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Joe Soliz developed the confidence to become an internationally renowned salesman, studied under the leadership of then-teacher Michael Hinojosa, and met his high school sweetheart at W.H. Adamson High School almost 40 years ago. The life lessons he learned at his alma mater boosted this Leopard to succeed as a national assistant key account manager for Yakult – a company based in Japan that produces a world-famous probiotic beverage. “I was kind of shocked when I first walked into Adamson. I was really shy and was trying really hard to find my comfort zone at first,” Soliz said. “My kids,…

Despite a global pandemic, Dallas ISD competitive Robotics continues to excel at the highest levels. Three all-girl teams won awards at the VEX Robotics World Championship competing against over 200 teams from all over the world! The LadyBots of Casa View Elementary won the Online Challenge STEM Research Project Award. GirlPower from Winnetka Elementary won the Energy Award and the RoboBeasts of Robert T. Hill Middle School won the Innovate Award. Competitive robotics helps to promote interest and awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Karen Citlalli Chavarría, quien pronto se graduará de H. Grady Spruce High School, nació en Dallas y se crio en Ciudad de México. En 2018, regresó a su ciudad natal, donde asistió a la preparatoria y sobresalió en sus estudios. En Spruce, Karen fue parte de Peer Forward y participó en baile, coro y fotografía. “La clase de baile me ayudó a ser más confiada y tuve la oportunidad de ser parte del drill team. Me fascina cantar, así que estar en el coro me ayudó a conectarme con la música. La clase de fotografía me trajo muchas oportunidades, como…

Karen Citlalli Chavarria, a senior at H. Grady Spruce High School, was born in Dallas and raised in Mexico City. In 2018, she returned to her hometown to attend high school, where she excelled academically. At Spruce, Chavarria was part of the Peer Forward group and also participated in dance, choir and photography. “Dance helped me to obtain more confidence, and I had the opportunity to join the drill team. I love to sing, so being in choir helped me to connect with the music. Photography brought me many opportunities, such as being recognized with the State VASE Gold Seal…

Entre la clase del Salón de la Fama de Deportes de Dallas ISD de este año se encuentran dos corredores olímpicos, incluido un medallista de oro en cuatro ocasiones; un par de jugadores seleccionados entre los cuatro primeros en el draft de la NBA con 18 apariciones en conjunto en el juego de estrellas, incluido un campeón de la NBA en dos ocasiones consecutivas; un ganador del Campeonato de la PGA; dos selecciones de Pro-Bowl de la NFL, incluido un campeón del Super Bowl; una selección del draft de la WNBA de primera ronda; un deportista que practicó cuatro deportes…

Project R.E.A.D. LIVE is a virtual story time/book club hosted by Library Media Services for Dallas ISD students currently enrolled in grades PK-5th grade to promote reading for pleasure.  Parents of these students are encouraged to register at Project READ / READ Live – Dallas ISD  to secure their enrollment in this interactive reading based experience provided by the librarians of Dallas ISD.  Dates and times are as follows: PK-2nd grade – 30 minute story times July 13, 2021: 10:30AM (English) 11:00AM (Spanish) July 20, 2021: 10:30AM (English) 11:00AM (Spanish) July 27, 2021: 10:30AM (English) 11:00AM (Spanish) 3rd-5th grade -…

Uno de los propósitos del Departamento Bilingüe/ESL de Dallas ISD es proporcionar a los padres y tutores legales, la base y herramientas que necesitan para desarrollar sus habilidades con el inglés y para apoyar a sus hijos en casa con sus estudios. Por ello, el departamento ofrece clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) a padres que recién llegaron a Estados Unidos e inscribieron a sus hijos en Dallas ISD. Los padres que se han unido a las clases virtuales de ESL han visto los resultados y beneficios que sin duda les ayudará en su día a día. “Estoy aprendiendo…

One of the goals of the Dallas ISD Bilingual/ESL Department is to provide parents/guardians, the foundations, skills and tools to develop their confidence in the English language and to support their children academically at home. For that reason, the department offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to parents who have recently arrived in the United States and enrolled their children in Dallas ISD. Parents who have joined the ESL virtual classes have seen results and benefits that will undoubtedly help them in their daily lives. “I’m learning English for my sons, to be able to communicate better and…

Dallas ISD and Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) today announced the release of the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Dance Video Project starring Dallas ISD students and their teachers in celebration of the spirit of collaboration and to raise awareness for the necessity of arts in the school district. The video features one dancer from each Dallas ISD High school performing to Melba Moore’s rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, often referred to as the Black national anthem. The performances were recorded in various locations throughout Fair Park, Dallas Summer Musicals’ home since its inception. Originally conceptualized by Lincoln High School dance…

Aunque el viernes, 18 de junio, es el último día de clases, ya estamos emocionados por el año escolar 2021-2022 que arrancará en agosto. Estos son cuatro puntos importantes que deben saber los padres sobre el próximo ciclo escolar: Dallas ISD regresará al aprendizaje presencial en todo el distrito. Estamos entusiasmados por darles la bienvenida a todos de vuelta a clases presenciales en el otoño. No habrá ninguna opción virtual para los estudiantes, aparte de aquellos de 4o a 6o grado inscritos en Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J. Hay. La Legislatura de Texas no aprobó el proyecto de ley…