East News Flash

Please see all the details below and we look forward to all the festivities coming soon!!

Homecoming Parade and PEP Rally:

Date: September 17th

Time: Step off at 6 pm from Bob Woodruff Park up Merriman Drive to Plano East Gym

PEP Rally: After the parade in the Gym. After the parade, we invite our elementary students to have their picture taken with their favorite football player, Golden Girl, and cheerleader! This will take place in the gym after the pep rally!

HOCO Theme Days

9/15 Hawaiian

9/16 Country vs Country Club

9/17 Twin Day

9/18 BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom

9/19 Class Colors

Homecoming Game and Court Presentation:

Date: September 19, 2025 at 7 pm Tom Kimbrough Stadium

Court presentation and crowning of King and Queen prior to the game at 6:35

Homecoming Dance:

Homecoming Dance:

Theme: Seas The Night at Homecoming

Location: Plano East Gym 3000 Los Rios BLVD

Date: September 20

Time: 8 PM- 11 PM

Cost: $25 a person/ $35 a person at the door

Guest:

Each student is allowed to bring one Guest. Guest cannot be over the age of 20. Guest names will be required at the time of purchase.

Bag Policy:

Guest are not allowed to bring large bags or purses to the dance. Only small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 will be allowed to be brought in.

Ticket Purchasing:

All electronic ticketing through Hometown Ticketing. Students must type in their student id number to gain access to purchase tickets.

Purchase tickets at: Hometown Ticketing

Directions for ticket sales:

1. Students must have their student id to purchase a ticket.
2. When you open the page, choose the Plano East Homecoming.
3. Once on the page, click on the "Have a passcode?" and enter your code, which is your student id.
4. You only get one time to log in with your passcode, so please do not log in until you are ready to purchase the tickets.
5. You will then have the option of purchasing tickets.
6. You will choose how many tickets you would like to purchase.
7. If you are purchasing more than one, you will have to provide the guest information.

Student parking permits are required for students to park on campus. Students who have paid for their parking permit and registered their vehicle can pick up their permit in the Beta Office during the first 20 minutes of each lunch.

Payment: https://www.studentquickpay.com/PISD or Cash is accepted in the Beta Office

Vehicle Registration: https://tinyurl.com/PESHStudentParking

Mental Health 101

Join us for a virtual presentation hosted by Counseling Center of North Texas

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Define mental health in a way that is simple and relevant to your family.
• Identify common signs of mental health challenges in children and teens and know how to respond with support.
• Recognize the different types of helpers available and understand when and how to seek professional support for your family.
• Learn strategies for effective communication, so you can have open and honest conversations about mental health with your children.
• Understand the importance of parental self-care, and identify ways you can support your own mental health while caring for your family.

September 18, 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

zoom link

MEETING ID: 995 6114 8962

PASSCODE: PISD2025

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

6:00-8:00 PM

PLANO EVENT CENTER

2000 E. SPRING CREEK PKWY

OVERFLOW PARKING AVAILABLE AT COLLIN COLLEGE PLANO CAMPUS

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THIS EXCITING EVENT WHERE YOU CAN:

VISIT WITH COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

LEARN ABOUT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN A FAFSA/TASFA BREAKOUT SESSION

EXPLORE MILITARY CAREERS

AND SO MUCH MORE

Pre-Order using the QR code at schoolphotos.shop

Questions? Ask us at LegacyStudios.com

Make sure you Join your AP Courses at MyAP.CollegeBoard.org

Register & pay for exams at TotalRegistraion.net/AP/445569

Deadline to Register & Pay is October 31, 2025

After this date, you will be charged a late fee ($40 per exam)

More information can be found on the testing website: Tinyurl.com/Easttesting

When: September 30 at 9am-10:30 am

The Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test used by the US Military to determine a candidate's eligibility and aptitude for various military occupations. This test can also be used to conduct a Career Exploration product for each student that takes it with or without military interest.

Who can test: 10th - 12th graders

There are multiple ways to sign up:

• Fill out the google form using the link
• Scan the QR code (this can be done with a chromebook)
• Ask your career prep teacher
• ROTC ask Sergeant Major Henry

Please take a look at the following website for more information about the ASVAB: What career is right for me? | ASVAB Career Exploration Program

Panthers,

If you order your Plano East Yearbook by September 12th, 2025, you can get the yearbook at the amazing purchase price of $80.00.

If you order the Personalized edition for another $20.00, you can get 4 free icons engraved on your yearbook.

Prices for the yearbook and the personalized icons will increase after September 12th.

To order:

jostens.com/btsoffer or call (877) 767-5217

Attention to students in classes associated with AP Classroom,

Whether you have an existing College Board account or are creating a new account make sure the email address on file is your PISD student email. You cannot use your personal email or phone number on your college board account. If you have any question your AP teachers can help walk you through this process. There is a google slides presentation that goes step by step they can share with you. This is necessary for you to be able to continue to access AP classroom throughout the school year as well as for AP testing. You can find more information here.

Student route information for eligible students will be available for parents on Wednesday, August 6th. To access student bus route information, parents must utilize the student’s Skyward account. Select the Transportation tab and choose the bus stop for specifics.

Plano East has a student handbook that will help guide students and families in all the important things to know to have a successful year. Please view the handbook here.

• In order for meal benefits to continue, a federal meal application for the 25-26 school year must be completed.
• Students with no application on file after 30 operating days will return to full-paid eligibility status effective September 25th.
• All Households that have previously submit a federal meal application for free or reduced-priced meals need to reapply.
• Households who wish to apply will need to complete an online federal meal application for the current school year.
• Applications will be processed within 10 business days.
• Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email.
  • If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.

🎉 Huge congratulations to our Plano East PTSA for being recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence! 🏆

This prestigious honor reflects their outstanding commitment to building a strong school community through collaboration, advocacy, and support for all students. We are so proud and thankful for their incredible work! 💛🖤

Come chat with Principal Jones over a cup of coffee and pastries to ask questions.

Tuesday, September 23rd

8:00-8:40 am

Room B1-274

Please RSVP here!

SHOW YOUR PANTHER PRIDE! Place your spiritwear orders by SEPTEMBER 30th for October delivery at www.planoeastptsa.org

After September 30th, we will only be selling what we have on hand.

Parents have the ability to review instructional plans for their child’s classes. Visit https://www.pisd.edu/students-families-a6/instructionalplans to view the instructional plans and learn more about your child’s learning experience.

Winning with Class!!!

Website: https://pesh.pisd.edu/
Location: 3000 Los Rios Boulevard, Plano, TX, USA
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