Plains High School is proud to announce our 2023-2024 Salutatorian, Kiley Barrera. Kiley is the eldest daughter of Hector and Helen Barrera. Throughout high school, she has been involved in many extracurricular activities. She was on the varsity cross country team all four years of high school, advancing to Regionals individually and as a team each year. She qualified for State the last three years, making the All-State cross country team each year as one the top fifteen runners. This year, she was nominated for the THSCA Super Elite Team in cross country. She was also a part of the varsity track team for four years, advancing to Regionals each year in her events. Kiley currently holds the school record in the 800m run and the mile relay record with her teammates. She was nominated for the THSCA Track & Field Academic All-State 1st team, as well. She played on the varsity volleyball team for three years, and her sophomore year the team made it to the Regional tournament, where they were Regional finalist runners-up. Kiley also has cheered for four years as a varsity cheerleader. This year she made the All-American cheerleading team. Additionally, Kiley made it to Regionals in tennis her freshman and senior years. She also participated in the marching band her sophomore year as an actress. The band qualified for State and brought home the bronze medal that year. She participated in One Act Play her freshman and sophomore years and qualified for State her freshman year. Kiley was inducted into the National Honor Society her junior year and currently serves as the vice president. In addition, she currently serves as the class president. She participated and helped with the student council and served as the vice president her junior year. Kiley is also an active member of the First Baptist Church. After graduation, Kiley plans to attend Texas Tech University and earn her degree in pre-nursing. #plainsproud

Plains High School is proud to announce our 2023-2024 Valedictorian, Andie Saxon! Andie is the daughter of Justin and Ann Saxon. Throughout her high school years, she has been involved in many extracurricular activities. She has participated in several events in FFA, such as livestock judging, where she advanced to the State level during her junior and senior years. Andie is also involved in her 4-H chapter as a Texas 4-H Water Ambassador and advanced to 4-H State in livestock judging her senior year. She previously participated in the UIL Barbara Jordan essay contest, where she was awarded 4th at the State level. Andie was inducted into the National Honor Society her junior year and has also been a member of the Student Council. She is an active member of the Hillside Church of Christ. She enjoys being with her family, playing with her nephew, and going for car rides with her little sister and friends. After graduation, Andie will attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in agribusiness. With this degree, she hopes to stay true to her roots and work closely with the agricultural industry by promoting water conservation districts across the state. #plainsproud

Plains ISD is standing with other local schools in support of Valley ISD's Paxton Barclay. Paxton, a first grader at Valley ISD, was given a DIPG diagnosis—a brain tumor that is inoperable. In an effort to raise awareness for Paxton, who is awaiting acceptance into either Cook Children's Medical Hospital or St. Jude's Hospital to conduct clinical trials, Valley ISD is contacting us and other nearby districts to join them on Wednesday, May 8th and wear hats to school. For a donation of $1 (or more), faculty and staff members will be able to wear a hat in support of the Barclay family's upcoming financial hardship. Plains lets show our support on Wednesday, May 8th!

Congratulations to the boys 1600 meter relay for competing at the State Track Meet for the 3rd year in a row. Although the result wasn't what we wanted, we ran hard and set the example of what "TPW" is supposed to mean. #PLAINS PROUD #TPW

Congratulations to Jhoan Menjivar for placing 2nd in the 800 at the State Meet. Great Job and Career ! #PLAINS PROUD #TPW

Plains ISD would like to thank State Trooper Officer Bill Robles for presenting to our 9th graders on how to interact with a peace officer. He has presented to our students for the last 3 years building relationships and trust with our students. Thank you Officer Robles for presenting this life skills to our students. #plainsproud

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Plains ISD would like to thank our Heroes!! Thank you for all you do for our district, staff, and students. There are not enough words to explain how much each of you do to ensure our students are feed. You ladies rock!! Thank you to each of you for all that you have done and continue to do!

Plains ISD proudly extends congratulations to Macy Delean Bunton for her outstanding achievement as the 8th grade valedictorian for the 2023-2024 academic year. Macy Delean Bunton – Biography 8th Grade Valedictorian Macy Delean Bunton is the Valedictorian of the Plains 8th Grade Class of 2024. She attended Roscoe Wilson Elementary in Lubbock, Pre-K – 1st Grade and transferred to Plains where she completed grades 2-8. Macy competed in UIL and State TMSCA competitions where she placed 7th in 2A in 7th grade and 3rd in 1A-2A in 8th grade. She played volleyball, basketball, and golf in her 7th & 8th grade years and ran track in 7th grade. She was Student Council Treasurer as well as Class Treasurer in her 6th-8th grade years. She was a Varsity Football Student Trainer for 4 years and a Varsity Basketball Student Trainer for 1 year. Macy was involved in One Act Play earning All Star Cast her 6th and 8th grade years and Honorable Mention All Star Cast in 7th grade. She was the 8th Grade Princess, Cheerleader in 7th Grade and selected Student of the Month in 7th and 8th grade. She is the younger sibling of Desi and the daughter of Kassie Bunton and Michael Bunton. She enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, spending time with her mom and Desi, playing with little kids, sharing the word of God with others, and playing video games.

Plains High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month, Andie Saxon and Sawyer Hamilton. Andie is the senior daughter of Justin and Ann Saxon. She participates in FFA, Student Council, and National Honor Society. Andie is also the 4H Water Ambassador. She enjoys going on golf cart rides with her nephew and hanging out with her friends. After graduation, Andie will attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in agribusiness. One of Andie's teachers said that "Andie is dedicated to all things she does in school and out. She maintains all A's while keeping up with her extracurricular activities. She has been a valuable asset to our program over her high school career." Sawyer Hamilton is the junior son of Patrick and Melissa Hamilton. Sawyer is active on the cross country and track teams. He enjoys hanging out with his family and friends in his spare time. Sawyer's future goal is to become a nurse practitioner. One of Sawyer's teachers said that "he never makes any excuses. He always gets his work done and is a consistent contributor in classroom activities. He makes class more enjoyable very single day." Plains High School is proud of these students and their achievements. We are happy to call them our Students of the Month!

Good Luck to our State Track Team! They compete tomorrow! #plainsproud

State team dinner. The boys are fed and ready to hit the road tomorrow. Thank you Coach Lira and Gina for hosting a great meal tonight. #TPW

Attached is the State Track Meet Itinerary and schedule of events for Friday, May 3rd. NFHS will live stream the entire meet from Thursday - Saturday. #TPW

Congratulations to our 2024 Poster Contest for the 46th Texas Conservation Awards Program for the Yoakum Soil & Water Conservation District The theme this year was “May the Forest Be With you, Always!”. For Plains 5th grade the winners were: 1. Alexandra Cueto 2. Nataly Cerritos 3. Bree Moore Thanks to Mrs. Prado for getting our students involved in this project. #plainsproud

Incoming Freshman Course Selection Night. Come find out about information about HS.

JH District Tennis Results 7th and 8th grade tennis team

JH District Tennis Results Ariah & Kamri-Champion 7th girls doubles. Briasia & Alicia-2nd place 7th girls doubles.

JH District Tennis Results Antonio & Jacob(not pictured)-3rd place 7th boys doubles.

JH District Tennis Results Jayla & Kayla-2nd place 8th girls doubles.

JH District Tennis Results 8th grade-overall district champions.

JH District Tennis Results Cross & Mason-Champion 8th boys doubles