Dear PTA members,
As we approach the end of the school year, things are far from slowing down in Frisco ISD.
We're gearing up for high school graduations, preparing for summer learning programs, and our
teachers and staff are already planning for a strong start in August. Summer may be on the
horizon, but the momentum continues!
While our students take a well-earned break, the behind-the-scenes work truly begins, and no
one knows that better than you. As PTA members, you are the backbone of our school
communities. Whether your efforts are front and center or happening quietly in the background,
they make a meaningful impact, and they do not go unnoticed.
From organizing campus events and hosting teacher appreciation lunches to supporting
classrooms, running book fairs, and helping in libraries, your contributions are woven into the
fabric of our schools. You identify needs, offer creative solutions, and always show up with
purpose and heart. Simply put: your presence matters.
On behalf of the entire district, thank you for the countless ways you've supported our schools
this year. You've helped foster a welcoming, thriving environment for our students and staff
alike. I hope this summer brings you rest and joy—you’ve certainly earned it. We look forward to
working alongside you again soon as we prepare for another great year.
Dr. Mike Waldrip
Superintendent, Frisco ISD
Hello Frisco ISD Families!
As we wrap up the 2024–2025 school year, it’s hard to believe another year has come and gone! I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest thanks to everyone who makes Frisco ISD such a special community to be a part of.
To our District Administration, Local Campus Administrators, FISD Teachers, and Support Staff—thank you for all that you do to support our students. You go above and beyond each day to ensure our children have the tools, guidance, and encouragement they need to thrive, and we are truly grateful for your dedication and hard work.
To our Local PTA Members and amazing Volunteers, a heartfelt thank you for all your contributions to our community. You are the heart of our schools, and your presence is felt in every event, every classroom, and every act of support. The countless hours you’ve given—whether planning, organizing, or simply showing up—have made a meaningful difference on your campuses.
To our Community Partners, thank you for being an essential part of our purpose and mission. We couldn’t do what we do without your support, and we are so appreciative of the relationships and generosity you’ve shared with us.
To the Frisco ISD Council of PTAs Board Members, thank you for your service, for investing in our mission, and for always bringing positivity and teamwork to the table. It’s been an incredibly busy year, filled with many activities and events, and it has truly been an honor to work alongside you.
And lastly, to our Local PTA Board Members, we are incredibly grateful for your leadership, dedication, and the heart you’ve poured into your school communities. Your commitment has made a real and lasting impact. Thank you for making a difference—we are truly honored to have partnered with each of you this year.
“Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is Success”
As we close out this year, here are a few highlights and accomplishments that truly showcase the impact we’ve made together:
24,068 PTA Members Strong
49 School Campuses received the Golden Apple Award (100% Staff PTA Membership)
3 FISD Campuses earned Platinum Voice for Every Child (100% Student Enrollment)
Frisco Threads served 864 students and distributed almost 29,000 clothing items
Frisco Threads was named 2024 Nonprofit of the Year by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce
139 PTA Scholarships awarded through FEF, totaling $74,000 (including 24 scholarships totaling $12,000 awarded by Council)
2 FISD Seniors received a Texas PTA High School Senior Scholarship
117 Local PTA Volunteers were awarded the Honorary Life Membership Award
10 Local PTA Volunteers were awarded the Extended Service Award
389 Students participated in the Reflections Program
21 Students earned State-Level honors
1 Student earned National-Level honors
7 Local PTAs earned the National PTA School of Excellence designation
Council hosted a district-wide program: Smart Parenting in the Digital Age with Katie Greer
83 PTA Members, including 55 students, represented Frisco at Texas PTA Rally Day in Austin, ensuring our community’s voice was heard loud and clear
Over 700 Local PTA Volunteers were trained through in-person and online sessions
Looking ahead to next year, we are excited to continue building upon our partnership with the District and our 73 Local PTAs—mentoring, educating, training, supporting, and celebrating them to help strengthen their impact across our community. We’re also looking forward to deepening our engagement with the community and local businesses to create partnerships that will best support our mission to advocate and serve the needs of the Students of Frisco ISD.
We hope you have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August!
Joyfully,
Cyndi Arakas, President
Frisco ISD Council of PTAs
🎉 Congratulations to our Local PTA Volunteers for being recognized by their peers for their efforts on our local campuses.
Cassie McIver - Council
Stacy Higginbotham - Boals ES
Coni Shipley - Boals ES
John Waldrip - Carroll ES
Fiona Dubignon Arries - Curtsinger ES
Adrienne Babcock - Independence HS
Marcela Stammich - Independence HS
Amanda Johnson - McSpedden ES
Beverly Zhang - Nichols ES
Stacey Takeshita - Phillips ES
Summer Colina - Phillips ES
- Shay Meuswissen - Pink ES
- Kathleen Aguilar - Scott ES
- Rachel Estep - Sonntag ES
- Sarah Hess - Sonntag ES
- Stefanie Johnson - Sonntag ES
- Alex Timmerman - Sonntag ES
- Gillian Alcala - Wilkinson MS
- Rhonda Lewis - Wilkinson MS
Frisco Council of PTAs
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