East News Flash

Parents and students,

As we start the school year and start having extracurricular activities, we would like to share some reminders of expectations at the events.

• At all sporting events, we encourage students and parents to cheer for our team as they compete.
• We do ask that you direct all that cheering and yelling in a positive manor towards our team. Please do not single out or yell negative things towards the other team, coaches or referees.
• In our gym, students are expected to keep both feet in the bleachers at all times and follow dress code like an normal school day.
• We ask all participant to refrain from running towards the court during exciting action.

There are specific stadium and bag rules when attending events at one of our stadiums. These can be found at this link https://athletics.pisd.edu/about-us/athletic-venues/plano-isd-stadium-bag-policy-stadium-rules.

In PISD, we have cashless entry to our games. Tickets for games can be purchased at this link https://athletics.pisd.edu/tickets. Please know there are season tickets that can be purchased as well and all sports passes.

Students and parents that do not comply with these expectations, will be asked to leave by either or the referee and administrator on duty. It is our goal to create a fun safe environment for our students, parents, and community to come enjoy the event.

For events in our auditorium, we ask that you silence all cell phones before the beginning of all performances. Unless an emergency, we ask that you wait to exit or enter the performance between groups or at intermission. We ask all spectators to refrain from talking during the performance and remove any upset babies from the performance.

We thank you for helping us create an outstanding environment for everyone to enjoy our wide variety of events at Plano East!

Students will receive their student ID when they have their picture taken. School pictures will follow this schedule:

Seniors that didn't have pictures taken during the summer: August 25-26 (Gym Foyer)

Students will be escorted to have their picture taken during their Social Studies class. Each teacher will be assigned a time and day to take their class.

• Any student who does not have a Social Studies class should go to the designated location listed above during their lunch.
• If a student is enrolled in a Dual Credit social studies course, they should go to the designated location when they are scheduled to have a dual credit social studies class.

Pre-Order using the QR code at schoolphotos.shop

Questions? Ask us at LegacyStudios.com

Join Us for the Plano East Community Pep Rally!
Come out to Tom Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy on Friday, August 22nd, from 6:30–8:30 PM and help us kick off the season with Panther pride! Meet this year’s Cheerleaders, Panther Athletes (varsity to middle school), Marching Band, and Drill Teams as they take the field for introductions and special performances starting at 7:30 PM.

Hear from Athletic Director Tony Benedetto, Principal David Jones, and other special guests. Enjoy shopping local vendors, grab a bite from delicious food trucks, and connect with friends and neighbors!

Want to promote your business? Become a “Meet the Panthers” Sponsor or Vendor! Your support helps cover competition fees, travel, choreography, uniforms, and more — and your donation is tax deductible.

Sign up today: https://pesh-cheerleading-booster.square.site

Let’s show our Panther pride — we can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to invite our parents up to our annual open house on September 3rd. On this evening, we will provide an opportunity for our teachers to share with you some of the exciting things about their classes your students will be learning this year. The evening begins at 6 pm with zero hour. Parents will follow the typically shortened schedule. Please find this letter with more details about open house.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

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

The PSAT will be October 1, 2025.

9th and 10th grade can take it for free and students are already registered to take the test.

11th grade- you will need to register and pay the fee to take the test.

Cost is $18 (free/reduced lunch students pay $11)

How to Register

Registration opens Wednesday, August 20th

1. Log in to Rycor Student Quick Pay

*Create a Rycor account if you are using Rycor for the first time*

2. Select the "PSAT for Juniors" tile

3. Fill out the registration form

4. Go to your cart & pay

What to bring? School issued chromebook, chromebook charger, pen/pencil, and ID (a calculator is built into the digital test)

Deadline to register/pay is Friday, September 5!

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.

During the first few weeks of school, all students are required to attend Expectation Talks. These discussions will take place during each students English class. if a student is taking dual credit for English, they are expected to attend during their dual credit English class. Seniors will be attending on Monday, August 25, Juniors August 21, and 9th and 10th graders on August 26. During these discussions, we will share important information about how to have the most successful school year possible and understand our campus expectations. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Student parking will be purchased through Rycor. Student parking tags can be picked up in the cafeteria during lunches beginning on Monday, August 18

• 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! 💛🖤

Hello Plano East Families!

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! My name is Mitzi Behnke and I am happy to serve as the PTSA President, supporting our school and community. The PTSA Board has been preparing for many of the events that make PESH a great place to be. Senior Parking Painting will take place over the weekends of August 8th – 10th, and August 15th – 17th. We are grateful to the families who purchased these spaces as this fundraiser allows the PTSA to fund scholarships and the Senior Celebration in May. If you are looking for Plano East spirit wear, it is available for pre-order on our website at www.planoeastptsa.org and we will have a table on campus during Expedition East and at the Community Pep Rally on August 22nd. Please consider becoming a member of the PTSA to help us with our mission, memberships are available on our website. If you have an existing Membership Toolkit (MTK) account from another school, that same login information will work on our website. If you would like to volunteer, please be sure to complete the volunteer registration and background check through Plano ISD.

Enjoy the remainder of the summer, and I hope to meet you soon!

Mitzi Behnke

President PESH PTSA

president@planoeastptsa.org

PARKING PERMITS

EVERY STUDENT WHO PARKS ON CAMPUS (EVEN THOSE WHO PURCHASED A SENIOR SPOT) MUST PURCHASE A PISD PARKING PERMIT! The PTSA cannot assign a reserved Senior parking spot until proof is submitted that a PISD parking permit has been purchased. Parking permits are available for purchase in Rycor.

The first round of spirit wear has arrived and the PTSA will be distributing orders on August 21 & August 22 during both A & B lunches.

Haven't ordered yet? T-shirts, hoodies, pajama pants, Senior shirts and Class of 2026 yard signs available for order at www.planoeastptsa.org

The Plano East Golden Girls Drill Team is looking for local businesses, families, and community members to become sponsors for the 2025 season. Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of choreography, costumes, competitions, team events, and performances — allowing these hard working ladies to shine on and off the field.

Sponsorships are tax-deductible and come with recognition opportunities such as banner placement at football games, ads in the Spring Show program, social media shoutouts, and more.

💛 Interested in sponsoring or learning more?
Visit: https://peshgoldengirls.membershiptoolkit.com/sponsors
📧 Questions? Contact: Robin.Stokes759@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the Golden Girls and helping keep this amazing tradition going strong!

Winning with Class!!!

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