fifth grade students at a campus. The AVID Elective is the cornerstone of the secondary AVID program. The AVID Elective focuses on rigorous academic preparation, student agency and opportunity knowledge to prepare students for success in high school, college, and a career, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Plano ISD has 22 secondary AVID campuses and serves approximately 3000 in the elective.
$8,000
Fundraising
Goal
1,000s
Students Impacted
CORE Store
Launched 2016, the CORE Store has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplies and classroom materials to teachers throughout the district. The CORE Store allows teachers to shop for additional school supplies for their students at no cost. Across the district one out of every three students is classified as economically disadvantaged, with some campuses reaching as high as 90%. For these campuses, school supplies and classroom materials represent a day-to-day struggle for many students.
$30,000
Fundraising
Goal
100 - 250
Staff Impacted
Employee Crisis Fund
One of the many benefits of working in Plano ISD is the Employee Crisis Fund. Funded solely by dollars from the Foundation, this resource assists PISD employees experiencing a short-term personal emergency. Examples of employee emergencies include: rent, car repairs, childcare, utility bills, and medical services not covered by insurance. A committee of district employees, facilitated by the PISD Benefits and Risk Management Department, confidentially examines employee requests for assistance and selects Employee Crisis Fund recipients on behalf of the Foundation.
$8,000
Fundraising
Goal
100
Support-Level Staff
PISD 100 Employee Recognition Program
New in 2019-2020, this program was developed to help recognize support-level employees throughout the district that help make the difference in Plano ISD. Bus drivers, office administrative employees, para teachers, and cafeteria services team members all help make sure each child is cared for in the district and this program creates a meaningful way to recognize those individuals for their great work.
$125,000
Fundraising
Goal
1,000s
Students Impacted
Grants to Educators
Competitive grants are made available to all Plano ISD Educators, ranging in value from $250 up to $3,000. Grants are submitted by individual teachers, teams of teachers, a grade level or entire school, multiple schools, or cluster. Grants provide supplemental funds to enhance projects demonstrating instructional excellence.
$37,500
Fundraising
Goal
2,000
Students Impacted
Back to School Fair
During August, PISD will host a Back to School Fair for our families with needs. The fair allows students to pick up a backpackfull of supplies, grab a box of nutritional food, and receive other necessary services to best prepare students for the upcoming school year.
$20,000
Fundraising
Goal
300
Students Impacted
Health Science Certifications
Provides students with the fees to cover Health Science certification exams. Some certifications offered include pharmacy tech and CNA (certified nursing assistant). These exams cost up to $300 per student. Many students find this fee a hardship if required to pay for these on their own. As a result, the Foundation is looking for sponsors to cover these fees.
$75,000
Fundraising
Goal
1,200
Students Impacted
Competitive Robotics
Students who participate in Robotics are twice as likely to major in science or engineering. Over 90% of students report improved problem solving, time management and conflict resolution skills. In addition, they are 87% more interested in going to college. After a successful launch, the PISD robotics program continues to expand throughout the district at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
$88,500
Fundraising
Goal
8,000+
Students Impacted
Welcome & Enrollment Center - Student, Family & Community Services
The Welcome and Enrollment Center provides key services in one centralized location to support PISD students and families with: enrollment/transfers, health and wellness, access to clothing and food, as well as homeless and mobile services.
$52,500
Fundraising
Goal
5,000
Staff Impacted
Professional Learning Support
Through numerous programs including Google Certification, Leadership Development, Teacher Development and Mentoring and Coaching, the Foundation works hand-in-hand with ourProfessional Learning Department to best support our teachers and administrators.
$75,000
Fundraising
Goal
200
Students Impacted
5th Grade Outdoor Science Camp
Camp students are engaged in social, emotional and academic skills while at camp. This authentic experience challenges our students to think in different ways and they begin to see that nature can provide limitless learning opportunities. The Foundation helps to provide scholarships to students who would like to participate.
$5,000
Fundraising
Goal
800
Staff Impacted
Teacher Recruitment Fair
Plano ISD hosts a job fair each school year in order to recruit and hire the most effective and talented workforce for our students. This fair provides candidates an opportunity to connect with over 200 district administrators from all 73 campuses as well as our high-needs auxiliary departments that include FANS, Transportation, Facilities, Employee Child Care, and the PASAR After-School program.
$150,000
Fundraising
Goal
50,000+
Entire Community
Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center
The Plano ISD Fine Arts Programs have a long history of excellence. Based on the Plano ISD Mission to “educate, inspire & empower every student to activate their unique potential in a dynamic world” and in support of the district’s vision, “Committed to Excellence,” the goal of building the Fine Arts Center is to provide a professional level performance and exhibition venue for the outstanding Fine Arts students of the Plano Independent School District. For more details on the Robinson FineArts Center, please visit pisd.edu/RFAC.
$14,750
Fundraising
Goal
120
Students Impacted
Computer Science Summer Bridge Program
This program is a Computer Science summer experience for 120 8th grade students to introduce them to computer science. PISD piloted the program in the summer of 2020 with a TEA grant and hopes to continue this program.
$15,000
Fundraising
Goal
200
Students Impacted
Health Sciences Academy
The Health Sciences Academy provides students with hands-on training in the medical sciences field. The Academy is offered in partnership with Collin College and students can earn up to an Associate's Degree.
$15,000
Fundraising
Goal
50
Families impacted
Richards Douglass Immediate Needs Fund
Started by former PISD Board of Trustees President Tammy Richards and husband Michael Douglass, this fund is available to PISD families with immediate, critical needs. We want every student to have the best opportunity to learn and thrive. The needs are identified by social workers and campus counselors.
$10,350
Fundraising
Goal
90
Students Impacted
Guest Broadway Actor Masterclass
In an effort to re-engage our students in the arts and education as a whole, BroadwayPlus connects students and educators with Broadway artists to create a unique, unforgettable, and engaging experience. The masterclass, to be held at the Robinson Fine Arts Center, includes workshops, musical theatre coaching, group talkback, student feedback opportunities, movement instruction, Q&As, and performances all tailored to the skill and interest level of the students.
$23,000
Fundraising
Goal
318
Students Impacted
Science and Engineering Fair
Over 7000 students from 7th - 12th grade engage in the scientific research process through the Independent Research Project or the LASER club and the Scientific Research & Design course at the high school and senior high campuses. We are reimagining the Plano ISD Science & Engineering Fair to create an experience for students that is more in line with real-world scientific conferences and provides enhanced opportunities for students learning and engagement with the scientific community.
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Contact UsFor additional information regarding funding, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please contact:
Brittnea Ussery