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Originally delivered on 8/19/2026 8:13 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - August 19, 2026 Edition

August 19, 2026 Edition
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 19
9:00a Picture Day and Chromebook Distribution
Friday, August 28
9:30a Welcome Back / Meet Admin Coffee & PTSA General Meeting (9:30 to 11 in Library)
Tuesday, September 15
6:00p Shepton Open House
Shepton Morning & Afternoon Carpool Procedures
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Let's Make Carpool Safe for Everyone!

Shepton Families, please take a look at the Shepton High School Carpool Map for both mornings and afternoons. In order to ensure everyone's safety, please review the information in the DO and DON'T sections of the image above. Make sure that you are aware of and are following these rules!

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Have Patience & Be Kind!

Let's be considerate of our fellow carpool families! Thank you so much for your cooperation!

Events & Announcements
Principal's Welcome - Friday, August 28!

Our Back-to-School Welcome Coffee is coming up on Friday, August 28th, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. in the Shepton Library. Meet Shepton Principal Andy Jacob and our other Shepton Administrators while enjoying coffee, breakfast treats, and casual conversation.

Shepton PTSA will hold a General Membership Meeting, where you'll have a chance to hear what the PTSA is working on and how you can get involved.  We can't wait to meet you!

Have a Quick Question about Shepton?

We've put many of our FAQs about Shepton in this section, including links to Skyward, Shepton's bell schedule, and lunch menus in the Helpful Links section on our website at www.SheptonPTSA.org! 

Plus, learn more about the Shepton carpool procedures for both mornings and afternoons, as well as the new Plano ISD personal electronics policy based on TX HB1481.

Get access to info about Shepton, Plano ISD, and more with just a quick click!

Memberships & Volunteering Info
Join the Shepton PTSA for 2026-2027!

Support Shepton's students, teachers, and faculty by joining Shepton PTSA! Your annual membership dues allow us to continue to bring great programs to our Shepton students and teachers.  

We have several different membership types available, including:

  • Parents/guardians
  • Students
  • Shepton faculty members

Clickhereto join Shepton PTSA today!

Questions? Please contact us at membership@sheptonptsa.org. Thanks for your support! 

To our Student PTSA Members!

Joining Shepton PTSA as a student member comes with perks! 

  • Stay informed with student-specific updates and events

  • Get involved in campus and PTSA activities

  • Add a National PTSA Membership to college applications and resumes

  • Become eligible for a $500 Shepton Alumni Scholarship (Must be a PTSA member in both 9th and 10th grades to apply during senior year) 

Last year, Shepton PTSA awarded $1,000 in senior scholarships to former Shepton students! Join us today!

Volunteer with Shepton PTSA!

Want to be a part of something great? Come volunteer with us! Shepton PTSA is an all-volunteer organization, and we are always looking for great volunteers to support our programs and events.

Want to volunteer, but not sure how to get started? Click here and complete the Volunteer Interest Form to let us know your volunteer interests.

Then, complete your 26-27 PISD background check today in VOLY. 

Questions? Please contact us at volunteers@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Complete Your VOLY Check Today!

All PTSA and Shepton volunteers must renew their PISD background checks each school year through the VOLY Plano ISD volunteer management system. 

Get started with VOLY at http://plano.voly.org/ today! Make sure to select Shepton High School as one of your campuses of choice. Please allow 3-5 days for your background check to be processed. 

For more details about the PISD volunteer approval process, please visit the PISD Volunteering & Partnering web page..

Stay Connected to Shepton
Get Social With Shepton!

Are you following Shepton PTSA on social media? Connect with us and stay up-to-date on Shepton happenings! Click a link below to like and follow Shepton PTSA:

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Community Opportunities
Girls Lacross

GIRL ATHLETES, WE WANT YOU! 

Volleyball? Soccer? Basketball? Track? 

Bring those skills to the lacrosse field. If you are looking for your next sport, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Fast-paced, competitive, easy to learn. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY; we will teach you! 

COME TRY LACROSSE. 

For information, email playlax@planogirlslax.com . 

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