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…
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As part of their holiday luncheon and the Principal of the Year ceremony earlier this month, a few Dallas ISD campus leaders didn’t mind looking a little silly in the spirit of competition – namely an Ugly Sweater contest. After lunch, it was time for the holiday sweaters to rear their ugly threads. Eight principals strutted their crazy stuff for their peers, but only three could claim bragging rights (and gift certificates) as having donned the wackiest, tackiest seasonal apparel. First place: Ben Dickerson, Edward H. Cary Middle School Second place: Rachel Moon, Rosemont Third place: Stephanie Amaya, John Ireland…
Health Science students from L.G. Pinkston High School’s H-TECH program recently had a worksite visit with industry partner Parkland Hospital. The purpose of the visit was to provide students with insight into the skills that they will need to learn during their time at the academy and with working with Parkland. Additionally, this worksite visit served as a culminating activity for the work students have done this past semester. This worksite visit further supported the H-TECH model by allowing students the opportunity to see how working with an Industry partner will provide so much more than just a job upon…
The present, past and future of the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy were celebrated during a special ceremony on Dec. 15 to commemorate the school’s 2017 National Blue Ribbon. National Blue Ribbon winners are public and private schools that demonstrate overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps. In September, Obama MLA was announced as one of 342 Blue Ribbon schools this year. Students led the beginning of the ceremony, which included a Lyceum Opening that reflects how Obama MLA students kick off each school day, talk about the occasion for the event and also the history of the…
William L. Cabell Elementary School students have gone wild. Specifically, the students received endangered species adoption kits thanks to a donation by Serena Simmons Connolly on Dec. 14. As a bonus, the Dallas Zoo also brought some cool animals to educate students about wildlife conservation. Watch the above video to learn more!
The African American Read-In is hosting a book drive, and you can help! Donated books will be given to students during the Dallas ISD African American Read-In. Contact Charissa Govan at 972-925-8804 or chagovan@dallasisd.org for collection. The suggested book titles for collection are:
Davey O’Brien, Ernie Banks, Jerry Rhome, Dave Stallworth, Michael Carter, Fran Harris, Tim Brown, Larry Johnson, Chryste Gaines Courtney and Freddie James – names that have undoubtedly impacted school athletics in Dallas – have each been selected for induction into the inaugural class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame. “Sports is renowned for building character and self-confidence in young athletes and uniting diverse communities,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. “These are reasons Dallas ISD created the Athletic Hall of Fame and why the entire community shares in the excitement of recognizing the inaugural class of inductees. The district’s…
The 2018–2019 school year will start for students on Aug. 20, include a full week off for Thanksgiving, and end for students on May 29. Trustees approved the 2018–2019 Dallas ISD calendar during their scheduled meeting on Dec. 14. The calendar incorporates feedback received from employees, parents, students and community members. Important dates for the Dallas ISD calendar include: 171 student instructional days starting Aug. 20 Teachers have 187 contract days, three Professional Development District Mandated Waiver days, seven professional development days, five teacher work days, and will receive one day credit for the two evenings of parent conferences Two…
Si le preguntan a Terry Stotts sobre su trabajo como maestro de construcción y tecnología en Multiple Career Magnet High School, sus ojos se iluminan. Stotts puede pasar horas hablando sobre por qué le encanta su trabajo de enseñar habilidades prácticas a estudiantes con necesidades especiales en el Dallas ISD. Pero, sin duda, la parte favorita de su trabajo sucede en diciembre cuando los estudiantes regalan los caballos mecedores que construyen a mano durante el primer semestre. Este año no iba a ser diferente. Durante el 14 de diciembre, Stotts sonreía ampliamente mientras sus estudiantes regalaban sus caballos a la…
El Departamento de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición Infantil de Dallas ISD estará ofreciendo desayuno y almuerzo gratis durante las vacaciones de invierno a los estudiantes de 18 años de edad o menos (o hasta los 21 años de edad si son estudiantes con necesidades especiales). El propósito del programa es proporcionar a los estudiantes alimentos nutritivos durante el receso. Refrigerios se servirán de 8 a 9 a.m., y el almuerzo de 11 a.m. al mediodía, el viernes, 22 de diciembre y el martes, 2 de enero hasta el viernes, 5 de enero. Para ver la lista completa de las…