The Panther Pride
November 3, 2023

Mission Statement
McMillen High School takes pride in preparing our diverse community of students in a safe and supportive environment to inspire them to be successful lifelong learners.
Vision Statement
Relationships. Relevance. Rigor.
McMillen Website
Follow the McMillen High School Website to stay up to date on school information.
Parent Portal
Access parent portal to check your student's grades and attendance.
Social Media
Plano ISD Tip Line
Please use this tip line to report anything concerning. Help us keep our students safe.
Special Reminders for Parents
Do Not Use the Bus Lane for Pickup After School
Parents, please remember after school pick up is in the back parking lot only, NOT the bus lane. We appreciate your attention to our students' safety.
Students Must Wear IDs
Any student without an ID will have another one printed for them. They will be charged $5 for each ID badge that is replaced.
Next Week at McMillen
Jan 25 - Human Trafficking Workshop 6-7 pm - NEW DATE
Jan 25 - Comp Science and Engineering panel 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Jan 27 - Plano ISD Science and Engineering Fair
Jan 30 - PTSA Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the library
Counselor Information
Human Trafficking 101 - Parent and Staff Workshop - NEW DATE
UPDATE: The Human Trafficking 101 - Parent and Staff Workshop scheduled for January 18, has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 25. The meeting time and ZOOM link are the same.
Plano ISD Counseling Services invites parents and staff to join us for a virtual workshop on understanding and combating human trafficking. The safety and well-being of our community's children are of utmost importance, and this workshop aims to empower parents with knowledge and tools to protect children from the risks of human trafficking. During the session, we will delve into the signs and red flags associated with human trafficking, discuss preventative measures, and provide valuable resources for support. It's an opportunity to come together as a community, share insights, and collectively work towards creating a safer environment for our children. Your participation is vital in raising awareness and taking a stand against this issue.
- New Date: January 25, 2024
- Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Location: ZOOM Link - Meeting ID: 952 3046 2823; Passcode: pisd2024
Please contact Laura Zimmer or Nancy Avery for more information.
Tech Titans and PISD Offer Panel on Fields of Comp Sci and Engineering
Visit this link to learn more about this opportunity for students to learn more about computer science and engineering fields. Students must be logged into their school Google account to access the form.
Course Selection Is In Progress for 24-25 School Year
ACTION REQUIRED
Please use the click sheets linked here to guide you through the process to approve your student’s Course Selections. The counselors will be meeting with students throughout the next few weeks and finalizing Course Selections. Please check regularly to see if your student’s courses have been entered and then approve them or contact your student’s counselor if you have questions.
Information on Transition to the Next Grade Level
Transition to 10th Grade Information:
For information regarding registering your current 9th grader for their 10th grade Courses at McMillen, view a transition to 10th grade Slide Deck with live links.
For information regarding registering your current 9th grader for their 10th grade Courses at McMillen including presentation by McMillen Counselors, view a transition to 10th grade ZOOM recording with McMillen Counselors.
Transition to 11th Grade Information:
For information regarding registering your current 10th grader for their 11th grade Courses at Plano East, view a transition to 11th grade Slide Deck with live links.
For information regarding registering your current 10th grader for their 11th grade Courses at Plano East including presentation by McMillen Counselors, view a transition to 11th grade ZOOM recording with McMillen Counselors.
Disclaimer: An error was made in this ZOOM meeting. A statement was made that Physics was required for the Distinguished level of Achievement Diploma. That is not correct. Four credits of science are required but Physics does not have to be one of them. We’re very sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
Testing Information and Other News
Congratulations and Fun!
Dazzler Tryouts
Are you interested in trying out for the Dazzlers Drill Team? There is a mandatory parent and student tryout meeting on Monday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the McMillen High School Cafeteria. All 8th and 9th graders are welcome. See the flyers in the hallway for more details, and information about joining the tryout google classroom.
Golden Girls Tryouts
Athletics
Metal Detector Guidelines/Procedures
Please review the new metal detector guidelines and procedures for Plano ISD stadiums.
Buy Panther Gear!
See the QR code or click the image for a link to the site.
Buy Your Yearbook!
Don’t forget to buy your yearbook soon for $55, before the price increases on December 31st. The McMillen Yearbook staff can’t wait to share a collection of best moments from the year with you!
Legacy Studios
If you are looking for your student's portraits, use the QR code below or visit www.legacyfindmycode.com
Support the McMillen PTSA
World Wear Bin Donations
McMillen HS PTSA benefits as a result of the placement of a shoes and clothing donation bin at our school in the parking lot. We are paid by the pound for each pound of shoes, clothing, belts, purses, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, hard toys and stuffed animals placed in our bin. Please help our PTSA raise funds for school projects, teacher training, new technology and to generally support the children who attend our school.
Learn more how you can make a difference and clean out your closets.
Please be sure to join the McMillen PTSA
Follow this link: https://mcmillenhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/worldwear
Community Events
Collin County Poetry Contest
The 53rd Annual Collin County Poetry Contest is now accepting entries. Students are invited to enter. There is no fee. The contest is sponsored by McKinney’s Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas. Details are attached.
Please share this information with other teachers who may be interested. Winners are chosen from each grade level. Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2024. Student winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and HM) will receive certificates, and one copy of the published anthology of winning poems, at our award ceremony in April of 2024. Entry rules and other details are attached and can be found on our website at www.mockingbirdpoetry.org .