Students from Billy Earl Dade Middle School participated in a “WE Day Texas” event, hosted by the Dallas-based nonprofit, Urban Specialists, in conjunction with the WE Volunteer Now Speaking Tour, that included captivating speeches and interactive workshops. Students learned about and discussed how they can use their time and talents in pursuit of a greater good. WE Schools, affiliated with the WE Charity network, “empowers young people to take meaningful action and become active local and global citizens” at WE Day events throughout the country. Lincoln High School will host a “WE Day Texas” event on Dec. 14.
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Students from L.V. Stockard Middle School’s AVID program had the opportunity to visit Southern Methodist University in November to discover what life is really like as a college student. While at SMU, students visited with a professor of Journalism, took a tour of the school’s media center, and learned about different scholarships that are available to students looking to attend SMU. The AVID program at Stockard is working to erase the opportunity gap and provide our students with life experiences they might not otherwise have. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a program that teaches students skills such as note-taking…
Ya pueden llenar su solicitud en línea los estudiantes interesados en asistir a uno de los reconocidos programas magnet o escuelas de transformación de Dallas ISD durante el año escolar 2018-2019. La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud es el miércoles, 31 de enero. El distrito cuenta con algunas de las mejores escuelas magnet en el país. Pueden ver la lista completa de las escuelas magnet del Dallas ISD haciendo clic aquí. Los estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas magnet deben cumplir ciertos requisitos. Para más información sobre las escuelas y el proceso de solicitud, hagan clic aquí. Las escuelas de…
Dallas ISD’s Stevens Park Elementary School dedicated its new learning garden at a special event on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The outdoor classroom was generously donated by surrounding neighborhood associations Stevens Park Estates, Stevens Park Village and the Old Oak Cliff Heritage Society. Also attending was Dallas ISD District 7 Trustee Audrey Pinkerton. The school’s choir and cheerleaders performed for guests, who also enjoyed refreshments in the new garden.
En caso de mal tiempo, la decisión de abrir o cerrar las escuelas se tomará para las 6 a.m. y se informará lo más pronto posible a los padres, tutores legales y al personal escolar por diferentes medios: Nos comunicaremos con las estaciones locales de radio y televisión para las 6 a.m. para informarles si las escuelas abrirán o permanecerán cerradas. Las estaciones difundirán la información pertinente a la comunidad. Se realizarán llamadas automáticas lo más pronto posible a los padres y al personal escolar a los números de teléfono con los que contamos informándoles de la decisión. Publicaremos información…
Colder weather means that when precipitation falls, there is an increasing chance of snow or ice that could cause the closure of Dallas ISD schools. Find out how the decision to close schools is made and how that decision is communicated below. In the event of inclement weather, the decision to open or close schools will be made no later than 6 a.m. on the day in question and communicated as soon as possible to parents/guardians and staff in several ways: The district will call local radio and television stations by 6 a.m. to inform them whether or not schools…
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 28th 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…
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…
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.