Principal's Blog
Greetings PHS Team & Pfamily:
With only a few days remaining in the school year, our students are truly excelling as we finish Panther STRONG!!! We could not be more PROUD! Parents & Pfamilies, thank you for the support, and it is truly a team effort! Please see the updates below. #PantherPRIDE
***Senior Parents please review the Senior Section at the end for Important Graduation Information.
NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE
- 5/24 Seniors will turn in their Chromebooks
- 5/24 Senior Grades due at NOON
- 5/28 Graduation Practice #1 in the PAC @ 12:30pm
- 5/29 Powder Puff @ 2:30pm-5:30pm
- 5/29 Last Day of School-Early Release 1:30 pm
- 5/29 Graduation Practice #2 in Large GYM (Panoramic Photo) doors open at 8:45am
- 5/31 Graduation @HEB Center at Cedar Park 8:00am***
For all our upcoming sporting events & schedules click here : Rank One
***PHS SCHOOL NEWS***
Grades-Parent Skyward Portal
As we continue to maintain a high focus on academics for all of our students, parents/guardians, please continue to monitor your child's grades in Skyward and connect with their teachers, counselors, and/or administrators as we work together to ensure all of our students excel academically.
Here is the link to the Parent Skyward Portal and the PHS Staff Directory. Our teachers are working closely with students and providing rigorous lessons as we aim for high academic achievement, and monitoring our students' grades (academic progress).
The 4th Nine Week Grading Cycle ends on May 29th and final report cards will be posted to the Parent Portal June 6th.
Credit Recovery Summer School
Summer School can be a great way to catch up on credits for classes failed this year or in previous school years. Summer School is also a way to get ahead and accelerate your learning experience for additional credits. Credit Recovery students register in these courses through their campus counselor. These courses use an online self-paced curriculum that does not allow for modification of content or instructional delivery. Note: Credit Recovery courses are not applied to a student's GPA.
Students must contact their school counselor prior to registering for credit recovery courses.
Dates: June 3 - June 27 Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $100 fee to recover multiple credits
$50 fee for students receiving free or reduced lunch to recover multiple credits
Meals & Transportation Provided
Location:
Weiss High School
5201 Wolf Pack Dr.
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Principal: ieremy.raymondwatson@pfisd.net
Summer School Information:
Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTNncZQ_6sLHi3p3p_zg589Knm2OOoKplWGjf3BpkpY3xIFQ/viewform
Website with Dates/Times: 2024 Summer Programs
Counselors:
Last Names A-Ca: Christina.Powell@pfisd.net
Last Names Ce-Ha: Lindsay.Saylorcarroll@pfisd.net
Last Names He-Me: Cortney.Johnson@pfisd.net
Last Names Mi-R: Lilibeth.Dominguez@pfisd.net
Last Names S-Z: Geminesse.Scott@pfisd.net
Summer Food
This summer, Aramark Food Services will be providing free lunch meals to children at select Pflugerville ISD campuses. Any child under age 18 may come and eat and kids do not need to register (or be registered in a summer school program) or show proof of age, income, or residence to do so. Visitors are asked to sign in at each school’s front office or Extended Day Program check-in desk for security reasons.
Academic & Campus Activity
Retirement Planning & Investments with Panther Pfinance
Shout out to Avery Curtis ,Dev Joshi, Denize Medina, Grissom Park, Olivia Vallejo, and Michael Nguyen.Students in the Business, Marketing, and Finance class have been learning with Mr. Clynes all year and ended the year #PantherStrong as they worked together to create and presented the first ever Panther Pfinance Planning and investment Guide. Remember, “It will be just Pfine!!”
Scholarship Award from TownLake Chapter of The Links
Congratulations to Ava Roberts for being awarded the Town Lake Chapter of The Links Scholarship.
NASA Field Trip
Our students had a great time visiting the NASA Space Center in Houston through our JAMII Mentoring Program. What an AMAZING experience for our students! Thank You Dr. Baker for organizing this trip and all the PHS Chaperones! Click here to see the video***
Latina Commision for Hispanic National Bar Association
Thank you to the Latina Commission for the Hispanic National Bar Association for an enriching Pearls of Wisdom Presentation! Our students gained insightful knowledge about the legal field and received invaluable advice for their professional journey. A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional panel of Lawyers and our PHS Teacher Mr. Vega & Mr. Howell for organizing this event! #EmpoweringStudents
Traditions: Panthers attending U.T. Austin!
