Teachers in District 88 voted to ratify a 5-year contract (2020-25), which was then approved by the Board of Education on February 24. The union was represented by a negotiating team of 9 teachers, headed by Union President Scott Smith, who is pictured with Board members.
The PHS Chess Club proudly represented the district at the recent IHSA State Chess Club tourney. Coach Tom Dean described how intense the competition is at this event and said he was very proud of his team and how they played. Board members congratulated them at their meeting.
Fifteen students earned a total of $2.22 million in art scholarships at the IHSAE Art Competition held in Chicago and they were honored at a recent Board meeting. Students were required to create up to 25 pieces of artwork that were reviewed by art colleges around the nation.
Illinois State Scholars were recognized at the Board of Education meeting this week. Congratulations to 12 students for being honored for their outstanding academic achievement.
Mrs. Gerakaris' class had a blast using the Google VR headsets this week to encourage and provide a variety of narrative writing prompts for her students! Way to be innovative!
Check out our latest One Minute Win! Plano HS students dominated the IDEA Regional Drafting Competition! Congratulations team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ9lLyut_CY&feature=youtu.be
Beginning March 12th, the U.S. Census Bureau will invite everyone living in the United States to complete a census questionnaire online, by phone or by mail. A complete and accurate count is critical to our schools and our students. D88 will keep you posted with more details.
It's Tech Tip Tuesday! Here's what you need to know about YOLO #88techtiptuesday
Plano District 88 has posted the following teaching positions for the 2020-21 school year: Preschool, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Dual Language, 5th Grade LBS1, Middle School Math & School Social Worker. For more info, go to Human Resources/Employment Opportunities at www.plano88.org
We are loving our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2U9YizR or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2U9t9wl.
Kendall County Community Food Pantry is partnering with the Plano School District and St. Marys to provide a local food pantry with fresh vegetables, bread, meat and more. Come join us on Feb 21 from 6-8 PM at P.H. Miller School, 904 N Lew Street. All are welcome!
Tech Tip Tuesday! Hey parents! Here are some things you should know about Snap Chat.
Mrs. Werderich’s class using the VR Google Expedition kit to learn about animal camouflage!
For our One Minute Win, we would like to highlight the PHS 4.0 Student Recognition! Congrats to all students!
https://youtu.be/_kRlxj7dMiI
For our One Minute Win, we would like to highlight all the wonderful maintenance and custodial staff for clearing our path for learning! Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfRbCsUkZZw&feature=youtu.be
We’re thrilled to announce Plano CUSD #88’s new app! Access to cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications! Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2U9YizR or iPhone: https://apple.co/2U9t9wl.
https://youtu.be/ozoAlIfVQP8
District 88 chosen as 1 of 39 school districts in the State to get property tax relief grant. Taxpayers set to benefit from the abatement. Read the article https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/01/28/plano-88-to-receive-additional-property-tax-relief-funding-from-state/auizy3i/
Registration is now open for the Summer Enrichment Program. Please check your email or the District website "News" section.
Fill the Stands (Again!) for Unified Basketball
Plano High School's Gymnasium on
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
Game starts at 6:30pm
Let’s Fill the Stands @ PHS!
