East News Flash
July 30, 2019
Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!
We would like to take this opportunity to encourage all of you to check our Plano East Website regularly! This is a great way to locate teacher contact information, view our East Calendar, and stay up to date with all that is going on at East.
On the East Website, we have a page specific to all the back to school information you need to know. You can find a link to this page here.
We also hope you will follow our official East Twitter Page: @EastPanther1.
Every week on Friday a new edition of East News Flash will be sent out, so be on the lookout for it!
Below is important information to help you prepare for the upcoming school year!
Mr. King Welcome Letter
Dear Plano East families,
With a projected enrollment of approximately 3000 students, the staff at Plano East is planning an industrious year for our Panthers. In addition to preparing classes for approximately 2600 juniors and seniors, we are also priming for two academies at Plano East- the International Baccalaureate World School Academy and the Health Sciences Academy.
New to our policy/procedure will be the requirement for all East students to wear an ID badge and lanyard. ID badges and lanyards will be issued within the first few weeks of school as we photograph students for their ID badge and yearbook photo. This initiative is part of a comprehensive safety/security plan in the process of implementation by PISD. More details forthcoming.
To our students- please get involved with clubs and organizations and find a place to share your talents.
To our parents- please support your child by volunteering your time in our programs. Most importantly, my door is always open to assist you.
We encourage you to do three things to stay connected here at East:
Check our website frequently https://www.pisd.edu/Page/107 There is a section for all your back to school information!
Make sure you are signed up for E-news (this can be done through parent portal)
Follow us on Twitter @EastPanthers1
We would also like to encourage everyone to join the Plano East PTSA. Our PTSA does many great things for our teachers and students. Some of these include Senior Scholarships and donations to campus improvements. Please consider joining the PTSA at their website.
George King, principal
Listed below are important dates to prepare you for the upcoming 2019-20 school year:
Wednesday, July 24 - On-line student registration begins. Log on to PISD Parent Portal parentviewer.pisd.edu to complete the process necessary to print your class schedule. (If you do not have access to a computer, a computer lab will be provided here at Plano East on August 5th from 12-4:30.
Friday, August 2-Seniors can come to campus to pick up or purchase parking passes from 1 to 3:30. Seniors can also purchase and take care of PTSA senior reserved parking during this time as well.
Sunday, August 4 - Log back in to Parent Portal to print your class schedule. If any block exists that prevents your access, you will need to come to Plano East in the afternoon of August 5th for assistance.
Monday, August 5 - Counselors will be available to assist with schedule questions in our counseling center from 8 AM to 11 & 12-4
Monday, August 5- Bus, cafeteria, and parking information will be available as well as trendy Plano East spirit wear for all grades in the cafeteria.
August 5 - New students and parents to the IB program may attend an orientation session at 2 PM in the theatre (building A).
August 5 - Camp Panther Pep Rally kicks off the school year from 4:30 to 5:30 PM in the gymnasium for juniors and all 9th and 10th grade students new to Plano East. This is a “can’t miss” event to learn about being a Panther!
August 12 - First period begins at 9:00 a.m. - zero hour classes will meet at 8:00 a.m. on the first day. Bring your class schedule!
2019 Parent Perception Survey
Parking and Student Drop Off Changes
- The front staff lot has been adjusted to allow for reserved student parking as well as staff and visitor parking.
- The back east parking lost is now STAFF PARKING ONLY no students will be allowed to park in the east lot any longer.
- Student drop off is only allowed in the circle drive at the front of the building.
- There should be no students cars or parents going beyond the red X on the map below headed towards the east lot.
Please help us keep everyone safe and follow these new expectations!
PTSA Senior Parking Information
Senior Parking spaces will be assigned at schedule pick-up.
To receive your space assignment you will need:
- PESH Parking Sticker
- Signed paperwork
- Sketch or design of the artwork you plan to paint
*Painting will begin Friday, August 2nd, AFTER 5PM and will continue until sunset on Aug. 11th.
If you are unable to complete your parking design, you may paint on the weekends until Labor Day.
- Students unable to come to schedule pick-up will need to provide proof of parking sticker payment along with their sketch and signed paperwork. Email to: PESHPTSATreasurer@gmail.com and you will be given your parking space assignment after schedule pick-up.
Spaces in Fine Arts and Africa are still available, please use this link to purchase:
Health Services Information
Student Pictures
Alternative schedule for emergency drills
Video Interns Needed
The PISD Athletic department is looking for motivated students who are interested in learning how to video live sporting events. No experience is necessary. Learn how to shoot video from the press-box camera deck and the sidelines. Instruction will be provided on-site. Video interns are needed for Clark Stadium on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and Kimbrough Stadium on Fridays. This internship will be a great addition to your college resume.
Interested candidates please contact Jim Macaluso at: Jim.Macaluso@PISD.edu
Winning with Pride!!!
Plano East Senior High School
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/pesh
Location: 3000 Los Rios Boulevard, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-9000
Twitter: @EastPanther1