Written by Michelle Read
From journalism to oral interpretation to accounting to literary criticism, Dallas ISD students delivered outstanding performances at the recent UIL District Academic Meets.
Several high schools earned first-place team awards, with dozens of students advancing to the regional meet.
Held at Skyline High School, the annual district competition brought together 545 high school students from 31 campuses across Dallas ISD to participate in the competitive academic contest, where students can advance to the UIL Academic State Meet in Austin.
Top performing schools include:
- Hillcrest High School for 5A.
- School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center for 4A.
- Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy and
- School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center won second place in their respective divisions.
These schools captured their awards by earning top cumulative points in individual and team events. They, along with 15 additional schools, advanced to the UIL regional meet in several events by placing in the top three in their respective events. Out of the 19 schools that advanced, SEM, TAG, and Hillcrest earned spots at the upcoming academic state championship.
Michelle Read, Student Activities coordinator, said Dallas ISD students demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, excelling across numerous events and earning spots at the upcoming state competitions.
“Our students have worked incredibly hard, and their achievements reflect their perseverance and academic excellence,” she said. “We’re proud of all their efforts and look forward to seeing them represent Dallas ISD at the state level in Austin.”
This year’s competition was particularly impressive, with schools winning multiple categories.
SEM advanced in accounting, calculator, computer science, journalism, math, number sense, science, and spelling, ultimately winning the regional championship sweepstakes title outright. TAG is heading to the state meet in current issues and events, and computer science, with Hillcrest advancing in journalism.
