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Palo Duro High School

  • Office Staff Directory

    Please use the list below or call the campus main office at 806-326-2400 for assistance with contacting non-instructional staff members not listed.

     

    PDHS Staff Directory

    To find a list of Teachers, Administration and Professional Support Staff, please open our PDHS Staff Directory (Google Sheet opens in a new window) which has been organized into three tabs: Alphabetical, By Department/Title, Athletic Staff.

     

    Find Your Student's Teacher or Counselor

    To correspond with a teacher or counselor via email, log into Skyward Family Access (Login screen opens in a new window) and use the instructions below:

    • To contact a teacher, select “Schedule” from the main menu. Click the teacher's name to display the teacher’s email address, and then click the displayed email address to create a message.
    • To contact the counselor, select "Student Information" from the main menu. Click the counselor's name (listed on the Student Information screen as "Advisor") and then click the displayed email address to create a message.

    If you do not have Skyward Family Access login credentials or need assistance with your account, please visit the District website's Skyward Family Access page (Opens in new window).

    To contact a teacher or counselor by telephone, contact the campus main office at (806) 326-2400. 

  • Visit the Amarillo ISD Athletics Department to view sports schedules for seventh-grade, eighth-grade, and high school.

    Other resources on the Athletics Department web page include:

    • Participation forms required by UIL and Amarillo ISD
    • Information and access to insurance forms
    • Ticket information for AISD athletics events
    • Summer camp information
  • Back to School
  • Start and End Times

    Start time is 8:05 a.m., and the end time is 4:03 p.m.

     

    Palo Duro High School Bell Schedule

    • 1st period 8:05 a.m. to 8:56 a.m.
    • 2nd period 9:01 a.m. to 9:49 a.m.
    • 3rd period 9:54 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    • 4th period 10:50 a.m. to 11:38 a.m.
    • 5th period Lunch 11:43 a.m. to 12:31 p.m.
    • 6th period Lunch 12:36 p.m. to 1:24 p.m.
    • 7th period 1:29 p.m. to 2:17 p.m.
    • 8th period 2:22 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
    • 9th period 3:15 p.m. to 4:03 p.m.
  • Counseling and College & Career Readiness Resources For Families

    For graduation plans, testing information, and other planning resources to prepare your student for options after high school, visit the Amarillo ISD Counseling and College & Career Readiness department (Opens in new window).

     

    Need Assistance?

    Contact the Palo Duro High School Counseling/College & Career Readiness office at (806) 326-2426.

  • E-Payments
  • Food Services
  • Library
  • Learn More About Online Classes in Amarillo ISD

    Amarillo Virtual Academy (AVA) is Amarillo ISD's online solution to helping students chart their success path around their busy schedules. AVA has been teaching students online since 2002, having joined Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) in 2008 as one of six online schools in the state. As a member of TxVSN we are able to offer nearly every course a student needs to graduate high school in Texas.

    AVA courses are homegrown, developed and taught by Amarillo ISD teachers. We offer courses to students locally and in the Region at reduced rates.

    TxVSN adds dozens of other courses developed and taught by other districts or third-party providers in the state, giving our students as rich an online experience as possible.

    Learn more about Amarillo ISD online courses and registration.

  • Report Bullying
  • Snack SHAK

See Something, Say Something
School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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Make an anonymous report here.

ParentSquare & Skyward
Stay informed about your student’s school day.

The ParentSquare logo features a colorful icon and green text.     The Skyward Family Access logo features a blue arc and silhouettes.

Log into ParentSquare here  |   Log into Skyward here

Peachjar Digital Flyers
No paper. Just easy-to-view school flyers.

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Take a look at PDHS Peachjar eflyers.


Palo Duro High School
1400 N. Grant
Amarillo, TX 79107

Phone: (806) 326-2400  Fax: (806) 381-7166

Grades: 9th – 12th
Principal: Brandy Self
Associate Principal: Lisa Ramsey

Choose Amarillo ISD

As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).

 

Palo Duro High School Hall of Fame

High schools in Amarillo ISD induct two former students or community members with close ties to the school into their Hall of Fame each year. Hall of Fame committees are comprised of faculty, administration, community members who are graduates of the school, class officers and student council leaders. The committee accepts nominations for inductees during the school year and announces their names at a program held either in the fall or spring semester.

View the PDHS Hall of Fame membership list here.

Jim Gardner, David Hall and Sandy Whitlow

 

Campus Goals and Performance Objectives

Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in a new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.

 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.


Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

Bullying Report Form

If you feel that you or another student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).

ParentSquare

Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

 

Peachjar Digital Flyers

Take a look at current PDHS Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).

Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

Welcome

Greetings,

My name is Joyce Ramirez and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.

Office: (806) 326-2400

Saludos,

Mi nombre es Joyce Ramirez y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.

Oficina: (806) 326-2400

 

Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

 

Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar

Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.

The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter and the Daily Learning Planner each month, so be sure to check back for each month's edition!

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Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).

 

Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).

 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form

School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Make an anonymous report here (Form opens in new window).

Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

  • Choose Amarillo ISD

    As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

    Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).

     

    Palo Duro High School Hall of Fame

    High schools in Amarillo ISD induct two former students or community members with close ties to the school into their Hall of Fame each year. Hall of Fame committees are comprised of faculty, administration, community members who are graduates of the school, class officers and student council leaders. The committee accepts nominations for inductees during the school year and announces their names at a program held either in the fall or spring semester.

    View the PDHS Hall of Fame membership list here.

    Jim Gardner, David Hall and Sandy Whitlow

     

    Campus Goals and Performance Objectives

    Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in a new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.

     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.


    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

  • Bullying Report Form

    If you feel that you or another student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).

  • ParentSquare

    Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

    ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

    ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

     

    Peachjar Digital Flyers

    Take a look at current PDHS Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).

    Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

  • Welcome

    Greetings,

    My name is Joyce Ramirez and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.

    Office: (806) 326-2400

    Saludos,

    Mi nombre es Joyce Ramirez y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.

    Oficina: (806) 326-2400

     

    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact (Opens in new window).

     

    Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar

    Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.

    The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter and the Daily Learning Planner each month, so be sure to check back for each month's edition!

    website picture7   website picture8   website picture9   website picture10
     

    Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

    Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).

     

    Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

    Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center (Opens in new window).

     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in a new window) to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

  • See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form

    School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    Make an anonymous report here (Form opens in new window).

    Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

THRIVE Amarillo Scholarship program is for all eligible students in all four Amarillo ISD high schools.

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