Mrs. Taylor presented this week at the UIL Capital Conference on how to build a journalism program. She has been recognized and asked to share how she prepares her students to compete in journalism at the district level and reach the state level. #plainsproud #uilacademics

Save the Date! If you plan on taking dual credit at South Plains this upcoming 2022-2023 school year, you are required to attend orientation August 15 at 1 pm at Plains HS.

We had a great turnout for our Cowgirls Volleyball camp this week!!! Thank you to Coach Madrid and Coach Cunningham for putting it on!

Plains ISD would like to welcome, Cara Cowan. She will coach JH girls’ athletics and teach 3rd grade this upcoming year. #plainsproud Bio Hi I am Cara Cowan, I’m from Lubbock Texas and I am 23 years old. I Just completed my first year of teaching 2nd grade, and it was the most rewarding thing that has happened in my life. Building relationships and confidence into my students is what I strive to do. I also come from a family full of coaches and educators . Athletics has always been a huge part of my life. I am looking forward to coaching and teaching here at Plains ISD this up coming school year.

Plains ISD would like to welcome Izaiah Garcia! He will be our new assistant band director. #plainsproud Izaiah Garcia graduated Texas Tech University in May 2022 with a BM in Education. He has participated in many ensembles in his time at Tech. He is a composer who likes to spend his free time playing music. Izaiah is excited to join the Cowboy community and is ready to help your students improve their musical skills.

Had a great turnout for the Cowgirl/Cowboy Basketball camp this week!!Thanks to Coach Davis and Coach Elam for putting this on!!

Very proud of the way Harrison Weeks represented the Cowboys last night in the ASCO All Star Game. #TPW

Robert Loya was nominated for a Cowboy Compliment! His nominator said, "Robert works hard on a daily basis. I never see him just standing around; he always seems to be going full throttle. He is friendly no matter what, which I appreciate. I think he is an asset to Plains ISD." Thank you Robert Loya for helping make Plains ISD a great place to be! #plainsproud

Martha Reyes was nominated for a Cowgirl Compliment by a student! The student said, "Mrs. Martha deserves a compliment because she takes extra care with our food in the cafeteria. She is kind and friendly and makes coming to eat lunch fun." Thank you Martha Reyes for helping to make Plains ISD a special place to be! #plainsproud

We wanted to share a YouTube video of an interview on Texas Math Mundo with Plains graduate Shane McMinn who was the 1986 Calculator and 1987 Number Sense State Champion in UIL. He competed at the state level in eight contests in his HS career. https://youtu.be/O30ui9qU600

Plains ISD treated our cafeteria staff to lunch! We want to thank them for all the food they prepared outside their regular duties such as our Veterans Day breakfast, helping prep food for HS District UIL, athletic events, senior breakfast just to name a few! #plainsproud

Cowboy football camp will be July 25-27. Incoming 3rd - 6th graders will be 9-10:30 AM, incoming 7-9th graders will be at 11am-12:30. Contact Coach Martinez for any questions.

Cowgirl and Cowboy Basketball Camp will be June 6, 7, & 8 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM for all incoming 3rd-9th graders boys and girls. Will be held in East Gym. Contact Coach Davis and Coach Elam for any questions.

Cowgirl Volleyball Camp info: Contact Coach Madrid for any questions.

Good Luck to our Band State qualifiers at their competition!

Congratulations to Kelly Bowers! He was selected among his peers as the 2022 Secondary Teacher of the Year! #plainsproud

2022 Senior Sunset! #plainsproud

Plains Secondary would like to welcome Gunner Gonzales. He will be our new Theater teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. #plainsproud Bio ​I grew up in a house full of football and softball coaches. During high school, I played football and soccer, but I decided that I wanted to pursue a degree in theatre performance. As I continue my experience in theatre, I am learning new ways to tell stories through performance. I hope to continue learning and developing as an artist, so I can cooperate with others to put on meaningful stories for audiences.

Plains ISD would like to welcome our new band director for 2022. Elaine Truitt. #plainsproud Bio. My name is Elaine Truitt and I currently live in Morton, Texas with my husband of 17 years, James, and our dog Amp. I'm a native West Texan and have spent the majority of my teaching career in this area. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and a variety of outdoor activities, especially fishing. I am a passionate Band Director with 13 years experience, 4 of those in a head director position. ​​I am excited to be part of Plains ISD.

Coach Ortega was nominated for a Cowboy Compliment!! His nominator said, "Because he is a really good history teacher." Thank you Coach Ortega for helping make Plains ISD a special place to be!! #plainsproud