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
Reminder: No school tomorrow, Monday, October 11th. Students and staff enjoy the day off!
Tickets are on sale for the PHS fall play performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Performance dates are times are October 8 & 9 at 6:30 PM & October 10 at 2pm. Tickets are only $5! You can preorder here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/56881
Due to projected rain on Saturday, Plano High School has changed the date of the Homecoming Fall Ball to Friday night. Check this flier for more info. Happy Homecoming!!
D88 has an early dismissal on Friday, Sept. 17th. 10:40 AM at PH, Middle & High Schools. 11:40 AM at Centennial & Emily Johns. Enjoy the weather!
There will be NO Kendall County Satellite Food Pantry this Friday, September 17th (NOT at PH Miller School or the Plano Bus Barn). Please watch your Email for a new location that will begin on October 15th.
Please call the Plano School District Administration Office at 630/552-8978 with any questions. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we look forward to seeing all those in need on October 15th.
Be well!
D88 has immediate opening for food service employees and bus drivers. Will train enthusiastic, serious applicants and, after successful background check, you can start right away! Work only when kids are in school! Call 630/552-8978 for more info or apply via www.plano88.org
Plano School District will have its first early dismissal of the 2021-22 school year on September 17th.
Early Dismissal Times are as follows: PH Miller School (PK-1) – 10:40 AM; Centennial School (2-3) – 11:40 AM; Emily G Johns School (4-6) – 11:40 AM; Plano Middle School (7-8) – 10:40 AM; & Plano High School (9-12) – 10:40 AM
Click on this link: https://5il.co/ybnq to access the entire school calendar, which includes other early dismissal dates and school holidays.
Last chance through D88 for school & sports physicals. Wednesday, August 25th from 3:30-6 PM at Emily G. Johns School. First come, first served, so come early to make sure you get an appointment. Click here for a copy of the flyer: https://5il.co/xoc7
Plano High School is excited to announce that the Homecoming Parade is tentatively scheduled for October 2nd at 10 AM (check in at 9 AM). Student Council representatives are in the process of choosing the theme for the event. The entire community of Plano is invited to participate in the Homecoming Parade. Please contact Liese Lebel at llebel@plano88.org or Danielle Litko at dlitko@plano88.org for more information. Thanks!
Free Meals for ALL Students, All School Year
ALL students are eligible for FREE meals during the 2021-22 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will continue reimbursing schools for free meals to all students regardless of their income through the 2021-22 school year. There is no need to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch Application in order to receive free or reduced meals. Ala carte items will be available for purchase at the middle and high schools. A student must accept a fully reimbursable meal (contains all components) in order for it to be marked free. All students are eligible to purchase milk to accompany a sack breakfast or lunch from home. A fully reimbursable meal includes a carton of milk. A student would need to order a fully reimbursable meal in order to receive free milk.
Student Fee Waivers
Families who are not directly certified from the State of Illinois (SNAP, Medicaid or Foster-eligible), will be contacted by the school district and provided the link to apply for registration fee waivers. Based on the income information provided on the application, students fees may be waived (free), reduced (50%) or full-pay. Remember, families do not need to complete the Free-Reduced meal application in order to receive free breakfast and lunch at school. ALL students are eligible for FREE meals during the 2021-22 school year. Menus are posted on the district website.
