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Originally delivered on 8/14/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - August 14, 2025 Edition

August 14, 2025 Edition
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 15
11:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Baskin-Robbins!
Friday, August 22
9:30a Principal's Welcome Coffee + PTSA General Membership Meeting
Friday, August 29
Yearbook Picture/School ID Day
Monday, September 1
Labor Day Holiday - No School for Students & Staff
Friday, September 5
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
Friday, September 12
7:00p Homecoming 2025 Game - McKinney Boyd vs. Plano West
Shepton PTSA President's Welcome Back Message
Welcome Back, Shepton Families!

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Please see the Back-To-School message from our Shepton PTSA President, Ashley Hamilton, above. Let's get ready for a great year at Shepton!

Haga clic aquí para leer esto en español. ¡Bienvenidos a Shepton!

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
Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Baskin-Robbins Friday, August 15!

Celebrate the end of the first week of school and grab a scoop or two (or a large sundae--we don't judge!) and raise funds for the Shepton PTSA during our Baskin-Robbins Spirit Day on Friday, August 15

Baskin-Robbins at Parker & Parkwood in Plano is donating 31% of all purchases made during our Spirit Day back to Shepton PTSA.

Swing by anytime between 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. for a shake, cone, or ice cream cake and savor the sweetness of giving back to your school while you indulge your sweet tooth!

Principal's Welcome Coffee Friday, August 22!

Our Back to School Welcome Coffee is coming up on Friday, August 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Shepton Library. Come meet Shepton Principal Andy Jacob and our other Shepton Administrators while enjoying coffee, breakfast treats, and casual conversation.

Shepton PTSA will hold our August General Membership Meeting immediately after the Welcome Coffee, where you'll have a chance to hear what we are working on and how you can get involved. 

Join us and find out how your membership can make an impact on our Shepton Community this year.

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!

Support Shepton PTSA & Purchase an Activate Gift Card!

Activate Games, a Shepton PTSA Partner, has provided us with several $25 gift cards for fundraising. When you purchase Activate Gift Cards through Shepton PTSA, Activate donates 100% of the purchases back to our PTSA!

Quantity is limited and the donation to Shepton PTSA applies only if purchased through this form. Order your gift cards today!

Activate Dallas is located at 5013 W. Plano Parkway in Plano (NW corner of Preston Road and Plano Parkway).

Visit their website for more information. Thanks for your purchase!

Memberships & Volunteering Info
Join the Shepton PTSA for 2025-2026!

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! 

We Welcome 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 25-26 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..

Support Our Shepton & Plano West Community
Click here to register now!
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