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Academy High School - Excellence is our Standard

Titan eNews Academy High School - Excellence is our Standard
Titan eNews Academy High School - Excellence is our Standard

April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025

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BLOOD DRIVE BLOOD DRIVE

April 10, 2025, 9:00-2:30 April 10, 2025, 9:00-2:30

Contact Donna Adams, Volunteer Drive Coordinator

Click To Make An Appointment

TITAN BALLOON BATTLE TITAN BALLOON BATTLE

April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025

The 2nd Annual Balloon Battle is coming soon, and this year, it’s going to be bigger, wetter, and better than ever!”


Before Titan Nation hits the battlefield, we need YOUR help! We’re kicking off our official Fundraiser using the Get Movin’ Fun Hub! The Get Movin’ Fun Hub is a super easy way for YOU to raise funds for our school while earning awesome rewards! Here’s how it works:”


Register online! Go to getmovinfundhub.com and create your personal fundraising page or scan the QR code on the posters around the school!


Share your link! Send it to at least 5 people—family, friends, frenemies, neighbors, anyone who wants to support AHS! The more you share, the better your chances of getting awesome prizes!”


Incentives & Prizes

The more you raise, the more balloons you’ll get on battle day! That’s right—earn extra balloons and drench your friends! Simply registering gets you 5 extra balloons and 5 Hershey kisses, $25 and $50 in donations gets you snack choices you can redeem at the incentive table Fridays beginning next week!

Every Titan is automatically entered into our EPIC door prize drawing on the day of the event!


  • Apple AirPods Max
  • A RaceTrac prize pack, including a SENIOR PARKING SPOT and a gas card!



Want even better chances to win? Every $100 you raise gets you not only snack choices, but an extra entry into the drawing! So what are you waiting for?! Go to getmovinfundhub.com register and start sharing NOW!” Earn extra balloons, win prizes, and help make this the BEST Balloon Battle yet! Let’s do this, Titans!

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Individual Incentives

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Sign up here!

Register and Donate Here

STAAR END-OF-COURSE EXAMS STAAR END-OF-COURSE EXAMS

April 8 - 24 April 8 - 24

Hello Titan Families,


We’ve reached that time of year again—STAAR End-of-Course testing is just around the corner. We kindly ask that learners make every effort to be present on their scheduled testing days. It’s important to note that students tend to feel more relaxed and perform better when testing alongside their peers.

STAAR Testing Dates:

  • Tuesday, April 8: 1st years take English 1 EOC

  • Tuesday, April 8: 2nd years take English 2 EOC

  • Tuesday, April 15: 2nd years take Biology EOC

  • Tuesday, April 22: 3rd years take US EOC

  • Thursday, April 24: 1st years take Algebra I


We ask all learners to arrive by 9:00 AM and report to their designated testing area, as we will begin reading directions promptly at 9:15 AM. We’ll transition to lunch at 1:00 PM, providing all learners with 30 minutes to eat before returning to class. Learners who are still testing at 1 will get their lunch, then return to the testing room for a monitored lunch; testing will resume at 1:30.


All learners taking a STAAR test must power off phones and electronic devices during testing, including smartwatches. Phones and smartwatches will be collected before the test begins to prevent any disruptions. If you need to share a message with your learner during testing, please call the front desk, and Ms. Driscoll will ensure your message is delivered.


How can parents support learners in preparing for a calm and successful day of testing?

  • Encourage your learner to go to bed at a reasonable time the night before the test and to eat breakfast on the day of the test.

  • Ensure your learner leaves the house with a fully charged Chromebook, arrives at school on time, and brings their Chromebook charger, water, and a quiet snack.


Thank you for your partnership in supporting our learners during this testing period. They’ve worked hard this year, and these assessments are an additional measure of their knowledge in these specific areas. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to Edna Phythian at edna.phythian@pisd.edu. We appreciate your trust and support.


Go, Titans!

