Teacher Job Fair March 30, Register Online by March 27

Deadline for online registration is March 27 at 5 p.m.

Teacher of the Year Nominees Will Be Honored at May 9 Gala

Mar. 19, 2019 - Plano ISD Visual Arts Coordinator Is a Graduate of the School for Art Leaders 2019 Leadership Class

Plano ISD Visual Arts Coordinator Laura Grundler was celebrated as a national School for Art Leaders class of 2019 graduate at the National Art Education Association national conference.

Mar. 18, 2019 - Plano ISD Bus Drivers Earn First Place in National TSD Competition

The Plano ISD team of Logan Heckathorn and Stuart Stutzman (who are both drivers for the district) were the top winning team at the national Roadeo competition at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) conference.

Mar. 2, 2019 - Barksdale Science Teacher Honored as Outstanding Texas Educator by the Texas Academy of Science

Barksdale Teacher Celene Rosen who was honored in October 2018 as a Texas Finalist in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching has been further honored as the Outstanding Texas Educator award.

Mar. 2, 2019 - Plano Principals' Association Fights Hunger in North Texas

PPA (Plano Principals' Association) members volunteered at Minnie's Food Pantry on March 2. As part of the PPA's mission, Plano ISD administrators volunteered their time to serve families beyond the schoolhouse.

Feb. 19, 2019 - Administrative Appointment, PWSH Athletic Director

Plano West Senior High School Athletic Director Tyler Soukup appointment was approved by the Board of Trustees at the February 19 work session.

Feb. 6, 2018 - Dr. Joe Russell Selected for "Memorializing the Fallen" WWI Study and Travel to Europe

Dr. Joe Russell American studies teacher at Plano East Senior High joins eighteen educators from across the country who have been selected to participate in Memorializing the Fallen — a teacher professional development program from National History Day®.

 Jan. 30, 2019 - Schimelpfenig Middle School Texas School to Watch

Schimelpfenig Middle School joins approximately 30 other "Schools to Watch" in Texas and will be recognized nationally in June.

Jan. 24, 2019 - Diversity Leadership Award Winners and Nominees

Diversity Leadership Award winners were announced at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Event held at William High School on January 24.

Jan. 24, 2019 - MLK Tribute Celebration: "I Am Plano ISD"

Celebrating the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and who we are as individuals.

Jan. 15, 2019 - Administrative Appointments, December and January

Administrative Appointments approved by the Board of Trustees. Financial services welcomed Executive Director Elaine Cogburn and Budget and Compliance Director Sherra McGaha. Head Start welcomes its new Director Dr. Denise Lohmiller.

Jan. 10, 2019 - Rice Middle School Director of Bands Jason Tucker Named Music Educator of the Year Semifinalist

Jason Tucker, director of bands and music department chair at Rice Middle School, is named one of 25 National Music Educator of the Year semifinalists announced by Music & Arts in December.

Nov. 12, 2018 - Plano ISD FANS Receives “Zero-findings” Administrative Review from the Texas Department of Agriculture

For the second time in a row, Plano ISD food and nutritional services received a “zero-findings” administrative review from the Texas Department of Agriculture. A “zero-findings” administrative review exemplifies the highest standards of caring and service by teaching children the relationship between proper eating and good health.

Nov. 3, 2018 - Plano West Vertical Visual Art Team Awarded with "Arts Education" Award by the Plano ArtCentre

For making significant and lasting contributions to the arts in Plano, the visual arts team of the Plano ISD West cluster was awarded with the "Arts Education" award.

Nov. 2, 2018 - Suzana Spina Recommended for Fulbright Specialist Program

On behalf of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning, Suzana Spina, Director for Early Childhood, has been recommended by the Peer Review Panel for placement on the Fulbright Specialist Roster

Oct. 27, 2018 - Texas Foreign Language Association Honors Two Plano ISD Teachers with Excellence in Teaching Awards

Plano East French Teacher Pauline Sinnamon and Plano Senior High German Teacher Daphne Warren were honored with the award of excellence at the 2018 Fall Conference held October 25-27 in San Antonio, Texas.

