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Dallas ISD invites all junior and senior students to begin preparing to take the next step toward their future, by attending the 2017 Districtwide College Fair. The fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St., Dallas, TX 75232. Representatives from colleges and universities throughout the country, will be available to share information about their school’s programs. To register for the fair, please visit:www.gotocollegefairs.com. Transportation will be provided for Dallas ISD students who register with their counselor by Sept. 13. For more information about the fair, please call…

Sometimes it’s more important to help a stranger than run your hardest – a time when good sportsmanship overcomes the desire to win. That was the case during the Sept. 2 Marcus I Invitational cross country meet for Katie Shaw, a member of the Sunset High School team. She saw a fellow runner on another team – Sydnee Olive of Keller High School – struggling to keep moving forward. Katie slowed to encourage Sydnee, and both crossed the finish line together. “I was dying out there, this is my first race,” Olive told Texas Mile Split. “I didn’t think I…

Estudiantes del Dallas ISD pueden ser nominados a ser evaluados para programas Gifted and Talented. Las nominaciones están abiertas hasta el 15 de septiembre. Los estudiantes pueden ser nominados para consideración al programa por parte de padres, guardianes legales, y miembros de la comunidad. Un estudiante también puede nominarse a sí mismo. Folletos con más información están disponibles en las escuelas con los maestros del programa Gifted and Talented, u otro personal de la escuela. Para poder presentar el examen para el programa, los estudiantes deben estar inscritos en Dallas ISD. Para más información, visite la página Advanced Academic.

Dallas ISD is accepting nominations for students to be screened for the Gifted and Talented Program through Sept. 15. Parents, guardians and community members may nominate students for consideration. A student can also nominate themselves. Information packets are available at the local campus from the Gifted and Talented Program teacher,  or AP/GT Manager. Students must be enrolled in Dallas ISD to be tested. For more information, visit the Advanced Academics homepage.

Una nueva ley estatal que prohíbe mandar mensajes de texto mientras se conduce, ha captado mayor atención recientemente. Esta prohibición también se extiende al uso de dispositivos portátil en zonas escolares que ya estaba en vigor. Sin embargo, hay algunas otras leyes que entran en efecto a partir del viernes, 1 de septiembre, que afectan directamente a estudiantes de Texas. Aquí hay una breve lista: La llamada “Ley de David” (SB 179) que tiene como objetivo frenar el acoso cibernético, convierte en un delito menor de Clase A el uso de textos, correos electrónicos, medios sociales u otros medios digitales…

En un esfuerzo por convertir la angustia en una oportunidad futura para un estudiante en la academia universitaria de W.H. Adamson High School, Patrick Morin, Director gerente de tecnología informatica de American Airlines, ha establecido la beca Eric J. Morin Memorial. El hijo de Morin, Eric James Morin, falleció antes de cumplir dos años. En honor de Eric, Morin y su familia están donando personalmente una beca universitaria de $5,000 para un estudiante que se gradúa de la academia universitaria de W.H. Adamson High School. American Airlines ha ofrecido generosamente igualar la donación, permitiendo asi que un segundo graduado reciba…

AlumNow is a Hub feature that checks in on Dallas ISD alumni to see what they are up to now. If you are interested in sharing your story, make sure to follow the link at the bottom of the page. Tonya Caston, a 1994 graduate from Kimball High School, returned to Dallas ISD to work as a High School Data Controller and Professional Graphic Designer. She credits her time in JROTC at Kimball for helping prepare her for a successful future. What was your favorite subject or activity/involvement in high school? My favorite activities included Majorette and JROTC. As a…

In an effort to turn heartbreak into a future opportunity for a student at W.H. Adamson High School Collegiate Academy, Patrick Morin, Managing Director of Information Technology at American Airlines, has established the Eric J. Morin Memorial Scholarship. Morin’s son, Eric James Morin, passed away before he turned 2. In honor of Eric, Morin and his family are personally donating a $5,000 college scholarship for the top student who graduates from W.H. Adamson High School Collegiate Academy.  American Airlines has generously offered to match the donation, allowing a second top graduate of the Collegiate Academy to receive at a $5,000…

Dallas ISD se enorgullece en ver las enormes muestras de apoyo por parte de personal, estudiantes, padres, socios y amigos del distrito hacia nuestros amigos del área de Houston.  La familia del distrito se ha unido a los esfuerzos de ayuda, los cuales varían desde aportar tiempo como voluntarios en albergues y haciendo donativos monetarios o artículos como útiles escolares, uniformes, mochilas, entre otras cosas.  İGracias por su apoyo y muestras de amor y compasión hacia nuestros amigos y vecinos!

Efforts across Dallas ISD are under way to supply hurricane survivors with much-needed supplies and support as some of them make their way to the city. Three schools have been designated to welcome any Houston-area students who stay at the city’s mega shelter at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. They are John F. Kennedy Learning Center, Alex W. Spence Middle School and North Dallas High School. Other schools across the district are collecting donated supplies and are ready to embrace individual students who have sought shelter in their neighborhoods. At Spence, eighth-graders brought in donations and are ready to…