Panther Pride is soaring as we congratulate our 34 students on their acceptance to The University of Texas at Austin! It was a fantastic celebration with our dedicated Staff Alumni during the PHS Tradition “Gone to Texas Party”. Thank You Trustee Mott & Trustee Okafor for attending to recognize our Students! PHS is truly blessed with incredible students and staff members. #HookEm
Essentials Kick Ball Era 2024
Please enjoy the video collage from our 1st Annual Essentials Kick-ball Game. Thank you to CHS, WHS, and HHS for allowing their students to participate!
2024 Essentials Kickball Game Video Link***
Pfusion Sign Day
PHS Dance is celebrated on signing day for three dance students who will continue their dance and academic careers at the collegiate level! We are Panther PROUD of these amazing students! Congratulations #PantherProud #PfusionStrong
Senior Class Traditions
Seniors from all across Pflugerville ISD were welcomed to their elementary campuses this week for a stroll down memory lane with teachers and principals from yester-year congratulating them on their journey. #Pfamily #Graduation
Attention Class of 2024 Upcoming Dates and Information
Graduation Date
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
Location: HEB Cedar Park Center
Transportation to HEB Cedar Park Center will be provided for all of our Graduates. More to come…
Herff Jones will be at the HEB Center in Cedar Park the morning of Graduation selling Caps and Gowns for $60.00 (cash only)
May 24th-Senior Contracts are DUE
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Use this link to sign your contract, SR Contracts 2024
May 28th-Graduation Practice #1
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Time: 12:30PM - 4:15PM
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Location: PAC
May 29th-Graduation Practice #2
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Time: 8:30AM - 11:00AM
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*We will begin gathering at 8:30 and will start at 8:45.
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Please wear your gown for your panoramic picture. No Cap, Cords or Stoles.
May 31st-Graduation at HEB Center at Cedar Park
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Arrive at campus at 5:30 DOOR 42
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You do not need to be wearing your cap and gown.
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Tables will be organized by your bus group
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Load bus at 6:10
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Bus leaves campus at 6:30
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Arrive at HEB center by 7:10
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Prepare for Graduation at 8AM
*HEB Center Parking is NOT free. Credit Card ONLY- NO CASH
See PFISD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Elementary School Walks
I wanted to send a reminder about the Elementary School Walks. Please make sure to wear your cap and gown to the walk. PHS Administration will not allow students to miss either graduation practices or a final exam (even if you are exempt) for elementary walks. Therefore, please make sure you are back in time for these events on campus.
If you have questions about the elementary walks, please contact your elementary school.
TSI Testing
The last date to TSI Test during the school year if needed will be Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. We will host many opportunities during the summer for you to attempt the TSI if needed. Please make sure you watch out for emails from Mr. Howell in the summer.
Make UP Hours Opportunities List
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Please see the attachment for the detailed list of opportunities to earn make up hours. Senior Make Up Hour Option
Senior Year Celebrations
Prom and Panther Celebration were both a success. First Shout Out goes to the Senior Class of 2024. We are so proud of you and wish you well on your journeys. Continue to showcase #PantherPride in your achievements! Next Shout Out goes to all of our Parent Volunteers who made the Panther Celebration a Safe and Successful after-prom event! Thank you to all the volunteer Staff members who helped ensure our prom was safe and fun for our students. Special Shout-Out to Mrs. Leal and Mr. Tran for being our 2024 Sponsors and made sure Prom was a wonderful memorable experience! See 2024 Senior Prom Photos and the Austin American Statesman for more photos.
With Gratitude,
Jon Bailey, Principal
THE Pflugerville High School
Greetings PHS Team & Pfamily:
We had a highly productive week, and our students are continuing to excel. Please see the many student & staff accomplishments below, EOY details as we prepare to close out the school year!
NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE
- 5/18 PROM @ La Bella Luna 7pm-11pm
- 5/18 Panther Celebration 11pm at PHS after PROM
- 5/21 NASA Field Trip, Departure 8:45am
- 5/23 Volley Bros @ 5pm in Big Gym
- 5/24 Seniors will turn in their Chromebooks
- 5/28 Graduation Practice #1 in the PAC @ 12:30pm
- 5/29 Powder Puff @ 2:30pm-5:30pm Kuempel Stadium
- 5/29 Graduation Practice #2 in Large GYM (Panoramic Photo) doors open at 8:45am
- 5/31 Graduation @HEB Center at Cedar Park 8:00am
For all our upcoming sporting events & schedules click here : Rank On
***Academic & Technology Updates***
2023-2024 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Parents and Students, below is the updated Final Exam Schedule that PHS will begin following on May 20, 2024. It is crucial for 9th-12th-grade students to attend final exams. Beginning May 13th until the remainder of the school year, we will run a No ACE Bell Schedule, and will use the additional class time to prepare for the finals. Attendance will be critical during the final exams!