Oct. 27, 1018 - Dr. Keishon Ireland Honored with Educator Award by Plano Community Forum

On October 27 at the Plano Community Forum's 37th Anniversary Awards Gala, Mitchell Elementary School's Fifth Grade Team Leader Dr. Keishon Ireland was the honored 2018 Educator Award Recipient.

Oct. 24, 2018 - LULAC Educator of the Year 2018 - Soumeya Lehachi, Armstrong Middle School

At the Collin County LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) 24th Annual Avance con Educación Scholarship Banquet. Armstrong Middle School Teacher Soumeya Lehachi was honored as the 2018 Educator of the Year.

Oct. 18, 2018 - White Cane Safety Day, 2018

A group of Plano ISD blind and visually impaired students, certified teachers of the visually impaired and orientation and mobility specialists took a chartered bus to the Fort Worth Stockyards to participate in the 2018 White Cane Day celebration. This year's theme is "The Next Frontier."

Oct. 18, 2018 - Celene Rosen, Barksdale Elementary, Texas Finalist in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The 2018 awards recognize kindergarten through sixth grade mathematics and science teachers whose innovative methods bring teaching to life in the classroom.

Sept. 7, 2018 - Superintendent Sara Bonser Named "Girl Boss" by Plano Magazine

Aug. 24, 2018 - Del Frisco's Treats Plano ISD "Top Ten" Excellence in Teaching 2018 Award Winning Teachers

On August 10, the Plano ISD 2018 Teacher of the Year "Top 10" Excellence in Teaching award winners were treated to a special private dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse.

Aug. 7, 2018 - Administrative Appointments Approved by Board

Aug. 2, 2018 - Region 10 Names Mitchell Teacher as a Top Three 2019 Elementary Finalist for Teacher of the Year

Dr. Keishon Ireland, Mitchell Elementary fifth grade teacher and Plano ISD elementary teacher of the year, was selected as one of three elementary teacher finalists in the Region 10 Teacher of the Year competition.

Jul.10, 2018 - FANS Department Wins Award During Local Product Challenge

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recognized Plano ISD with a "Best of the Bunch" award for its achievement in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Local Products Challenge (LPC).

May 22, 2018 - Administrative Appointments

Administrative appointments approved at the May and April board meetings.

April 16, 2018 - Rodney Belcher, Plano Senior High, Awarded Coach of the Year by TABC and the "Dallas Morning News"

Coach Belcher named as the 2018 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Girls Basketball Coach of the Year as well as the "Dallas Morning News" Coach of the Year.

April 13, 2018 - Regional School Bus Road-eo Safety Competition

Plano ISD drivers took home a first and second place win at the competition

April 13, 2018 - Notable Notes

Plano ISD staff share news of weddings, births and deaths of loved ones.

April 13, 2018 - Teacher Job Fair - April 21

Register Online by April 13 at 3 p.m.

April 10, 2018 - Amy Bates, Director of Special Projects, Honored as Outstanding Volunteer of the Year by FIRST Robotics

Amy Bates, Director of Special Projects, was recognized as the North Texas FIRST Robotics Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.

April 5, 2018 - "Salute to Service" Employee Service and Retirement Banquet

April 5, 2018 - Superintendent Service Award Winners

Superintendent of Schools Sara Bonser is honored to announce the 2018 Superintendent’s Service Award winners.

March 21, 2018 - Plano Principals' Association Awards Paraprofessional Scholarships

Three $1,500 scholarships have been awarded by the Plano Principal’s Association (PPA) to winning applicant paraprofessionals who seek college hours.

March 21, 2018 - Plano Principals' Association Awards Aspiring Administrator Scholarships

The Plano Principals' Association (PPA) in support of leadership growth within Plano ISD has awarded scholarships of $1,500 each to three aspiring administrators who are full-time Plano ISD employees working towards either their masters’ degree in educational leadership or their principal certification.

March 21, 2018 - First Annual Computer Science Teacher Collaborative Conference

On February 10, Plano ISD hosted the first annual mini-conference targeted to high school computer science teachers - the 2018 Computer Science Teacher Collaborative Conference. The conference hosted 60 computer science teachers and administrators from 26 North Texas school districts and three of our computer science related university partners.

