


The Panther Pride
January 17, 2025
Mission Statement
McMillen High School takes pride in preparing our diverse community of students in a safe and supportive environment to inspire them to be successful lifelong learners.
Vision Statement
Relationships. Relevance. Rigor.
Plano ISD Tip Line
Please use this tip line to report anything concerning. Help us keep our students safe.
Board Recognition Month
Special Reminders for Parents
TSI Assessment
Spring Final Exam Grade Waiver
Skyward Family Access Cheat Sheet
Dear Parents,
This cheat sheet is designed to help you navigate Skyward Family Access. Print out a copy and keep it handy.
McMillen Campus Testing Calendar
McMillen families, this is the updated spring 2025 testing calendar. Mark these important dates on your agendas so you don't miss any important events!
Information on ID Badges, Tardy Procedures, and Cell Phone Procedures
Parents, please open the following links to review information on these procedures.
Click here to review the McMillen High School ID Badge Procedures.
Click here to review the McMillen High School Tardy Procedures.
Click here to review the McMillen High School Cell Phone Procedures.
McMillen Is Cashless
Parents, this year McMillen High School is cashless. Everything, including ID fees must be paid online this year through Rycor.
Do Not Use the Bus Lane for Pickup After School
Parents, please remember after school pick up is in the back parking lot only, NOT the bus lane. We appreciate your attention to our students' safety.
PISD has a page dedicated to Skyward Family Access. Click on Entering an Absence Request to access detailed instructions on how to report an absence.
Students Must Wear IDs
Any student without an ID will have another one printed for them. They will be charged $5 for each ID badge that is replaced.
This Week at McMillen
See Athletics schedules below.
Counselor Information
Who is your counselor?
Sarah Davidson Last names A – Fe sarah.davidson@pisd.edu
Sarah Killion Last names Fh – K sarah.killion@pisd.edu
Allison Youderian Lat names L – Q Allison.youderian@pisd.edu
Lissa Testa Last names R – Z lissa.testa@pisd.edu
The counseling department would greatly appreciate your feedback on our Comprehensive Programs and how we can improve our services to you and your students. Please take a few minutes to complete this Parent Survey. We appreciate your time and input.
Birthday on the Marquee
Celebrate your child's birthday and support McMillen at the same time! Pay $25 for your student's birthday to be posted on our School Marquee on their birthday. Please complete the details here and submit payment at least two weeks prior to the Monday of your child's birthday week - Ex: Child's birthday is 10/26, need to have form and payment submitted by Monday, 10/16. If payment is not received, name will not be displayed. Payments will be submitted through RYCOR at https://www.studentquickpay.com/pisd/.
On the day of the student's birthday, their first name and last initial will display under "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"!! Birthday on the Marquee orders will be accepted from August 16, 2024 thru January 31, 2025. Get your Panther's birthday in and don't miss that smile on the morning of their birthday when they see the marquee. Come snap a pic of your student by the marquee and start the day off with a smile. *If the marquee is not working, which is rare, their name will display the next working day.
Athletics
Come support Plano East Hockey!
Plano East Soccer Schedules
Track & Field Schedules
Band News
Congrats to MHS Band student, Emmanuel Roque, who participated in the All-Area round of Texas Music Educators Assoc (TMEA) Auditions last night at Plano Sr High. He competed against other student musicians from 4 combined regions as far as Lewisville ISD and stretches as far as East Texas. Emmanuel placed 13th on trombone though only 5 were selected to All-State. Directors are still very proud of his efforts, especially for a 9th grade musician. Area auditions represent the top percentages of student musicians throughout Texas.
Congrats to Plano East Senior and MHS alum, Noah Dujon Lim, for earning a chair in the All-State Band on oboe.
Dazzlers News
National Honor Society
Winter Guard News
This Saturday our Plano East Winter Guards will perform their first NTCA (North Texas Colorguard Assoc) show at Lovejoy HS. We would love to have you come out to cheer us on! This year, we combined all 3 schools: Plano East, McMillen, and Williams to form our 2 winter guard groups. Plano East Black competes in the Regional AA class and Plano East Gold competes in the State A class.
Plano East Black's show is Paint it, Black and we perform at 1:37pm
-featuring MHS students Valentin Trejo (co-captain) and Faith Conley (assistant captain)
Plano East Gold's show is Nebularity and we perform at 3:37pm
-featuring MHS students Keira Matocha and Emily Shupp
For more information about the event, visit: https://ntca-online.com/events/69440
Yearbook
How to order a yearbook at McMillen:
1. Go to www.balfour.com
2. Click on Yearbooks
3. This diagog box opens
4. In the searrch box, type McMillen and follow the link.
5. Click SHOP NOW under Yearbook products
6. Fill out the form with requested information
7. Use www.balfour.com to avoid paying the RYCOR charge because there is no processing fee.
8. Thank you!
Support PTSA
Buy Spirit Wear - Support McMillen PTSA
t's time to stock up on Spiritwear! All items have been marked down. Order today!
PTA Lifetime Membership Award/Extended Service Award
Each year the Texas PTA identifies outstanding individuals who give their all for the sake of our children, and recognizes their contribution with very special awards, the Lifetime Membership Award or the Extended Service Award. This is your opportunity to thank that special person who acts as a tireless advocate for children's education, health, and well-being by honoring them with an award. Please use the attached form to find out more info and nominate a deserving individual!!! Thank you, McMillen PTSA Lifetime Member Committee
Be a Community Partner
The McMillen High School PTSA is excited to invite you to be a 2024-2025 Community Partner. The Community Partners Program is a perfect way for businesses to get exposure to the local community while helping to support the education of the children at McMillen High School.
Our mission is to provide every child with the tools they need to be successful. Through the generosity of local and national businesses, the McMillen High School PTSA can fund educational enrichment programs, instructional support, staff support, learning materials, new technology and community building events. These programs and events make a huge impact on the children at McMillen!
There are many ways to become a Community Partner and gain exposure to over 750 families in the community. Even the smallest businesses can get involved! We encourage you to review our contribution levels and benefits right away, and participate at the appropriate level of giving for your business.
For more information, please go to https://mcmillenhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/sponsors
World Wear Bins
McMillen HS PTSA benefits as a result of the placement of a shoes and clothing donation bin at our school in the parking lot. We are paid by the pound for each pound of shoes, clothing, belts, purses, wallets, hats, caps, backpacks, hard toys and stuffed animals placed in our bin. Please help our PTSA raise funds for school projects, teacher training, new technology and to generally support the children who attend our school.
Learn more how you can make a difference and clean out your closets.