Panther Blog

Greetings Panther Team & Pfamily:

This first week back after Fall Break flew by, and yet we accomplished so much in our classrooms academically and throughout our extracurricular activities! Thank you for remaining persistent and focused as we continue to prioritize student achievement and Panther PRIDE!

As we get closer to November and December, PHS normally has several exciting campus events and traditions, along with important academic priorities as we work to finish the Fall Semester strong. Please take a moment to review the upcoming events and follow-up items below to ensure we remain organized, proactive, and focused on finishing the semester Panther STRONG!

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Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support! #Teamwork

The PfISD High School Schedule Task Force is reviewing our current high school scheduling models to find a structure that protects instructional time, supports teachers, and reduces costs as PfISD works through the statewide school funding shortfall.

The Task Force will study options, gather input from principals, teachers, students, and families, and bring a recommendation to the district for the 2027–28 school year. Membership includes a parent and a student from each of PfISD's four high schools, alongside staff and district representatives.

Public Hearing-High School Schedule Task Force

October 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | PfISD LTC, 1601 W Pecan St, Pflugerville, TX 78660

*** You can also provide your feedback with this survey link: https://tejoin.com/participate/805561614

Proud of our PfISD student leaders for participating in the Student Leadership Experience with Superintendent Dr. Shepherd! Investing in our future leaders and building the next generation of Panthers!

It was a cool, foggy morning in Georgetown at East View High School on Thursday, October 15, for the 23-5A District Cross Country Championships!

The Varsity Girls kicked off the competition, with freshmen Jeanette Flores, Ariel Rodriguez, and Ruby Carrasco all earning personal-best performances. In the Varsity Boys Division, senior Christian Lyra delivered a season-best performance, while the rest of the Panther boys team finished in 6th place.

Our JV Girls and Freshman teams also had outstanding performances, with athletes achieving season-best times!

We are incredibly proud of our Cross Country Panthers! Congratulations to all our athletes on a fantastic season.

Congratulations to Mikayla Crumpton, our October FFA Member of the Month! We are so proud of you and all your hard work. Keep shining, Mikayla!

Our Panther Band earned SUPERIOR RATINGS at their 2026 UIL Performance! We are incredibly proud of our talented musicians and this outstanding accomplishment!

A special shout out to our amazing directors: Mr. McCullough, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Ornelas, Mr. Cook, and Ms. Mayes for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to musical excellence. Your leadership continues to inspire our Panthers to shine!

And, of course, a huge thank you to our Panther Band Parents, Pfamily, and Pfriends for your unwavering support and for helping our band program continue to thrive. We couldn’t do it without you!

ON TO THE NEXT CHALLENGE! #AreaBound

• 10/24 Homecoming Dance @ 7PM (Cafeteria)
• 10/28 PSAT Day*
• 10/29 Trunk or Treat @ 6PM (Kuempel Stadium)
• 11/2 Arizona State University-Tempe (College Visit)
• 11/2-11/6 HOCO Part II Spirit Week
• 11/05 HOCO Pep Rally @ 9am (Large Gym)
• 11/09 UTEP (College Visit)
• 11/11 AP Pancake Breakfast @ 7:15AM (Library)
• 11/13 Panther Pride Breakfast @ 8:00am (PAC Foyer)
• Athletic Schedules: Rank One

We’re excited to celebrate and recognize students who have registered for one or more AP exams. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Ready to take your AP exam? Now is the time to get registered! The registration deadline is November 6th. Don’t miss your opportunity to show what you know and earn college credit!

For more information, please contact Cortney Johnson or Lindsay Saylor-Carroll.

Ready to take your PSAT/NMSQT? Now is the time to get registered! The exam is October 28th. Don’t miss your opportunity to show what you know and take an important step toward college readiness!

Questions??? Email: Lindsay.Diehl@pfisd.net

As we approach cooler temperatures, the Coats for Kids team is gearing up to partner with

Central Texas schools to ensure all kids in need of a warm winter coat receive one. This annual

community project collects and distributes more than 30,000 coats to eligible children and

teenagers in Central Texas each year. Request a coat by scanning the QR code below or visiting Coat Request Form.

In the Coat Request Form, provide the student’s name, school, grade, coat size, and special

preferences. Use the form to tell us what kind of coat your child would like!

Please use Ms. Cardenas’ email when completing the form as this will make it easier for us to

track submissions (juliana.cardenas@pfisd.net).

Per the Texas Education Code 25.092, also known as the “90 percent rule”, a student may not be given credit or a final grade for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered.

Note: Both unexcused and excused absences count towards the 90 percent rule.

Attendance records can be viewed in the Skyward parent portal.

Teachers take attendance for students. If you or your student have questions regarding your student's absences, please email the teacher(s) directly.

Per the 2026-2027 School Calendar, the Fall semester has 82 required school days. To calculate the 90/10 split, you must take into account whether the days missed are A or B days; and, if there are continuous class period absences within the semester to affect the make-up hours calculations (see below footnote*).

If a student is denied credit, he/she will receive notification from the Front Office with instructions to see the Front Office staff to make arrangements to make up class hours.

