Otto Middle School

🏀 Last Day of School Showdown = COMPLETE DOMINATION 🏀

The annual Staff vs. Students Basketball Game did not disappoint. Our teachers showed up with energy, teamwork, and maybe a little extra motivation… and they swept BOTH games!

✨ Teacher Team defeats the 6th grade team
✨ Teacher Team defeats the 7th/8th grade team

From half‑court shots to surprise steals, it was the perfect way to wrap up the year—with tons of laughs, loud cheers, and memories our Bobcats won’t forget.

Huge shoutout to our incredible students for bringing the hype and keeping the gym electric all morning. What a way to kick off summer!

Early Release at 12:40 TODAY! ☀️Summer is practically here and we know most are counting down the hours!
The last day of school TODAY Friday, May 22, which will also be an Early Release Day at 12:40!

📚🎒 Mark your calendars, Plano ISD families — the annual Back-to-School Fair is coming soon! 🎉

Join Plano ISD and the City of Plano for an evening filled with school readiness resources, community connections and support to help your student start the year strong!

Families can:
✅ Connect with community partners
✅ Access helpful family resources
✅ Pre-register for backpacks & immunizations
✅ Get ready for an amazing school year ahead!

🗓 Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 4-7 p.m.

📍 Plano Event Center
2000 E Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074

🎟 Pre-register today for backpacks and immunizations:
pisd.edu/backtoschoolfair

What an incredible night at our Campus Preview Event!
Thank you to all the families who joined us to explore what makes Otto Middle School such a vibrant, welcoming community.

Our visitors enjoyed:
🎵 Band, Orchestra & Choir performances that filled the library with music
⭐ AVID, PALS, Student Council, NJHS & Math Counts sharing leadership and academic opportunities
♟️ Chess Club showcasing strategy and teamwork
🤖 Girls Coding Club & Robotics students demonstrating creativity and innovation
🏅 Athletics highlighting our competitive spirit
📚 Academic UIL celebrating academic excellence
💙 PTA connecting families with ways to get involved
🏫 And of course — guided school tours led by our amazing students and staff

We loved opening our doors and giving families a glimpse of the programs, people, and experiences that make Otto a place to learn, grow, and belong.
Thank you for spending your evening with us!

Reminder: Campus Preview Event is TONIGHT!

We can’t wait to welcome families to Otto Middle School this evening. Drop in anytime between 5:00–6:00 PM to tour the campus, meet our staff, and learn more about the programs and experiences we offer.

All families are welcome — see you soon!

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Level up your literacy skills this summer with the Plano ISD Summer Reading Challenge! From May 25 to July 31, middle schoolers are encouraged to master their reading goals by aiming for at least 20 minutes of reading a day. Whether you’re diving into print books, exploring digital titles on the Sora app, or listening to audiobooks while on the go, every page counts toward keeping your skills sharp. To participate, simply log into your Beanstack account via webdesk.pisd.edu and join the “Plano ISD Summer Reading 2026” challenge to track your progress. Don't just take a break—take charge of your learning by starting a mini book club with friends or visiting your local library to stay ahead of the game!

After three games in just 24 hours, our Otto Bobcats Boys B Team fought their way to an incredible 3rd place finish in the city tournament!

Way to go!!

Taco Tuesday was a fiesta thanks to our amazing PTA! 🌮🎉
We appreciate you filling our day—and our plates—with so much goodness. Teacher Appreciation Week just keeps getting better!

🍦 You had me at ice cream! 🍦
Huge shoutout to Freddy’s Frozen Custard for treating our teachers to delicious custard samples today for Teacher Appreciation Week. Our staff felt so loved, and the sweet surprise made the day even brighter.

Thank you, Freddy’s, for supporting our school and celebrating our amazing educators in the sweetest way possible!

Plano ISD is hiring—and we’re saving you a seat!

Join us at our next Job Fair to meet hiring teams, explore open roles and discover what makes Plano ISD a destination district.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, new educator or looking to transition into education, this is your chance to explore rewarding opportunities across our campuses and programs!

📅 May 26, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Academy High School

Register today: www.pisd.edu/jobfairs