Don't miss the school mascots in the Plano Rockin' Christmas Parade tonight, 12/2. Click here for the parade route: https://5il.co/1jx1n or stop by Main Street around 6:45 PM. There will be free hot cocoa & cookies, food to purchase and music by EGJ & MS students at the Depot.
Happy Thanksgiving to the D88 family of staff members, students and parents!
FREE Plano Food Pantry this Friday, November 18th, from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to walk or drive-thru the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your food pantry card, if you have one. If you don't, we will issue you one in 2 minutes. Fresh fruit, veggies, bread items, frozen meat, canned goods and lots of other goodies! Don't miss this opportunity to help subsidize your food budget!
During American Education Week, we celebrate the power of public education and thank the District 88 educators and staff who do so much to make our public schools the cornerstone of our democracy, prosperity, and strength.
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee is offering monthly parent workshops in Spanish, hosted by psychologist Dr. Ferney Ramirez. The next workshop will be November 14th, entitled "The Power of Influence." The meeting is 5-6:30 PM at Emily G Johns. Sign up today at www.plano88.org.
Emily G Johns and Plano High School are sponsoring a Food Drive in conjunction with the Plano Rockin' Christmas Event. Community members may drop off donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items in the bin located in the lobby at either school or the Administration Office located at 800 S Hale Street in Plano. All proceeds will be donated to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry and satellite locations.
Thank you to D88 Board Members, for all you do for the district, students and community!
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee is offering monthly parent workshops in Spanish, hosted by psychologist Dr. Ferney Ramirez. The next workshop will be October 24th: "Why the Depression and Suicide." Sign up today at www.plano88.org
D88 parents and community members are invited to nominate staff or community members for a Plano Premier Award. These awards recognize and honor those who make outstanding contributions to our students, staff and/or community.
Click here to nominate someone today for a Premier Award...you will make their day!! https://forms.gle/BrwFJ1qDrWz4xmDH6
Please note: Nominations received by Tuesday, November 1st may be sent to the Illinois State Board of Education to be considered as a nominee for their prestigious "Those Who Excel" Award Program. Nominations received after this date will be considered for Plano Premier Awards, but will miss the deadline for statewide recognition.
Questions about the award programs may be sent to kbenoit@plano88.org
FREE Plano Food Pantry is Friday, October 21st, from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to drive-thru the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Quick and Easy!! Fresh fruit, veggies, canned goods, breads, frozen meat and more!
Say hello to Randy the Reaper! The Plano School District Administration Office team created the scarecrow for the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce scarecrow contest. On nice days, you will see Randy outside the Administration Office at 800 S Hale Street.
Check out the Plano MS Weekly Update for October 10th - 14th
https://www.smore.com/m1t4c
The Plano High School Theater Department is presenting Alice's Adventures in Wonderland this weekend. Tickets are on sale now! Go to showtix4u.com and search Plano to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Tickets are $5 per person and we will only be accepting cash. Park in the east side parking lot and enter through door 28. The play is at 7pm on Friday October 7th; 7pm on Saturday October 8th; and 2pm on Sunday, October 9th.
Plano School District 88 is hiring for the following open positions and invites all interested parties to apply via the district website at www.plano88.org under "Employment Opportunities"
- Substitute Teachers (permanent, building-specific subs or regular district-wide subs)
- Maintenance Assistant
- Bus Drivers
- Food Service/Recess Aide Subs
- Custodial Subs
- Substitute Registered Nurses
- Paraprofessionals
The Plano School District is reaching out to recent graduates working towards a degree in the field of education in order to gather information and provide supports to help them succeed. Please click here: https://forms.gle/KJqxtu1H34VTFD9M7 and complete a brief survey, so we can assist YOU in your journey to become an excellent educator!
All Plano Reaper fans, including parents/staff/students/community members, are invited to check out the D88 online store and order spirit wear. Click here to order gear so you are ready for the 2022-23 season: https://shop.game-one.com/illinois/plano/plano-reapers/plano-reapers-all-school-spirit-wear
Remember, D88 students have an early dismissal tomorrow, Friday, September 16. Check with your building for dismissal times.
District #88 staff members are invited to Reaper Stadium on Friday night, September 23rd, as the fighting Reapers host LaSalle-Peru. Kickoff is at 7:15 PM. D88 employees get in free at the gate and will receive a meal voucher from concessions. Please RSVP slucas@plano88.org if you plan to attend. We hope to see you all there!
Registration is now open! Visit https://www.plano88.org/page/bilingual-parent-workshops to reserve your spot! The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee is offering monthly parent workshops in Spanish, hosted by psychologist Dr. Ferney Ramirez. The next workshop will be September 12th: "Back to Normality." Sign up today!
Have a great Labor Day Weekend! No school Monday, September 5th in Plano District 88.
