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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 17, 2025 April 17, 2025

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The Return of Student Leadership! The Return of Student Leadership!

🛡️ Titan Ambassador Council Launching in the 2025–2026 School Year

📍 A New Era of Leadership

At Plano ISD Academy High School, a STEAM and leadership campus cultivating tomorrow’s leaders through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🔹 Meet the Executive Board: 🔹 Meet the Executive Board:

President: Keira Sowell ‘26

Vice President: Ambrose Denvir ‘26

Treasurer: Sumedha Gupta ‘26

Secretary: Kiyomi Tamares ‘27

Committee Chairperson: Brian Leibaschoff ‘26

Historian: Asher Surratt ‘27

Reporter: Zoe Blum ‘26

🔹 Committee Leadership: 🔹 Committee Leadership:

Hope Squad Co-heads

Shelby Douglas ‘26, Brooklynn Muong ‘27

Spirit Committee Co-heads

Mia Blum ‘26, Parker Salcedo ‘27, Mason Vargas ‘26

Community Service Committee Co-heads

Antonio Klein ‘26, Senya Luna ‘26

Energy & Environment Committee Co-heads

Zachary Cantarel ‘27, Dana Castellanos ‘26

Learner Outreach Committee

Head: Mya Martinez ‘26

Co-heads: Luke Loftis ‘27, Samuel Bennett ‘26

Innovation Committee Co-heads

Adeena Nasir ‘27, Oliver D'Souza ‘26

💬 A Word from Our Advisor:


“Our school is on a mission to guide and collaborate with the next leaders and entrepreneurs. These students constantly take amazing strides towards giving back to their classmates and the Plano community. This council is ready to serve the Academy and the needs of the students.”
— Shannon Carroll, Faculty Advisor


Follow us | Get Involved | Be Inspired

📧 shannon.carroll@pisd.edu | 📍 Plano, TX

JOIN FRC 5431 TITAN ROBOTICS JOIN FRC 5431 TITAN ROBOTICS

⚾ STEM Night @ Frisco Rough Riders ⚾ ⚾ STEM Night @ Frisco Rough Riders ⚾

Let's Go Titans, May 2, 7PM

🌟 Join us for a fun-filled STEM Night with FRC 5431 TITAN ROBOTICS at Riders Field! 🤖🎉

Get your tickets for just $15 (with $5 supporting our awesome team). Come out for a night of excitement —don't miss it! 🎟️✨

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

April 8 - 24 April 8 - 24

Hello Titan Families,

STAAR End-of-Course testing is approaching, and we ask that all learners be present on their scheduled days to encourage a supportive testing environment.


Testing Dates:

  • April 22: 3rd years - US EOC
  • April 24: 1st years - Algebra I


Please ensure students arrive by 9:00 AM for a prompt start at 9:15 AM. Lunch will be at 1:00 PM, with a monitored lunch for those still testing.

Learners must power off phones and electronic devices during testing. For urgent messages, please contact the front desk.


How Parents Can Help:

  • Ensure a good night's sleep and breakfast.
  • Send a fully charged Chromebook, charger, water, and a quiet snack.


Thank you for supporting our students during this important time. If you have questions, contact Edna Phythian at edna.phythian@pisd.edu.


Go, Titans!

AHS JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AHS JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM

Buy Your Tickets Now Buy Your Tickets Now

The AHS Prom will take place from 7-11 PM at the Slate at ll Creeks Venue Center. Scan the QR code here to purchase tickets.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Guest Request Form

Guest Request Form

Guest Request Form This form is for Academy High School students wanting to bring a guest to the Prom dance on April 27, 2024. This form is required to be returned to the front desk at Academy HS by Thursday, May 1, 2025, for a non-Academy student to attend the dance.

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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. Students should plan to arrive by 7:30 AM for morning exam, which will start at 8 AM. For afternoon exams, we ask them to leave class at 11:30, so they can eat lunch, then start testing as close to 12 as possible.


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.

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!


Field Day: A Senior Send-Off

  • Date: May 20, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location: AHS
  • Details: Learners and staff are invited to join a day of fun and festivities as we celebrate our seniors. This exciting event will bring students and seniors together through engaging games and activities that promote camaraderie and joy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to connect and make lasting memories while honoring the achievements and aspirations of our graduating seniors.

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 Staff

AHS LEARNER JACKETS AHS LEARNER JACKETS

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! 🏆

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

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AHS Sports Equipment AHS Sports Equipment

Visit the AHS Amazon wish list and donate to Academy High School learners to supply some much

⚽🏐🏀needed athletic equipment.🏀🏐⚽

Photo Day Photo Day

Access Your Photos Online Access Your Photos Online

Access Your Portraits

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 2025

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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