Click Here: PHS Final Exam Schedule May 2024
Stay Connected-Grades
As our focus remains on academic excellence for all students, we encourage parents/guardians to regularly check their child's grades on Skyward. During these last 2 weeks, attendance is important as students begin taking final exams. We want to ensure all our students receive their credits for this school year. Senior grades are due on May 24th at NOON. Please stay connected with teachers, counselors, and administrators to collaborate in ensuring the academic success of our students.
Here is the link to the Parent Skyward Portal and the PHS Staff Directory. Our teachers are working closely with students and providing rigorous lessons as we aim for high academic achievement, and monitoring our students' grades (academic progress).
Final Report Cards will be available on June 6th in Skyward.
Technology Chromebook Collection & Sales:
PfISD will be providing the opportunity for students to purchase their Chromebooks. Our existing Chromebooks have been in use for 4 years and are scheduled for replacement this summer as part of our 2022 Bond Technology replacement plan.
Students who currently have a Chromebook device assigned to them, and would like to keep their current device for personal use, will have the opportunity to purchase it for $20.00. The purchase includes their current Chromebook and their current charger. The device purchase is “as is”, in its current state, and does not include repairs or replacement of any damage, missing parts, or missing chargers. Once the device is purchased, it will no longer be supported by PfISD. The device will be returned to its factory settings at the end of the school year and no longer managed by the district.
Payments can be made via RevTrak which can be accessed at REV TRAK Chromebook.
All students will be required to bring their device to school in order to update inventory as either sold or returned.
***Now is a good time to check with your student to ensure they have their device. Students not purchasing their device will be required to return their Chromebooks and chargers by May 29th. After May 24th, all sales are final and no sales will be made.
From the Counseling Department-Summer School
Summer School Information is now available on the PfISD website. Please see the links below for summer school information.
PfISD Summer School details: https://www.pfisd.net/Page/9075
Please complete this link to request a spot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTNncZQ_6sLHi3p3p_zg589Knm2OOoKplWGjf3BpkpY3xIFQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor:
Christina Powell, Last Names A-Ca: Christina.Powell@pfisd.net
Lindsey Saylor-Carroll, Last Names Ce-Ha: Lindsay.Saylorcarroll@pfisd.net
Cortney Johnson, Last Names He-Me: Cortney.Johnson@pfisd.net (currently on maternity leave, please reach out to any other counselor)
Lily Dominguez, Last Names Mi-R: Lilibeth.Dominguez@pfisd.net
Gem Scott, Last Names S-Z: Geminesse.Scott@pfisd.net
***Panther Achievements***
Big Congratulations to our outstanding Panthers of the Year and Panther Retirees!
Teacher of the Year: Ms. Blevins
Humanitarian of the Year: Ms. Lyons
Rookie of the Year: Mr. Clynes
A heartfelt salute and gratitude to the remarkable service & careers of Ms. Bush, Mr. Riola, and Ms. Whitlock as they retire this school year! #PantherPride
Honoring PHS Officers
We truly appreciate our PfISD Officers for all that they do to keep our campuses SAFE! They do so much for our Students, Staff, & School Community. #NationalPoliceWeek2024
UIL STATE Academics
Mr. Price and PHS celebrate Paul G for an outstanding Third Place win in Copy Editing at the STATE UIL Journalism contest! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off - what an incredible accomplishment! #PantherProud
Silent Service Award
Summer Allen & Zion Moffett were awarded the Silent Service Award because of their commitment to community service at Pflugerville High School. Summer’s favorite community service activities include working with and building relationships with PHS Essentials students. One of Zion’s favorite community service activities has been planning the 2024 Black Tie Prom for the senior class, and serving as the Class President!
PALS & RST Hosted the Essentials Academics Prom
Big Shout out to our PALS students and Mrs. Kokes for hosting the 2024 Essentials Prom. The music was hopping, the students were dancing, the DJ/Coach Fagan was spinning the tunes. Staff joined in and we even had a guest appearance from Mr. Bailey!!!
PALS, RST, & Essentials Academics hosted their first PHS Kickball Tournament
Thank you CHS, HHS, and WHS for participating and it was a HUGE success!
***Special shout out to to Ms. Nunnally and to all the Staff that helped make this event possible for our students.
BPA Nationals!
PHS attended the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. The conference had over 6,500 students participating internationally. Congratulations to our students for their success at BPA Nationals!
*Darby finished 12th in Advanced Desktop Publishing and earned an industry certification in design.
*Kevin finished 31st in Computer Network Technology and earned his industry certification in Information Technology - Computer Network Specialist. He also received confirmation of his internship at Samsung.
*Chloe finished 32nd in Intermediate Word Processing.
*Sebastian finished 23rd in Database Applications.
