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Starting Monday, June 1, Dallas ISD offices will begin operating on summer hours for the months of June and July. District offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday. Additionally, Dallas ISD offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday. The district will also be closed for summer break from June 29 through July 3. All central staff will return to work July 6. Additional resources are linked below. Student Enrollment Information Extended Learning Opportunities: Summer Breeze School Calendar Immunization Requirements Summer Meals

Dallas ISD Athletics delivered one of the most successful years in district history during the 2025-2026 school year, with its teams capturing six UIL state championships while earning statewide recognition for athletic excellence, leadership, and academic achievement. In December, the South Oak Cliff High School football team won its third state championship in five years, and head coach Jason Todd became the first Black head coach in Texas to win three state championships. Todd was also selected as the 5A State of Texas Coach of the Year by the Texas Sportswriters Association. In March, the girls’ basketball team at Lincoln…

The Dallas Education Foundation is awarding 30 innovative classroom grants to educators across the district, as part of 2026–2027 Heart of Teaching Grant. “Dallas ISD educators demonstrate extraordinary creativity, passion, and commitment to student success,” said Mita Havlick, executive director of DEF. “This year’s record number of applications reflects the incredible innovation happening across our district. We are honored to support these educators as they bring transformative ideas directly into their classrooms and communities.” Selected projects represent every Dallas ISD trustee district, ensuring students across the city will benefit from creative learning experiences designed to inspire academic achievement, engagement, and…

Dallas ISD llevará comida directamente a la comunidad como parte de la Gira del Autobús de Comida de Verano 2026, una iniciativa creada para brindar acceso a niños y jóvenes de todo Dallas a alimentos gratuitos y nutritivos mientras no haya escuela. El programa ofrece comidas sin costo alguno para jóvenes de 18 años y menores, y de hasta 21 años para jóvenes con discapacidades. Se servirá comida de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. que se consume en el sitio de servicio. Con su brillante autobús de comida rojo, el distrito les facilita a las familias obtener alimentos al llevarles…

Dallas ISD is bringing summer meals directly to the community with its Summer Food Bus Tour 2026, a mobile initiative designed to ensure children across Dallas have access to free, nutritious meals while school is out. The program provides no-cost meals for kids 18 and younger, and up to 21 years old for those with disabilities. Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and must be consumed on-site. With its bright red Fork & Axle food bus, the district is making it easier for families to access meals by bringing the service straight into neighborhoods. This tour reflects…

Los estudiantes de Dallas ISD tendrán la oportunidad de participar en un programa de debate riguroso, interactivo y culturalmente relevante en español gracias a un subsidio recién otorgado por el Texas Bar Foundation. Como parte de la programación de verano 2026, la iniciativa Debate en Español de Emmett J. Conrad High School hace posible que estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria reciban enseñanza rigurosa en español de debate. El programa seguirá el formato “World Schools” y ofrecerá clases para secundaria y preparatoria. Los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades de pensamiento crítico, oratoria, investigación y participación cívica, al tiempo que ensanchen su conocimiento legal…

Redactado por Michelle Read, Departamento de Actividades Estudiantiles Los estudiantes de Dallas ISD alcanzaron nuevas alturas durante el Campeonato Nacional de Debate Urbano 2026, un fin de semana definido por rigor intelectual y debate de alto nivel. El torneo, celebrado en la Universidad de Harvard, reunió a 22 ligas urbanas de debate de todo Estados Unidos. Por primera vez en la historia de la Alianza Urbana de Debate de Dallas (DUDA, por sus siglas en inglés), un equipo de Dallas ha avanzado a la final de este prestigioso torneo de debate de políticas públicas. Compitiendo en rondas de debate que…

Redactado por Michelle Read, Departamento de Actividades Estudiantiles Los estudiantes de Dallas ISD alcanzaron nuevas alturas durante el Campeonato Nacional de Debate Urbano 2026, un fin de semana definido por rigor intelectual y debate de alto nivel. El torneo, celebrado en la Universidad de Harvard, reunió a 22 ligas urbanas de debate de todo Estados Unidos. Por primera vez en la historia de la Alianza Urbana de Debate de Dallas (DUDA, por sus siglas en inglés), un equipo de Dallas ha avanzado a la final de este prestigioso torneo de debate de políticas públicas. Compitiendo en rondas de debate que…

Paint brushes in hand and fun facts at the ready, students at Henry B. Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy are getting ready for the FIFA World Cup. Through a campus-wide social studies project, every classroom and office transformed into a different country to teach elementary students about global perspective, just in time for the World Cup arriving in Dallas. “Through project-based learning in a personalized learning environment, students make meaningful real-world connections while exploring different cultures, traditions, customs, and languages,” John Paul Noel-Morgan, principal, said. “Experiences connected to global events like the World Cup help broaden students’ perspectives and strengthen their…

Written by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department. Success in Academic Decathlon is often measured in dedicated hours of study.  This year, the School for the Talented & Gifted at  Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, made their mark on the national stage. After placing second at the Texas state tournament in Corpus Christi, they qualified to compete in Nationals Online. There, they secured third place in the eNationals competition. Greer Gaines, TAG coach, attributes the team’s success to a culture of community and tenacity. According to Gaines, the program’s foundation is built on a concrete and objective system of accountability and…