Peanut Butter Drive

Plano ISD and the Plano ISD Council of PTAs are working together in the fight against hunger by participating in the 2024 Virtual North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) Peanut Butter Drive. The drive runs throughout the month of September, in conjunction with Hunger Action Month. Our goal is to come together as a community to help feed hungry children and families and raise awareness about food insecurity in North Texas. If you would like to make a donation to your campus, department or district team, follow the directions below to access an existing fundraiser.

Venue Change: Fall Roundtable and Delegate Meeting

Fall Roundtable and Delegate Meeting
Due to ongoing roofing construction at the Administration Building, we’ve relocated the Roundtable and Delegate Meeting to a new venue for Thursday, September 19th:

New location: Parr Library Program Room
6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093-8048

9:30 AM - Roundtable
10:30-11:00 AM - Break & Chat with Our Sponsors
11:00 AM - Delegate Meeting

Calling all PISD PTA officers—this is your chance to connect with Council officers, ask questions, and network with other volunteers. The Fall Roundtable will be held in one large group setting, and everyone is welcome to join!

PTA presidents, council delegates, principals, and invited guests are encouraged to attend the Delegate Meeting at 11:00 AM.

Visit Our Sponsors Webpage for more information about our amazing community sponsors.

A heartfelt thank you to our 2023-2024 Plano ISD Council of PTAs Sponsors!

Council Dues are Due
Be sure your PTA has paid Council dues by the first Delegate Meeting on September 19th to be eligible to vote.

For payment options and Council Delegate resources, visit this page.

New: Legacy Community Membership, Closes Nov 30th

Support the four Plano PTAs that will be closing at the start of the 2025 school year: Davis and Forman Elementary School PTAs and Armstrong and Carpenter Middle School PTAs. By purchasing this package, you'll help make their final year unforgettable! 

Funds raised will go directly to each PTA, allowing them to create special programs, activities, and events in their legacy year. Let's make this year count! 

Donation Deadline: November 30, 2024 – ensure your contribution is used to its fullest potential!  

Join us in celebrating their legacy! 

Login first to purchase this package:

Legacy Community Membership

Council Dues are Due

Plano ISD PTAs: Please pay your PTA's mandatory Council dues for the 2024-2025 year, along with any additional optional donations, by the first Council Delegate meeting on September 19, 2024.

IMPORTANT: Due to ongoing roofing construction at the Administration Building, we’ve relocated the Roundtable and Delegate Meeting to a new venue for Thursday, September 19th:

Parr Library Program Room, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093-8048

9:30 AM - Roundtable
10:30-11:00 AM - Break & Chat with Our Sponsors
11:00 AM - Delegate Meeting

Payment Options

• Pay Online: When paying with a credit card, a $0.30 and 2.8% processing fee will apply to all credit card transactions; to avoid these fees, consider paying by check. Pay online (login required)
• Pay by Check: Download and print this form to include with your check submission. You do not have to complete this online form if paying by check. 

Council Delegate Meetings

To be eligible to vote, your PTA must have paid Council Dues. PTA presidents council delegates, principals, and invited guests are welcome to attend.

Council Delegate Information

Questions

If you have any questions, please email us.

2024 Fall Roundtable

Save the Date!

Gather your fellow board members!

The Council is excited to host our Fall Roundtable event on Thursday, September 19th, at 9:30 am.

Due to ongoing roofing construction at the Administration Building, we’ve relocated the Roundtable and Delegate Meeting to a new venue:
Parr Library Program Room
6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093-8048
🕤 9:30 AM - Roundtable
☕️ 10:30-11:00 AM - Break & Chat with Our Sponsors
🗣 11:00 AM - Delegate Meeting

The monthly Delegate Meeting will follow at 11:00 am for Presidents, Council Delegates, and Principals.

This roundtable is open to all PISD PTA officers. It’s a great opportunity to connect with Council officers, ask questions, and network with other volunteers.

NOTE: The event will be held in a single large group setting rather than breaking out into officer-specific rooms.

Plano Balloon Festival: September 19-22

September 25th: Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)

Join us at Barron Elementary for an informative session featuring a representative from Children's Health at the PTA meeting! They'll be speaking about signing up students for the Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), and a member of the Plano ISD security team will be on-site to help process VOLY applications for those with alternate ID documents who can't apply online.

Date: September 25th
Time: Starts at 5:30 PM
Location: Barron Elementary School, 3300 P Avenue, Plano, TX 75074

Special Guest Speaker from Children's Health!
Open to all across the district! Feel free to join and bring any questions.

For more details, contact:
English speakers: treasurer@barronpta.org
Spanish speakers: Claudia Solorio at fundraising@barronpta.org

Don't miss this great opportunity!

25 de Septiembre: Plan de Seguro de Salud Infantil (CHIP)

Únase a nosotros en Barron Elementary para una sesión informativa con un representante de Children's Health en la reunión de la PTA. Hablarán sobre la inscripción de estudiantes en el Plan de Seguro de Salud Infantil (CHIP), y un miembro del equipo de seguridad de Plano ISD estará presente para ayudar a procesar solicitudes de VOLY para aquellos con documentos de identificación alternativos que no pueden procesarse en línea.

