There is a wind chill advisory in effect for our area from 8PM this evening (Jan 25th) through noon on Wednesday. Use caution while traveling outdoors, wear appropriate clothing, a hat and gloves. Check out https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter for safety tips.
Thank you to D88 maintenance/custodial staff for clearing the parking lots and to our dedicated bus drivers for getting our students and staff to school safely today. Parents, use caution when driving around the schools and everyone dress warm!
FREE Plano Food Pantry from 6-7:30 PM, Friday, January 21st. All in need are welcome to drive-thru the new location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Quick and Easy!! Meat and More!!
Let’s Fill the Stands for Unified Basketball! The Plano High School Special Olympics Unified Basketball Team will host Metea Valley High School on Wednesday, January 26th at 7 PM. Come join us at PHS as we pack the place to support the players and their families.
No School on Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King Day. Let this holiday be a day of reflection and service. Do some good!
D88 Parents & Staff Members, check your Email or the district website for updated info about the COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period, which has been reduced to 5 days. Persons currently quarantined will receive a separate email with a new return to school date.
Bundle Up Donation Drive
Plano High School is collecting mittens, coats, snowsuits, scarves, hats and other warm winter items. Drop off your donations thru Wed, January 26th at Plano High School or the Plano Library. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/1463l
D88 just learned about a pop-up food pantry this morning, Monday, Jan 10th, from 10AM-Noon at Kendall County Food Pantry at 208 Beaver Street in Yorkville. Meat and lots of other grocery items available. Open to the public.
Dear Parents & Staff: Please click this link: https://www.smore.com/czxnu to read a brief message from Superintendent Tony Baker. Happy holidays to you and yours!
FREE Plano Food Pantry from 6-7:30 PM, Friday, December 17th. All in need are welcome to drive-thru the new location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Stock up for the holidays!
Parents, please check your Email for important information about a NEW COVID-19 consent form that needs to be completed in PowerSchool for all students.
Does your New Year's Resolution include a new job? Check out the district website at www.plano88.org and go to "Employment Opportunities" on the HR menu and check out current openings like District Bookkeeper, Maintenance Assistant, Bus Drivers/Aides, Sub positions and more.
Don't miss the school mascots in the Plano Rockin' Christmas Parade tonight, Friday. Line up on Main Street by 6:30 PM or click here for the parade route: https://5il.co/12nwc There will be hot cocoa, cookies and entertainment by EGJ & MS students after the parade until 7:30 PM
Where's the Plano Elf? Santa has sent a Secret Elf to Plano, but we need help naming him/her. Click on this link https://5il.co/12icv to scan the code to suggest an Elf name. The winning name will be announced on December 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Plano Depot on Main Street.
The Rockin' Christmas Committee will be auctioning "The World's Largest Christmas Stocking" during the festivities at The Plano Depot this Friday evening, Dec 3rd. Stop by Main Street between 6:30-7:30 PM to bid on the stocking and help support local families in need.
FREE Plano Food Pantry from 6-7:30 PM, Friday, November 19th. All in need are welcome to drive-thru the new location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Stock up for Thanksgiving!
November 15 marks the official statewide observance of School Board Members Day in Illinois. Thank you to the Plano School District No. 88 Board of Education members for setting goals and helping to create a pathway to a successful future for each and every student.
Please click on this link to fill out the D88 Vaccination Clinic Survey to help the Kendall County Health Department determine if there is interest in a COVID-19 clinic for students in the area: https://forms.gle/1WSdMtHYvJoVgcSS9
The survey is anonymous and confidential and does not require that parents vaccinate their students in order to attend school. Thank you!
This is just a reminder that the Plano School District has a Virtual Backpack page that is loaded with information about school and community events. Click here: https://www.plano88.org/page/virtual-backpack
For example, there is information about a FREE clothing giveaway this Saturday at Cornerstone Church; Trunk or Treat at the Methodist Church on Sunday; and next Thursday, October 28th is the Plano Chamber's Treats on the Street event! The Plano Library, 4-H and local sports organization information is also just a click away when you access the D88 Virtual Backpack.
Open up this backpack today!
FREE Drive-Thru Satellite Food Pantry - Friday, October 15th from 6-7:30 PM at the First Lutheran Church of Plano located at 200 N. Center Street in Plano. Open to everyone in need! Note: This is the same food pantry that is normally held on the 3rd Friday of each month and was located at PH Miller/Bus Barn, but the location has been changed effective October 15, 2021. Click here for a copy of the October 15th flier: https://5il.co/10g16