Great job to all our students for their achievements at the conference!
PHS Automotive
Our PHS Automotive students were recognized by the PFISD Board of Trustees for their ACC Certification Accomplishments (earning 32 college credits)! #CTE
***PHS SCHOOL NEWS***
NASA Field Trip - NEXT WEEK
Students in the 9th grade at PHS will travel to NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston on May 21, 2024. Johnson Space Center has led our nation and the world on a continuing adventure of human exploration, discovery and achievement. The center has played a vital role in powering our country into the 21st century through technological innovations and scientific discoveries. Students and chaperones will leave at 8:45 am. and return at 6:30 pm. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Baker at 512-594-0544.
Pfamily Corner-Summer Food
This summer, Aramark Food Services will be providing free lunch meals to children at select Pflugerville ISD campuses. Any child under age 18 may come and eat and kids do not need to register (or be registered in a summer school program) or show proof of age, income, or residence to do so. Visitors are asked to sign in at each school’s front office or Extended Day Program check-in desk for security reasons.
Attention Class of 2024 Upcoming Dates and Information
PROM: TOMORROW - THIS SATURDAY
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 7pm-11pm
Location: La Bella Luna @ 15803 Windermere Dr Pflugerville TX
Panther Celebration - TOMORROW - THIS SATURDAY
Looking for a safe and fun after prom activity? – Look no further than the Panther Celebration!! Lock-in opens at 11:00, come for games, leave with prizes and senior memories!
Graduation Date
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
Location: HEB Cedar Park Center
Transportation to HEB Cedar Park Center will be provided for all of our Graduates. More to come…
Cap and Gowns- Still need to order your Cap and Gown click here: Cap and Gown Class of 2024. Orders will arrive Mid-April as well as orders already submitted during semester 1.
Senior Photos- If you took your photos in the Fall Semester they are available on the CADY website. Create a login on the CADY website and Search for proofs using this link:
https://store.cady.com/login?returnurl=%2fDashboard%2fOverview
Please note: If you took your pictures at the end of January 2024, they are still processing.
With Gratitude,
Jon Bailey, Principal
THE Pflugerville High School
Greetings PHS Team & Pfamily:
We are excited to have a series of student recognitions and awards scheduled for the remaining days of the school year, showcasing Panther PRIDE as we approach the end of the academic year. #PfinishPantherSTRONG
We would like to extend our gratitude to our Counselors, AP teachers, Office Staff, and AP Students for their tireless efforts in ensuring the smooth administration of AP exams. With a few testing days still ahead, we are proud of the progress made so far.
This week, we have been celebrating our dedicated PHS TEACHERS to show our appreciation for their unwavering commitment to our students. PHS is fortunate to have some highly decided, passionate, and experienced Teachers! #PHSTeachersRock
Class of 2024 Senior Updates
Senior Parents, please take a moment to review the updates for the Class of 2024 provided at the end of this blog as we prepare for the upcoming weeks.
2023-2024 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Parents and Students, below is the updated Final Exam Schedule that PHS will begin following on May 20, 2024. It is crucial for 9th-12th-grade students to attend final exams. Beginning May 13th until the remainder of the school year, we will run a No ACE Bell Schedule, and will use the additional class time to prepare for the finals.
Click Here: PHS Final Exam Schedule May 2024
Stay Connected-Grades
As our focus remains on academic excellence for all students, we encourage parents/guardians to regularly check their child's grades on Skyward. Please stay connected with teachers, counselors, and administrators to collaborate in ensuring the academic success of our students. #Teamwork
Here is the link to the Parent Skyward Portal and the PHS Staff Directory. Our teachers are working closely with students and providing rigorous lessons as we aim for high academic achievement, and monitoring our students' grades (academic progress).
Thank You PHS Parents & Guardians for the support and partnership as we take care of our students! #PHSPfamily
Please see the additional highlights & updates below.
NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE
- 5/15 CTE Signing 6pm Pfluger Hall
- 5/18 PROM @ La Bella Luna 7pm-11pm
- 5/18 Panther Celebration 11pm at PHS after PROM
- 5/29 Last Day of School Early Out @ 1:30pm
- 5/31 Graduation @HEB Center at Cedar Park 8:00am
For all our upcoming sporting events & schedules click here : Rank One
Academic & Campus Activity
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week we celebrated our dedicated and highly engaging teachers. We appreciate their effort and commitment to the entire student body! Please watch the video to hear from some of our staff and students about why we appreciate our Teachers.
***Click here: https://vimeo.com/943066700?share=copy
Academic Awards
This past week we honored our Academic Award recipients.
Signing Day for Ava Roberts
The UNT Track & Field program announced Ava Roberts as the seventh member of the 2024 signing class Wednesday.