AP TESTING DATES AP TESTING DATES

May 5 - May 16 May 5 - May 16

The Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2025 will take place over two weeks, specifically from May 5 to May 9 and then resuming from May 12 to May 16. The following image outlines the specific dates for AP exams at Academy High School, aiding students in their preparation for these challenging assessments. Familiarizing oneself with the schedule ensures that students can plan effectively and perform their best on exam day.
This image shows ahs dates for advanced placement exams./ Click the image to explore college boards site and testing dates.
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LETTER JACKETS COMING SOON LETTER JACKETS COMING SOON

Hey there, amazing students! 🎉 We're super excited to share that the David from Jostens will be visiting your campus on March 28th and joining the General PTA meeting on May 12th! He will be there to help you get all set up with your brand-new lettermen's jacket. Plus, if you have any questions or would like to place any orders, they'll have you covered! Can't wait to see you there! 🏆

SAVE THESE DATES SAVE THESE DATES

Junior and Senior Prom: May 3 Junior and Senior Prom: May 3

The AHS Prom will take place from 7-11 PM at the Slate at ll Creeks Venue Center.

Purchase tickets here.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Senior Events Senior Events

Dear AHS Seniors and Families,


We are excited to announce important upcoming events for our seniors! Please mark your calendars for the following special occasions:


Junior/Senior Prom

  • Date: May 3, 2025
  • Theme: Tropical Paradise
  • Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location: Slate at ll Creeks Venue Center
  • Details: Purchase tickets here!


Senior Recognition Ceremony

  • Date: May 21, 2025
  • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location: AHS
  • Details: Families are invited to join us for an evening celebrating our seniors. Each senior will have the opportunity to showcase their achievements and future plans by decorating their own table and sharing their personal stories. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate their journey and aspirations.


Senior Sunset

  • Date: May 21, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location: AHS Parking Lot
  • Details: Following the Senior Recognition Ceremony, all seniors are invited to stay for Senior Sunset. This relaxed event will be a time to unwind and enjoy time with friends as seniors bid farewell to their high school years.


Graduation

  • Date: May 31, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Location: Robinson Fine Arts Center
  • Details: We look forward to celebrating the culmination of the seniors' hard work and achievements with a memorable graduation ceremony.


We can’t wait to see everyone at these events! Let’s make them unforgettable together.


Best regards,
AHS Admin

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Event Manager at the Head for the Cure Foundation is seeking volunteers. They are a non-profit that raises money for brain cancer research across the country, and we are partnered in the Dallas/Plano/Frisco area with UT Southwestern for our 15th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - North Texas on Saturday, May 3rd.

They have several jobs they need help with, from registration and handing out t-shirts, to helping with merchandise, to handing out medals and water. All students would receive 6 hours of community service, and can be partnered together. The form to sign up is headforthecure.org/volunteer.
Volunteer - Head for the Cure

Volunteer - Head for the Cure

Head for the Cure could not exist without thousands of volunteers. From race day to canvassing to representing Head for the Cure at a variety of events and

launch headforthecure.org

PLANO ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION PLANO ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Presents: I Can Invest in Plano ISD Presents: I Can Invest in Plano ISD

“I CAN INVEST” is a fundraising campaign focused on individual empowerment and the ability of everyone to make a difference. Individual donations make an impact for the district, and your neighborhood school. You will start to see marketing messages floating around from the Foundation on social media and around the community.


The Plano ISD Education Foundation provides financial support for initiatives such as: The CORE Store, Grants to Educators, wrap-around services as well as over 20 key PISD programs.


Participating schools have the opportunity to earn a 20% giveback on all funds raised over $250, and we'll award $500 to the school with the highest percentage of participation (measured by donors contributing $10+) in each school level (Elementary, Middle, High, Senior High). We believe this is a great opportunity for your schools!

Scan this poster to invest, impact, inspire!
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We are nearing the end of the 3rd nine weeks. Empower Learning offers 2 ways for parents and learners to track learning progress across the semester. Please follow the links below to learn more:

- How to view progress report video

- How to view progress report click sheet


If you have a question about a score or anything related to courses, please reach out to the facilitator and/or grade-level team directly.

Empower Learning
24-25 AHS FAQ's
PISD's Monthly Mental Health Support Meetings
DPS VOE REQUESTS
School Lunch Account
Plano Academy High School Website
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About Us

We are an innovative, project-based 9th-12th grade learning community committed to fostering a professional environment, inspiring creativity, and empowering students to collaborate and compete in a rapidly changing world. With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) and interdisciplinary connections, student learning will be anchored in real world experiences which rely on continuous collaboration with others both inside and outside the school.

Email: AcademyHS@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/academy
Location: 1701 Alma Drive, Plano, TX 75075, USA
Phone: 972-905-8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcademyHSpisd
Twitter: @academyhs_pisd

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