The Dallas ISD Visual and Performing Arts Department held the Tech Olympics on Sept. 30 at Richland College. Every Dallas ISD high school with a Technical Theatre Program participated and competed in the event representing more than 100 students from nine different schools, giving them the chance to collaborate with students from across the district. Seventy students participated in workshops given by Richland Theatre College Tech Director Jennifer Owen, including a college information session with Andy Long, the head of theatre. Eighty students competed in Team Design Challenges; fifty-six students competed in Tech Tournament Challenges; and 25 students from across…
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Let’s face it, with Halloween right around the corner many kids (and adults) get lost in the excitement of dressing up and going door-to-door for sweet treats. But, we want students, staff and community to remain safe while being out on Halloween. This year, the Dallas ISD Police Department would like to share some simple safety tips to help our Dallas students and parents in making the most of their experience on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat safety tips Do not go trick or treating alone. Never go inside a house. Don’t eat candy that is not properly wrapped. Always have…
The next generation of coders, engineers and designers at John Ireland Elementary School celebrated their new tech lab that will help prepare them for a world of resources. Heart of America, North Texas Ford Dealers, CBS EcoMedia, and district officials unveiled the new tech lab at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 27. The new tech lab includes vibrant paint, new furniture, and inspirational décor. Students will be able to use a flat-panel TV and 25 Chromebooks in the collaborative learning space. “For more than 10 fruitful years, Dallas ISD has partnered with Heart of America in creating top-notch reading environments.…
Ya se aproxima Halloween y para ayudar a que sus hijos tengan una celebración divertida y segura, los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Dallas ISD aconsejan que sus niños: No salgan solos No entren a ninguna casa Siempre caminen en áreas bien alumbradas Para más consejos, vea este video.
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees at their Oct. 26 meeting recognized the mayors of Wilmer and Hutchins for their support of their citizens and Dallas ISD. The proclamation of recognition for Wilmer Mayor Casey Burgess states: Mayor Casey Burgess serves and leads the more than 4,000 residents of the City of Wilmer. Mayor Burgess supports the vision and mission of the Dallas Independent School District. Due to Mayor Burgess and his team’s collaboration with the District, the children of Wilmer, Texas now have a new elementary school. Please join me in thanking Mayor Casey Burgess for his unwavering support…
La definición de un héroe es: alguien que es admirado por su valor, logros sobresalientes o cualidades nobles. Para celebrar a los héroes de Dallas ISD, más de 230 maestros estelares se reunieron en el Museo Frontiers of Flight para elogiarlos por su logro, dedicación y liderazgo en el salón. Fue una celebración de los Maestros del Año (de los planteles escolares y cada uno de ellos estuvo increíblemente emocionado mientras los administradores y los representantes de la junta escolar de Dallas ISD los elogiaban por sus actos de valor diarios, moldeando y guiando a los estudiantes para que sean…
Spend the next 67 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Hero is spelled T.O.Y. The outstanding Campus Teachers of the Year were celebrated Wednesday night at a special event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum (see the teachers of the year). Red Ribbon Week Students dressed up throughout the week to recognize Red Ribbon Week, which brings attention to the dangers of drugs and alcohol (learn more). AVID Sixty district directors from across the country visited two schools to see how their successful AVID programs…
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas invita a empleados, padres, estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad a dar su opinión sobre los calendarios académicos para los años escolares 2018-2019 y 2019-2020. Las opciones en ambos calendarios son practicamenta idénticas, en términos de la cantidad de días de escuela para estudiantes, descansos de días festivos y de vacaciones de otoño, cantidad de días de capacitacion profesional para maestros, etc… Copias del calendario con algunos puntos destacados y una encuesta para recibir opiniones, están disponibles aquí, hasta el viernes, 10 de noviembre. La administración espera compartir los calendarios para aprobación de representantes…
A hero is defined as someone who is admired for courage, outstanding achievement or noble qualities. In celebration of its heroes, Dallas ISD gathered more than 230 stellar teachers at the Frontiers of Flight Museum to laude them for their achievement, dedication and leadership in the classroom. It was a celebration of the Campus Teachers of the Year and each of them remained incredibly grounded while administrators and Dallas ISD trustees hailed them for their daily acts of courage, molding and guiding students into responsible citizens prepared to make their own way. Every year, each campus selects its teacher who…
Employees, parents, students and community members are invited to provide feedback on proposed academic calendars for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years. The features of the two calendars are virtually identical in terms of the number of student school days, holidays and winter breaks, teacher professional development days, etc. Copies of the calendars, a brief list of highlights, and a survey to collect feedback on the proposed calendars are available here through Friday, Nov. 10. The administration expects to submit the calendars to trustees for consideration at the December board meeting.