Roberts was a UIL State qualifier in both the shot put and discus as a junior. She won the 2023 District 23-5A championship in both events, hitting a personal best 42-6.75 in the shot put at the meet. She placed seventh at the state meet in shot put and fifth in discus with a personal-best mark of 138-7. She also advanced to the state meet as a sophomore and took seventh in the shot put.
A thrower from Pflugerville, Texas, Roberts is the second female to sign with the Mean Green along with Bolaji Subair. The 2024 signing class now consists of three females, including Maggie Cuppett, while the men's team has a foursome of distance runners in Joseph Weinen, Logan Tauch, Nolan House and Matthew Montgomery.
Impact Scholarship
The University of Texas at Austin dropped by PHS this week to congratulate Sydney Wooten on receiving the Impact Scholarship. This amazing award covers her tuition and fees! Thank you University of Texas at Austin for helping our students achieve their goals!
Elite Athlete
Congrats Jaivion on being named among the Top 10 Tight Ends in the Nation for Class of 2026! #PantherPride Pflugerville ISD 247Sports
Congratulations to our PHS Soccer Players on their All-District Achievements
Congratulations to our amazing athletes of the season 2023-2024! #soccerawards
ESOL Banquet was a huge success as we celebrated our students!
Our ESOL program held an awards night that celebrated the progress of our hardworking students. It was a wonderful evening that acknowledged the achievements of our students. Students won awards for their excellent progress and their exceptional leadership and community building skills. We are very proud of our ESL students and all of their hard work.
Austin Community College
Austin Community College academic advisors spent the day with our seniors getting them ready to register for classes on May 17th! We are excited to have a great partner in Austin Community College and the opportunities our students have to follow their dreams
Special Education Students have been BUSY
Special Olympics Soccer
District meet Unified Sports at Connally High School
Community Based Instruction at Dell Diamond Education Day
***PHS SCHOOL NEWS***
AVID SEL Video Production
This week and next, AVID students have had the opportunity to participate in a video experience to benefit our district. Our students are answering questions about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and being videotaped. Their responses will be used for lessons to be used with high school students in next year's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons. These lessons are taught school wide to help students make decisions about time management, interpersonal relations, and other skills to ensure their ability to navigate the postsecondary world. We are excited to be part of the future education of all students in PfISD!!
Due Dates from the Library
23-24 End of Year Due dates
All Library Books are due by Friday, May 17. Library and ID Fines are due by Friday, May 24.
Summer Reading
Students (9th, 10th, 11th ) who wish to check out books for Summer Reading should let the librarian know during checkout so a Sept. 1, 2024 due date can be assigned.
SORA eBooks and Audiobooks will be available to students non-stop this summer. Students can access through ClassLink, the PHS library catalog home page, and by downloading the App.
Chromebooks:
Seniors will turn in their Chromebooks by May 24. If they are finished using their Chromebook, it can be returned to the library earlier. Chromebooks should also be returned with a charger. Replacement chargers are $10. Cash or online at
Students can verify they are holding the device checked out to them by visiting Ms. Owen in the library.
!Stay Tuned more info on Chromebooks coming from the District.!
Attention Class of 2024 Upcoming Dates and Information
Upcoming Events:
May 18th PROM @ La Bella Luna
May 18th Panther Celebration Lock In @ 11pm
May 24th Senior Contracts DUE
May 28th-Graduation Practice #1 @ PAC 12:30pm
May 29th-Graduation Practice #2 @ Big Gym 8:45am
May 31st-Graduation at HEB Center at Cedar Park @ 8 am
May 18th PROM at La Bella Luna -15803 Windermere Dr Ste. 407 from 7-11pm.
May 18th Panther Celebration Senior Lock In starts at 11pm after PROM at PHS. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.phspanthercelebration.com/
May 24th Senior Contracts are Due. Use this link to sign your contract, SR Contracts 2024
May 28th Graduation Practice #1 will be in the PAC at 12:30pm. All students must attend and attendance will be taken. Graduation is a special event and we want to ensure we pronounce each and every student’s name correctly. Please fill out this form if you feel we might need help in the pronunciation of your name. Say My Name Say My Name (Correctly). If your graduate caller has any questions they will reach out to you via email.
May 29th Graduation Practice #2 will be in the Big GYM and doors will open at 8:45am. We will go over expectations and arrival time to PHS the morning of Graduation. Bring your Graduation Gown for a Panoramic Photo.
****Graduation Slideshow***
To Celebrate our 2024 Graduates, please use this FORM LINK to share your favorite photo of your senior to the 2024 Graduation Slideshow.
