After graduating in 1992 as a star basketball player from South Oak Cliff High School, Derrick Battie went on to play as a starter for all four of his years at Temple University — one of the top NCAA men’s basketball programs in the country. Under the leadership of Hall of Fame coach John Chaney, Battie earned a trip to two NCAA Tournament Sweet 16s and one Elite 8 appearance. After spending some time playing basketball in the NBA and overseas, Battie is now giving back as a community liaison for his alma mater. The Hub checked in with with Battie…
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The Cliburn in the Classroom music program recently took guest musicians – and a grand piano – to Dallas ISD’s Jerry Junkins Elementary School. “We do these programs because we believe music education is a big part of what helps kids grow emotionally, intellectually, psychologically,” said pianist Alex McDonald. “There’s no substitute, I believe, for having live music performed.” Visiting schools is also fun, McDonald said, because he gets to present music students may never have heard before. Cliburn in the Classroom has partnered with Dallas ISD for 11 years. “Since 2006, the Cliburn Foundation has been sending professional pianists…
Can you spell A-W-E-S-O-M-E? Joe May Elementary School hosted its annual Spelling Bee on Dec. 5, with CBS 11 News anchor Ken Molestina serving as the guest pronouncer. After several rounds of elimination, the winners are: 1st place: Arielle Hernandez (fifth-grade) 2nd place: Giselle De Paz Cortez (fourth-grade) 3rd place: Nicole Rivera (fourth-grade) Those three students will now advance to the district competition.
Cientos de familias tuvieron la oportunidad de informarse sobre las diferentes escuelas del distrito y la variedad de opciones para los estudiantes durante las ferias escolares más grandes de la ciudad que se realizaron el 2 de diciembre. Si se perdieron estas primeras dos ferias Descubre Dallas ISD, no tiene que preocuparse, porque se llevarán a cabo dos más el sábado, 9 de diciembre, de 9 a.m.–1 p.m. en los siguientes lugares: Emmett J. Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Road Desde mariachi hasta danza moderna, los estudiantes destacaron sus destrezas durante las ferias.…
Hundreds of families helped discover their best-fit school at the city’s largest school fairs held Dec. 2 and 9. From mariachi to modern dance, the student performances were a highlight of the Discover Dallas ISD school fairs held at Conrad and Skyline high schools and Loos and Ellis Davis field houses. From all-boys and all-girls schools to collegiate academies, magnet schools and more, families learned about the academic opportunities that are a perfect fit for their child. The district’s outstanding neighborhood schools were also on hand to talk with families about the benefits of their campuses. Go here to see…
Las oficinas y las escuelas de Dallas ISD estarán cerradas del viernes, 22 de diciembre al viernes, 5 de enero, debido a las vacaciones de invierno. El personal administrativo regresará a trabajar el lunes, 8 de enero, y los estudiantes volverán a clases el martes, 9 de enero. Además, del 19 al 21 de diciembre, los estudiantes de las escuelas secundarias del distrito saldrán temprano de clases. La mayoría de las secundarias, academias, y escuelas Montessori dejarán salir a los estudiantes a las 12:35 p.m., mientras que la mayoría de las preparatorias, escuelas magnet y programas early college harán lo…
Students at one Dallas ISD elementary school are benefitting from a donation of the proper footwear just in time to prepare them for wet, winter weather. Samuel Bistrian, owner of Roma Boots, recently donated a pair of rain boots for every student at Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow. The special-edition “Wonder Boot” was developed in a partnership with Lionsgate, the company that produced the recently released movie, “Wonder.” Roma Boots is on a mission to donate 1 million boots by the year 2020. Alexia MacIntosh from the Shops at Park Lane, where the Dallas Roma Boots store is…
Computer Science Education Week is Dec. 4–10, and it’s a chance to highlight how Dallas ISD schools are preparing students for success in the 21st-century. In recognition of this week, Dallas ISD STEM Executive Director Oswaldo Alvarenga has a few tips with how parents can help get their kid interested in the important subject. Watch the above video to see what Alvarenga has to say.
Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Jan. 5, for Winter Break. Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, with staff reporting back to work the day before on Monday, Jan. 8. Additionally, the district’s secondary schools will have early release days Dec. 19-21. Most middle schools, academies and Montessori schools will dismiss at 12:35 p.m., while most high schools, magnet schools and early colleges will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. Exceptions are noted in the list below. Confirm early release times with your child’s school. Elementary schools will in most cases dismiss at the…
Students who wish to begin attending one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2018-2019 school year are encouraged to apply online now. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Jan. 31. Applications are open for the following: All-Boys Schools All-Girls Schools Collegiate Academies International Baccalaureate Schools Magnet Schools Montessori Campuses Personalized Learning Schools Humanities, Communication, and Leadership Schools STEM/STEAM Schools Two-Way Dual Language Schools Visual and Performing Arts Magnets Project Based Learning, Urban Planning, Architecture and Design Schools