2026-2027 Board Interest: February 13, 2026

Want to make a real difference for PTA in Plano ISD, not just at one campus but across the entire community? Serving on the 2026–2027 Plano ISD Council of PTAs Board is one of the most meaningful and influential ways to lead, serve, and strengthen PTA impact districtwide.

Council board members support Plano ISD PTAs by helping campuses grow membership, strengthen family engagement, recognize volunteers, and deliver programs that directly benefit students and schools. You’ll collaborate with passionate PTA leaders across Plano, build leadership skills that last far beyond PTA, and help shape the future of PTA excellence in our district.

If PTA has made a difference in your family’s life, this is your chance to give back in a bigger way and be part of something powerful.

Interested in serving in an elected position?

Respond by February 13, 2026 by visiting:
https://tinyurl.com/PISD-Council-25-26-Interest

All other positions are open until February 27, 2026.

For a full description of duties and list of officers:
https://tinyurl.com/Council-Chair-Summary

Questions? Email: nomcom@planopta.org

2025-2026 Honorary Life Member Reception

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Location: Robinson Fine Arts Center

Deadline to purchase tickets: January 23, 2026

Deadline to purchase programs: January 22, 2026

Tickets: $15 per person

Include: honorees, guests, school principal, PTA President, and Membership Chair.

Check (mail or intercampus) to:

Plano ISD Council of PTAs

Attn: Life Member Banquet

2700 W. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075

Purchase Tickets and Programs

Straight Talk 2026 Watch Party and Breakfast: February 24

You’re invited! Join Plano ISD Council of PTAs for a Straight Talk 2026 Watch Party and Breakfast!

Straight Talk is one of Texas PTA’s signature advocacy events, giving families and community members a chance to learn about timely issues impacting children through a state-hosted, expert-led panel discussion.

This year’s topic is:
“Raising the AI Generation: From Homework Help to Unforeseen Risks: What Every Family Should Know.”

As a Council, we will stream the Texas PTA expert panel together and then shift into a local discussion focused on how AI is showing up in our students’ learning, experiences, and schools right here in Plano ISD.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

Learn how artificial intelligence is already influencing learning and student experiences
Hear balanced perspectives from experts across education, technology, health, and industry
Participate in respectful, fact-based discussions with fellow parents, educators, and community members

Our PTA believes informed families are essential partners in education. Let’s learn together, ask smart questions, and strengthen how we support student success in today’s rapidly changing world.

Watch Party Details

Plano ISD Council of PTAs Breakfast + Watch Party
Straight Talk ’26: Raising the AI Generation
Tuesday, February 24
9:30–11:30 AM
Plano ISD Admin Building Boardroom
2700 W. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075

After the panel, we will hear from Plano ISD Executive Director of Instructional Technology Matt Frey and continue the conversation locally.

Everyone is welcome.
RSVP by Feb 18 at 11:59 PM: https://tinyurl.com/PlanoStraightTalk26

2025-26 Reflections Awards Winners

This year, we were thrilled to receive 215+ entries from 37 PTAs across PISD. Each submission reflected a unique and meaningful interpretation of I Belong, highlighting family, friendship, passions, growth, and the places that feel like home Awards of Excellence, Merit, and Honorable Mentions were presented across all grade levels and categories. Overall Award of Excellence winners will advance to State competition, sharing their message of belonging beyond our district.

View the full list of honorees at https://tinyurl.com/PISD-Council-Reflections-25-26

Supporting Families with Literacy and Numeracy

Great schools happen when educators and families pull in the same direction, and Plano ISD is working to make that partnership easier through clear, family-friendly resources for reading and math at home.

Each October, the district hosts an Early Literacy Campaign and contest for students in PreK–2nd grade. This initiative highlights how important it is to read with young children every day and gives campuses and families fun ways to celebrate early literacy together. Families can support this effort by watching for and sharing district and campus social media posts, looking for literacy tips in school and PTA newsletters, and tying reading activities into campus events like family nights, book fairs, or fall festivals.

Throughout the year, the district also provides resources to help families support both literacy and numeracy at home, including ideas for games, questions to ask while reading, and simple ways to build math confidence in everyday routines.

For more information about district literacy and math resources, please contact:

Ashley Davis
Executive Director of Elementary Academics
ashley.davis@pisd.edu

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National PTA School of Excellence

Congratulations to our amazing PTAs who received the coveted National PTA School of Excellence Award!

Aldridge Elementary School PTA
Brinker Elementary School PTA
Hickey Elementary School PTA
Huffman Elementary School PTA
Mitchell Elementary School PTA
Plano East Sr. High PTSA
Rose Haggar Elementary School PTA

View our previously recognized School of Excellence recipients.

Thank you to our 2025-2026 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.

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