As he toured the schools most damaged by Sunday night’s storm, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa saw families walking their neighborhood in shock. And while Hinojosa said he couldn’t believe his own eyes at some of the damage, he knows Dallas ISD and greater Dallas community will come together to support the families in need. Dallas ISD is accepting donations and volunteer efforts for those who want to support district families impacted by the storm, counselors are ready to help students work through any possible trauma, and maintenance and facilities crews have been working across the clock to get schools ready for…
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Just hours after the tornado ripped through north and northeast Dallas Sunday night, Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities workers were on the ground assessing the damage to district schools. “I’ve been through hurricanes and widespread damage, but I’ve never seen anything like that,” said David Bates, Executive Director of Maintenance and Facility Services. “You could see the tornado had just picked up and tossed around cars. It even lifted up a storage container and threw it on the roof of a house.” After surveying the initial damage, Bates and his team met after midnight to strategize on where crews should…
El 16 de octubre, se abrió oficialmente un moderno estudio de grabación y producción en Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Este estudio es posible gracias a la campaña que ayudó a recaudar $1.7 millones, iniciada por la Junta Asesora durante el Crystal Charity Ball en 2018. “Esta escuela magnet de bellas artes por muchos años ha sido un referente en las bellas artes y ha ayudado a muchos jóvenes a perfeccionar sus habilidades y prepararlos para el éxito en su profesión artística preferida”, dijo el superintendente Michael Hinojosa. “El nuevo estudio de grabación y…
El mes de octubre, cuando se celebra el mes de la dislexia, presenta una oportunidad para reconocer y celebrar a nuestros estudiantes identificados con dislexia, así como al apoyo que brinda Dallas ISD a los estudiantes que tienen dicha discapacidad lingüística de aprendizaje. Actualmente, más de 5,000 estudiantes han sido identificados con dislexia, una dificultad que afecta principalmente la lectura y la escritura. “Los estudiantes pueden tener dificultades tanto académicas como emocionales causadas por la dislexia, e incluso pueden llegar a sentir que no son inteligentes”, dijo Lauren Hall, supervisora en el Departamento de Servicios de Dislexia y Sección 504.…
Este año, Dallas ISD ha superado el pronóstico de matrícula escolar, y por consecuente, contratará a más maestros para cubrir la cifra estudiantil. El distrito escolar tenía prevista una inscripción de 153,867 estudiantes para el presente año, pero el 14 de octubre, se verificó que 154,190 estudiantes están inscritos en las escuelas de Dallas ISD. El Departamento de Gestion de Capital Humano (HCM), encargado de contrataciones para Dallas ISD, realizará dos ferias de trabajo para los interesados en ser maestros en el distrito. La feria de trabajo está programada para el jueves, 24 de octubre, en Turney Leonard Governance and…
As he toured the schools most damaged by Sunday night’s storm, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa saw families walking their neighborhood in shock. “Something like this can have a traumatic impact on families,” he noted in Monday afternoon’s press conference. To help students and families at schools most impacted by the storm, Dallas ISD counselors are ready to assist however needed. All district counselors are thoroughly informed on trauma-informed care, with trainings happening as recently as this month. We spoke with Keshunia Johnson, a Dallas ISD Social and Emotional Learning counselor, to learn more about how the district counselors are able to…
Varias escuelas de Dallas ISD sufrieron daños extensos debido a la tormenta del pasado domingo, y muchas familias se están enfrentando a las consecuencias que dejó a su paso. Por ello, agradecemos su preocupación y deseo por ayudar, y les pedimos que en este momento, mientras se determinan las necesidades de nuestra comunidad, realicen donaciones en forma de tarjetas de regalo o cheques. Si le gustaría hacer un donativo, comuníquese con el Departamento de Voluntarios y Socios del distrito al 972-925-5440 o envíe un correo electrónico a partners@dallasisd.org. Si quiere colaborar con alguna de las escuelas afectadas, comuníquese al 972-925-5440 o…
Dallas ISD is overwhelmed with gratitude from those looking to support our schools and families impacted by Sunday night’s storm. Here’s how you can help. Monetary Donations Monetary donations are being accepted by the Dallas Education Foundation via the Dallas Foundation, our fiscal agent, at DallasISDTornadoReliefFund. For questions about monetary donations please call (972) 925-3053. Other Donations: School Supplies and Gift Cards Dallas ISD is currently accepting gift cards, preferably in $25–$30 increments. Mail the gift card to 9400 N. Central Expressway, Box 21. For questions about gift card donations, please call (972) 925-5440. We are currently identifying families most in…
Autoridades de Dallas ISD inspeccionaron el daño causado por la tormenta del domingo por la noche, la cual ocasionó que 20 escuelas tuvieran que cerrar este lunes. En seis de estas instalaciones, la electricidad ha sido reconectada y se espera que reanuden operaciones el martes 22 de octubre: Victor Hexter Elementary School Thelma Richardson Elementary School Roosevelt High School Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted South Oak Cliff high School at Village Fair John Ireland Elementary School El mismo martes a las 4 a.m., se utilizará información de Oncor para determinar si los siguientes campus que presentaron cortes…
Updated Oct. 22: The following schools will remain closed today, Tuesday, Oct. 22: Dealey Montessori, Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High School, Kramer Elementary School, Joe May Elementary School, Medrano Middle School, Cigarroa Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Jefferson High School, Cary Middle School, Walnut Hill Elementary School. Original story Dallas ISD officials spent today assessing the damage caused by Sunday night’s storm that caused 20 schools to close on Monday. Of those schools, these six have power restored and are expected to open on Tuesday, Oct. 22: Victor Hexter Elementary School Thelma Richardson Elementary School Roosevelt High…