The City of Plano is planning a full day of festivities for Independence Day on Sunday, July 6th.
The day begins with a Fun Fest at Lathrop Park on North Street. Scout Troop 71 and Cub Pack 317 are hosting an activity-filled Fun Fest from 11 AM to 3 PM. The Fest features a gaga ball pit, Lego pinewood derby, Nerf shooting range and tomahawk throw, a touch-a-truck and more! Slushies from Kona Ice will also be available.
The Annual Family Walking Parade stages at Lathrop Park starting at 12:30 and kicks off at 1 PM. Families and kids are invited to decorate strollers, bicycles, wagons and themselves to join in a real parade with firetrucks, police cars and antique tractors. No reservation or sign-up is required. Youth organizations and sports teams are also invited to participate. Contact Mayor Rennels at 630/552-8275 to secure your group’s spot.
The day ends with fireworks at Plano High School. Sit in the stands at Reaper Stadium, located at 704 W. Abe Street, or bring chairs and set-up in designated areas. Gates open at 7:30 PM, with concessions offered by Plano Sports Boosters. Fireworks at dusk. This is a safe, family-friendly event. No alcohol, tobacco, firearms, coolers or tailgating allowed. Please leave personal fireworks and sparklers at home. Support your local Sports Boosters and watch awesome fireworks light up the skies over Plano!
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, June 20th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, June 20th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, May 16th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, May 16th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st for the Spring Holiday Break. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, April 22nd. Happy Spring!
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, April 11th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, April 11th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
Please note: There will be NO food pantry on April 18th, due to Good Friday conflict.
Spring Break - March 24th - 28th
As a reminder, Spring Break is March 24th - 28th. We'll see everyone back on Monday, March 31st! Enjoy!
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, March 21st
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, March 21st from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
Dr. Ferney Ramirez 14 de Abril de 5 – 7 de la tarde. Únase a nosotros en nuestra última reunion del año escolar! Por favor, regístrese. Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, February 21st
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, February 21st from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
Please be aware that Tuesday, January 21st will be an e-learinng day due to cold temperatures and high winds. All schools will be closed and all after-school activities and athletic practices and games are cancelled. Please look for information from your student's school building for requirements for the e-learning day.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 20th - No School
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, January 17th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, January 17th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
Dr. Ferney Ramirez
13 de Enero de 5 - 7 da la tarde
Fomenta la lecture y crearas conocimiento, capacidad de análisis y creatividad en tus hijos.
¡Por favor regístrate! Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
Just a friendly reminder that there will be an early dismissal on Friday, December 20th for students.
Please note: Half-day preschool students will not attend on Friday, December 20th.
Approximate dismissal times are listed below, but please follow times that have been published by your student's school if they differ from these times:
*Friday, December 20th - Morning Early Dismissal Times
• Plano Early Learning – 7:20 AM-10:00 AM (Full-day PK classes only; no half-day classes on Dec 20th)
• PH Miller (Preschool) – 7:20 AM-10:00 AM (Full-day PK classes only; no half-day classes on Dec 20th)
• PH Miller School (Grades K-1) – 7:20 AM-10:30 AM
• Centennial School – 7:20 AM-10:30 AM
• Emily G Johns School – 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON
• Plano Middle School – 8:20 AM-11:20 AM
• Plano High School – 8:20 AM-11:20 AM
We will see you all back on Monday, January 6th. Enjoy the time off!
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, December 20th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk and eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, December 20th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
As a reminder, there will be no students in attendance on November 25th - 26th for Teacher Institute Days. Also, there will be no school for Thanksgiving Vacation November 27th - 29th. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with family and friends!
Como recordatorio, no habrá estudiantes presentes los días 25 y 26 de noviembre para los Días del Instituto de Maestros. Además, no habrá clases durante las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias del 27 al 29 de noviembre. ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias y disfrute de su tiempo con familiares y amigos!
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, November 15th
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk and eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, November 15th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are welcome to visit 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, bring identification and one will be issued in a couple minutes.
We will be recognizing the Plano Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees on Friday, January 17th during halftime at the boys basketball game vs. Johnsburg. Tipoff is at 6:45pm. Appetizers will be served at Cielito’s restaurant after the game. We will then return to Cielito’s restaurant on Saturday, January 18th at 11:30am for a more formal banquet/ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 4th for Fall Break or Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day.
Este es un recordatorio de que no habrá clases el lunes 4 de noviembre para las Vacaciones de Otoño ni el martes 5 de noviembre para el Día de las Elecciones.
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry today...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more on Friday, Oct 18th from 6-7:30 PM. All in need are invited to stop by the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street.
