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Reggie Jordan, a social worker in Dallas ISD’s Psychological & Social Services Department, took personal time on Saturday, Sept. 16, to share some joy among children displaced by Hurricane Harvey. During a visit to the Dallas shelter at the convention center, Jordan dressed as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. He is shown posing for a photo with two of the evacuees and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

Joe May Elementary School kicked off celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during the Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept. 14. Families learned about different Latino countries through activities and a wonderful performance by folklorico dancers from the Ben Hipsh Dance Studio Dallas ISD is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.

Con el tema Dar Forma al Futuro Brillante de América, el Dallas ISD celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana (15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre) reconociendo y agradeciendo a educadores Hispanos quienes están contribuyendo a formar los futuros líderes de Dallas. “El Dallas ISD celebra la diversidad de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias”, dijo el Superintendente de Escuelas Michael Hinojosa”. En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, agradezco a nuestros maestros y administradores escolares no sólo por trabajar arduamente para brindarle una educación de calidad a todos los estudiantes, sino también por motivarlos a estar orgullosos…

With the theme “Shaping the Bright Future of America,” Dallas ISD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by recognizing and thanking Hispanic educators who are contributing to building strong future leaders for Dallas. “Dallas ISD embraces the diversity of our students, families and staff,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. “In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I commend our school teachers and administrators for not only working hard to provide a quality education to all students but also for empowering the youth to embrace their heritage and culture to continue sharing traditions with future generations.” Fifty-five…

Students, staff and project partners celebrated three new mobile carts that will enhance STEM education at Dallas ISD’s Ann Richards Middle School on Friday, Sept. 15. STEM is shorthand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, disciplines that are increasingly involved in many current and emerging careers. The carts, which support student use of Chromebooks in class, were made possible through a partnership between FC Dallas and Southern New Hampshire University. Specifically, the devices will be used for computer science lessons that include Algebra I, coding and robotics programming. Principal Francine Taylor said the gift is an important one for a…

Extra(curricular) fun on Saturday This week will close on a high note with Saturday’s After School and Extracurricular Activities Fair. The one-stop shop will help Dallas families explore more than 100 out of school time, co-curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities and activities offered by the district (learn more). Pep rally Professional sports mascots stole the show at Lee Elementary School for the formal kickoff to the Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K happening in early December (learn more). Grants for teachers Dallas ISD trustee Lew Blackburn’s foundation selected 11 teachers to receive $100 grants to help cover the cost of decorating their classrooms (learn more).…

Almost exactly a year after NEC donated a computer lab for high school students at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, the company did the same thing for the school’s younger grades. On Thursday, Sept. 14, Rangel middle school students celebrated their new space along with officials from NEC and the Young Women’s Preparatory Network. Students Hannah Wesley and Etana King talked about how the new computers and refreshed lab space will improve their studies during the dedication ceremony. Also speaking were Lynn McBee, CEO of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network;  Juan Fontanes, Chief Information Officer of NEC; and Principal…

Cuando termina el día escolar, ¡comienza la diversión! Los estudiantes del Dallas ISD tienen la opción de alargar su día escolar para participar en actividades de después de clases y extracurriculares incluyendo karate, ajedrez, robótica, mecanografía, el equipo de porristas, STEM, deportes y bellas artes. Los programas de después de clases no son simplemente juegos y diversión. Les ofrecen a los estudiantes un ambiente seguro y aprendizaje personalizado fuera de clase para seguir mejorando su desempeño académico, además de ayudarles a aumentar su asistencia académica. “Participar en actividades extracurriculares es lo más memorable y estimulante de la experiencia escolar”, expresó…

Dallas ISD offers several extracurricular and after-school activities that enhance students’ experiences, learning and fun during and after school. Some of the activities include  karate, chess, robotics, typing, cheerleading, STEM, sports and fine arts. After-school programs are more than fun and games. They provide students a safe environment and personalized learning outside the classroom to continue enhancing their academic performance, as well as help them increase academic attendance. “Participation in extracurricular activities is the most memorable and exciting part of the school experience,” said Sharla Hudspeth, director of Student Services. “From relationships built among coaches and team members to the…

Twelve Dallas ISD students have been named among 16,000 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, with a chance to become one of the 7,500 Finalists who will take home scholarships worth a combined $32 million. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to reach the finals, with half of the Finalists winning a National Merit Scholarship. According to a Sept. 13 news release from the National Merit Scholarship Corp., Dallas ISD’s Semifinalists are: Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet  Michael D. Gao School for the Talented and Gifted Adelle Jia Solvay Linde Julia M. McAulay  Jeremiah D. Reilly Jessica H. Wang School…