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Parents, staff, students and community members are invited to review and comment on the district’s proposed student calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. To provide feedback or pose questions, go here to participate in a short calendar survey, available through March 15. Highlights: Teachers report for work August 8. The first day of class for students is Monday, August 17. The last day for students is Thursday, May 27. Holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-27), winter break (Dec. 21-Jan. 5). M.L. King Day (Jan. 18), Presidents Day (Feb. 15), spring break (March 15-19), and Memorial Day. October 9 and…

El diseño de las botas de Big Tex para la Feria Estatal de Texas de 2019 es algo que se toma con mucha seriedad. Por ello, en Dallas ISD estamos orgullosos de apoyar a Noé Sánchez, estudiante de 9o grado en Skyline High School, que fue seleccionado como uno de los 10 finalistas entre 250 creativas propuestas recibidas. La ilustración de Sánchez destaca su creatividad y define su representación de lo qué es el orgullo texano. Su trabajo original presenta la silueta del centro de Dallas, incluye una variedad de símbolos de Texas, además de una combinación de colores intensa…

In celebration of Black History Month, a group of Roosevelt High School students used their creativity and research skills for a poster board competition. Students created poster boards detailing the lives and accomplishments of African-American leaders. Roosevelt teacher Winifred Bell said she and other staff ended up learning from the students. “These students worked hard on this project, and I am proud of what they have accomplished,” she said. A group of Roosevelt teachers and staff then judged the poster boards on Feb. 27 and named the winner of the competition.

Designing Big Tex’s boots for the 2019 State Fair of Texas is a huge deal. Dallas ISD is proud to support finalist Noe Sanchez, a freshman at Skyline High School, who was one of 10 individuals selected from a vast pool of over 250 unique submissions. Sanchez’s illustration showcases his outstanding creativity and defines his representation of Texas pride. His original work features the Dallas skyline, with a variety of Texas symbols, in addition to an intense color combination depicting a radiant Texas sunset. The public will decide which illustration will be featured on Big Tex for this year’s State…

Dallas ISD’s Risk Management Services provided several helpful reminders to help boost safety and reduce risk districtwide – including a presentation by the district’s police department. Dallas ISD Police Lt. Terri Thomas said that while officers are only a phone call away, the first line of defense begins with each individual. “The No. 1 person to keep you safe is yourself,” Thomas said. “Be situationally aware.” Inside schools and buildings, that means things like making sure the right staff members have radios and know how to use them. Officer Derrick Anderson said that district police can hear all the chatter…

It’s a Monday morning at the Dallas Museum of Art, and a group of Dallas ISD students with visual impairments are striking the pose of a horse. The students are posing this way so they can learn the next clue for the artistic scavenger hunt that is taking them around the museum. Erica Simms, a Dallas ISD teacher of students with visual impairments, said the day is helping the group of elementary students expand their abilities. “This scavenger hunt is helping these students become aware of their surroundings in an unfamiliar environment,” Simms said. “The students are also growing their…

History came to life for students at John Neely Bryan Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 22, thanks to Sen. Royce West and a handful of their classmates. West’s visit was part of the school’s celebration of Black History Month. “We’re going to do something different,” West said. “Instead of me just standing up here, giving you a speech, I’m going to ask you a question. How many of you have heard of Rosa Parks?” Most of the students raised their hands, and they did again when asked if they knew who Thurgood Marshall was. “We’re going to relive what Rosa…

The 21st annual Common Cents: Pennies from the Heart campaign culminated in a check-presentation ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 21, where students met representatives from the nonnprofit organizations they chose to support. This year, 320 students from 30 schools raised nearly $30,000 to support 30 community nonprofits. During the course of its 21-year run, Dallas ISD students have raised more than $900,000 through the Common Cents program. Skyline High School, Dallas Environmental Science Academy and Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard were the top money-raisers in their respective grade levels. Skyline senior Juan Gonzalez Puente received the Louise Gartner Scholarship Award valued…

Recientemente, se organizaron celebraciones en las escuelas de los directores del año para celebrar su nombramiento. El viernes, 15 de febrero, se llevó a cabo la ceremonia para reconocer a Dwain Simmons, director del año en la categoría de escuelas secundarias, que incluyó un almuerzo de barbacoa. Ese mismo día fue día libre para los estudiantes, y de formación profesional para el personal, por ello se aprovechó, para que el personal se relajara y disfrutara la celebración. “Esto no es solo un reconocimiento para mí”, les dijo Simmons a los maestros y al personal que llenaron la cafetería de la…

El programa de robótica para estudiantes de educación especial sigue creciendo en Dallas ISD. Más de 100 estudiantes, divididos en 14 equipos, participaron en el evento que se llevó a cabo en el Cobb Fieldhouse el 7 de febrero. El Departamento de Educación Especial de Dallas ISD y el Departamento de STEM se unieron para la organización. “Al participar, los estudiantes desarrollan autoestima y la habilidad para trabajar en equipo y para comunicarse”, dijo Theresa Shattuck del Departamento de Educación Especial. “Estas destrezas beneficiarán a los estudiantes aun después de que se gradúen de la preparatoria”. Los estudiantes trabajaron con…