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• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 🚫 Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives
• 🎨 25-26 High School & Middle School Course Guide Cover Winners
• 🔩 CTE Corner
• 🎶 Fine Arts
• 🖊️Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Staff Recognitions
  

National Read a Book Month

Dec. 19: Early Release

Dec. 20: Student Holiday, Campus Staff Development, Planning & Prep.

Dec. 23- Jan. 3: Winter Break

Jan. 6: Student Holiday, Campus Staff Development, Planning & Prep.

As we plan for the 2025-2026 school year, we value your input in shaping an academic calendar that meets the needs of our students, families, and staff. Pflugerville ISD strives to create a balanced and thoughtful calendar that supports high-quality instruction, considers family schedules, and accommodates important holidays and professional development for our educators.

The proposed calendar options were thoughtfully developed by the District Academic Advisory Council (DAAC), a group of parents, staff, and community members who work collaboratively to ensure the calendar reflects our district's diverse needs. Learn more about how the calendar is created and approved.

The DAAC presents two (2) 25-26 calendars, Draft 1 and Draft 2, for your consideration and feedback. Below are the two drafts and a side-by-side comparison of the two options. After reviewing the calendars, please take a few minutes to complete this survey and ensure your voice is considered.

The survey will remain open until Jan. 16, 2025.

With children at home for winter break, now’s the time to put safe gun storage on your holiday to-do list.

Follow These 3 steps to safe gun storage

1. Store Firearms - Store unloaded and secured by using a trigger lock, biometric lock, gun case, strong box, gun cabinet or gun safe.

2. Store Ammunition - Store and lock ammunition safely.

3. Restrict Access - Keep others from getting access to stored firearms 24/7. That includes family, friends, children, or other visitors.

Learn how to store guns safely at SafeGunStorageTexas.com.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the middle and high school students who participated in the 2025-2026 High School and Middle School Course Guide Cover competition. Pflugerville ISD is proud to have such talented and artistic students!

Congratulations to Shresth Hota, a 9th grader at Hendrickson High School, whose artwork will be featured on the front cover of the High School Course Guide. Additionally, congratulations to Emily Tat, a 7th grader at Pflugerville Middle School, whose artwork will grace the front cover of the Middle School Course Guide.

Career and Technical Student Organization student members from PfISD have been making

waves in competitions, showcasing their skills and dedication. From state-qualifying performances to livestock show triumphs, these achievements reflect their hard work and commitment. The CTSO competition season is just getting underway, so we know there will be many more celebrations ahead!

Weiss High School's TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) members qualified for

state-level competition in categories like Interactive Board, Portfolio, and Project Visualize

Service.

• Interactive Board: Ella Lueck and Audrey Urteaga (team) Mariam Akindiya, D’auna Wright (individuals)
• Portfolio: Suhuyini Mohammed, Danielle Nicole Simmons (individuals)
• Project Visualize Service: Noemi Garcia-Juan, Jimena Suarez-Cerda (team)
• Teacher Created Materials: Savanah Hernandez (individual), Alaiyshia Holloway and D’auna Wright (team)
• Educational Leadership: Analiese Perches, Danielle Simmons, Elysabeth Polanco, Emilia Ortiz, Jimena Suarez, LaSean Thompson, Suhuyini Mohammed, Christian Olvera, Eleanore Kammeyer, Janice Ricario, Savannah Hernandez (individuals)

The following students placed in the top 5 at the regional competition:

• Childrens Literature: Christian Olvera and Asia Ramos, Silent Reed and Madalynn Coston, Emilia Ortiz and Helena Padron (teams), Alondra Medina Ramirez (individual)
• Exploring Admin Careers: Moia Barrett (individual)
• Public Speaking: Suhuyini Mohammed (individual)

FFA Members Lead the Herd

Since June, Pflugerville HS FFA members have worked tirelessly for this year’s livestock show

season. Their efforts were recently celebrated at the Pflugerville Ag & Youth Booster Club

Prospect Show, where nine of our exhibitors brought home:

• Four buckles, Five banners, and variety of placing ribbons.

Special congratulations to these outstanding exhibitors:

• Dani Nunez: Grand & Reserve Champion Steer
• Alaina Torre: Grand Champion Senior Steer Showman
• Holly Herber: Reserve Champion Senior Steer Showman
• Liam Caldwell: Grand Champion Junior Steer Showman
• Brooklyn Schroeder: Grand Champion Junior Swine Showman
• Caden Harrell: Reserve Champion Duroc
• Millie Mathis: 3rd Place Goat
• Camryn Coronado: 5th Place Goat
• Kamryn Schroeder: 6th Place Goat

In January, these dedicated FFA members will compete in the Travis County Youth Show, with

projects ranging from market rabbits to cattle.

Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are an integral part of CTE programs and help students develop their leadership skills through community service, local leadership roles, and competition. Every CTE program has a CTSO opportunity and all students are encouraged

to join and participate!

The Fine Arts Department extends a heartfelt thank you to our community for their unwavering support this semester. Your encouragement and dedication have truly helped our students SHINE!

Below, we are proud to showcase incredible student artwork from Caldwell Elementary School, Bohls Middle School, and Connally High School. Thank you for celebrating creativity and talent with us!

Get the inside scoop on all things PfISD! This section of the newsletter is your go-to spot for the latest on upcoming board meetings and easy access to past board meeting minutes.

Did you miss the December 12 Workshop Meeting? Watch below!

December 12, Workshop Meeting

If you would like to subscribe to receive agendas when posted, please visit the Agendas and Minutes page and scroll to the bottom to complete the subscription form. Stay connected and stay informed!

Pflugerville ISD has launched a new Administration Report to promote transparency and ensure that stakeholders are informed about administrative decisions, board meetings, and district-wide initiatives. This comprehensive resource supports student success and community trust by keeping everyone engaged and informed.

To see the most recent Administration Report, visit www.pfisd.net/administrative-report.

Welcome back to our Staff Shoutout and Pfamily Kudos section! In the coming weeks, you will see messages of appreciation from parents, students, community members, and other staff members through Staff Shoutouts and Pfamily Kudos.

Thank you to our amazing PfISD staff members for everything they do for our students and community!

Want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Click here to submit your Staff Shoutout through the google form.