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Known as the Great James Madison, the 110-year-old Dallas campus recently completed a transformational four-year renovation and construction project, marking a new chapter in its long-standing legacy in South Dallas. “Trojan pride is a state of mind. It shapes how our students think, lead, and strive for greatness,” said Lonnie Russell, principal.  Renovations include a state-of-the-art competition gymnasium, modern weight room, athletic training spaces, new locker rooms, and a fully equipped concession stand; made possible by the 2020 Bond.  The campus also features outdoor enhancements with a new football and soccer practice field with a track, a baseball field, tennis…

Blen T., de Preston Hollow Elementary, es la ganadora de la 34.ª competencia anual de oratoria Martin Luther King, Jr. El segundo lugar fue para Cameron K., de Clara Oliver Elementary School, y Kennedy K., de Solar Preparatory School for Girls, se llevó tercer lugar. En total, ocho estudiantes de Dallas ISD se presentaron para la competencia anual el viernes, 16 de enero, en el AT&T Performing Arts Center. Los finalistas recibieron una computadora portátil, una placa personalizada, una bolsa con regalos y un regalo monetario de parte del patrocinador, Foley & Lardner LLP. Y también, este año, un donante…

Blen T., from Preston Hollow Elementary, is the winner of the 34th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. She is also the first from her campus to become a finalist.  Second place went to Cameron K., from Clara Oliver Elementary School, and Kennedy K. from Solar Preparatory School for Girls came in third place. In total, eight students across Dallas ISD took the stage for the annual competition on Friday, Jan. 16, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. All finalists received a laptop, a personalized plaque, a gift bag with goodies, and a monetary gift from the sponsor, Foley & Lardner…

La aplicación de denuncias anónimas Sandy Hook Promise Say Something ya está disponible en Clever, permitiendo así a los estudiantes y al personal denunciar cualquier cuestión de seguridad durante el día escolar. Dados los nuevos requisitos estatales establecidos por el proyecto de ley 1481 de la Cámara de Representantes, los estudiantes ya no tienen acceso a sus celulares durante el día escolar. Por consiguiente, el sistema Say Something ha sido integrado en Clever para poner a su disposición la posibilidad de hacer una denuncia anónima. Este sistema de denuncias anónimas permite a los estudiantes y al personal reportar de manera…

The Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Anonymous Reporting System app is now available through Clever, providing students and team members with an accessible way to report safety concerns during the school day. Under new state requirements outlined in House Bill 1481, students no longer have access to their cell phones during the school day. To ensure reporting remains available, the Say Something System can now be accessed through Clever. The Anonymous Reporting System enables students and staff to report concerns confidentially related to safety threats, bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, or individuals who may need support. Reports can be submitted at any time,…

Uno de los momentos más importantes en la vida de cualquier joven es aprender a hacer cálculos en la mente sin esfuerzo. Los niños empiezan a aprender este proceso en primer grado y continúan a lo largo de la primaria. Pero cuando los coordinadores de currículum visitaron salones en varias partes del distrito, se encontraron con un desafío común: a los estudiantes les cuesta recordar con rapidez las bases para resolver problemas de alto orden, según confirma Aaron Daffern, director de matemáticas en Servicios Académicos. “Solía haber una falsa dicotomía: o memorizabas todo sin entender, o te ibas al otro…

Los interesados en formar parte de la Junta Escolar de Dallas ISD tienen hasta las 5 p.m. el viernes, 13 de febrero, para presentar su candidatura y aparecer en la papeleta. El primer día que se aceptarán candidaturas es el miércoles, 14 de enero. Se elegirá a los representantes de los siguientes tres distritos: Distrito 8: noroeste de Dallas, Love Field y partes del este y oeste de Dallas, actualmente representado por Joe Carreón. Distrito 2: norte de Dallas, este próximo de Dallas, actualmente representado por Sarah Weinberg. Distrito 6: suroeste de Dallas, actualmente representado por Joyce Foreman. Los interesados…

Candidates for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 to submit their filing packets to secure a place on the ballot. The first day to file is Wednesday, Jan. 14. Three seats are up for election: District 8, Northwest Dallas, Love Field, and parts of East and West Dallas, currently represented by Joe Carreón District 2, North and Near East Dallas, currently represented by Sarah Weinberg District 6, Southwest Dallas, currently represented by Joyce Foreman Candidates may file an application in-person at the Office of Board Services, located at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Room…

Los Golden Bears de South Oak Cliff High School celebrarán su histórica victoria tras obtener su tercer título de campeonato estatal de la UIL, División II, Clase 5A. Dallas ISD honrará este logro con un desfile reconociendo la dedicación, la perseverancia y la excelencia de los estudiantes deportistas y sus entrenadores. El desfile tendrá lugar el sábado e invita a estudiantes, familias, exalumnos y a la comunidad a alinearse a lo largo de la ruta y animar a los Golden Bears. El desfile terminará con una celebración en South Oak Cliff High School. South Oak Cliff es una de tan…

The South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears are celebrating a historic victory after earning their third UIL 5A, Division II state championship title. Dallas ISD will honor the milestone with a parade recognizing the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of the student-athletes and coaching staff. The championship parade will take place Saturday, Jan. 10, inviting students, families, alumni, and community members to line the route and cheer on the Golden Bears. The parade will conclude with a celebration at South Oak Cliff High School. South Oak Cliff is one of only eight schools in Texas to advance to the UIL…