May 31st- Graduation morning Students must arrive by 6:15am to PHS to travel together on buses to the HEB Center per the District guidelines. We want to ensure that we arrive in a timely manner and will be ready to begin at 8am.
See PFISD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION district guidelines.
*Parents-there is a parking fee at the HEB Center and they do not take cash.
Graduation Date
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
Location: HEB Cedar Park Center
With Gratitude,
Jon Bailey, Principal
THE Pflugerville High School
Greetings Team & Pfamily:
The finish line is near, and keep up the great work as we finish Pather STRONG!
Today, we will celebrate the Class of 2024 and their amazing accomplishments with Signing Day. If you see a Senior please congratulate them on their hard work and encourage them to follow their dreams. 😊
This class has broken almost all of the records. They have received more scholarships than any other class previously (20.9 Million), received over 1,450 college acceptances, and obtained an 84% CCMR Ready Rate for their class. Shout to Mr. Howell, Ms. Barrera, ALL Teachers & Staff, and Family members that have poured into these amazing students! #PHSPfamily
NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE
- 5/3 Make-ups (ACE Bell Schedule)
- 5/3 College and Career Signing
- 5/4 Car Show
- 5/6 Cheer Spirit Night @ P Terry's Stonehill Location
- 5/7 Academic Awards PAC 6pm
- 5/15 CTE Signing
- 5/18 PROM @ La Bella Luna
- 5/31 Graduation @HEB Center at Cedar Park at 8am
For all our upcoming sporting events & schedules click here : Rank One
Know your exam dates and times!
Arrive no later than 7:30 AM for an 8:00 test or 11:30 for a 12:00 PM test. You will need to prearrange your own transportation . You will NOT be allowed to start a test if you arrive late. Your exam will be canceled and you will owe an additional $40.00.
8:00 AM Testers should enter the building at the small gym entrance (door #29) across from the field house.
Afternoon 12:00 PM testers should go to first lunch and then arrive at their testing location no later than 11:30. The morning test may still be going so please wait quietly outside of the testing room for the morning exam to finish.
If you are taking 2 exams in one day, you will need to bring a sack lunch with you. We will make sure you get a small break between exams.
If you are taking an afternoon exam you will need to arrange for transportation in case your exam continues past 4:15.
For additional details about how to prepare, please click the link below.
Panther Student Highlights:
Automotive Academy Makes History
Congratulations to Alexis Alarcon (Pictured), John Washer (Pictured), Rykin Barnes, Christian Romero on your exemplary achievement! Led by Mr. Andrew Smith and Mr. Ingo Sandt, the PHS campus is home to the PFISD Automotive Academy and 4 of our students made history by being the FIRST to earn their Basic Automotive Level 1 Certifications, completing 32 stackable college credits through partnership with ACC. #AutomotiveAcademy #CTE #Trade #PfutureReady
***PHS SCHOOL NEWS***
Auto Show
Be sure to say congratulations, and maybe give them a little car trivia, when you see these outstanding students at the 2nd Annual Automotive Car Show THIS Weekend at the Pfield.
All Aboard - A&M Prairie View Field Trip
10TH GRADE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY PLEASE MEET AT 8:30-4pm IN ROOM F108 FOR DEPARTURE ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024.
Stress & Mental Health Awareness Month
PHS Safety Committee is helping students with Stress during exams and Fundraising for the PHS Special Education department. Whether behind the scenes of their public service announcement or at the fundraising booth, the student led club is here to make a difference!
From Dr. Baker:
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY
Mental Health Awareness Month In May
Yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year are officially here!
Please join the yearbook staff as we celebrate the completion of this major project and deliver books to everyone who pre-ordered! Students who ordered a yearbook will receive an invitation to our Distribution Day event and can pick up their yearbook in B117 on Thursday, May 9. Students must show the ticket to receive their yearbook! There is only a limited amount left, so get yours before it's too late!!
Order here: https://pflugervilleisd.revtrak.net/hs/pflugerville-high-school/phs-yearbooks/#/v/phs-23-24-yearbooks
From the Counseling Department-Summer School
Summer School Information is now available on the PfISD website. Please see the links below for summer school information.
