Hey seniors, want to make a memory?

Purchase a reserved parking spot that is yours for the school year after you paint it with your own design!

Purchasing a spot requires three things:

1. Purchase the reserved spot through Academy PTSA 

2. Purchase a yearly required PISD parking pass for $30

3. Purchase a student membership to Academy PTSA for $17 (the membership makes you eligible for scholarships the PTSA gives out in May!)

Once each of the 3 items above are completed, there is another task:

submit your parking spot design for approval

Once you have made the 3 purchases and had your design approved, you will see approvals listed in this AHS Administration Google spreadsheet. CAUTION - DO NOT EDIT THIS SPREADSHEET. IT IS MAINTAINED BY AHS ADMINISTRATION and PTSA. 

If you see a discrepancy regarding the Artwork Approval or Parking permit, please contact AHS Admin.

Parking space assignments will be released only for students who have:

          1. paid PTSA to reserve and paint a space

          2. had their AHS 2025-26 Rycor parking permit paid (as marked by AHS Admin)

          3. bought a 2025-26 PTSA student membership

          4. uploaded your design (as marked by AHS Admin)

          5. had your design approved (as marked by AHS Admin)

Once all 5 steps have been marked on the AHS Admin's Google Spreadsheet, the PTSA Senior Activities Coordinator will reach out to the contact phone number and/or email listed to facilitate the parking spot assignment. 

If you do NOT see the approvals, but believe you have uploaded both your design and PISD parking permit receipt, please email president@planoacademyptsa.org.

Don't paint unless you are certain it is your spot. Ask a volunteer in the lot or email president@planoacademyptsa.org. 

SENIOR PARKING QUICK LINKS

To maximize your convenience, we've included quick link buttons for each of the major processes. For more detailed information about each of these processes, please refer to the comprehensive sections above. Log into your account before using these buttons to:

Buy  Upload Design  Purchase a PISD Parking Permit  Parent Volunteer Signup
 

ABOUT THIS SENIOR TRADITION

PTSA is offering a limited number of Senior Reserved Parking Spaces, exclusively available for online purchase. These spaces are reserved Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm. The cost per space is $75 THRU AUGUST 8TH, 2025. (Price returns to $100 on August 9th). You also must purchase the $30 PISD parking pass (on Parent Portal) and purchase a PTSA student membership for $17. By becoming a PTSA Student member, you automatically become eligible for scholarships that PTSA awards in May.

Please note that these parking spaces must be painted in order to remain reserved. Failure to paint your spot will make it available for anyone to park there. Only seniors are eligible to purchase a reserved parking space. 

QUESTIONS

Before emailing us, please verify that your design has been approved and your parking permit has been uploaded successfully. See above about how you can confirm your approval status. 

While we aim to provide answers to the majority of your questions here, if you have any remaining inquiries, please feel free to email at president@planoacademyptsa.org.

SENIOR PARKING PAINTING TIPS 

🎨🚗 The spot will take about a gallon of good primer (Valspar Season Flex Paint + Primer Exterior-gallon is currently $49.98 at Lowe's)

🎨🚗 The more colors your design has the more paint you will need to buy, and the higher the total cost of your spot

🎨🚗 chalk markers work great for outlining designs

🎨🚗Get your space taped and primed first night, base coat next morning, then you are ready to go

APPROVED PAINTING TIMES

If you cannot paint during these times, you must contact us and we will work with you to try to arrange something else. However, no one will be able to paint prior to or outside of these dates. Additional information will be forwarded via the Sign-up Genius, once all prior requirements have been met.  

The approved times are:

• FRI, AUG 15th, 2025  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• SAT, AUG 16th, 2025  7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• SUN, AUG 17th, 2025 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMARTWORK DUE TO ADMIN BY AUG 20TH, FOR AUG 22 - 24TH PAINTING WEEKEND
• FRI, AUG 22nd, 2025  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SEE BELOW
• SAT, AUG 23rd, 2025  7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SEE BELOW
• SUN, AUG 24th, 2025 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SEE BELOWALL ARTWORK NOT YET SUBMITTED DUE TO ADMIN BY AUG 25TH
• FRI, AUG 29th, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  - MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SEE BELOW
• SAT, AUG 30th, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM  - PARENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED! SEE BELOW
• SUN, AUG 31st, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM  - PARENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED! SEE BELOWLAST PAINTING DATE FOR 2025
• MON, SEP 1st (Labor Day Holiday), 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (TENTATIVE) PARENT VOLUNTEER NEEDED! SEE BELOW

RULES

Failure to comply with any of these rules will result in forfeit of your space without a refund. Prohibited items will be painted over at the discretion of Administration. Disciplinary action may be taken, and you may forfeit your right to a parking space with no refund. At any time during the year, Administration reserves the right to remove the Senior Parking Space Painting if any violation occurs.

