October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), launched in October 2004, continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation and helps ensure that individuals, families, schools, and communities have resources they need to be safer and more secure online. The overarching theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 is “Securing the Next 250.” #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

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Congratulations to all the band students who auditioned for Frisco ISD’s third annual Middle School District Band! The audition process, which looks similar to All-Region and All-State auditions, is intended to increase focus on the development of individual musicianship. Over 900 students from across all FISD middle schools tried out, and 271 students made the band. Find a full list.

The Frisco ISD Book Bus is ready to hit the road in October, sharing literacy fun and free books with children from around the FISD area.

• When: Friday, Oct. 9 from 9-11 a.m.

• Where: Buffalo Ridge Park, 15301 Crape Myrtle Road, Frisco, TX 75035

For the most up-to-date information about Book Bus visits, visit the Frisco ISD Book Bus webpage and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

Staff, students, parents and community members selected to serve on District committees for the 2026-27 school year were notified this week following approval by the Board of Trustees at its regular September meeting. Each committee is part of the larger District Advisory Council, which provides feedback to the Board on District initiatives, goals, programs and compliance-related matters. The District is grateful for everyone who volunteered their time and interest to serve.

• Calendar Committee: As work begins on the 2027-28 instructional calendar, Frisco ISD is first soliciting stakeholder feedback to guide the District’s calendar committee. The 2027-28 Instructional Calendar Survey is open Sept. 17-Oct. 2. Access the survey.

• Bond Planning Committee: FISD is exploring a possible spring 2027 bond, starting with formation of a Bond Planning Committee. Applications are open through Friday, Sept. 25. Apply online.

The Frisco ISD Book Bus wrapped up a busy summer schedule this month, bringing literacy fun to every corner of the District starting just days after its June completion. To give a sense of the impact, the Library and Technology Services Department shared a few impressive numbers:

• 1,322 - Books given away to children

• 100 - Miles traveled to book bus stops

• 14 - Stops made this summer

The Book Bus is gearing up for fall and will be ready to roll out an updated schedule soon. To find out when and where they will be, visit the Frisco ISD Book Bus webpage and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

The Frisco ISD School Board is eager to hear from staff, students and community members, and there are a number of ways to share your feedback with Trustees. One method is by signing up to speak at Community Input Meetings, now scheduled for the 2026-27 school year:

• Oct. 5, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

• Nov. 30, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

• Feb. 22, 2027 - 6:30 p.m.

• April 26, 2027 - 6:30 p.m.

Meetings are held at the Frisco ISD Administration Building, and visitors should enter through the front doors.

Can’t be there? A recording will be available after the meeting on the District website.

In partnership with the Frisco Police Department and with student safety at the forefront, the District's Student Code of Conduct has been updated to align with the City's e-scooter policy.

Review the student code of conduct by visiting this link.