Academy Parent Newsletter
October 24th, 2025
Dear Parents,
We had a great week here at Academy. We have many exciting events scheduled for next week so please review all the information below. Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Josh Howard
Important Dates
October 25th: Robotics competition at Wilson MS
October 27 - 31: Student Dress Up Themes Each Day (see flyer below)
October 28th: FAFSA Support from UTA Rep (see flyer below)
October 28th: Academy Spirit Night at Canes (see flyer below)
October 29th: ASVAB
October 30th: All Hallows Eve Evening Event (see flyer below)
October 31st: Pep Rally during Titan Time with costume competition (see flyer below)
October 31st: Deadline to register and pay for AP exams.
November 3rd: Jostens Rep on campus to talk about class rings, letterman jackets, and graduation
December 9th: 4th Year Project Presentations at Toyota HQ
Important Information for All Grade Levels
PSAT Scores Available October 23rd
PSAT scores were released on 10/23/2025 and are available on your student's College Board account. Watch this 4-minute video OR follow these instructions to access your scores.
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR PSAT SCORE REPORT
NOTE - Parents do NOT have a College Board account. Students were asked to create a College Board account using their Plano ISD email address. Parents should NOT create an account for their student to avoid creating duplicate accounts.
Students go to studentscores.collegeboard.org.
If you have an existing College Board account, login in using the requested information. If you have an account but forgot your password, click “Need Help Signing In,” then click “Forgot Password” and follow the instructions provided to reset your password.
If you do NOT have a College Board account, create a new account using the email address you provided. DO NOT CREATE A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT.
Once you are logged in, select “PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9 Scores”
*If you don’t see your scores or are having trouble accessing your PSAT scores, call College Board at 866-433-7728 or you may email [PSAT Coordinator Name at Coordinator email address].
Select the arrow next to the score to view your detailed score report. Features of the detailed score report include:
NMSC Selection Index
Score Insight (score comparisons)
Next Steps: Improve and Practice
PSAT/NMSQT Additional Resources:
Knowledge & Skills Section of Score Report - learn more about your strengths and areas to improve (view skills and example questions in this section online)
PSAT 8/9 Additional Resources:
Knowledge & Skills Section of Score Report - learn more about your strengths and areas to improve (view skills and example questions in this section online)
Club Approval and Selection (Please Complete)
Students need to complete this Google form to select their approved clubs and activities for Titan Time during the 2nd nine weeks. Parents need to complete this form for each club their child wants to participate in. Parent approval is only required one time per year per club/activity. Parents only need to complete this form if their student adds a new club not previously approved by parents. Students are not allowed to participate in a club until parent consent is received. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Parents: Please note that you must submit an approval form for each club you approve your child to participate in.
All Hallows Eve at Academy HS - Thursday October 30th
All Hallows Eve at Academy HS
https://tinyurl.com/TitanHallowsEve
🎃 Gather ‘Round, Mortals… 👻
All Hallows’ Eve draws near — Thursday, October 30th at Academy High School!
From 4:35 PM to 7:30 PM, the spirits invite you to a night of frightful fun and ghostly delights! 🕸️
Beware (and be thrilled!) — the night will feature:
🕷️ A Haunted House to test your courage
🎬 A Mystery Movie Night to chill your bones
🚗 Trunk or Treat for the sweetest scares
🎃 Pumpkin Carving for creative souls
🎶 A Spooky Music Concert to wake the dead
🍬 And more eerie surprises lurking in the shadows!
🎟️ Tickets:
$5 for 6 tickets • $15 for 25 tickets
Bring your friends, your costumes, and your courage —
the fun begins when the moon rises… 🌕
Student Dress Up Themes 10/27-10/31
Carter Bloodcare Schedule for Thursday October 30th at Academy
Plano ISD Academy Spirit Night at Canes
First Day of School Pictures Needed
Dear Parents and Students,
We would love to include any first day of school pictures that you have for our Yearbook. Please email them to alissa.zachary@pisd.edu.
Thank you,
Yearbook Staff
Seniors and Parents - Remember to Complete Your FAFSA
Pep Rally - October 31st - During Titan Time
Golf Themed Event for Promoting and Rewarding Great Attendance
Academy Showcase for Prospective Students and Families
These two evening events are for prospective students (not current students) who are thinking about joining us for the 26/27 school year. Please help us get the word out!
Titan Robotics Teddy Bear Drive
Titan Robotics & Proto-Titans will host and compete in the NTX Tournament of Robots October 25 – 26, 2025 at Vines HS. As a part of this event, we are collecting teddy bears to donate to the Collin Advocacy Center’s Teddy Bear Ride, which will occur on Saturday, October 26. Teddy Bears can be donated today through Friday, October 24. Please leave the teddy bears in the boxes in the front lobby.
Career Exploration with My Texas Future
Door Open Time
Dear Parents,
Our doors open at 8:30 AM each day. Please be mindful of this when planning your morning drop off time as we head toward colder weather.
Thank you,
Academy Administration
Hope Squad Art Contest
Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12)
Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center, 2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX.
Open to all PISD students
Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio
Individualized support, including help with homework
Light breakfast provided
All materials included
Register at: topachieversplano.org/programs/steam-program
Parent/Teacher Conferences Available Tuesday November 4th, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success this school year. Our fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 4, and we invite you to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teachers.
Conferences may be scheduled as in-person or virtual, depending on what works best for your family.
Conferences are a valuable opportunity to:
• Discuss your student’s academic progress
• Learn more about classroom expectations
• Collaborate on strategies to support continued growth
We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity. If you are unable to attend on November 4, please reach out directly to your student’s teachers to explore alternative arrangements.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Dr. Howard
Need to add money to your student's lunch account??
Use this link to add many to your student's lunch account: https://www.schoolcafe.com/make-payment
How to Access Empower (download .pdf document below)
First Year Information
November 4th First Year Parent/Teacher Conferences SIgn Up
First Year Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44A5A62DA1FA7-59669854-november#/
Second Year Information
Third Year Information
Please review the third year website here (updated weekly): https://sites.google.com/pisd.edu/3rd-year-team/home
Fourth Year Information
4th year math information here (updated weekly): https://tinyurl.com/4thyearMathNews
3D Art Field Trip - 10/24
4th-year learners in 3D Art recently embarked on a field trip to the Dallas Arts District, visiting the Nasher Sculpture Garden and the Dallas Museum of Art. This enriching experience allowed students to explore a variety of artistic mediums and works from diverse artists across different time periods and regions. The insights gained from this trip will serve as valuable inspiration for our multimedia 3D art projects.
