Rain or Shine
by Briana Lao, Co-Editor in Chief of Content
May 6, 2018
Filed under Local News, Photos, Slider
Walk Out for Change
by Saifiyah Zaki, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, Slider
Students participating in the National School Walkout on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting began gathering around the pond at 10 a.m. today. Students observed a 10-minute moment of silence to pay respects to shooting victims in the 25-minute- long protest. “I j...
New Calendar Produces Changes, Balances Semesters
by Abby Blasingame, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, Slider
The calendar for the Plano Independent School District 2018-19 school year introduces a number of changes to the current schedule, most notably earlier start and release dates, Aug. 13 and May 31 respectively, which will balance the two semesters. “The fact that the semesters are more balanced is reall...
Sweeping at State
by Keara Barron, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
Filed under Features, Local News, News, Slider
After at least five hours of judging at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair in San Antonio on March 24, students found out if their project placed and if they would be advancing to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), set to take place this May in Pittsburgh. Twenty four Plano E...
Boys’ Soccer to Playoffs
by Pantea Jamshidi Nouri, Digital Media Editor
April 3, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, Slider
The school held a small pep rally for the boys soccer team before they headed to playoffs.
Upcoming County, State Elections
by Keara Barron, Staff Writer
February 23, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, U.S. News
Along with the midterm elections for the United States Senate and House of Representatives, eight Collin County and two state legislative elections will take place on Nov. 6, 2018. “I think everybody overlooks local politics and it’s unfortunate because local politics are realistically what a...
Plano East to Strengthen Safety on Campus
by Pantea Jamshidi Nouri, Digital Media Editor
February 21, 2018
Filed under Local News, News
The district plans to implement security measures the upcoming school year to strengthen safety on campus via a public announcement system, automated locked doors and student ID badges. Although these measures have been planned for some time, principal George King released an email disclosing these forth...
Leading Up to Walking Out
by Briana Lao, Co-Editor in Chief of Content
February 2, 2018
Filed under Info Graphics, Infographics, Local News, News, Slider
https://www.canva.com/design/DACuQkMCXfU/view To read Mr. King's letter addressed to parents, click here.
Water Pipe Bursts, School Day Continues
by Briana Lao, Co-Editor in Chief of Content
September 21, 2017
Filed under Local News, News Briefs
A school water pipe burst at 11:30 a.m., briefly compromising school water and A/C systems. Water and A/C were available around 1 p.m. in buildings 4 and A for student use. Operations continued as normal.
Poetry Society of Texas Poetry Contest Winners
by Maddie Badowski, PR & Advertising Director
April 4, 2017
Filed under Local News, Top Stories
The following awards were won by students enrolled the creative writing course in the 2016-2017 school year: The Poetry Society of Texas High School Award Toluwani Osibamowo, 2nd Place The Whitney M. Montgomery Award Anna Richardson, 3rd Place The Stodghill High School...
Prom Spirit Week
by Maddie Badowski, PR & Advertising Director
April 4, 2017
Filed under Local News, News, Photos
Multiplicity Monday Take Me Back Tuesday Warm and Cozy Wednesday Tacky Thursday Prom Shirt Friday ...
Top Three Events for March 24th Weekend
by Maddie Badowski, PR & Advertising Director
March 24, 2017
Filed under Local News, Photos
20th Century Mexican Art at DMA: After being shown at the Grand Palais, Paris, this exhibit will be at the DMA every Monday-Saturday until July 16th. It features 50 years of historical Mexican Art from Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and more. For more information, click here. Dal...