Los estudiantes del Dallas ISD volverán a ser los protagonistas en la Competencia Anual de Oratoria de MLK Jr., presentada por Foley & Lardner LLP. La competencia, que celebra el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., invita a estudiantes de cuarto y quinto grado a demostrar sus habilidades de redacción y expresión oral mediante discursos originales inspirados en las enseñanzas del Dr. King. Cada año, los estudiantes elaboran y presentan discursos de tres a cinco minutos basados en un tema seleccionado. El tema de este año invita a los participantes a reflexionar sobre la vigencia del mensaje de King.…
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Natasha McLaurin’s passion for supporting students has led to an award-winning counseling program at Buckner Terrace Montessori that focuses on social–emotional learning and guides students as they begin discovering new possibilities for their future. As an elementary school counselor, McLaurin takes on the unique task of making college and career readiness meaningful for young students. McLaurin said the goal at elementary school is to help students learn how to dream. “We want them to dream of all the possibilities of who they can be and not take anything off the table,” she said. Through two campuswide initiatives, McLaurin found creative…
Across the district, schools and departments hosted events to benefit the community, a school, or families, making the end of year celebrations a little better for others. They shared these efforts below. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Booker T. Angels is an annual event coordinated by the student council and Parent Teacher Student Association at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Students, team members, and families of the school adopt five families who need assistance from H.I. Holland Elementary at Lisbon. David G. Burnet Elementary School The effort involves…
Dallas ISD students will once again take center stage in the annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition, presented by Foley & Lardner LLP. The competition, which celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., invites fourth- and fifth-grade students to showcase their writing and public speaking skills through original speeches inspired by King’s teachings. Each year, students craft and perform three- to five-minute speeches based on a selected prompt. This year’s topic asks competitors to reflect on King’s continued relevance. The prompt is: “As a student of Dr. King’s life, what message of hope do you think he would have…
Cuando el policía de Dallas ISD Omar Sepúlveda decidió alegrarles las fiestas a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales de Dr. L.G. Pinkston Sr. High School, pidió a los cadetes de JROTC ayudarlos a organizar una colecta de regalos. Pero Sepúlveda no se detuvo ahí, pues incentivó a los estudiantes a participar haciendo una competencia entre cinco clases para ver cuál recaudaría más donaciones. A la clase ganadora, dijo, se le haría una fiesta con pizzas. Todo salió como esperaba. Trajeron suficientes donaciones para los estudiantes de educación especial, y además, para los niños de Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Su generosidad…
Written by Student Activities Department Student Activities achieved a year of remarkable success, with students demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication across a wide array of competitive events. Participants excelled in academic, debate, and various scholastic competitions, securing top placements, scholarships, and national recognition. These outstanding accomplishments highlight the department’s commitment to fostering student growth and preparing them for future success. Schools that advanced to the UIL Academic State Meet: School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Hillcrest High School School of Science and Engineering…
El Departamento de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil ofrecerá a las familias de toda Dallas comidas gratuitas para llevar durante las dos semanas de vacaciones de invierno. Esta iniciativa provee año con año apoyo esencial a las familias que dependen de la comida provista por la escuela durante el año escolar para que los estudiantes tengan acceso a platos nutritivos y balanceados incluso cuando las clases no estén en sesión. Los días 22 y 29 de diciembre, el departamento proporcionará dos días de desayuno y almuerzo. Las familias podrán recoger la misma cantidad ambos días para así tener acceso…
Food and Child Nutrition Services is proud to support families across the Dallas community by offering free break meals to go during the long winter break. This initiative continues to provide essential support to families who rely on school meals throughout the year, ensuring students are able to maintain access to nutritious, well-balanced meals even when school is out, and regular services are paused. On Dec. 22 and Dec. 29, FCNS will provide two days’ worth of free breakfast and lunch on each scheduled distribution day, offering families convenient and reliable access to healthy meals. All children 18 years and…
La temporada de graduaciones 2025–2026 de Dallas ISD está por llegar. Las ceremonias tendrán lugar en varias ubicaciones del distrito y se transmitirán en vivo. Los enlaces de las transmisiones se compartirán en mayo de 2026. Si no puede ver una transmisión en vivo, estarán disponibles en la página web de graduaciones 2026 del distrito al finalizarse cada evento.