When she moves on from William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard in two weeks, eighth-grader Phoebe Fauss will leaf behind a green legacy at the school: the “Phoebe Fauss Salad Bar.” Fauss worked with the Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department and campus leadership to bring a salad bar to the school. The salad bar debuted at the school on May 15 and more than 40 students loaded their plates with fresh greens and vegetables on the first day.
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Seven Dallas ISD students have earned the Gates Scholarship, which is one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships. The Gates Scholarship will cover all college-related costs for the four students at the university or college of their choosing. The Gates Scholarship is highly selective and for Pell-Eligible, minority high school seniors. Only 300 seniors nationwide earn the scholarship The Dallas ISD Gates Scholars are: Victor Nunez: Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School Ana Saucedo: School for the Talented and Gifted Janeth Mendoza: Hillcrest High School Rogelio Mendoz: Skyline High School Ammar Alinur: School of Science and Engineering Timothy Ogunfunmi:…
It’s a Monday morning at Dan D. Rogers Elementary School, and screams of delight are coming from the school’s playground. Students are swinging as high as possible, while other classmates zoom down a slide. Thanks to a partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Texas Trees Foundation, Rogers Elementary was one of five Dallas ISD schools located in a “park desert”–meaning there was no other park within a 10-minute walk– chosen to become a Cool School Community Park. The partnership brought a new playground, 90 trees and walking trail to the campus. As part of the unique public-public-private…
Entre el personal docente de Dallas ISD se encuentran cientos de profesionales que han aprovechado el programa de certificación alternativa para aportar ideas nuevas y años de experiencia en sus campos profesionales a los salones de clases. En la actualidad, el distrito está en busca de profesionales que tengan las destrezas y experiencia necesaria para inspirar, motivar y desafiar académicamente a nuestros estudiantes. ¿Piensas que la docencia es para ti? Para ver los requisitos y áreas de empleo, haz clic aquí. Si cumples con los requisitos, llena tu solicitud hoy para que te unas a un personal educativo dinámico que esta…
Walking the halls of Umphrey Lee Elementary with volunteer Nell Maston, it’s clear she’s a VIP at the Oak Cliff school. She attracts smiles and warm greetings from teachers and students in every hallway. As PTO president, grandparent of two Lee students and an almost daily volunteer, Maston is dedicated to helping students reach their potential. She said the school’s welcoming environment and teachers inspired her to get involved as a supporter. “They are interested in your child and always attentive to the students,” she said. Maston, who was recently recognized as Dallas ISD Volunteer of the Year for School…
Among the Dallas ISD teaching staff are hundreds of professionals who have brought fresh ideas and years of firsthand experience in their fields into the district’s classrooms via the district’s Alternative Certification program. Alternative Certification is currently looking for more professionals who have what it takes to inspire, motivate and academically challenge our students. The Phase 52 program application is open now until Aug. 31, 2019. Sound like you? Go here to check out the subject areas Alternative Certification is currently recruiting for and to review the qualifications. Apply today to join a dynamic professional teaching staff focused on making a difference…
Dallas ISD recently celebrated Fresh Attitude Week to showcase how fresh fruits and vegetables are served in schools. Harllee Early Childhood Center hosted a highlight of the week, with aquaponics farmer Geoff Gray from Primal Gardens and Dallas ISD Executive Chef Trina Nelson demonstrating how fresh fruits and vegetables can be used for healthy school meals. In collaboration with the French Department of Agriculture and in partnership with Interfel (French Inter-Branch Association of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables), Fresh Attitude Week has now become an annual event in America, along with France and Italy, to highlight fresh fruits and vegetables in…
En el Dallas ISD se ofrecen varias actividades extracurriculares y cada vez hay una mayor participación estudiantil. La Junta Escolar del distrito recibió un informe sobre las diferentes actividades en las que están activos los estudiantes y en las que han alcanzado logros que incluyen títulos deportivos y representaciones artísticas a nivel estatal, campeonatos de robótica STEM y reconocimiento por participación en actividades musicales del programa “Disney in Schools”. En el Dallas ISD nuestra meta es aumentar la participación estudiantil en actividades extracurriculares debido al efecto positivo que esto tiene en los alumnos. El distrito va en camino a cumplir…
Anne Frank Elementary School successfully celebrated its 22nd annual Cultural and Heritage Night on May 2. More than 800 people attended the event with the theme “The World Cup of Cultures: Embracing the Beauty of Diversity.” The enchanting evening event included the traditional Children’s Parade, a talent show, food sampling and an art show created by third- and fourth-grade students. This year, Mrs. McAffee added a photo slideshow of children in their family heritage clothing. For its 22nd edition, the organizing committee led by Javier Lopez invited people to dress in their traditional costumes and to share food from their…
Shareefah Mason, a twelfth-grade government teacher at New Tech High School at B.F. Darrell, was named a national 2018-2019 LifeChanger of the Year winner during a surprise ceremony held at a school-wide assembly. Mason was selected as one of 15 award winners out of 830 nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Mason received a $3,000 prize, which was awarded as a $1,500 individual prize and a $1,500 donation to a non-profit of her choice. The award was presented by National Life Group representatives Clare Ronaghan and Gabriel Kelly, as well as Principal Jameile Choice and Assistant…