Fecha: 25 de septiembre
Hora: Comienza a las 5:30 PM
Ubicación: Barron Elementary School, 3300 P Avenue, Plano, TX 75074

Orador invitado especial de Children's Health!
Abierto a todos en todo el distrito. No dude en unirse y traer sus preguntas.

Para más detalles, contacte a:
Hablantes de inglés: treasurer@barronpta.org
Hablantes de español: Claudia Solorio en fundraising@barronpta.org

No pierdas esta gran oportunidad!

Council Connections Newsletter

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Get important announcements from officers and committee chairs, upcoming event details, key reminders, and much more! Stay connected and engaged with everything happening across our community! 

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September Events

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The Collaborative Arts of Plano in partnership with The Shops of Willow Bend presents North Texas Carnival of the Arts on Saturday, September 28 at The Shops of Willow Bend in Plano. The free family friendly arts festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in and near the Grand Court of The Shops of Willow Bend. The festival will feature free, hands on fun visual and performing arts opportunities both on and off the stage as well as opportunities to shop local artists for a perfect gift!

Enjoy getting artsy with hands on visual art activities, exhibits, performances from Crayola, Plano Art Association, North Texas Performing Arts, Chamberlain Ballet, ArtCentre of Plano, Amy Pagan Art, Plano Metropolitan Ballet, Plano International Arts Festival, Children’s Chorus of Collin County, Nruthya Shakti Dance, Plano African Art Museum, Plano Civic Chorus, Plano Community Band, Garage Arts Project, Rover Dramawerks, Collin College, Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation, Plano Comedy Festival, Artist Melanie Brigante, City of Plano Crime Unit, City of Plano Public Libraries, Spark!, Tomer’s Tipsey Creations, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Collin County Ballet, Art by Amy, North Texas Square and Round Dance, Abbigail Griddinger, ASI Gymnastics, Chloe Mae Studios, Anime Art and Friends, Souzie G Art, Ikebana 4 U, Lifestyle and Wellness, Plano PTA, Allen Civic Ballet and artist Jenn Serano. The event is chaired by North Texas Performing Arts.

The first five hundred people to register for the free event will receive a special promo bag and be entered into a special drawing for gift certificates from The Shops of Willow Bend merchants and gift certificates from Plano arts organizations. To register for the event, go to: bit.ly/carnivalofthearts.

“The North Texas Carnival of the Arts will feature face painting, sculpture, a group visual arts mural art, exhibit by Plano Art Association members, dance, Bollywood Flash Mob, unique art for sale, a fashion show by Plano International Festival and Plano African American Museum members, and fun performances by DFW’s arts groups!” says Collaborative Arts of Plano President Sara Egelston Akers.

“I am thrilled to partner with Collaborative Arts of Plano to present the North Texas Carnival of the Arts. By bringing together such a diverse array of local artists and performers, we aim to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where families and individuals of all ages can experience the transformative power of the arts” say The Shops of Willow Bend Marketing Director Krista Medlock. “We believe this event will not only celebrate the incredible talent within our community but also strengthen the bonds that make Plano a unique and thriving destination.”

Community Memberships

Successful students are everyone's business, and successful schools build successful communities. We understand that members of our communities may want to support multiple schools, and now there's an easy way to do it with our Community Membership packages at PlanoPTA.org.

Choose from City, Senior High School Feeder Pattern, or Elementary School Feeder Pattern memberships. It's the perfect way for alumni, local businesses, citizens, and officials to show their support for a group of schools and PTAs. Simply select the package(s) that include the campuses you wish to join, and Plano ISD Council of PTAs will handle the rest—facilitating membership notification and transferring funds to those local PTAs and Texas PTA.

Our goal is to help community members and local PTA/PTSA chapters in achieving the PTA vision of making every child's potential a reality.

Join us today and make a difference!

PTA Community Membership Form

If you would like to join a single campus visit JoinPTA.org.

Volunteer Needed

The Plano ISD Council of PTAs, PlanoPTA.org, is looking for passionate individuals to fill the VP of Ways and Means (Community Sponsorships) role.

If you're interested in making a difference and serving our community, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at President@PlanoPTA.org for more details.

Let's work together to support our students and schools!  

2024-2025 Delegate Meetings

Council Delegate Resources  

Fall Roundtable and Delegate Meeting - Thursday, September 19th

Due to ongoing roofing construction at the Administration Building, we’ve relocated the Roundtable and Delegate Meeting to a new venue: Parr Library Program Room, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093-8048

🕤 9:30 AM - Roundtable
☕️ 10:30-11:00 AM - Break & Chat with Our Sponsors
🗣 11:00 AM - Delegate Meeting

National PTA School of Excellence

Carpenter Middle School PTA
Jasper High School PTSA
Mitchell Elementary PTA

 

View our previously recognized School of Excellence recipients.

 

Honor Your Teachers

Spirit Night Calendar

 Don't feel like cooking? 
Visit our district-wide Spirit Night calendar to see who you can support!

District-Wide Spirit Nights Calendar

Thank you to our 2023-2024 sponsors!

A heartfelt thank you to our 2023-2024 Plano ISD Council of PTAs! Your partnership is making a transformative impact—enhancing educational opportunities and strengthening our community. Together, we’re building a brighter future! 

To become a valued partner today and contribute to a brighter future for all, visit our Sponsors page.

 Silver Sponsors

  

 Bronze Sponsors