Thank you to our amazing Elective and CTE teachers for hosting our first-ever CTE/Elective Showcase! 8th and 9th grade students began the event with an orientation led by our counselor Mrs. Mendez, highlighting the exciting opportunities available at PHS. They then explored various programs through engaging displays and heard directly from student representatives and sponsors about their experiences. This event was a fantastic way to help students make informed decisions for next year’s course selection!

For the second year in a row, Gavin has been named to the THSCA Super Elite team! Super proud of you! #PLAINS PROUD #TPW

Plains ISD invites parents and community members to join us for a special showcase of our CTE and extracurricular programs tonight! This is a great opportunity for our students to display their hard work, talents, and achievements. We’re also excited to welcome South Plains College to campus for a session with students about dual credit orientation at 5:30pm. Plus, we’ll be holding 8th grade orientation at 6:30pm to help students and families prepare for high school courses and opportunities. Come see what Plains ISD has to offer on today!

Plains ISD proudly extends congratulations to Taitlyn Nicole Rains for her outstanding achievement as the 8th grade Valedictorian for the 2024-2025 academic year. Bio: Taitlyn Nicole Rains is honored to serve as the Valedictorian of the Plains 8th Grade Class of 2025. She is the daughter of Beau and LaChrisa Rains and the sister of Taylor, a junior at Plains ISD. Taitlyn began her academic journey in Pre-K at Plains ISD. She attended Denver City ISD from kindergarten through sixth grade before returning to Plains for her 7th and 8th grade years. Throughout her academic career, Taitlyn has been an active participant in UIL competitions, competing in events such as oral reading, calculator, and math. Most notably, she earned the opportunity to compete at the State Junior High TSMCA meet in San Antonio this past year. Beyond academics, Taitlyn is a dedicated member of FFA. She has shown pigs at both county and major livestock shows since kindergarten. This fall, she competed in the Junior Creed LDE, and in the spring, she was part of the Meats Evaluation CDE team that qualified for the state contest at Texas A&M University. Taitlyn is also a dedicated athlete, having competed in the junior high athletic program over the past two years. She has played on the volleyball and basketball teams, high jumped and ran track for the Cowgirls. She also has been a member of the junior high girls’ golf team. In her free time, Taitlyn enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She is also an active member of Plains Methodist Church. Looking ahead to the future, she plans to continue her involvement as she proudly represents Plains ISD in FFA, athletics, and UIL throughout high school. #plainsproud

Plains High School is excited to announce the April Students of the Month, Zoey Valles and Christian Sanchez. Zoey is the senior daughter of Eleazar and Daniela Marin. While in high school, Zoey played volleyball and participated in the One Act Play, in addition to UIL Academics. She also served as the president of her class and secretary of National Honor Society. Zoey enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends and family, and arts and crafts. One of her teachers said that Zoey is "a special student with many talents. She is fierce in all that she does. I have enjoyed having Zoey in class, and I'm excited to see what she accomplishes." Zoey’s future plan is to attend Texas Tech and obtain a degree in psychology. Christian is the junior son of Antonia Sanchez. He likes to hang out with his friends. In high school, he has been on the basketball and track teams, as well as the State winning cross country team. His future plans are to go to college at Texas Tech and run track for the Red Raiders. One of Christian's teachers said that he "has seen some amazing growth in Christian this year as a student. He is always willing to share his thoughts in class, and he has been a valuable member of my class all year long." Plains High School is proud of these students and their accomplishments!

Good luck to Jeremiah Gonzales and Christian Sanchez as they compete at the State Track Meet Friday evening. 9:15 am - 3200 (Christian Gonzales) 5:20 pm - 800 (Jeremiah Gonzales) 8:15 pm - 1600 (Christian Sanchez) #PLAINS PROUD #TPW

The interior design classes toured homes with realtor, Denisha Schmucker, checked out the exterior of the Bruno Steel House, walked through Winston and enjoyed architecture today.

Congratulations to the JH boys and girls tennis teams. 7th grade won the district team championship. Ethan Garcias and Luis Luna - 3rd place boys Doubles Ella Bearden - 3rd girls singles Grayson Broome and KK Lopez - 7th grade mixed doubles champions Zaid Diaz and Andi Coronado - 7th grade boys doubles champions Addison Whitfield - 7th grade girls singles champion Anellah Gonzales - 8th girls runner up singles JC Caballero and Elida Perez - mixed doubles

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