The first phase of the Plains ISD construction projects will break ground next week on the new track facility. As of Monday, May 5, the track will be under construction throughout the summer and closed to the community until completion. Thank you for your understanding—we are all excited to see our state of the art facility projects move forward!

Thank you to everyone who donated blood yesterday at PHS! A big shoutout to Mrs. Jividen for doing an amazing job organizing the event.

Plains High School is proud to recognize Lana Bell as the Valedictorian of the Plains High School class of 2025. Lana is the eldest daughter of Joshua and Alexis Bell. She has two siblings, Libby and Jordy Bell. In her high school career, Lana has been heavily involved in many extracurriculars. Lana competed in volleyball, basketball, and track all four years of her high school career. She has been recognized in all three sports with honors such as District 5 Setter MVP, All-District 1st Team Utility Player, and Academic All-State. She also was an avid member of One Act Play, where she has received awards such as Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, All-Star Cast, and Best Actress throughout her acting career. Lana also helped reinstate the school’s newspaper, The Giddy-Up, where she spent time as the editor-in-chief and news editor. Lana also participates in UIL journalism, reaching Regionals in events. She is a member of NHS, Student Council, and FCA. Lana has also been recognized as the Student of the Month. Lana is also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Plains, where she spends Wednesday nights helping sub-in for missing church youth teachers. Lana plans on attending Texas A&M, where she intends to pursue a degree in economics and eventually apply to law school. Congratulation Lana! #plainsproud

Plains High School is proud to recognize Paola Gallegos as the Salutatorian of the Plains High School Class of 2025. She is the daughter of Joel and Miriam Gallegos and sister to Bryan, Alan, and Liam. Throughout her high school career, Paola has demonstrated exceptional dedication both inside and outside the classroom. She has been actively involved in volleyball and track, and she served as the basketball team manager all four years. Her commitment and leadership have earned her several honors, including the Cowgirl Spirit Award, Honorable Mention, Academic All-State, and Student Assistant of the Year. Academically, Paola is a standout competitor. She has been a key member of the Math and Calculator UIL teams, advancing to the State level in Calculator her sophomore, junior, and senior years, and in Math her Junior and Senior years, alongside her teammates. At the State TMSCA competitions, she has consistently excelled, placing in the top 3 in Calculator Applications and top 13 in Mathematics throughout all four years of high school. Notably, she was the State Champion in Calculator as a freshman. In addition to her high school studies, Paola has also taken on the challenge of dual credit courses and is set to graduate with her associate’s degree from South Plains College, a remarkable achievement that highlights her drive and academic excellence. Beyond athletics and academics, Paola is an active leader in student life. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, where she serves as historian, FCA, and she holds the position of Class Secretary Paola has also been recognized as the Student of the Month. Outside of school, Paola is a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she volunteers in food sales and church cleaning. After graduation, Paola plans to attend Texas Tech University to pursue a degree in nursing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric nurse. Congratulations Paola ! #plainsproud

STAAR Testing tomorrow. Parents, help your student be prepared by following these reminders: Get a good night's sleep Eat breakfast Charge your Chromebook Give your best at school! Test schedule tomorrow 9th grade Algebra EOC.

Send off for Jeremiah and Christian as they head off to the State Track Meet! Wed thru the hallways! Go Cowboys! #plainsproud

Blood drive today at PHS. If you can donate, please come by! We have open time slots and are here till 3pm!

Meet Ms. Sophie Thomas! 🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Sophie Thomas to Plains High School as our new English teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! A proud West Texas native, Ms. Thomas brings a passion for reading, writing, and storytelling to our classrooms. She's dedicated to helping students find their voice and is excited to become a part of the Plains community. Join us in giving her a warm Plains High welcome — we can't wait for an amazing year ahead! "Hi, I’m Sophie Thomas—a West Texas native and proud new member of the Plains High School team! I’m passionate about English education and love helping students find their voice through reading, writing, and storytelling. I’m so excited to be part of this community and cannot wait for the upcoming school year!" #plainsproud

SAVE THE DATE: This year’s sports physicals just got even more exciting! Plains Clinic is adding a special teaching opportunity to the day — and it’s all about Brain Healthy Habits. We’re turning it into a playful adventure with a "Zombie Outbreak" theme! Expect light humor, fun props, educational videos, materials, and even zombie makeup from the Clinic staff! It's a creative and memorable way to help your child learn how to keep their brain healthy and strong. Important Info about Sports Physicals: ✔️ The sports physicals process will be the same as in previous years. ✔️ Please complete Page 1 (Medical History) of the attached form and sign at the bottom. ✔️ Coaches will distribute copies of the forms to athletes. ✔️ There is a $10 fee for the physicals, and all proceeds will be donated back to the Plains ISD Booster Club. ✔️ Students will be bused to the Plains Clinic on the following dates: May 7 – 6th & 7th Grades May 8 – 8th & 9th Grades May 9 – 10th & 11th Grades Don’t miss it — a little fun, a lot of learning, and a great start to the sports and band marching season!

Tennis regional qualifiers T-shirts are available now. Sale ends Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00AM CDT https://gogandy.com/plains-regional-tennis-2025

Congratulations to Matias Aguilar! He placed 2nd in Persuasive Speaking at the regional meet and is state bound! Way to represent — we’re cheering you on all the way to State!

Editorial Writing success at the Regional Meet! Lana Bell is the Regional Champion, taking 1st place! Matias Aguilar earned a strong 3rd place finish — way to go, both of you! #plainsproud

Huge congrats to our UIL Math Team — Regional Champions! Special shoutout to Madi Bunch, the individual Regional Champion, who also earned a $1,000 scholarship! Paola Gallegos placed 2nd, and Gabby Hernandez and Libby Bell tied for 3rd! We’re so proud of this amazing team! #plainsproud🖤💛

Congratulations to Libby Bell! She placed 2nd in feature writing at the regional meet and is state bound! #plainsproud🖤💛

Congratulations to Libby Bell! She placed 4th in News Writing at the regional meet — awesome job, Libby! #plainsproud

Big congratulations to Lana Bell, our Regional Champion in Ready Writing! She also earned a $1000 scholarship! We’re also thrilled to announce that Matias placed 2nd and is heading to State! Way to go, both of you — your hard work and talent shine bright! #plainsproud

Congratulations to these 4th & 5th grade students for being the winners of the Soil & Water Conservation District poster contest! 4th grade winners are: 1st Place - Krauss Covarrubias, 2nd place - Aidana Salazar, 3rd place - Sophia Mendez. 5th grade winners are: 1st place - Emma Contreras, 2nd place Jahalee Trejo, 3rd place - Kimberlynn Moore.

Congratulations to the Plains High School Calculator Team — Regional Champions! We’re proud to announce some amazing individual accomplishments as well: • Gael Lozano – Regional Champion and recipient of a $1,000 scholarship to West Texas A&M • Madi Bunch and Paola Gallegos – Tied for 2nd place • Ivette Magana – Finished strong in 8th place Way to go, students! Your hard work and dedication paid off — we’re proud of you! #plainsproud🖤💛

GLOW WHAT YPU KMOW STARR REVIEW”. 5th grade is working hard for their test next week!!!

Good Luck to our FFA Meat Judging Team as they compete at state this weekend! #plainsproud