Hundreds of Dallas ISD students helped honor veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the 2014 Dallas Veterans Day Parade. The annual parade honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, and this year’s specifically highlighted the sacrifices of wounded veterans. See a complete photo gallery here.
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Skyline High School teacher Margie Robinson will receive Humanities Texas’ 2014 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award at a ceremony at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the school auditorium at 7777 Forney Road. District 23 state Sen. Royce West and Dallas ISD District 9 Trustee Bernadette Nutall will join Humanities Texas’ representatives at the ceremony honoring Robinson who teaches Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition. The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Texas is a nonprofit, educational organization supported by the state and the U.S. Congress. It conducts and supports public programs in history, literature,…
After serving more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Chief Frederick Brown decided to give the corporate world a try. Although the stint was short-lived, the experience helped him realize that working with kids is his true calling. When an opportunity to direct the Leadership Cadet Corps program at Sam Tasby Middle School came his way, he took the job. Eight years later, he says, “I love it. Of all the hats he wears at Tasby ̶ LCC instructor, athletic coordinator, and safety coordinator – it’s the unofficial job of mentor to his 138 sixth- through eighth-graders that he…
Honor. Service. Sacrifice. Duty. To the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, those words hold a special meaning. To the hundreds of military veterans in Dallas ISD, these values continue to be called upon daily in service to students, families and our community. On this Veterans Day, Dallas ISD proudly recognizes our employees who have served, and continue to serve, our country. We salute these men and women for their selfless sacrifice. Click here to view a list of veterans by branch of military service.
Did you know that there is a military museum on the campus of Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy? Commonly known around Dallas ISD as The Marsh Military Museum, it has been open since May 8, 2012. The Leadership Cadet Corps cadets who are the curators and tour guides take great pride in the items that have been donated by the community. The museum is open during regular school hours and by appointment after school. Please call (214) 335-0708 to schedule a tour.
The MVP initiative of the Dallas ISD Coordinated School Health Initiative emphasizes three components essential to a healthy lifestyle: M = move and stay active, V = value healthy eating, and P = practice healthy habits. For the Dallas community, the Dec. 13 Cigna Dallas Mayor’s Race 5K and one mile fun run offers an enjoyable opportunity to move and stay active. Each registered participant will receive an official race T-shirt and a finisher’s medal. In addition to improving health and helping with weight loss, running is known to relieve stress, boost confidence and decrease depression. The added benefits of…
We need you to become a Dallas MVP! How do you become an MVP? You need to M = Move and Stay Active, V = Value Healthy Eating, and P = Practice Healthy Habits. The first step to becoming a Dallas MVP is to get moving for 60 minutes every day! Looking for a way to get moving? Sign up for the Cigna Mayor’s Race 5K/1K Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Reunion Park in downtown Dallas. Deadline for registration is Friday, Nov. 14. All registration forms must be submitted through the Health and Physical Education Department. Learn more…
Dallas ISD quiere reclutar cerca de 5,000 tutores voluntarios para mejorar las habilidades de lectura de los estudiantes. Se ha iniciado la búsqueda de ciudadanos de cualquier área comprometidos cívicamente y con la disposición de brindar una hora a la semana para ayudar a alumnos que tienen problemas de lectura en el distrito. La necesidad existe en todas las áreas geográficas de la ciudad, así que lo más seguro es que haya una escuela cerca del lugar donde vive o trabaja con alumnos que necesiten su ayuda. Las investigaciones muestran que la tutoría personalizada es eficiente para mejorar las habilidades…