Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services recently implemented a districtwide technology upgrade to better serve students by closely monitoring inventory and upgrading menu software. Read an article in the School Nutrition Association’s magazine here.
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Dos primarias del Dallas ISD han recibido la invitación para que sus equipos de futsal participen en el World Futsal Championships que se llevará a cabo en Orlando, Florida. Futsal, deporte veloz y vertiginoso, similar al futbol rápido, se empezó practicar en el distrito el año pasado, culminando con un torneo entre las escuelas del distrito. Onésimo Hernández y Mary McLeod Bethune son las dos primarias que recibieron la invitación, después de que terminaran el torneo en un buen puesto. En Orlando se enfrentarán a equipos de otras escuelas de Estados Unidos y otros países. Southwest Airlines, socio de la…
The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program gives Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors real world experience in a professional field. The Hub is spotlighting some of these Dallas ISD students participating in the program. Today, meet Fatima Alonzo, a student at Sunset High School who is interning with Dallas ISD’s Human Capital Management Department. What is your role as an intern? As an intern, I am required to assist in projects that the Human Capital Management Department would like for me to assist in. As an intern, I have a bit of a communication role and a organizational role. What do you…
Members of Everette L. DeGolyer Elementary School’s Class of 1967 recently reunited at the campus to recreate their sixth-grade class photo. “These alumni have great stories of DeGolyer’s impact on their school careers and how it shaped their lives as adults,” DeGolyer Elementary Principal Tara Mays said. “ All have fond memories and have helped impress upon me the reality of an elementary school’s duty to our scholars to be a loving, nurturing, and inclusive community. These wonderful people have become donors, friends, and even members of an annual football game each year.”
Teams from two Dallas ISD elementary schools have been invited to participate in the World Futsal Championships in Orlando, Fla. Futsal, a fast, furious sport that is similar to indoor soccer, was brought to the district last year, culminating in a districtwide tournament. Onesimo Hernandez and Mary McLeod Bethune elementary school teams were invited after placing well at the district tournament. In Orlando, they will face teams from across the United States and from other countries. The Hernandez team has secured funding from school partner Southwest Airlines. The Bethune PTA is collecting funds to send its team to the championships…
The Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program gives Dallas ISD high school juniors and seniors real world experience in a professional field. The Hub is spotlighting some of these Dallas ISD students participating in the program. Today, meet Destiny Hernandez, a student at Adamson High School who is interning with Dallas ISD’s Instructional Support Services. What is your role as an intern? As an intern, my role with Instructional Support Services is to assist in tasks such as collaborating with creative ideas and creating fun activities for teacher trainees. I also participate in creative ways for teachers to bring new ideas to teach content…
Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP) has announced that two recent Dallas ISD graduates are the recipients of the first annual Rogene Russell Scholarship Fund. Quinn Mason, an award-winning composer who graduated from North Dallas High school in 2015, and Kenoly Kadia, a pianist who graduated from David W. Carter High school in 2017, are the scholarship recipients. “I am very honored and grateful to receive this generous gift, as I could not have paid the tuition myself,” said Mason. “I am hoping that this college education will allow me to provide a comfortable living for myself, and allow me to provide for my…
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas tiene a disposición de los padres un sitio en línea con información sobre el regreso a clases para el nuevo año escolar, el cual comienza el lunes, 28 de agosto. Disponible en inglés y español, la página en línea del Regreso a Clases, incluye información como: Horario de clases Línea de Regreso a Clases Inscripción por Internet Rutas de Transporte (rutas y horarios de transporte para el 2017-2018 estarán disponible para la semana del 14 de agosto). Información de alimentos Vacunas requeridas La página en línea del Regreso a Clases se puede encontrar en:…
Funcionarios del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas se complacen en anunciar el primer salón de la fama del deporte del distrito donde se reconocerá y homenajeará a todos aquellos que han contribuido de manera significativa a los programas deportivos de las preparatorias del distrito. Se recibirán las nominaciones para la generación de 2018 a partir de hoy, y hasta el 30 de septiembre. Se puede nominar para las siguientes categorías: exdeportista en el Dallas ISD; exentrenador en el Dallas ISD y colaboradores. “Estamos muy contentos de tener esta oportunidad de reconocer y rendir homenaje a nuestras figuras deportivas y sus logros”,…
A handful of college students and recent graduates are teaching children this summer at Pease’s Freedom School, part of a national program launched by the Children’s Defense Fund. The six-week program is centered on reading, using literacy to drive self-empowerment and community engagement. The program at Dallas ISD’s Elisha M. Pease Elementary School is the first of its kind in Dallas. Read the complete story in the Dallas Morning News.