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Neil Milburn, Plano West AP Chemistry Teacher, Named 2019 DFW-American Chemical Society Schulz Award Winner
Sept. 3, 2019 - The Schultz Award is awarded to high school chemistry teachers who bring something extra to the teaching of chemistry.
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Aug. 6, 2019 - 2019-2020 Administrative Appointments
17 administrative appointments received board approval August 6.
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May 21, 2019 - Professional Learning Department Recognized for Excellence
Learning Forward Texas presented the Professional Learning department with the District Excellence in Professional Learning Award at the May 21 school board meeting.
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May 7, 2019 - Six Teachers Recognized for Innovation in STEM Teaching
Three Plano ISD teachers have received the Texas Instruments Foundation Innovations in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teaching Awards, and an additional three teachers were named award finalists.
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May 7, 2019 - Administrative Appointments
Ten administrative appointments have been approved by the board of trustees.
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May 21, 2019 - Administrative Appointments
Two administrative appointments as recommended by Superintendent of Schools Sara Bonser have been approved by the Board of Trustees at the May 21 meeting.
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Apr. 26, 2019 - The Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program Job Fair
Rising juniors and seniors aimed to impress some of the area’s top businesses and nonprofits seeking to fill 120 paid internships. Approximately 50 employers conducted more than 900 interviews during the fair.
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Apr. 9, 2019 - Administrative Appointment, Harrington Elementary Principal
Dr. Jacye Jamar receives board approval as Harrington Elementary principal for the 2019-20 school year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Feb. 6, 2019 - 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®.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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