Over our two-day Institute, Day 1 featured Dr. Thurwanger discussing the upcoming Portrait of a Learner project, inspiring student speakers at 'Voices of Plano,' and professional development on Professional Learning Communities. Day 2 included recognition of our Teacher Leaders, an inspirational message from speaker Chase Mielke, and wrapped up with PK-12 Vertical Articulation. We are so thankful for the dedication and passion of our staff in Plano CUSD 88!
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, November 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.
Early Dismissal on October 30th and No School on October 31st/Salida Temprana el 30 de Octubre y No Hay Clases el 31 de Octubre
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, October 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, October 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.
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, October 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.
Three Day Weekend Ahead!
Reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 13th.
Have a great weekend!
Reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 13th.
Have a great weekend!
We would like to invite you to our next One Community, One Family event! Our 2 summer events were a huge success and we have new activities and giveaways planned! Please RSVP to join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:00-7:30pm at Plano High School. Free childcare, interpreters and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there as we strive to build a sense of belonging and relationships in our community!
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¡Les invitamos a nuestro próximo evento "Una Comunidad, Una Familia"! Nuestros dos eventos de verano fueron todo un éxito y tenemos nuevas actividades y sorteos planeados. Por favor, confirmen su asistencia el martes 4 de noviembre de 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. en la Preparatoria Plano. Habrá cuidado de niños, intérpretes y refrigerios gratuitos. ¡Esperamos verlos allí mientras nos esforzamos por fomentar un sentido de pertenencia y relaciones en nuestra comunidad!
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¡Les invitamos a nuestro próximo evento "Una Comunidad, Una Familia"! Nuestros dos eventos de verano fueron todo un éxito y tenemos nuevas actividades y sorteos planeados. Por favor, confirmen su asistencia el martes 4 de noviembre de 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. en la Preparatoria Plano. Habrá cuidado de niños, intérpretes y refrigerios gratuitos. ¡Esperamos verlos allí mientras nos esforzamos por fomentar un sentido de pertenencia y relaciones en nuestra comunidad!
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Donate While You Dine at Culver's in Plano! Tuesday October 14th from 5 - 8 pm./Done mientras cena en Culver's en Plano! Marties 14 de Octubre de 5 a 8 pm
Visit Culver's of Plano on Tuesday, October 14th from 5 - 8 pm and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Cares Closet and Giving Tree.
Culver's of Plano, 6400 Lakeside Rd.
FREE Food Pantry is Friday, September 19th
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, September 19th 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.
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, September 19th 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.
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, September 19th 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.
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, September 19th 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.
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry...Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more on Friday, August 15th 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.
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 information to apply for registration fee waivers. Based on the income information provided on the household information form, students’ fees may be waived (free), reduced (50%) or full-pay. Remember, families do not need to complete any paperwork in order to receive free breakfast and lunch at school. ALL students are eligible for FREE meals during the 2025-26 school year.
El distrito escolar se comunicará con las familias que no estén certificadas directamente por el Estado de Illinois (SNAP, Medicaid o que cumplan con los requisitos para familias de acogida) y les proporcionará información para solicitar la exención de la cuota de inscripción. Según la información de ingresos proporcionada en el formulario de información del hogar, las cuotas de los estudiantes pueden ser exentas (gratuitas), reducidas (50%) o pagadas completamente. Recuerden que las familias no necesitan completar ningún trámite para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos en la escuela. TODOS los estudiantes son elegibles para recibir comidas GRATUITAS durante el año escolar 2025-26.
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 information to apply for registration fee waivers. Based on the income information provided on the household information form, students’ fees may be waived (free), reduced (50%) or full-pay. Remember, families do not need to complete any paperwork in order to receive free breakfast and lunch at school. ALL students are eligible for FREE meals during the 2025-26 school year.
El distrito escolar se comunicará con las familias que no estén certificadas directamente por el Estado de Illinois (SNAP, Medicaid o que cumplan con los requisitos para familias de acogida) y les proporcionará información para solicitar la exención de la cuota de inscripción. Según la información de ingresos proporcionada en el formulario de información del hogar, las cuotas de los estudiantes pueden ser exentas (gratuitas), reducidas (50%) o pagadas completamente. Recuerden que las familias no necesitan completar ningún trámite para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos en la escuela. TODOS los estudiantes son elegibles para recibir comidas GRATUITAS durante el año escolar 2025-26.
Free Meals for ALL Students, All School Year
The Plano School District has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). With this new option in place, all students enrolled in District 88 are eligible to receive a FREE healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to their household each day of this school year. Morning Preschool students will receive a full breakfast at school and afternoon Preschool students will receive a full lunch at school.
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.
The Plano School District has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). With this new option in place, all students enrolled in District 88 are eligible to receive a FREE healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to their household each day of this school year. Morning Preschool students will receive a full breakfast at school and afternoon Preschool students will receive a full lunch at school.
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.
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, July 18th 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.
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.
