Se dice que todo es más grande en Texas, pero el viernes en el Alamodome, nada pudo opacar la grandeza de Dallas ISD. En una hazaña jamás antes vista en la larga historia deportiva del distrito, los equipos de básquetbol masculino de tres preparatorias —James Madison, Justin F. Kimball y David W. Carter— compitieron en el torneo estatal de la UIL y dominaron sus respectivas divisiones. James Madison High School se hizo con la victoria del campeonato estatal de la División I 3A con un marcador de 70-59 contra Orangefield en el Alamodome de San Antonio. Justin F. Kimball High…
Author: Carol Paiz
They say everything is bigger in Texas, but on Friday at the Alamodome, nothing was bigger than the presence of Dallas ISD. In a feat never accomplished in the district’s long and storied athletic history, three boys’ basketball teams—James Madison, Justin F. Kimball, and David W. Carter—all traveled to the UIL State Tournament and swept their respective divisions. James Madison High School secured the 3A Division I State Championship with a 70-59 victory over Orangefield at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Justin F. Kimball High School claimed the 4A Division I State Championship, defeating Almeta Crawford 62-42. This is the…
South Oak Cliff High School is headed back to the UIL state championship for the fifth straight season, making the Golden Bears one of only eight schools in Texas UIL history to accomplish this rare feat. But for SOC, the milestone is only part of the story. This year, they face the Lions, the same opponent that denied them a win last season, and the Golden Bears are determined to write a different ending. “When it’s five in a row, you don’t really think about how long it’s been,” said Jason Todd, head coach. “It just feels like part of…
Durante 25 años, el programa Director por un Día de Dallas ISD ha unido escuelas y empresas, dándoles a los estudiantes un vistazo al mundo laboral y a los profesionistas, a la increíble labor que se lleva a cabo en cada salón de clases. Cerca de 200 líderes cívicos, empresariales y de organizaciones sin fines de lucro se pusieron en el lugar del director en varias escuelas del distrito, haciendo las veces de los administradores, conociendo a estudiantes y viendo de primera mano el corazón de la educación pública. Los participantes ayudaron con los anuncios matutinos, dieron lecciones en clase…
For 25 years, Dallas ISD’s Principal for a Day program has brought classrooms and boardrooms together, giving students a glimpse into real-world careers and showing community leaders the incredible work happening inside the classrooms. Almost 200 civic, business, and nonprofit leaders stepped into the role of principal at campuses across the district, shadowing school leaders, meeting students, and gaining a firsthand look at the heart of public education. Participants assisted with morning announcements, participated in classroom lessons, and attended student-led activities throughout the day. Many stay connected long after the event, partnering with schools to expand mentorships, internships, or special…
Thousands of students across the city are learning in safer, tech-savvy, and modern schools thanks to the Dallas ISD 2020 Bond program. Recently, district leaders came together at the State of the Bond to give an update on its success and their vision for the future. “The 2020 Bond program made significant progress, reflecting the trust our community placed in us,” said Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed. D. “Its impact on our students will be felt for generations to come.” The 2020 Bond program reshaped classrooms across Dallas. From brand-new campuses to upgraded facilities, 253 projects were funded through the…
Se invita a los estudiantes de Dallas ISD a participar en el concurso de arte del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana de 2025, organizado por los Dallas Mavericks. El concurso, que ya ha empezado a recibir propuestas, está abierto para estudiantes de octavo a 12.º grado en todo el norte de Texas. Para participar, los estudiantes deben presentar una obra visual que represente la historia afroamericana y el crecimiento de la representación de la cultura afroamericana en las artes a través de diferentes épocas. Se seleccionará a cinco ganadores, y cada uno recibirá un viaje todo incluido a Washington D.…
Dallas ISD students are invited to enter the 2025 Black History Month Art Contest, hosted by the Dallas Mavericks. Now accepting submissions, the art contest is open to eighth through 12th grade students across north Texas. To enter, students must submit a visual medium representing Black history and growth of representation of Black culture in the arts through different eras of time. Five winners will be chosen, and each will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. with a guardian to visit renowned African American museums. Teachers of students who win the contest will receive free tickets to a Dallas…
Como asistir a la Universidad de Harvard nunca figuró entre los planes de Natalie A., imagínese lo sorprendida que estuvo cuando fue admitida a la prestigiosa institución. “No hay límites”, dijo, reiterando las palabras de ánimo de su padre. Con vistas al futuro, Natalie reflexiona sobre las lecciones que aprendió en Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, aprovechando oportunidades que alguna vez creyó fuera de su alcance. “Vaya adonde vaya, sé que llevaré conmigo las lecciones y los valores que me inculcaron en Bryan Adams High School”, dijo. Natalie tuvo mucho éxito en Bryan Adams haciendo de todo, incluyendo clases,…
If applying to Harvard University was never Natalie A.’s plan, imagine her shock when she was accepted. “The sky’s the limit,” she said, echoing her father’s words of encouragement. Looking to the future, Natalie reflects on the lessons that Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy taught her, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. “I know that no matter where life takes me, I’ll always carry the lessons and values instilled in me at Bryan Adams High School,” she said. Natalie thrived at Bryan Adams, balancing academics, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities. She is a member of the…