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Dallas ISD will host the district’s annual African American Read-in on Friday, Feb. 26, continuing a decades-long tradition of encouraging young people to read and promoting diversity in literature while spotlighting the work of African American authors. The read-in, presented by the district’s Racial Equity Office and Teaching and Learning division, will be virtual this year and will consist of two events: a Zoom session from 9 a.m.-noon for all K-12 students, followed by a community session that is open for parent participation from 3:30-5 p.m. “The African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event that is dedicated…

Dallas ISD is looking to recognize its bus drivers for the hard work they do through a new “Brag  On A Bus Driver” initiative. Feb. 22 is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, which is a time to recognize those who make sure students safely get to and from school. As part of the district’s new Brag On Bus Driver initiative, bus drivers this semester are giving out business cards with QR codes–while also having a QR code sticker on the outside of the bus–so parents, students, campus staff and other stakeholders can easily complete a survey through Let’s Talk…

With the aftermath of the inclement weather still presenting very real challenges for our families and schools, Dallas ISD schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 and 23, and there will be no virtual learning. District essential staff are working throughout the weekend to clean up and repair pipes and water damage at the schools. Meanwhile, curbside meal service from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, will provide two days worth of meals. Click here to see details on participating locations. Updates will be provided on the district website and social media channels. We appreciate your patience and…

To provide a safe, warm shelter to families, Dallas ISD is opening warming centers at Emmett J. Conrad, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave., and W.W. Samuell, 8928 Palisade Drive, high schools and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School, 3214 N Winnetka Ave., from noon to 5 p.m. You are asked to bring your own food. Please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing in the warming centers. Visit the district’s web page and social media channels for updated information. For additional warming centers throughout the city, please click here to see a map.

Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo y la falta de electricidad en muchas áreas, Dallas ISD estará cerrado el jueves y viernes, 18 y 19 de febrero. No habrá clases virtuales ni actividades después de la escuela, y no se requerirá que los estudiantes recuperen el día. Consulte el sitio web y las páginas de las redes sociales del distrito para obtener la información más reciente. Gracias por tu paciencia y, por favor, manténganse seguros.

Due to the current weather and power conditions, Dallas ISD will be closed Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19. There will be no virtual learning or after school activities, and students will not be required to make up these days. To provide a safe, warm shelter to families, Dallas ISD is opening warming centers at Emmett J. Conrad and W.W. Samuell high schools and Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School from noon to 5 p.m. Families are asked to bring their own food, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Dallas ISD is cancelling curbside meal distribution for Friday, Feb. 19,…

Debido a las condiciones inclementes del clima a través del área y la falta de electricidad, las escuelas y oficinas de Dallas ISD permanecerán cerradas el martes, 16 de febrero, y miércoles, 17 de febrero, y no se requerirá que repongan estos días. Los maestros y estudiantes regresarán a las clases de manera virtual el jueves, 18 de febrero, y el viernes, 19 de febrero. Por favor visiten la página del distrito y medios sociales para la información actualizada. Manténgase seguros.

Due to widespread power outages throughout the area, Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17, and will not be required to make up these days. Teachers and students will return to all virtual learning Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19. Stay tuned to the district website and social media channels for latest updates. Stay safe and warm.

Dallas ISD anunciará la las 5 p.m. de hoy los planes sobre si se abrirán las escuelas mañana, martes, 16 de febrero. Mientras tanto, el departamento de Atletismo de Dallas ISD anunció que los juegos de baloncesto programados para el 15 y 16 de febrero están pospuestos. Dallas ISD también pospuso el servicio de distribución de alimentos para llevar del miércoles, 17 de febrero. Los alimentos se distribuirán el viernes, 19 de febrero. Visite www.dallasisd.org y las redes sociales del distrito para obtener información actualizada.