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In the event of rain today, the Woodrow Wilson High School graduation ceremony scheduled for outside Ellis Davis Field House may move inside Ellis Davis today, Saturday, June 12. If that occurs, we encourage everyone to wear a mask inside during the ceremony. Visit www.dallasisd.org/graduations to watch the ceremony online.

Corey Banks, a custodial Services Supervisor and proud South Oak Cliff Golden Bear, is committed to uplifting his community through his leadership position. With 23 years of service under his belt, Banks manages over 80 custodial services employees who ensure the day-to-day smooth operations of 23 Dallas ISD campuses in southern Dallas. Part of his secret sauce for success stems from valuable lessons on collaboration and determination that he learned during his teenage years at South Oak Cliff High (SOC). “I am who I am today because of the education that I received here at South Oak Cliff,” he said…

Dallas ISD propone subir el salario mínimo por hora de $12.12 a $13.50 en el distrito. Los empleados de los puestos afectados recibirán un aumento promedio de 10%. Algunos empleados recibirán un poco más o menos dependiendo de la situación individual de cada uno. El aumento beneficiará a aproximadamente 7,300 empleados, primordialmente en las estructuras de pago de los departamentos de mantenimiento y operaciones, transporte escolar, servicios de alimentos y nutrición infantil, policía y seguridad, auxiliares de profesionales y apoyo a oficinas. El distrito continuará evaluando posibles aumentos al salario mínimo por hora en el futuro. De ser aprobado como…

Dallas ISD is proposing to raise the minimum district hourly wage from $12.12 to $13.50 per hour. Employees in the impacted positions would receive an average increase of 10%, with some employees receiving slightly less or more depending on individual specifics. The increase would impact about 7,300 employees, primarily in the Maintenance and Operations, Student Transportation, Food and Child Nutrition Services, Paraprofessional, Office Support, and Police and Security pay structures. The district will continue to evaluate potential further increases to the Dallas ISD minimum wage in the future. If approved as part of the proposed 2021–2022 budget, impacted employees would see…

The 2020-2021 Dallas ISD Counselor of the Year is someone who not only advocates for what is best for students at the school but is also always willing to share personal best practices with and mentor other counselors. For her meticulous work in auditing transcripts and her, ensuring students have the best customer service and support, her contributions to district counselors during six years at Hillcrest High School, Belia Martinez has been named Dallas ISD 2021 Counselor of the Year. Dallas ISD counselors promote and support the academic excellence and personal well-being of students by helping them focus on academic, personal,…

La Academia de béisbol de Dallas ISD se realizará del 21 al 24 de junio, de 6 a 8 p.m., para estudiantes de 3o a 6o grado. La academia, la cual se enfocará en el desarrollo de habilidades y entrenamiento para los futuros beisbolistas de Dallas ISD, se ofrecerá en seis preparatorias: Molina, W. T. White, Skyline, Hillcrest, Madison y Seagoville, así como en Higgins Field y Pleasant Grove Field. Los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria solo deben reportarse al sitio asignado a su zona de asistencia. Molina HS: Molina, Adamson, Pinkston W.T. White HS: W.T. White, Jefferson Skyline HS:…

Los alumnos de Dallas ISD a menudo se describen con orgullo como “productos de Dallas ISD”. La mayoría quiere decir que asistieron a una escuela en el distrito, a menudo desde K-12. Cuando Jameile Choice, que nació en el sur de Dallas y es el director de New Tech High School, se identifica como un producto de Dallas ISD, quiere decir que fue educado por maestros del distrito. Gracias a los maestros y administradores que le brindaron refugio seguro, inspiración y recursos, Choice trabaja ahora para ayudar a una nueva generación. “Crecí en un hogar donde habían muchos problemas”, dijo…

Dallas ISD alums often proudly describe themselves as “products of Dallas ISD.” Most mean they attended school in the district, often from K-12. When South Dallas native and New Tech High School Principal Jameile Choice calls himself a product of Dallas ISD, he means he was all but reared by district educators. Thanks to teachers and administrators who provided him safe haven, inspiration and resources, Choice is working to pay it forward to a new generation. “I grew up in a home filled with a lot of trauma,” Choice said. “My mom was addicted to drugs, and I lived with…

Dallas ISD Bond and Construction is launching the Bond 2020 program with virtual design charettes for 11 new replacements schools. On November 3, voters approved Proposition A, which provided $3.2 billion to fund repairs and upgrades to more than 200 of the district’s 230 campuses.  The proposition also includes funding for replacement schools for: W.H. Atwell Law Academy Dallas Environmental Science Academy Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy Everette DeGolyer Elementary Geneva Heights Elementary Martha Turner Reilly Elementary John Quincy Adams Elementary Herbert Marcus Elementary George Peabody Elementary Lenore Kirk Hall Elementary. School staff, parents, and community stakeholders are invited…

Setenta y cinco estudiantes sobresalientes recibirán la Beca Anual del Superintendente con un valor de $3,000. Por más de una década, el Torneo Anual de Golf de la Beca del Superintendente, a través de miembros de la comunidad empresarial y cívica, ha hecho posible ofrecer esta ayuda financiera a los futuros graduados. Los beneficiados fueron seleccionados de cada una de las preparatorias tradicionales del distrito según su aprovechamiento académico, carácter, servicio y necesidad económica. Haga clic aquí para ver un video en el que se reconoce a los estudiantes que recibirán esta beca. Beca Green-Garner Kamila Vargas, estudiante de 12o…