You’re Invited to the Child Nutrition Elementary School Open House
Elementary school students, parents and staff are invited to try possible new additions to the breakfast and lunch menus at the Elementary School Open House on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. Students and parents are welcome to ask questions, share feedback and learn about meal programs at the Service Center at 12050 Rolater Road. There will also be free giveaways! RSVP and learn more.
You’re Invited to Lunch at the CTEC Student-Run Restaurant
Saveur, the student-operated French restaurant located at the Career and Technical Education Center, is now open to serve you! The restaurant is located at the CTE Center at 9889 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75035. Find the Fall 2022 menu, dates, and times.
Frisco ISD is Hiring!
Please help us spread the word regarding employment opportunities in Frisco ISD. FISD is hiring in all areas including aides, teachers, bus drivers, custodians, and child nutrition staff The District is hosting a job fair on Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m. at the FISD Administration Building located at 5515 Ohio Dr.
We’re Here for Your Family
An additional resource is available to assist Frisco ISD students and families in need. School support specialists provide personalized, hands-on support in securing assistance from community organizations or government agencies. The specialists ensure students’ basic needs are met, allowing them to focus on learning in the classroom. Contact your campus counselor to initiate the process if you’d like help addressing needs related to mental health, food insecurity, medical and legal services and much more.
Get a Background Check and Explore Volunteer Opportunities
FISD Board Policy requires that each volunteer, chaperone, and/or mentor undergo a background check before working with students. Frisco ISD uses VOLY, a volunteer management system, to complete background checks and to post volunteer opportunities. To work with students on campus, you will need to create a VOLY account by visiting https://friscoisd.voly.org.
You will be prompted to complete the background check during your VOLY account creation process. Keep an eye on your inbox for your background check approval (the process can take up to 3-5 business days). VOLY will send you customized e-mails with opportunities that may interest you for volunteering.
Family and community members must complete a background check once every year starting in July.
If you need help, email volunteer@friscoisd.org, call 469-633-6860 or complete a ticket through the VOLY support system.
Learn More about School Cafe
Visit www.schoolcafe.com/FriscoISD or download the app to:
Winter Weather Procedures
FISD closely monitors weather forecasts in anticipation of possible ice and/or snow accumulation. During and after a weather event, the District coordinates closely with the City of Frisco and other area emergency management officials to determine the status of local road conditions. This information is used to make a final decision about whether to open schools no later than 5:30 a.m. each school day.
Frisco ISD will notify families via email and text in the event of a school closure or delayed start. The District and campus websites will also be updated with alerts of school closures, as well as the District’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. This information will also be shared with local television and radio stations. You can ensure you are subscribed to text messages from Frisco ISD by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
If FISD does not communicate with you regarding a school closing or delayed start, there are no changes to the regular school day.
Reporting an Absence
All absences, both excused and unexcused, count toward the state’s compulsory attendance law. When a student's attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at least at 75 percent of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class or a final grade by completing a plan approved by the principal. All absences can easily be submitted in the form at the top of our campus website. Learn more about the attendance policy.
COVID-19 Absences
For the 2022-23 school year, students with a positive COVID test will receive up to five excused absences per occurrence. Parents must submit a picture or copy of a positive COVID test and students quarantined without a positive COVID test may be excused with a parent note for each day absent. These parent notes will count toward the eight parent notes allowed by Frisco ISD. All absences will be considered when working through 90% attendance for credit and should be submitted in the form at the top of our campus website.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Frisco ISD utilizes the School Messenger text messaging service on a limited basis to communicate timely information such as school closures/delays or campus emergencies. Not sure if you are signed up? Opt in by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. This system is maintained separately from Remind, which many teachers and coaches use to text message students and parents.
Report Concerns with STOPit
As a reminder, students and parents can report incidents of bullying or harassment online using our District’s anonymous reporting system called STOPit. Frisco ISD collaborates with the City of Frisco, City of McKinney, Town of Little Elm and the City of Plano Police and Fire/EMS to keep our schools safe.
As partners, safety is a top priority, and our campus relies on the continued support of students, parents and the community to keep schools safe. By submitting a report, campus administrators receive a notification regarding the concerns you share.
STOPit is not an emergency response service. If you believe your call requires immediate police, fire, or paramedic response, call 911. STOPit does not provide counseling or clinical advice. If you feel you need this type of intervention, please seek the assistance of a qualified clinical or medical professional. Report concerns responsibly via the StopIt App or to the authorities.
Learn more about STOPit and how to report.
Access the Elementary Curriculum Outline
Frisco ISD parents have access to the curriculum outline and pacing guides used Districtwide for each grade level. The curriculum outlines are created and revised each year by District educators and are rooted in the statewide curriculum standards provided by the Texas Education Agency, called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS.) Access the curriculum and pacing page.
Enhanced Police Coverage
Frisco ISD is partnering with local police departments to increase the number of officers assigned to work at or near the District’s elementary schools. The extra patrols and campus visits are intended to provide an additional layer of safety and security during the school day. Learn more.
Gold Cards for Senior Citizens
The Gold Card allows those who are age 60 and older and live within the FISD enrollment boundaries to get free admission to most District athletic and fine arts events. The 2022-23 Gold Card is now available and can be picked up on weekdays at the FISD Administration Building (5515 Ohio Drive) or the FISD Athletic Office (6950 Stadium Lane). A picture ID with a home address must be shown in order to receive a Gold Card. More information is available here.
Check Out the Community Folder
The community folder area of the District website is full of advertisements and links to information about goods and services that may be of interest to the FISD community. You can find everything from discounts on kids’ camps to volunteer opportunities. The folder does not represent the viewpoint of the District and is not an endorsement of the advertiser, products, or services listed.
Support the FEF Through Amazon Smile
You can support the Frisco Education Foundation by shopping on smile.amazon.com. Choose the Frisco Education Foundation as the recipient and .5% of the purchase price will go straight to the FEF.
The Frisco Education Foundation is the 501(c)3 not-for-profit that exists solely to benefit the students and staff of Frisco ISD. Click here to learn more about the FEF.
School Cafeteria Returns to Paid Meals
This year, our cafeteria returned to charging for school breakfast and lunch based on eligibility for meal benefits. The federal waiver that allowed schools nationwide to offer free meals to all students regardless of income expired last school year.
Breakfast is $2 and lunch is $2.75. Families with low household income are encouraged to apply for meal benefits. Visit www.schoolcafe.com/FriscoISD or download the app to:
Get to Know the Calendars on the District Website
The Frisco ISD calendar section has numerous functionalities. You can customize your calendar to include only the district calendars that are applicable to you before printing, subscribing or syncing to your Outlook. For example, high school athletics and middle school fine arts can each be specified by campus and activity.
