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Originally delivered on 4/9/2026 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Shepton PTSA Newsletter - April 9, 2026 Edition

🌼 April 9, 2026 Edition 🌼
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 14
9:05a STAAR EOC Assessment - Biology
Friday, April 17
Shepton PTSA Alumni Scholarship Applications Due
11:00a PTSA Board Meeting
8:00p Shepton Spring Fling Dance
Thursday, April 23
9:05a STAAR EOC Assessment - Algebra I
Friday, April 24
Spring Shepton Step Out During Lunch
Events & Announcements
Spring STAAR/EOC Testing Season is Here!

STAAR/EOC Testing Season is coming throughout April. Students completed English I/II EOC testing earlier this week, with Biology and Algebra I testing still to go.

Students will test in the remaining areas on these days:

  • Tuesday, April 14: Biology EOC 
  • Thursday, April 23: Algebra I EOC 

On these days, students who are testing should arrive at school on time with a charged Chromebook, water bottle, and a snack. 

Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before your test and eat a healthy breakfast before testing. Wolves, you got this!

Spring Fling Dance is Friday, April 17!

Mark your calendars and get your perfect fit ready--Shepton's Spring Fling Dance is Friday, April 17 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium! 

Shepton PALS will have a DJ Booth, Soda Bar, and Food Trucks ready for you and your friends to enjoy. 

Tickets are on sale now and are just $15 each! Just scan the QR code in the image or click here to purchase your ticket today!

To make this celebration a success, we’re looking for volunteers to help with chaperoning. 

Click here to chaperone! Reminder that all volunteers must have an approved 25-26 PISD background check from VOLY on file before arriving on campus. 

Thanks for your support! Let's make Spring Fling lots of fun for our students!

Step Out Returns Friday, April 24!

We are so excited that Step Out is coming back for spring! 

Get ready for one of the most fun days of the year as Shepton Step Out returns on Friday, April 24

During an extended lunch period, students can “Step Out” and enjoy lunch outside with friends.🍕🥡🥤

STUCO will have food trucks, snacks, and drinks from awesome vendors (including your PTSA!), plus a live DJ keeping the vibes going all lunch long! 🎵😎

Stay tuned for more details, including a vendor menu and pricing. It's going to be a fun day!  

Lunchtime Greeters & Volunteers Needed!

Our school is in need of some amazing volunteers to help during student lunch periods. Volunteers will assist with supervision, greet students, and help create a welcoming and positive atmosphere in the cafeteria. It's a great way to stay connected and support our school community!

Please consider signing up to volunteer at one of the lunch periods (A, B, or C) or more if you have time. Our students would love to see you!

Remember, you must be a VOLY-approvedvolunteer before arriving at Shepton! 

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

Shepton PTSA Class of 2026 Alumni Scholarship Application is Open!

Do you have a Class of 2026 student who attended Shepton for both 9th and 10th grades and was a paid student PTSA member? Check out the Shepton PTSA Alumni Scholarship! 

Click here for more information and a link to the application!

➡️ All applications are due April 17. ⬅️

Contact us at president@sheptonptsa.org with any questions. Thanks!

Treat Our Shepton Staff to a Take-Home Meal!

Our annual Shepton PTSA Staff Appreciation Casserole Day is coming up in May, and PTSA wants your help!

Each year on Casserole Day, PTSA provides our amazing Shepton staff members a complete take-home dinner as an extra "thank you" for supporting our students and community. 

Meals include a casserole, salad, rolls, dessert, plus a special thank you card listing all donor families. All for just $35 each! Click here to purchase!

Please consider purchasing now so we can plan ahead and make sure every staff member feels appreciated!

Attention Shepton Student Drivers!

If you plan to park in the Shepton student parking lot during the day, make sure that you have a 25-26 student parking permit visible in your front windshield. 

Having a parking permit keeps your car safe from being towed at Shepton, Jasper, and Plano West during athletic periods or zero hour classes.

All current student drivers must have a valid 2025–2026 parking permit attached to their front windshield. Permits are sold through Rycor for $25 each. 

Click here to access Rycor and complete the permit application process.

‼️ After applying for your student parking permit, make sure to bring a hard copy of your Rycor payment receipt to the Student Center to pick up your permit.

Keep your car from getting towed--purchase your student parking permit today! 

The 26-27 Shepton PTSA Board Needs You!

We are looking for people to join the Shepton PTSA Board for the 2026-2027 school year, and need your help! It takes many volunteers to keep our PTSA running smoothly, and we would love to have you join us!

Interested? Let us know by completing our Board Interest Form. Your information will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee.

Questions? Please contact our Parliamentarian at parliamentarian@sheptonptsa.org. Thank you!

Join the 26-27 Plano West PTSA Board!

Moving to Plano West next year? Plano West is looking for people to serve on the Plano West Wolf Den PTSA Board for the 2026-2027 school year, and would love to have you join them!

Interested? Let them know by completing their Board Interest Form. 

If you would like to be considered for an elected officer position, please respond ASAPPlano West PTSA officer positions will be elected by their membership at our next PTSA Membership Meeting on May 1.  

Questions? Please contact the Plano West PTSA Parliamentarian at parliamentarian@wolfdenptsa.org. Thank you!

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