March 21, 2018 - Notable Notes

Plano ISD staff share news of weddings, births and deaths of loved ones.

Feb. 16, 2018 - Plano West Social Studies Teacher Named International Educator of the Year by the DFW World Affairs Council (WAC)

For his consistent commitment to emphasizing international education and global perspectives throughout his teaching career, Plano West Senior High Social Studies Teacher John Scott has been honored as the 2018 International Educator of the Year by the DFW World Affairs Council (WAC).

Dec. 12, 2017 - Brinker Art Teacher and the Visual Arts Coordinator Receive Lone Star Award from Texas Art Education Association (TAEA)

Matthew Grundler art teacher at Brinker Elementary and Laura Grundler visual arts coordinator for the district have been awarded the 2017 Lone Star Art Advocates Award for their weekly Twitter chat #K12ARTCHAT.

Dec. 12, 2017 - Visual Arts Coordinator Honored by Texas Art Education Association

Laura Grundler Plano ISD visual arts coordinator was honored as the 2017 Texas Art Educators Association (TAEA) Outstanding Art Educator Supervision/Administration Division at the TAEA annual conference.

Dec. 12, 2017 - Administrative Appointment of Executive Director Multilingual Services

Talle Gomez principal of Forman Elementary School has been appointed as executive director for multilingual services. Ms. Gomez will continue leading the campus this school year and fully transition to the new position by the end of the year.

Nov. 3, 2017 - Nominations for Diversity Leadership Awards Due by Dec. 20 at 5 p.m.

The Diversity Advisory Committee proudly announces its Seventeeth Annual Plano ISD Diversity Leadership Award Nominations Are Open Until December 20 at 5 p.m.

Oct. 26, 2017 - Plano West Speech and Debate Teacher Inducted into the TFA Hall of Fame

Rhonda Smith, Speech and Debate Coach at Plano West, was inducted into the Texas Forensics Association (TFA) Hall of Fame at the Texas Speech Communication Association Convention in San Antonio on October 5-7, 2017.

Oct. 26, 2017 - Dev Shah Earns CETL Certification

Director for Telecommunications and Special Projects Dev Shah was earned the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL designation awarded by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

Oct. 26, 2017 - 2017 LULAC Educator of the Year

On October 5, 2017 Weatherford Elementary Instructional Specialist Erika Manning was officially honored by the Collin County League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) as the 2017 Educator of the Year.

Oct. 26, 2017- Nancy Watson Selected as Google for Education Certified Innovator

The certified innovator program is a 12-month professional development experience that includes mentorship, online learning activities, and the Innovation academy - all focused on helping new Innovators launch a transformative education project.

Oct. 26, 2017 - District Digest, Notable Notes

Plano ISD staff share news of weddings, births and deaths of loved ones.

Oct. 20, 2017 - Plano ISD Employees Give Generously to the United Way

Plano ISD Employees donate $124,900 to United Way agencies.

Oct. 4, 2017 - Assistant Superintendent Appointment

Randy McDowell named as Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.

Sept. 18, 2017 - CORE Store Open House

New teachers were invited to shop their hearts out at the CORE Store open house on September 16.

Sept. 18, 2017 - Plano ISD Website Wins Award

Website Redesign Wins “School Standard of Excellence Award”

Sept. 18, 2017 - District Digest, Notable Notes

Plano ISD staff share wedding, birth and deaths of loved ones.

Sept. 5, 2017 - CORE Store Begins Second Year

Thanks to our generous community and just in time for North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, September 14, the Plano ISD CORE Store for Teachers begins its second year of operation.

August 24, 2017 - Chief Financial Officer Announces Retirement

CFO Steve Fortenberry has announced his retirement effective December 31.

Aug. 23, 2017 - Assistant Superintendent Appointment

Dr. Beth Brockman named Assistant Superintendent for Employee Services. (center)

Aug. 23, 2017 - Assistant Superintendent Appointment

Dr. Katrina Horn-Hasley named as Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services. (center)