1. Don't paint unless you are certain it is your spot. Ask a volunteer in the lot or email president@planoacademyptsa.org. Read the stenciled number to verify it is your spot.
2. Friday night (or whatever is the first time you are available to paint) you will need to plan to clean (scrape, sweep) and prime your spot. We recommend using paint that includes a primer as your base coat (this saves steps and cost). 
3. You must paint something on your spot. Otherwise, there’s no way to designate it as a reserved parking spot.
4. Be courteous to your neighbors and to school property - don't get your paint and supplies outside of your area.
5. Do NOT paint over the stenciled numbers at the bottom of your spot! The contract specifies that you are to leave a 4-inch border around your design and not paint all the way to the lines or on curbs.
6. Parking designs must comply with all PISD Code of Conduct and all local laws including, but not limited to:
   • No reflective paint, spray paint, or fluorescent paint
   • No gang-style tagging
   • No offensive language, pictures, or symbols
   • No negative or rude language (Be nice; Show your Panther Pride)
   • No images or references to drugs or drug paraphernalia
   • No images or references to weapons
   • No slander, slang, racism, or sexual connotations
   • No partisan politics
7. Web link names are not allowed.
8. Use only my name or approved nickname. A boyfriend/girlfriend’s name is not allowed.
9. You MUST paint the spot you purchased and are assigned and follow these guidelines.
10. Parking spot will need to be primed with a product suitable for concrete before painting.
11. Parking spot may need to cleaned prior to painting. This may include scraping, sweeping, etc.
12. WATER-BASED EXTERIOR LATEX paint is the ONLY type of paint that can be used.
13. If you choose, a clear sealant may be applied after you complete your design. (not required)
14. All paint, supplies, and clean-up are the responsibility of the student.
15. You must take all of your paint supplies with you anytime you leave the lot. You could be held responsible if you leave a can of paint that gets splattered on someone's car.
16. You are responsible for following these rules and the consequences for infractions.
17. NO BRICKS, ROCKS, OR STONES will be allowed to block off your space. The ONLY thing you can put around your design to try to block it off during the painting weekends are small flexible plastic cones. 
18. Painting is allowed on painting days only.
19. Clean up anytime you are not painting. Supplies and trash are not to be left in the parking lot.
20. Senior Parking Spots are NON-REFUNDABLE, as this is a PTSA scholarship fundraiser. 

PAINTING TIPS

• You can only use WATER-BASED EXTERIOR LATEX paint.
• Your background color will also serve as the primer.
• You may want to prime and seal the spot if you want the design to last throughout the year.
• Some people have had success using paint like Valspar Season Flex Paint + Primer Exterior. 
• Suggested tool:
  • 🧹 Broom
  • 🖌️ Paint scraper/brush
  • 🎨 Primer coat
  • 🖌️ Roller
  • 🖌️ Long pole to attach roller to
  • 🎨 Painter's tape
• On the first Friday night, focus on cleaning and prepping the spot. If possible, lay down a base coat that can dry overnight, getting you all set to paint your design on Saturday morning. Remember to stay protected from the sun, so bring sunscreen and stay hydrated with water! Some folks even bring pop-up canopies for extra shade.
• Lastly, don't wait until the last minute to buy paint. Head to Lowe's now and get everything you need well in advance. Their paint department knows their stuff! 
• Stay hydrated!

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The school requires the PTSA to have parent volunteers in the lots for supervision. We intentionally try to paint during cooler times of the day, but we know the kids may need additional hours to paint between work and other commitments. We appreciate any volunteer support we can get.

Volunteer tasks are simple. You just need to make sure they are painting the correct spot and remind them to clean up after themselves when they are done. We make it easy by providing you a spreadsheet and map so that you can help direct the students to the right location.

Volunteers must have an approved 2025-2026 background check through the Plano ISD volunteer management system completed. Learn how.

For more information, contact our VP of Volunteers.

Parent Volunteer Signup

CONTACT US

Before emailing us, please verify that your design has been approved and your parking permit has been uploaded successfully. You can confirm your approval status here. REMINDER, DO NOT EDIT THE AHS ADMIN GOOGLE DOC. IT IS MARKED AND MAINTAINED BY AHS ADMIN AND PTSA. If you see a discrepancy regarding the Artwork Approval or Parking permit, please contact AHS Admin.

For additional information or questions, please contact us.