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Enrolling your student for the 2026-2027 school year can bring up questions, whether new to Dallas ISD, or looking to transfer to a different campus.  To help families navigate the upcoming school year, below are the top five most frequently asked questions, along with critical registration tips. How do I find out which school my child is assigned to? Your student’s designated school is determined by your home address and their current grade level: elementary, middle, or high school. Visit dallasisd.org/enroll and select Find Your School. This link will take you directly to the district’s School Finder tool. Simply type…

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Cada verano, cientos de estudiantes de Dallas ISD participan en el Summer Dance Intensive para refinar su técnica, explorar nuevos estilos y desarrollar confianza en sí mismos. Para muchos de los instructores que los lideran, también es una oportunidad de regresar al programa que ayudó a moldear sus carreras. Ya en su 15.º edición, el programa reúne a aproximadamente 400 estudiantes de todo el distrito, continuando así con una tradición que abarca casi 30 años. La directora del programa, Juliana Williams, comprende ese legado de primera mano. Después de asistir al campamento como estudiante, ahora dirige ese programa que hace…

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La Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD se reunió el 25 de julio por última vez para el año escolar 2025–2026. A continuación se presenta información destacada. Junta Escolar aprueba actualizaciones al Código de Conducta Estudiantil para el año escolar 2026–2027 La Junta Escolar aprobó el Código de Conducta Estudiantil de Dallas ISD para el año escolar 2026–2027. Como requerimiento legal, el código enumera las responsabilidades estudiantiles, las expectativas de conducta y los procedimientos disciplinarios aplicados en todas las escuelas. El Código de Conducta Estudiantil incluye cuotas relacionadas con la recuperación de dispositivos móviles confiscados. Bajo esta política, se cobrará a…

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June 2026 Dallas ISD Board of Trustees meetings recap The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on June 25 for the last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year.  Below are highlights.  Board approves updates to Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 school year  The Board of Trustees approved the Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year. Required by law, it outlines student responsibilities, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures for all campuses. The Student Code of Conduct includes fees related to retrieving confiscated mobile devices. Under the policy, students may be charged a fee ranging from $5…

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Every summer, hundreds of Dallas ISD students step into the Summer Dance Intensive to sharpen their technique, explore new styles, and build confidence. For many of the instructors leading them, it is also a chance to return to the program that helped shape their own careers. Now in its 15th year, the Summer Dance Intensive brings together approximately 400 students from across the district, continuing a tradition that stretches nearly 30 years.  Camp director, Juliana Williams, understands that legacy firsthand. Having attended the intensive as a student, she now leads the same program that inspired her years ago. “Some of…

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The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Melva Yanes, who is now a finance manager for Excelencia in Education. Read about her educational journey at Dallas ISD and how her teachers impacted her to give back to her community. What high school did you attend and graduate from? Trinidad Garza Early College High School in 2017. What is your current occupation? Finance Manager for Excelencia in Education. What are your responsibilities? As the finance manager, my daily responsibilities include managing invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, as well as financial reporting and responding to…

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Seagoville students will soon be able to begin their educational journey in pre-K and remain in the same learning community through eighth grade. Dallas ISD recently broke ground on the future Seagoville Academy, a pre-K through eighth- grade campus funded through the district’s voter-approved Bond 2020 program.  By allowing students to remain in the same learning community from early childhood through middle school, the campus will provide greater continuity throughout their educational journey. This means fewer transitions, stronger relationships, and a deeper understanding of every child’s academic and social-emotional needs over time, said Laura Garza, regional superintendent. Seagoville Academy will…

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Redactado por Lennon Formaggini El gimnasio de Skyline High School se vio transformado en un centro de excelencia académica y vibrante espíritu escolar en cuanto estudiantes de primaria de todo Dallas ISD se reunieron para competir en la edición de este año del Lone Star Challenge. El evento académico, equivalente del Decatlón Académico pero a nivel de primaria, reunió a cientos de estudiantes para exhibir su intelecto y trabajo en equipo. Organizado por el Departamento de Actividades Estudiantiles de Dallas ISD, el Lone Star Challenge pone a prueba a equipos de nueve miembros en matemáticas, ciencias, literatura y estudios sociales.…

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Written by Lennon Formaggini, Student Activities Department Skyline High School’s gymnasium was transformed into a hub of academic excellence and vibrant school spirit as elementary students from across Dallas ISD gathered for the annual Lone Star Challenge. The academic event, which serves as the elementary school equivalent to Academic Decathlon, brought together hundreds of students to showcase their intellect and teamwork. Organized by the Dallas ISD Student Activities Department, the Lone Star Challenge tests nine-member school teams across math, science, literature, and social studies. This year’s theme focused heavily on Africa, leading students to dive deep into everything from complex…

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David W. Carter High School High School collegiate ambassador and cheerleader Nikirra J. will attend Texas A&M University-Commerce this fall to major in business administration and minor in music. The decorated vocalist, who earned top state UIL solo honors and began singing at Umphrey Lee Elementary School, credits her time in choir for shaping her character and teaching her the power of teamwork. Backed by her family’s deep musical roots and her mother’s steadfast support, Nikirra hopes her legacy inspires future students to always give their best to strengthen the whole team.

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