PfISD Summer School details: https://www.pfisd.net/Page/9075
Please complete this link to request a spot:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTNncZQ_6sLHi3p3p_zg589Knm2OOoKplWGjf3BpkpY3xIFQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor:
Christina Powell, Last Names A-Ca: Christina.Powell@pfisd.net
Lindsey Saylor-Carroll, Last Names Ce-Ha: Lindsay.Saylorcarroll@pfisd.net
Cortney Johnson, Last Names He-Me: Cortney.Johnson@pfisd.net (currently on maternity leave, please reach out to any other counselor)
Lily Dominguez, Last Names Mi-R: Lilibeth.Dominguez@pfisd.net
Gem Scott, Last Names S-Z: Geminesse.Scott@pfisd.net
July 27th, 2024 - HOPE Pfest
Hope Pfest is Pfamily festival to get everybody ready for next year! Pfisd staff are ready to help you with district resources, registration, and more with live there will be music, free haircuts, free school supplies, and
Parent and Family Engagement Department Youtube Channel
Did you know PFISD has a channel just for parents? During the school year, the Parent and Family Engagement department hosts Lunch and Learns on Zoom for free to all PFISD families. If you missed any and want to learn more, please use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjdVT0pUjI5bjzFWVRuFEA
Class of 2025 - Senior Portraits
We know the class of 2025 is eager to start taking senior portraits, CADY is ready to capture your senior portraits. Schedule now to get ahead of the celebratory preparations and commemorate all of your hard work.
Spirit Night
Swing by P. Terry’s Monday Night for Dinner and Support PHS Cheer while enjoying an easy dinner and visiting a few fellow Panthers!
Attention Class of 2024 Upcoming Dates and Information
PROM:
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 7pm-11pm
Location: La Bella Luna @ 15803 Windermere Dr Pflugerville TX
Panther Celebration
PHS Panther Celebration needs your help to make this event a success. Please see the details below.
Graduation Date
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
Location: HEB Cedar Park Center
Transportation to HEB Cedar Park Center will be provided for all of our Graduates. More to come…
Cap and Gowns- Still need to order your Cap and Gown click here: Cap and Gown Class of 2024. Orders will arrive Mid-April as well as orders already submitted during semester 1.
Senior Photos- If you took your photos in the Fall Semester they are available on the CADY website. Create a login on the CADY website and Search for proofs using this link:
https://store.cady.com/login?returnurl=%2fDashboard%2fOverview
Please note: If you took your pictures at the end of January 2024, they are still processing.
****Graduation Slideshow***
To Celebrate our 2024 Graduates, please use this FORM LINK to share your favorite photo of your senior to the 2024 Graduation Slideshow.
Grades-Parent Skyward Portal
As we continue to maintain a high focus on academics for all of our students, parents/guardians, please continue to monitor your child's grades in Skyward and connect with their teachers, counselors, and/or administrators as we work together to ensure all of our students excel academically.
Here is the link to the Parent Skyward Portal and the PHS Staff Directory. Our teachers are working closely with students and providing rigorous lessons as we aim for high academic achievement, and monitoring our students' grades (academic progress).
The 3rd Nine Week Grading Cycle ends on March 8th, and we are focused on ensuring all of our students excel academically! #PantherPRIDE
With Gratitude,
Jon Bailey, Principal
THE Pflugerville High School
Greetings PHS Team & Pfamily:
We had a highly productive week, and full of student achievements! Please see the highlights and updates below as we continue to finish the school year Panther STRONG!
NEXT 2 WEEKS AT A GLANCE
- 4/27 Spring Market Presented by AVID PHS Cafeteria 2-6pm
- 4/30 STAAR EOC Algebra I
- 5/1 STAAR EOC Algebra
- 5/3 College and Career Signing
- 5/4 Car Show
- 5/6 AP Testing
- 5/7 Academic Awards PAC 6-7pm
- 5/16 Essentials PROM
- 5/18 PROM @ La Bella Luna
For all our upcoming sporting events & schedules click here : Rank One
Academic & Campus Activity
Pflugerville Education Foundation Scholarships
We are thrilled to share that the Pflugerville Education Foundation made a special visit to our campus to present nine exceptional Seniors with $1,000 scholarships each! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to PEF for their unwavering support!
Congratulations to Roberto, Vance, Azariah, Jaysen, Axel, Amy, Bjorn, Arianne, and Ava for this well-deserved honor. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! #PantherPride #ScholarshipW… See more
Ranger College Signing Day!
Let's join together in celebrating the incredible achievement of Jem Yowa as she signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Ranger College! In just three short years of playing, Jem has shown exceptional dedication and hard work to pursue her passion at the collegiate level. We want to extend a huge shout-out to her supportive Parents, Coaches, and the entire Panther Pfamily for their unwavering encouragement and support! #NextLevelBound #PantherPRIDE Pflugerville ISD
Texas Southern University and University of Houston
On Tuesday the PFISD Social Work Department sponsored a trip to Texas Southern University & the University of Houston. Students in the Class of 2025 (PHS, WHS, HHS, & CHS) were able to see what amazing opportunities both these schools have to offer our students. We are so thankful to these institutions and our PFISD Social Workers for helping us! Pflugerville ISD
All Abilities Job Fair at JJ Pickle Research Campus
Our Essentials Juniors and Seniors attended an All Abilities Job Fair at the JJ Pickle Research Campus. They did a great job making their rounds and then passing out their resumes to jobs they were interested in (with a mini photo shoot for fun)
***PHS SCHOOL NEWS***
2023-2024 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Parents and Students, below is the updated Final Exam Schedule that PHS will begin following on May 20, 2024.
