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Aldridge Elementary's counseling program earns a state gold award, and Plano West takes silver

The Lone Star State School Counselor Association will honor both Plano ISD campuses, along with Plano West Principal Billie Jean Lee, at its Nov. 15 gala in Frisco.

Demarcus FerrisNovember 11, 20261 min read

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Collin College to name Farmersville Campus hall for founding trustee Bob Collins
The former Plano council member, who served 41 years on Collin College's board, will be honored with the naming of Dr. J. Robert Collins Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Plano ISD trustees asked to put a 9.96-acre tract and two Coit Road office condos up for sale
A resolution on Tuesday's board agenda would declare the property surplus and let the superintendent advertise it and open sealed bids, which would come back to trustees for a decision.
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Plano ISD expects to send the state $132.5 million in recapture this year
Trustees are set Tuesday to hand the superintendent authority to sign the district's annual attendance-credit agreement with the Texas Education Agency, the mechanism that carries the payment.
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Collin College lists biotechnology training at Plano Campus
Two certificate options prepare students for laboratory work; a regional workforce grant was announced in 2022.
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Plano ISD trustees to weigh $15.3 million addition to Plano West renovation for security connectors
The change order would raise the Plano West Senior High contract to about $109 million and add 16 months; trustees also take up a land sale and a stance on a federal Head Start rule Tuesday.
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Plano ISD families invited to walk, bike or roll to school on Wednesday
Plano ISD is joining National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day on Oct. 7 with suggested start times and planned safety routes within two miles of each campus.
Schools2 months ago
Plano ISD names 60 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists
Plano ISD congratulated 60 students from Plano East, Plano Senior High and Plano West named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Schools2 months ago
Plano ISD enrollment falls more than 2,500 students from last year
As of Sept. 4, Plano ISD reported 41,303 students, down from 43,838 last October, and officials say a November budget amendment will reflect the shortfall.

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Aldridge Elementary's counseling program earns a state gold award, and Plano West takes silver

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Collin College to name Farmersville Campus hall for founding trustee Bob Collins

Plano ISD trustees asked to put a 9.96-acre tract and two Coit Road office condos up for sale

Plano ISD expects to send the state $132.5 million in recapture this year

Collin College lists biotechnology training at Plano Campus

Plano ISD trustees to weigh $15.3 million addition to Plano West renovation for security connectors

Plano ISD families invited to walk, bike or roll to school on Wednesday

Plano ISD names 60 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists

Plano ISD enrollment falls more than 2,500 students from last year

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