PfISD Family Newsletter

National Bullying Prevention Month

National School Principal Month

Disabilities Awareness Month

Oct. 19-23: Nat’l School Bus Safety Week

Oct. 22: Regular Board Meeting

Oct. 23-31: Red Ribbon Week

PfISD families, please take a moment to review and update your student's emergency contact information in Skyward. Having accurate and up-to-date contact information ensures that our campuses can quickly reach parents, guardians or designated emergency contacts when needed.

We encourage all families to log in to Skyward Family Access to verify phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contacts. Keeping this information current helps us maintain a safe and connected school community.

Protecting our families and community online is a shared responsibility, and Pflugerville ISD takes cybersecurity very seriously. As digital tools play an increasingly central role in our students learning and daily lives, keeping our school community safe online remains a top priority.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it a great time to strengthen cybersecurity habits both at school and at home. To support our families, we are sharing a free cybersecurity tool to help check password security and protect against online threats:

KnowBe4 Free Cybersecurity Tools CAPY

This resource is 100% free to use with no account or registration required.

We encourage parents, guardians, and community members to explore these tools as we work together to maintain a safe, secure digital environment for all of our students!

PfISD has announced public hearing dates for each of its five District Optimization Task Forces. These hearings give parents, staff and community members an opportunity to share feedback directly before recommendations move forward.

PUBLIC HEARING DATES

High School Schedule Task Force

October 27 | 5:30 p.m. |LTC, 1601 W Pecan St, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Each hearing is open to the public and will focus on the specific issues assigned to that Task Force.

We encourage our PfISD community to attend, learn more and share your thoughts. Meeting notes and recordings will also be made available on the district website.

Your feedback is an important part of helping shape the future of PfISD.

For more information: https://www.pfisd.net/about-us/district-optimization

Every member of our PfISD Pfamily has a story worth sharing! 💙

We're excited to launch the PfISD Community Mosaic, a new initiative highlighting the people, experiences and moments that make our district special. Whether it's a teacher who made a difference, a program that inspired you or a small act of kindness, we want to hear your story!

Families, staff and community members are invited to participate in a quick, 10-minute chat-based interview. Your story could be featured in future PfISD publications and on our social media channels as we celebrate what makes our Pfamily special.

Ready to share your story?

Click Here to Participate in the PfISD Community Mosaic!

Get ready to support our high school Esports teams at the upcoming Monster Mash tournament on October 24th at 9:30 AM!

Be sure to bookmark and check out our Esports Website for the latest news, schedules, and event updates.

Monster Mash High School Esports Event

Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th @ 9:30 AM

Location: District LTC (1601 W Pecan, Pflugerville, TX, 78660)

Featured Games: Rocket League, Fortnite, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3

Spectator Admission is Free! No registration or participation is required to attend. Come out to cheer on our students, show your district spirit, and join the fun—there will even be a Costume Contest!

Questions: Please reach out to Dustin Beauchamp & Jeri Thompson, District Esports Coaches

PfISD’s top priority is the safety of students and staff. The district follows the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), which provides clear actions during emergencies. It’s important for families to understand the differences between terms like Hold, Secure, and Lockdown, since students may use them interchangeably.

Recognizing these distinctions helps everyone respond appropriately and reduces confusion during drills or incidents. PfISD works closely with law enforcement to ensure coordinated responses, and families are kept informed through calls, texts, and emails.

Each week, we’ll highlight one action from the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to help families understand the terminology used during different situations.

This action is used when hallways need to remain clear due to an internal, non-threatening situation.

• Examples:A student needs medical attention in a hallway; a maintenance issue like a broken water pipe.

Join us for Special Education Parent Connection Night, an evening designed to connect families with helpful resources and organizations that support individuals with disabilities.

Enjoy free pizza and childcare, hear from a guest speaker and visit with local agencies and organizations to learn more about the services and support they provide.

📍 Park Crest Middle School | 1500 N. Railroad Ave., Pflugerville
🍕 Dinner: 5:15–5:45 p.m.
👧 Childcare Opens: 5:30 p.m.
🎤 Guest Speaker: 5:35 p.m.
🤝 Agency Fair: 6–7:15 p.m.

For more information, contact Julie Schwarz, Family Engagement Specialist, at Julie.Schwarz@pfisd.net or 512-594-9254.

Featured shoutout

⭐ Cory Gunter – Hidden Lake ES

“Mr. Gunter has built such fun and meaningful relationships with the choir students. Our child comes home after every rehearsal talking about how engaging and enjoyable choir has been.” -via Kristen Kessel, parent)

✨ Have you experienced a staff member who went above and beyond?

✨ Did someone’s kindness or commitment leave a lasting impression?

✨ Do you want to celebrate an educator, coach, or support staff member for the difference they’ve made?

If so, we invite you to take a moment to submit a Shoutout. Your words of appreciation will not only brighten someone’s day, but also strengthen the culture of gratitude and support that makes PfISD such a special place. These shoutouts will be featured in our Monthly PfISD Magazine: The Pflyer.

A Few Helpful Reminders When Submitting a Shoutout:

• Keep your message short and meaningful.
• Be specific: Share what the staff member did that stood out to you.
• Keep it positive and encouraging—Shoutouts are meant to celebrate!
• Anyone can send a Shoutout: parents, students, or community members.
• Submissions may be shared publicly to highlight our amazing staff, so please keep your message professional and kind.