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We know the application process for Dallas ISD’s specialty schools can get confusing. So we’re holding four specialty school application workshops to help make the process a little less stressful. Mark your calendar to attend one of the four scheduled workshops – Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at  Conrad and Thomas Jefferson High Schools, and Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at W.W. Samuell and W.H. Adamson High Schools. Please note: child care will not be provided. Dallas ISD’s specialty schools include: All-Boys Schools All-Girls Schools Collegiate Academies Humanities, Communication, and Leadership Schools International Baccalaureate…

Parent-teacher conferences for the Spring 2018 semester begin this week with elementary school conferences on Thursday, Jan. 18. Meeting with their children’s teachers is one effective way to support their children’s academic progress. The conferences continue for high schools on Monday, Jan. 22, and middle schools on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Check with individual schools to find out at what times conferences will be conducted. The conferences are an opportunity for parents to check in with their child’s teachers, discuss their child’s classroom behavior, homework habits and other factors that can impact student progress. Make the most of the conferences with…

When South Oak Cliff High School relocated temporarily to the Village Fair campus a few miles away, a special part of the school’s history was left behind. The Golden Bear won’t make the move, nor will he witness renovations at the school. To protect the old guy from potential damage during construction, he will be removed from his glass enclosure, boxed up and relocated to a secure location in the near future. South Oak Cliff High School first opened in 1952. The Golden Bear was dedicated to the school two years later by Roland Pelt, a builder and developer in…

Wesley Stoker, a fourth-grader from Harry C. Withers Elementary School, took the top honors in the 26th Annual Gardere MLK Oratory Competition. Eight finalists competed on Friday, Jan. 12, at W.H. Adamson High School. The students wrote their own speeches and delivered them based on their answer to the question, “What is your dream for today’s world?” The theme was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Stoker used a refrain in his speech that tied into the theme. “I may not look like Dr. King,” he said.…

Dallas ISD will honor its 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year finalists and announce the winners next week at a special reception sponsored by Central Market. Learn who the finalists are below. Elementary Finalists Tamesha Connaughton, physical education, George Bannerman Dealey International Academy Gina Maffucci, fourth-grade reading language arts/social studies, Arthur Kramer Elementary School Sarah Jane Rust, second-grade math/science, Stonewall Jackson Elementary School Josue Tamarez Torres, fifth-grade math, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School Courtney Thomas, kindergarten, Urban Park Elementary School Secondary Finalists Jennifer Cambre, Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, AP Chemistry for grades 9-12, School of Science and Engineering Beth Poquette Drews,…

After two weeks of rest and relaxation, students and staff returned back to school for another great week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. School Board Recognition Month January is School Board Recognition month, a time to thank local leaders for their dedication to serve as advocates for children and public schools (learn more). Golden Bears on the move South Oak Cliff High School students started reporting to the Village Fair School while their usual campus undergoes comprehensive renovations (learn more). Renovations at Lakewood Elementary Lakewood Elementary School celebrated its new renovations at a ribbon cutting ceremony on…

We’re Lovin’ It: Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Player Kennedy Taylor has been nominated for the prestigious 2018 McDonalds’ All-American Game. Taylor led the Tigers during the 2016–2017 season to a 32–7 record, averaging 19 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals per game on her way to securing her third consecutive District MVP honor. On top of her basketball accolades, Taylor is a 10-4A District champion in tennis and in multiple track and field events. Taylor also currently ranks number one in her class, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is a Dale Hansen Sports Scholar.

Tune in to Friday morning’s live stream video of the finals of the 2018 Gardere MLK Oratory Competition, and prepare to be inspired. The event will feature young orators sharing their dreams for today’s world. The live stream of the 26th annual competition will be available at 11 a.m. via a link on the district’s homepage as the event kicks off at W.H. Adamson High School. The finalists and their schools are: Marna Al-Isawi – J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard Emerson Byrd – Thomas Tolbert Elementary Asad King – William Brown Miller Elementary Wesley Stokes- Harry C. Withers Elementary…

Lakewood Elementary School families were all smiles when they returned to school on Jan. 9, as the campus celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony for its new renovations. The school’s completed renovations include: More than 30 new classrooms in a new wing A new lower-grades playground A new library Two new computer labs A glass sky bridge that connects the two buildings. “There is a high level of excitement for these new renovations,” Principal Katie Wilke said. “This will increase learning and sense of community at the campus.” The 2015 interim bridge plan funded the majority of the renovations. Wilke credited…

The National Society of High School Scholars has named Thelvie Cullins, Jr., an Advanced Placement Calculus teacher at the School for the Talented and Gifted, as a Top Ten 2017 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year. This is the second year in a row that Cullins has received this honor. According to the National Society of High School Scholars, Cullins aids students in both grasping difficult mathematical concepts and developing into hard-working, passionate learners. “Mr. Cullins’ personal classroom results are astounding, but what is most impressive is the impact he’s had on those around him and our school,” TAG Principal…