During their Leadership Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the Plano ISD Character, Attendance and Restorative Education (CARE) team proudly recognized three attendance awards to several Plano ISD principals.

2025-26 Attendance Marathon Gold Stars

principals recognized on stage

The department recognized the 2025-2026 Attendance Marathon with the Gold Star Awardees for the third 6 weeks Attendance Reporting period. Campuses were celebrated for:

Maintaining an average attendance rate of 96% or higher
Improving by at least 0.5% over last year’s third six weeks, or
Increased attendance by 2% or more when starting below 90%

13 schools earned this award:

Isaacs Early Childhood School
Pearson Early Childhood School
Plano ISD Head Start
Andrews Elementary School
Barksdale Elementary School
Beverly Elementary School
Hedgcoxe Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School
Weatherford Elementary School
Wyatt Elementary School
Rice Middle School
Academy High School
Jasper High School

Attendance Traveling Trophies

principals with traveling trophies recognized

Seven schools were honored for best attendance and most improved attendance with a traveling trophy. These schools showed the most growth in attendance between the second and third 6 weeks.

Elementary

Best Attendance

Andrews Elementary School
Pearson Early Childhood School

Most Improved Attendance

Pearson Early Childhood School
Barksdale Elementary School

Secondary

Best Attendance

Rice Middle School
Jasper High School

Most Improved Attendance