Aug. 15 marks the first day of school in Frisco ISD. Start the year right with this compilation of back-to-school tips.
Important dates
First day of school: Aug. 15
Thanksgiving holiday: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3
Spring break: March 9-13
Last day of school: May 28
Graduation ceremonies: May 29-30
Need immunizations?
FISD students cannot go to school without appropriate documentation for required vaccines. Students can get vaccinated through:
- Any doctor’s office or clinic
- Collin County Health Care Services, open Mon.-Fri. 7:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Denton County Public Health, which will have extended hours Aug. 7-17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit
www.friscoisd.org for more information.
Taking the bus
Bus services are available for students who live 2 or more miles from their assigned school. Bus routes and times are available at
www.friscoisd.org. Parents can also call 469-633-6155 to speak to a dispatcher.
Meal information
Parents can view and print daily menus for each FISD campus at
www.schoolcafe.com/friscoisd/menus. Students with specific diets and allergies can customize their menu by filtering for allergens. Eligible parents can apply for free or reduced lunches at
www.schoolcafe.com/friscoisd.
Join your local parent-teacher association
PTA members advocate on behalf of families and teachers. In FISD, individuals can join a PTA through a single PTA membership or by joining more than one PTA. Applications can be completed in person or online. PTA membership unlocks several discounts across travel and recreation, hospitality, electronics and auto insurance companies.
For more information, visit
www.friscopta.org.
5 things to know about school safety in FISD
1. There is controlled access with one point of entry for visitors during the school day. All visitors must enter the front office to gain access to the rest of the building. A second interior door must be opened electronically by staff.
2. Full-time school resource officers are at high school campuses. Middle school officers are also responsible for two to three elementary schools.
3. Security cameras inside and outside schools offer live access for front office staff, police, firefighters and paramedics.
4. There are four school lockdown drills, joint drills on campus with police and fire departments, and active-shooter trainings every year.
5. STOPit is an anonymous online tip line for students, parents, teachers and others who have concerns. For more information, visit
www.friscoisd.org/departments/security/stopit.
