The link to the Google Form to choose Face to Face or Distance learning is now fixed. If you have already done your online registration, you can now go back and access that form to fill out for each student. Thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, let us know.

Plains ISD plans on offering face to face and online instruction. Please review the plan located on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNj_RYxm9bEO4bZIbCZbX7I-P41te7Qs/view?usp=sharing Also, you can start registration forms online by using the Parent Portal ID link: https://txeis03.esc17.net:8443/ParentPortal/login?distid=251902 All parents will be required to register each student for online, hybrid or face-to-face instruction. Next week's registation times will be used to pick up computers, lunch forms, nurse forms, schedules and 9-12 grade locker selection.

Plains ISD has approved a comprehensive Back-To-School Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. This plan contains the online, face-to-face and hybrid model guidelines for parents and students. Please take time to review this plan so you can make the decision that is best for your student/s. Questions can be asked through email or during next week’s registration. Secondary Questions = jmendez@plainsisd.net Elementary Questions = theflin@plainsisd.net Plains ISD Reopening Plan https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNj_RYxm9bEO4bZIbCZbX7I-P41te7Qs/view?usp=sharing

Grades 5th - 12th Supply List for the 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/ivec

Access the Plains ISD website through our new app. Watch the video at https://5il.co/itjn

Football and volleyball parent meeting on Friday is for JH and HS parents.

There will be a football parent meeting at 5PM in Arena on July 31. There will be a Volleyball parent meeting at 6PM in Arena on July 31

Registration for the 2020 - 2021 school year will begin next week, August 3rd - August 7th. All returning and new students should attend their scheduled time. Parents will be required to register their child for either virtual or in-person instruction and laptops for grades 5-12 can be picked up on these days. Parents will be asked to make a firm commitment to which model they choose for their student on their assigned day. Face masks will be required for all adults and for students in 5th - 12th grades. Temperatures will be taken and a questionnaire filled out before entering the cafeteria. During each assigned time, if a parent has students in other grade levels, they can register them also during the first assigned time to prevent them from coming multiple times. Please take note of the following schedule: Aug 3rd, 2020 8 am - 12 pm Prek, Kindergarten, & 5th Grade 1 pm - 4 pm 6th Grade Aug 4, 2020 8 am - 12 pm 1st Grade & 7th Grade 1 pm - 4 pm 8th Grade Aug 5, 2020 8 am - 12 pm 2nd Grade & 10th Grade 1 pm - 4 pm 11th Grade Aug 6, 2020 8 am - 12 pm 12th Grade 1 pm - 4 pm 4th Grade Aug 7, 2020 8 am - 12 pm 9th Grade 1 pm - 4 pm 3rd Grade

Plains Secondary would like to welcome Mrs. Townlii Gonzales. She will be teaching the 5th -6th grade science. Mrs. Townlii Gonzales taught Pre-K last year for Plains Elementary and will be moving up to fill the position.

Watch out this season!! We have a new mascot that will be running up the sidelines, courts, and halls this season! The naming of our mascot will be voted on by the student body later this year. Aubrey Valles will be displaying Cowboy and Cowgirl Pride this season!!

Mandatory Drug Testing for all students participating in extra curricular activities will be Aug 3 from 10am-3pm in Arena. Temp will be taken and must wear mask

Reminder to all incoming 7-12 Grade athletes to get your physical. You will not be able to practice or play until your physical has been done.

We are still working on the details of a return to school phase in plan, but we can say that there will be a choice of online or some form of in class option. The UIL released today that Fall sports are still on schedule for August 3rd.

Info on PEBT benefits, in order to qualify you must have filled out the State Meal Applications at the beginning of the school year and met the qualifications specified by the State of Texas to receive these benefits. If you did not qualify with the State form, you don't qualify

Reminder: Summer meal pick up is today from 11 am to 1 pm at the school. Have a great day!

Plains Cowboy/Cowgirl Strength and Conditioning Guidelines Starting 7/13/20 Must wear a mask at all times that exercise is not taking place Must pass temp check upon arrival. Must have your own water bottle/jug. Must not have traveled to a hot spot, been in a large gathering, attended select, club, or travel sports games.  These things increase the chances for exposure and possibility of bringing Covid- 19 into our workouts.   Please understand that the only way for us to safely continue our workouts is to follow the guidelines that have been set forth by the UIL and Plains ISD.

A message from Mr. McLain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hxs-UHU0vU English Survey https://forms.gle/NEurVJ1RaP9tEda16 Spanish Survey https://forms.gle/HVWZHaU4mqPKqjqV9

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) deadline was originally June 30th, but the State of Texas has extended that to July 31st for any still needing to apply.

Plains ISD is in the process of amending our District of Innovation Plan that was passed in May 2019. This will allow our teachers an option for their healthcare services. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/778894/DOI_Amendment_for_Plains_ISD.docx

Our phone system is down and we apologize for that. We know that some of you are needing information. If you need that information quickly, please e-mail Jessica Williamson at jwilliamson@plainsisd.net. Please include info you need, student name, and a phone number for a call back verification