Plano ISD Counseling Services

📱 PARENT REMINDER 📱

Join Plano ISD and the Plano Police Department for Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Should Know About Online Safety, a free parent-focused presentation on Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM at the Robinson Fine Arts Center.

This session will explore key online safety topics, such as popular apps used by students, warning signs of risky behavior and practical strategies parents can use to support their children’s safety and wellbeing online. The event is open to parents of students of all ages.

💙🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉💙

This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who amplify student success every single day. From supporting academic growth and attendance, to guiding social-emotional development and postsecondary planning, school counselors are champions for students, families, and school communities.

Thank you to our school counselors for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping every student thrive. Your impact reaches far beyond the counseling office—and we are so grateful for all that you do!

⏰ Last FAFSA/TASFA Workshop of the Month!
Don’t miss your final chance in January to get help completing financial aid forms at Plano West.

🗓 January 30
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Plano West Senior High

Completing FAFSA or TASFA can unlock grants, scholarships, and financial support for college.
🎓 Let us help you finish strong!

📣 FAFSA & TASFA Support Night – You’re Invited!
Need help completing your financial aid application? Don’t miss this opportunity for hands-on assistance.

🗓 January 23
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Plano West Senior High

✔️ Get help completing FAFSA or TASFA
✔️ Ask questions in real time
✔️ Take the next step toward college

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

Missing school can add up fast!

Two days of absences a month equals 10% of the school year. Every minute, every day counts!

When you’re here, we all win! 🏆

Technology is a big part of our children’s lives — understanding it matters.

Plano ISD and the Plano Police Department invite parents to attend Behind the Screen, an informative presentation on online safety. This session will help parents recognize potential online risks, understand common apps and learn how to better protect their children in today’s digital world.

📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Robinson Fine Arts Center

💰 College financial aid doesn’t have to be confusing!
Join us at Plano West Senior High for our FAFSA/TASFA Workshop and get personalized support.

🗓 January 16
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Plano West Senior High

Whether you’re just starting or need help finishing, we’re here to help.

🎓 Need help with FAFSA or TASFA?
Plano West Senior High is hosting Financial Aid Workshops to support students and families with completing FAFSA or TASFA.

🗓 January 9
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Plano West Senior High

Get step-by-step guidance, ask questions, and take the stress out of financial aid forms.
✔️ FAFSA
✔️ TASFA

💡 Open to seniors and families

Plano Independent School District, in partnership with the Plano Police Department, invites parents and guardians to attend Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Should Know about Online Safety on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Robinson Fine Arts Center.

This informative presentation will focus on internet and phone safety for children and teens of all ages. Parents will learn about commonly used and hidden apps, warning signs to watch for and practical steps to take if their child becomes a victim of online behavior. This session is designed to help families better understand today’s digital landscape and feel more confident supporting their children online.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

Thursday, February 19, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Robinson Fine Arts Center