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Skyline High School’s cosmetology program has been helping students find beautiful futures since 1972. Instructor Sheryl Landman said students become licensed cosmetologists in their senior year, earning them experience and income. She works to place them in a job and monitor their progress for a year until they graduate. Working closely with salons in the community pays off every year. “My job is really easy because they start calling me in April and May and saying, ‘How many students do you have? This is what we need,’ ” Landman said. “I place them in positions that I know they will excel in.” Graduating…

Las siguientes semanas los estudiantes de último año estarán muy ocupados buscando fondos para costear sus estudios universitarios. Muchas de las becas tienen fechas límites en marzo y abril para presentar la solicitud. El Departamento de Consejería de Dallas ISD tiene una página de internet con enlaces a varias organizaciones que ofrecen becas y quieren ayudar a estudiantes que asistan a una universidad en particular o vayan a estudiar una disciplina o carrera específica. Aquí tienen algunas de las becas que pueden encontrar en la página de internet y que solo están disponibles a estudiantes del distrito: Eric Louis Brown…

Spend the next 119 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! The Seuss is loose Schools across Dallas ISD honored the legacy of late children’s author Dr. Seuss with readings and special visits from leaders of the district, city and community. (See photos from the day) Single-gender celebration Parents and staff gathered for the naming ceremony and celebration for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred Florence Middle School, the district’s newest single-gender school for boys. (Learn more) New choice schools and programs Dallas ISD’s Office of Transformation and Innovation announced a…

The word is out. Core 4 is in, and the Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) staff members are leading the charge to strengthening their customer service core. More than 200 FCNS managers gathered to talk about providing exemplary customer service to every student and parent they interact with and to each other. Rallying around the Core 4—focused, fast, flexible, and friendly—the FCNS “A” team, as termed by Executive Director Michael Rosenberger, celebrated the efforts of fellow teammates and talked about the importance of creating a positive experience for every customer they serve. The group was quick to point out…

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings recognized Preston Hollow Elementary at a recent UNICEF gala for helping raise money for a water filtration system for a small village in Africa. Preston Hollow students wore UNICEF Kid Power Bands, which are similar to fit bits, and racked up points by taking steps. Those points translated into donated dollars for the water filtration system. Preston Hollow Elementary Principal Tom Brandt said it was an honor for the school to be recognized by the mayor and UNICEF at the gala. “We have some of the best kids in Texas here at Preston Hollow Elementary, and…

The African American Success Initiative has partnered with local Dallas county judges who created a program called Pipeline to Possibilities. The goal is to educate students on various aspects of the justice system. Equally important, this program hopes to inspire students to be the best they can be and encourage them to make the right critical decisions for their bright futures. “I believe it is this type of programming that shows the commitment of the community, not only willing to share their professional experiences, but rather a vested interest in the growth and development of young people.”AASI Coordinator Jamila Thomas said. Students from…

Schools across Dallas ISD honored the legacy of late children’s author Dr. Seuss on Thursday, March 2, which marked what would have been his 113th birthday. Volunteers visited campuses to read to students and help with Seuss-themed activities. At Paul Dunbar Elementary School, guests from Baylor, Scott & White and Aramark visited the school Thursday morning to read to students. Some staff members dressed as The Cat in the Hat, a favorite Seuss character. At Roger Q. Mills Elementary, the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas helped coordinate volunteers from Celanese Corporation and Texas Instruments to visit the school. In addition…

The next few weeks should be a busy time for seniors still in search of funds for college. Many scholarships have application deadlines in March and April. Dallas ISD’s Counseling Services department maintains a scholarship web page with links to funding from a variety of organizations who want to support students attending a certain college or pursuing a specific discipline or career. Here are a few scholarships listed on the site that are available only to district students: Eric Louis Brown Memorial Scholarship-Available to a district student who has demonstrated excellence in academic and athletic pursuits: Deadline March 20 Dallas School…

Texas Public Schools Week is Feb. 27-March 3, which is a time to celebrate the role public schools play in setting students up for success. Thursday, March 2, is Celebrate Texas Public Schools Day. In recognition, watch the above video to see what makes Dallas ISD special.

The Trinity Chapter of The Links, Inc. is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th Anniversary of its signature “Diamonds and Sneakers” Gala. The Gala will be held March 4 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 6 p.m. The evening of diamonds and sneakers will include dinner and dancing with the popular David White Band. The gala supports an enrichment program developed by the Trinity Links in 2000 for Dallas Independent School District elementary and middle school girls called SoSMAART. The programs are held at Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary School and William Hawley Atwell Law Academy. SoSMAART, which stands…