• Thursday, May 23 2024 - Students turn in all Chromebooks, chargers, etc.
• Friday, May 24, 2024 - 8th Grade Party (during school)
• Friday, May 24, 2024 - Last Day of School (Early Release at 12:40pm)

It is time to return items to Wilson! This includes Chromebooks, chargers, library books, uniforms, and any other school property that may have found its way into backpacks or under beds.

If your child has misplaced or damaged any school materials, please reach out to their teachers or the Wilson office for guidance on how to proceed.

Fees for Damaged or Lost Items:

• Full Chromebook Replacement: up to $550
• Protective Covers: $18
• Screen Repair/Replacement: up to $50 (or full replacement cost, whichever is less)
• Keyboard/Trackpad Repair: up to $50 (or full replacement cost, whichever is less)
• Power Adapter, Charger Port, and/or Audio Jack Replacement: up to $27.50

For technology items including Chromebooks and chargers, contact Timothy Howard at timothy.howard@pisd.edu.

Please ensure all items are turned in by Thursday, May 23rd. Thank you for your cooperation!

Many library books are still outstanding. For library book returns, please contact Lisa Scott at lisa.scott@pisd.edu. Ensure all items are turned in by Thursday, May 23rd. Thank you for your help!

On Friday morning, all students will enter the building through the Student Porch doors on the north side.

Only the following items are permitted for the last day of school:

• Chromebook and charger (if not already turned in)
• Cell phone and earbuds
• Yearbook
• Pen/pencil (NO SHARPIES)
• Lunch
• Book to read or return to the library

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping all other items at home, including backpacks, changes of clothing for after-school activities, or any other items not on the above list, as students will not be allowed to bring them into the building.

Thank you,

The Wilson Staff, Counseling, and Administration

As we wrap up their amazing journey to high school this week, we're getting ready for a fantastic 8th grade party this Friday, May 24, and we need your help to make it unforgettable!

Click the following link to register as a volunteer: Wilson High School PTA - Login (membershiptoolkit.com)

Let's give our students a celebration to remember!

-Wilson PTA

Wilson Families,

There is still time to purchase a yearbook! The final day to purchase your 2023-2024 WMS yearbook is Wednesday, May 22nd. Students can purchase a yearbook by bringing $45 cash payment to the library.

Questions? Contact lisa.scott@pisd.edu

It is hard to believe, but school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year are on sale now. Click on the link below to order your supplies for next year.

Please see the directions below for completing the electronic paperwork for Athletics.

If you have any questions, please email Miguel Lira, Wilson Boys Athletic Director. miguel.lira@pisd.edu

From Coach Quinn:

My name is Coach Quinn, and I am the head boys cross country coach, as well as the distance track coach. We will begin summer training starting the week of May 27. To ensure all incoming Plano XCTF athletes have a chance to meet other athletes and get some great training in, please share this information with your 8th graders:

1. Download SportsYou from the app store
2. Team access code: KJN6-V6N6
3. A training schedule will be uploaded soon. Turn on notifications to get all the latest news (this is the only way I communicate with athletes)

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

You can learn more here. https://www.pisd.edu/Page/592#Exploration

Registration is now open for the 32nd Annual Texas Autism Conference. Parents, guardians and caretakers are invited to join the June 22 Family Day sessions free of charge. These sessions are entirely online and geared towards parenting and caretaker topics that improve the lives of our students and children with autism. There will be many breakout sessions and a family focus group on this day.

Learn more about the Texas Autism Conference and register for Family Day here.

The 2022-2023 Federal Report Card for Wilson Middle School has now been released, and posted to the Wilson website: https://www.pisd.edu/wilson_ar. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. The information contained in the School Report Card is described in the “School Report Card Definitions.” The Federal Report Card is also available at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/federal-report-cards. If you have any questions concerning the School Report Cards, please let us know. Thank you for your continued support of Wilson Middle School.

El boletines de informe federal del 2022-2023 para la escuela Wilson Middle School han sido publicados en el sitio de internet Wilson: https://www.pisd.edu/wilson_ar. El reporte proporciona información sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes en la prueba STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) que es el nombre del programa de evaluación académica para los estudiantes en las escuelas públicas de Texas, así como información sobre estudiantes inscritos, tamaño promedio de la clase y gastos financieros. La información contenida en el reporte de progreso de la escuela es requerida por la ley estatal y se describe en las "definiciones del boletín de informe de la escuela". El boletín del informe del gobierno de los Estados Unidos se encuentra disponible también en https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/federal-report-cards. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del boletín de informe de la escuela, por favor háganoslo saber. Gracias por su apoyo continúo en la escuela Wilson Middle School.

The 2025-26 Plano ISD Academic Calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees during their meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

This early calendar approval provides the district more time to secure graduation dates and allows more advanced planning for families and staff. It also gives the district time to adjust the calendar if needed.

Calendar features include:

• Student fall break from October 13-17, 2025

• Staff fall break from October 13-15, 2025

• Thanksgiving break from November 24-28, 2025

• Winter break from December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026

• Student holiday/staff work day January 5, 2026

• Spring break from March 16-20, 2026

• Student holiday/staff work day March 23, 2026

View the full calendar: pisd.edu/calendar25-26

1. Students start by filling out the Student ID Badge Request Google Form.

2. After completing the form, bring $5.00 to the Wilson Front Office for the new badge (please note the $5 cost).

3. Allow a 2-3 day processing period for the student to receive their replacement ID badge. Distribution will take place during their lunch period.