Click Here: PHS Final Exam Schedule May 2024
Students - Know your exam dates and times
Arrive no later than 7:30 AM for an 8:00 test or 11:30 for a 12:00 PM test. You will need to prearrange your own transportation . You will NOT be allowed to start a test if you arrive late. Your exam will be canceled and you will owe an additional $40.00.
8:00 AM Testers should enter the building at the small gym entrance (door #28) across from the field house.
Afternoon 12:00 PM testers should go to first lunch and then arrive at their testing location no later than 11:30. The morning test may still be going so please wait quietly outside of the testing room for the morning exam to finish.
If you are taking 2 exams in one day, you will need to bring a sack lunch with you. We will make sure you get a small break between exams.
If you are taking an afternoon exam you will need to arrange for transportation in case your exam continues past 4:15.
What to bring
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No. 2 pencils
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Pens with black or dark blue ink.
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An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
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For digital AP Exams: A fully charged chromebook & your collegeboard account username and password.
DO NOT bring
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Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
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Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
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Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam.
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Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
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Computers or calculators that are not approved.
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Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
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Ear plugs.
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Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
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Clipboards.
A student observed with any of these prohibited items during testing or breaks may be dismissed from the exam, the device may be confiscated, the student’s score may be canceled, and no retest may be permitted. Details about required and prohibited items are in the AP Exam Terms and Conditions. Review the 2024 AP Exam Terms and Conditions .
AVID Fairytale Market
On Saturday, April 27th AVID will be hosting a Fairytale Market from 2-6pm in the School Cafeteria!
PHS Automotive Club 2nd Annual Car Show
The 2nd Annual PHS Auto Show is around the corner! We hope to have as many cars showing off and to see as many community members enjoying themselves as possible.
Whether you are an amateur car enthusiast or an expert, come out and enjoy your Saturday, May 4th, at the Pfield. Don’t forget to Vote Best of Show while you’re out there! #CTE #PfutureReady #AutomotiveEndorsement
The Bus to Grand Prairie if Full
Thank you students and parents for the response to visit A&M Prairie View with the Jamii Mentorship program. Special thanks to Dr. Baker and Principal Riley for opening doors to the future for our students. The response has been so tremendous, we have already filled an entire bus and are no longer accepting applications for this year’s trip. #CollegeBound #PfutureReady
NEW 2024 REVIEW BOOKS in the College & Career Section in the Library!!
STAAR isn’t the only testing game in town. AP and College/Career Exams are always evolving and the PHS library is committed to keeping our students prepared. We have prep books for the 2024 AP, SAT, ACT, ASVAB AFQT (military service), TSI (Texas college entrance exams, and ATI TEAS 6 (nursing) exams. Be ready for May testing, including the new Digital SAT. PHS Library also has helpful books on a variety of careers, types of colleges and schools, the application process, and finding scholarship opportunities. Check us out!
Pfood Pfairness
Sometimes we all need a little help. If your student needs help with purchasing lunch, please use the QR code in the image below to sign up. The Pfood Pfairness is an organization founded BY students FOR students.
Pfamily Corner
The PFISD Parent and Family Engagement department is hosting the last lunch and learn of the school year. The sessions are FREE and on ZOOM, so you can even join from your phone! Please use this link to register to receive the session link
Attention Class of 2024 Upcoming Dates and Information
PROM:
Date: May 18th, 2024
Time: 7pm-11pm
Location: La Bella Luna @ 15803 Windermere Dr Pflugerville TX
Panther Celebration
PHS Panther Celebration needs your help to make this event a success. Please see the details below.
Graduation Date
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 8:00 am
Location: HEB Cedar Park Center
Transportation to HEB Cedar Park Center will be provided for all of our Graduates. More to come…
Cap and Gowns- Still need to order your Cap and Gown click here: Cap and Gown Class of 2024. Orders will arrive Mid-April as well as orders already submitted during semester 1.
Senior Photos- If you took your photos in the Fall Semester they are available on the CADY website. Create a login on the CADY website and Search for proofs using this link:
https://store.cady.com/login?returnurl=%2fDashboard%2fOverview
Please note: If you took your pictures at the end of January 2024, they are still processing.
With Gratitude,
Jon Bailey, Principal
THE Pflugerville High School
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