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Originally delivered on 9/11/2025 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - September 11, 2025 Edition

September 11, 2025 Edition - Homecoming Week!
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 12
7:00p Homecoming 2025 Game - McKinney Boyd vs. Plano West
Saturday, September 13
7:00p Homecoming 2025 Dance at Shepton
Monday, September 15
6:00p Plano ISD College & Career Night
Tuesday, September 16
6:00p Shepton Fall 2025 Open House
Wednesday, September 17
10:00a PTSA Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's!
Events & Announcements
Open House is Tuesday, September 16!

Mark your calendars--Shepton's Open House is Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.!

Come walk your student's bell schedule and meet their teachers to get a feel for what a day at Shepton is like. 

Make sure to print your student's schedule in Skyward Family Access before you arrive!

Plus, Shepton Counselors will hold a PSAT Information Meeting from 5:30-6:00 p.m. with your chance to get details about the upcoming October 1 PSAT given to all Shepton students. 

Come join us! 

2025-2026 Shepton Yearbook Sale is Open!

Pre-order your 25-26 Shepton High School yearbook today! 

Lock in the lowest price of the year at just $55. Don't wait--order online today at Jostens.com or just scan the QR code in the image.

The $55 price is valid only through September 12.

Secure your copy before the price goes up! 

Shepton PTSA Spirit Day at Jersey Mike's!

It's a Jersey Mike's Spirit Day next Wednesday! Come by Jersey Mike's anytime on Wednesday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. for a great cold or hot sub sandwich and support your Shepton PTSA!

Mention Shepton PTSA when placing your order and Jersey Mike's will donate a percentage of your purchase to our PTSA. It's an easy way to support our PTSA while enjoying a great meal! 

Jersey Mike's is located at 4520 Frankford Rd. in Dallas. (SW corner of Frankford Rd. and the Dallas North Tollway)

Hope to see you there!

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!

🏈📣🏵️ Homecoming 2025 Information ✨🎵 🥁
Get All Your Shepton HOCO Info Here!
Time for Friday Night Lights!

Let's pack Clark Stadium and cheer for our undefeated Plano West Varsity Wolves football team as they take on McKinney Boyd on Friday, September 12! Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m., and the game promises to be exciting! 

Get your tickets for the Plano West side right here!  

John Clark Stadium | 6600 Stadium Dr. | Plano, TX 75023

HoCochella is This Satuday!

Join your friends at the annual Homecoming Dance at Shepton on Saturday, September 13 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and enjoy "HoCochella"! 

Shepton StuCo has lined up so many fun things, like a photo booth, snacks, drinks, and a fantastic DJ spinning your favorite tunes!

Tickets are $20 pre-order and $25 at the door. 

 🎡Get your tickets here! 🎡

HOCO Dance Door Ticket Sales Volunteers Needed!

PTSA is looking for Door Ticket Sales Volunteers at this year's Homecoming Dance! 

Help welcome our Shepton students to this year's Homecoming Dance and accept payment from any students purchasing tickets at the door.

🌴 Click here to volunteer! 🌴

The HOCO Dance is from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Shepton, and our volunteer shifts run from 6:45-8:30 p.m.

Reminder: An approved 25-26 PISD background check from VOLY is required for all PISD volunteers. 

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

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.

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