As part of Plano ISD’s ongoing strategic roadmapping process and as the district begins work on a long range facility plan, Plano ISD families, staff and community members are invited to attend and participate in a community input meeting near you. Meetings are conveniently located at six locations throughout the district (see dates and times below). Read more, including Frequently Asked Questions.

Meeting Locations and Times:

• Shepton High School (Spanish translation provided) April 9, 2024 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Support Wilson by linking your Tom Thumb Reward Card to Wilson Middle School - our Good Neighbor Number is 2434.

Hi Wilson Parents,

Here at Wilson we have the amazing privilege of selling spirit wear, and fun items for your students to purchase at our school store during their lunch period. We will be opening the school store every week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We will need your help as volunteers, to keep the store open throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please click on the volunteer form sign up link below. Once you have signed up to volunteer, you will receive an additional email with all the information you will need to run the school store. We hope to see you up there!

Thank you,

Olivia Smith (School Store)

https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/117382

*Please remember to register to volunteer for the year on the Voly website.

https://plano.voly.org/index.html

Plano ISD maintains an anonymous tip line to allow parents, students and community members to report concerns affecting our campuses. This includes threats, bullying, drug use, suspected abuse or neglect and any number of other concerns that may affect the physical safety or health of our students.

Picture retakes were on September 29th, so all students should have an ID badge on a lanyard. ID badges are required to be worn at all times. Please help your students remember to bring them on a daily basis.

Plano ISD policy states: "Students in grades 6–12 shall wear an approved student identification (ID) card while on school grounds and while aboard District school buses or other District-provided transportation. Wearing student ID cards may be required at school-sponsored or school-related events as determined by the campus principal. Students may be excused from wearing ID cards during classes where doing so presents a hazard to student safety. While on school grounds, at other District facilities, or at school-sponsored or school-related events, students shall provide access to their ID card to any staff member when requested.

Student ID cards shall be worn on a neck lanyard so that the front of the card (photo side) is visible over the outermost layer of clothing. No sticker, pin, or other item shall be affixed to the front of the ID card. Any neck lanyard provided to students by the District shall have a breakaway feature."

With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to a full suite of virtual resources. Get live, online tutoring daily between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., or access a variety of useful learning resources at any time. It’s all free!

Live tutoring

For online tutoring look for the “Get a Tutor Now” button on the main page. Choose your topic, subject, grade level, and your question to get started. You can even attach files, if needed. All this information helps match you with your tutor. Tutor.com provides assistance in over 40 subjects and test prep areas. There’s also Spanish-speaking tutors available for math, science, and social studies. You don’t need an appointment during live tutoring hours – just sign in when it works for you.

https://www.planolibrarylearns.org/2020/04/07/getting-started-with-tutor-com/

Counseling assignments for the 2023 – 2024 school year:

6th Grade

Drew Obert

469-752-6718

Drew.obert@pisd.edu

7th Grade

Cynthia Wilcox

469-752-6717

Cynthia.wilcox@pisd.edu

8th Grade

Veronica Carreno

469-752-6716

Veronica.carreno@pisd.edu

With colder weather already here, we just want to remind parents that morning supervision for students begins at 7:50 a.m. Regrettably, opening the doors earlier isn't feasible. This is due to staffing limitations and the necessity for teachers to drop off their own children, which restricts an earlier opening time. Thank you for your understanding.

Just a friendly reminder, after-school supervision ends at 4:05 pm every day. Please ensure that you make suitable arrangements for your child's pick-up. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

To maintain a safe and structured school environment, we kindly request that parents and guardians refrain from arranging third-party food deliveries for students during lunchtime. Additionally, please note that we will not be able to call students down to the front office to pick up their food deliveries. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and secure learning environment for all students.

Wilson Families,

Please take a moment to remind your children about the importance of crosswalk safety as they navigate their way home from school. Encourage them to always use designated crosswalks, look both ways before crossing, and obey traffic signals.

All volunteers (PISD staff volunteers, too) must create or update their application at plano.voly.org.

Hello Ram Families! Your Wilson PTA is open and ready for the 2023-2024 school year!

Visit us at https://wilsonmiddleschoolpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ to get started on your back to school preparation. On our website, you can complete the following:

1. Update your annual Parent/Student Info (including updating your student's current grade)
2. Purchase your annual PTA Membership
3. Subscribe to the PTA calendar & newsletter

Please visit https://www.pisd.edu/volunteer to complete your annual volunteer application/background check. Stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities at WMS.

Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals to students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits should complete a meal application for the 2023-2024 school year, available through Parent Portal or via the website at www.pisd.edu/mealprogram.

Families who already have a SchoolCafé account can sign in to complete the meal application. Families who do not have an account can create a new one by selecting that option on the SchoolCafé page. View this SchoolCafé information video for instructions on how to complete the meal application.

Applications will be processed within 10 business days. Eligibility notification letters will be sent via email. If you have not received the letter in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders.

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