There are opportunities for a student to make up their hours. Listed below are some examples of how to make-up hours:

• After school in our D-hall room A113 4:30pm-5:30pm Monday—Thursday
• Tutoring before school and after school
• Saturday D-hall room A113 from 8:30am-11:30am in room A113
• Other arrangements with Principal Approval

Make-up hours will be required on the student’s 5th absence/per class (including excused absences with a parent/medical note) for the Fall semester and on the student's 6th absence/per class (including excused absence with a parent/medical note) for the Spring semester.

Students will have a hold placed on their credit at the end of each semester unless they have completed the make-up hours that are owed. If you have any questions about make-up hours, please email:

Students with last name A - L: Email lisa.acedo@pfisd.net or call 512-594-0523

Students with last name M-Z: Email melissa.harris@pfisd.net or call 512-594-051

If your student owes make-up hours they are ineligible to request VOE’s (VOE Order Form For Texas Dept of Public Safety), attend Prom and Homecoming.

* “Days” in this case indicates individual class periods.

If you have any questions please email Ms. Torres at claudia.torres@pfisd.net if you have any questions.

To submit documentation for an absence us the link below:

PHS Website

https://phs.pfisd.net/

PHS Staff Directory

https://phs.pfisd.net/about-us/staff-directory

PHS School Profile

PHS Parent Compact 26-27

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U6qWszUwQ15qtLccbvljAcpJw3dWwzES/view?usp=sharing

PHS Parent Compact 26-27 Spanish

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oMiU8TbN1NaIao2WbgrI_GTJTe4Efa5N/view?usp=sharing

PHS Parent Compact 26-27 Vietnamese

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FWzRFEDnt-uvPqxMqmSMlBNuFG2IiFf8/view?usp=sharing

We need your help! Parents and guardians, please check your email and complete the Socioeconomic Information Form for each of your enrolled students.

Regardless of your income level, completing this form helps our campus receive important funding that supports students, teachers, programs and campus resources. It also helps support the continued availability of free meals for all students at our CEP campus.

Here's what you need to know:

- Check your email for a message from PfISD containing your student's form link.

- Complete a separate form for EACH student enrolled in PfISD.

- All families should complete the form, regardless of income.

Your participation makes a difference! Please take a few minutes to complete your form today.

For more information, visit: https://www.pfisd.net/.../free-and-reduced-meals..

The free meals program provided by the USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture for all PfISD students during the pandemic has ended. Students must complete the necessary form to receive free or reduced meals during the 2026-2027 school year.

*** Benefits Included - more than just meals!

• Breakfast entrées with up to two fruit sides and milk
• Lunch entrées, with up to two fruit sides, two vegetable sides and milk
• Two waivers for SAT fees
• Four additional SAT score reports
• SAT online course, discount $40.00
• Two waivers for ACT fees
• Four college application waivers

Please note that the link is not currently active to submit your application Click here for instructions on applying for free and reduced meals (English).

PfISD encourages families who feel they may qualify for the free/reduced meal program to complete the forms this year as it will give their students coverage for the first 30 days of next school year. Then, they must complete an application at the beginning of next school year to receive benefits all year long.

Please take note: the free meals that have been available to all students, regardless of their application status, are ending. Students who have previously been part of the free/reduced meal plan or newer students who enrolled in PfISD may be eligible for the traditional program and need to apply to continue receiving free or reduced meals at school next school year.

The Pflugerville High School Book Club is fundraising t-shirts to be able to buy more books! We have three designs with short and long sleeve options. Help support our readers!

Fundraiser Link:https://sfnd.io/phsbookclub

The Pflugerville Girls' Basketball team is looking for guys to form a practice squad to practice after school 3 days a week starting Oct. 26. You must be able to get a physical and do online forms. You must not have any referrals. You can't be in any current school sports.

Join our ECHS School Ambassadors for a spooktacular evening of fun on October 29th at 6PM at Kuempel Stadium! Enjoy Kona Ice, face painting, fun games, best costume and trunk competitions, Trunk or Treat, and more!

Come in costume and get ready for a night of Panther fun!

Order your shirts and yard signs here using the link below:

https://www.phspanthercelebration.com/

Graduation order time will be here before you know it & is right around the corner. Please plan accordingly as online orders will start the first week of November for your custom Pflugerville cap & gown, Class Ring & graduation announcements etc.

Graduation Items can be ordered individually or as Graduation Packages. Stay tuned for more information and online ordering instructions!

Congratulations to the Class of 2027 & Go Panthers!!

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Your prom tickets are now live on the website linked below! The prom will be held on April 24th, 2027 from 7pm to 11pm at The UT Etter-Harbin Alumni Center located at 2110 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78712. Tickets are currently $50 and available for PHS seniors to purchase. Guest tickets will become available at a later date. Get your them now as prices increase as the year goes on.

Prom Tickets

Seniors have a special discount to our Homecoming Dance! Admission to the dance will be $5 when your homecoming ticket is purchased with your prom ticket using the link above.

Click here: https://www.jostens.com/.../students-and.../yearbook-ads

Pricing through Christmas:

$350 for whole page

$215 for ½ page

$140 for a ¼

$85 for an 1/8