Good morning District 88 Parents! In an effort to keep our students connected and learning during this time, Comcast is offering 60 days of free internet services to qualifying families. Please visit https://www.internetessentials.com/ to apply today!
PATT has created a Virtual Spirit Week for students in grades PK-6. Check out their Facebook page at Plano PATT for more fun details. They have also posted virtual field trips and a link for learn at home options from Scholastic.
Free drive-thru meals will be offered for all students 18 and under, regardless of eligibility, beginning Tuesday, March 17th, from 11 AM-1 PM at Middle & Emily G Johns Schools. Enter circle drive and go to Door 11 at MS & Door 17 by north entrance at EGJ.
Plano Schools will now be closed on March 16th for all students and staff. Check your email for more information.
Las escuelas de Plano ahora estarán cerradas el 16 de marzo para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Revise su correo electrónico para obtener más información.
All public and private schools in the State of Illinois will close for students on 3/17/20 and return on 3/30/20. Plano Schools are requesting full attendance from all students and staff on Monday, 3/16, so students can be prepared for the closure.
Parents and staff, please check your email or the district website at www.plano88.org for an important update from District Superintendent Tony Baker. Parents, click this link to take a short travel survey... https://forms.gle/qdWKu3s6b9P2Avnz8 Be safe in your travels.
Look what we found!!! Worms!!!
For our One Minute Win, we would like to highlight the IHSAE Art students!
https://youtu.be/2vthUZ3uYEI
Parents and staff, please check your email or the district website at www.plano88.org for an important health message from the Superintendent.
Remember the 3 C’s:
1. Clean - Wash your hands often
2. Cover - Cover your cough
3. Contain - Stay home when you are ill
It's Tech Tip Tuesday! Here's what you need to know about some apps that look harmless, but are definitely not ok!
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
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