Is Plano ISD still offering free school meals?
The United States Department of Agriculture waiver that allowed Plano ISD to provide free meals to all students during the 2021-22 school year is set to expire. Plano ISD will resume charging for meals during the 2022-23 school year based on student eligibility for meal benefits.
When does school start in Plano ISD?
School begins on August 11 for all students. Plano ISD’s enrollment for new students and annual registration is now available online. Visit our enrollment hub for more information, including frequently asked enrollment questions.
What is Plano ISD’s socioeconomic form?
Funded annually by the Plano ISD Education Foundation and business sponsors, these grants help Plano ISD educators enhance instruction in schools and classrooms across the district. Read more. This year, all parents are asked to complete the Socioeconomic Form as part of this year’s enrollment process, regardless of socioeconomic need.
What is the Plano ISD teacher grant program?
Amid tears of joy and celebratory cheers, 102 Plano ISD teachers in 52 schools were surprised on Friday, November 5 with 2021 Grants to Educators totaling $125,000. Funded annually by the Plano ISD Education Foundation and business sponsors, these grants help Plano ISD educators enhance instruction in schools and classrooms across the district.
Breakfast
FREE Breakfast Meals - In accordance with United States Department of Agriculture guidance, Plano ISD will offer all students access to free breakfast every school day during the 2021-22 academic year, regardless of household income.
Lunch
FREE Lunch Meals - In accordance with United States Department of Agriculture guidance, Plano ISD will offer all students access to free lunch every school day during the 2021-22 academic year, regardless of household income.
Effective August 2, 2021
Food served in the cafeteria consists of the five food groups; meat/meat alternate, grains, vegetables, fruits, and milk. In order for a student breakfast to be considered reimbursable, the meal must include a minimum of three food items, one of which must be a fruit.
Breakfast Meal Prices
In accordance with United States Department of Agriculture guidance, Plano ISD will offer all students access to free breakfast every school day during the 2021-22 academic year, regardless of household income.
Lunch Meal Prices
In accordance with United States Department of Agriculture guidance, Plano ISD will offer all students access to free lunch every school day during the 2021-22 academic year, regardless of household income.
Mission
Dedicated to enhancing our student's education by providing nutritious quality meals.
Vision
Food and Nutritional Services will provide an environment that encourages students to broaden their knowledge in making lifelong healthy food choices.
Funding
Plano Independent School District, Food and Nutritional Service is 100% self-supporting and does not receive local tax support. The only sources of revenue are from federal and state reimbursements, money paid by students and adults. These revenues pay for labor, benefits, food, supplies, equipment, and repairs.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, menus will most likely need to be updated periodically to account for supply shortages. We appreciate your patience and support during this time as we work to navigate these shortages while continuing to provide nutritious, quality meals to our students.
SchoolCafe App
Download the schoolCafe App to make online payments, check menus, and more.
Updated Guidelines for Schoolwide Events
Due to rising COVID related case numbers in our community, the district has updated the guidelines for schoolwide events and activities to protect the health and wellbeing of Plano ISD students and staff. These revised guidelines will be in place through February 4, 2022, and will be reevaluated at that time.
Intra-District Transfer Requests for 2022-23 School Year
Families in kindergarten-12th grade who wish to request a school transfer for their student for the 2022-23 school year, should visit the Student Transfers page at www.pisd.edu/pisdtransfer .
Student Activities for Saturday Postponed or Cancelled
All Plano ISD student events and activities will be cancelled or postponed for Saturday morning, afternoon and evening, February 5, 2022, due to the continued potential for ice and unsafe driving conditions. Read more.
Superintendent Sara Bonser Announces Retirement
After 33 years of service in public education (25 of those years in Plano ISD), Superintendent Sara Bonser informed the Plano ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 25, that she will retire as superintendent at the end of this school year in order to spend more time with family at a critical time. Read more.
Intra-District Transfer Requests for 2022-23 School Year
Families in kindergarten-12th grade who wish to request a school transfer for their student for the 2022-23 school year, should visit the Student Transfers page at www.pisd.edu/pisdtransfer .
