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The impact is immediate: A vibrant, colorful array of tiles arranged into an arching mosaic mural depicting a beautiful spring day filled with blooming flowers, towering trees, and blue skies. Welcome to Stephen C. Foster Elementary. The charming Dallas school now has its own, handcrafted showpiece to instantly greet students, faculty, and visitors. You can’t miss it; the mural frames the receptionist station right when you walk through the front doors. “The mural is the pride and joy for the students that created it,” says Lauren Patton, art teacher at Foster Elementary. “All of my art club kids would stay…

Continuing a 24-year tradition, the State Fair of Texas recently awarded college scholarships to 91 seniors from five district high schools located near Fair Park. The scholarships were presented at an April 29 luncheon to 21 students from Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, 12 students from James Madison High School, 20 students from Lincoln High School and 21 students from Woodrow Wilson High School. The students each received $6,000 scholarships in recognition of their academic performance and class ranking. The scholarships are named for former State Fair of Texas chairman Pete Schenkel. Go here to view the names of…

The last day of recognition for the Heart of a Child Nutrition Awards was definitely one to remember. The Food and Child Nutrition Services Department recognized the cafeteria teams at John B. Hood and Ann Richards Middle School for excellence. The department gave the cafeteria teams the Heart of Child Award. Riyad Alsaid, the Director of Technology at Food and Child Nutrition Services, came to share his appreciation with the cafeteria team at John B. Hood Middle School. Cafeteria Supervisor Mrs. Yarlette Bryant is currently battling cancer and was not able to work for a few months. She discussed the joy she had…

Jaime Resendez (Trustee District 4), Lew Blackburn (Trustee District 5), and Audrey Pinkerton (Trustee District 7) won their races on Saturday, May 7 for seats on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees. In District 2, Dustin Marshall and Mita Havlick will head to a runoff election on June 18 to determine who fills the trustee seat as neither received the majority of votes. Blackburn has served on the Board of Trustees since 2001. Resendez, an attorney, and Pinkerton, the owner of a commercial construction firm, will be new to the board. What does a trustee do? The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees establishes the policies…

To close out our series of local celebrities thanking teachers and staff for their hard work, here is DJ Menace from BOOM 94.5 with a special message for teachers. Watch his video message above, and have a great weekend!

May 2-6 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!  Like their counterparts across the nation, Dallas ISD teachers and staff are uncommon heroes as they play an essential role in student success. During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, we invite the community to join us in recognizing the dedicated educators and staff members who wholeheartedly commit themselves to helping all students succeed. Each day this week, we will recognize a Dallas ISD teacher and staff member in the district.  Today, we salute Melinda Foglesong, a PE teacher at Tasby Middle School, and Jeanne Norman, cafeteria supervisor at Lagow and Seagoville elementary schools.  Melinda…

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As we wrap up 2016 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, watch students from schools across the district say thanks to their favorite teachers and staff.

A lot can happen in one week in Dallas ISD. The above video will catch you up on some of this week’s news from across the district. Short on time? No problem: the video is only 107 seconds! Saying thanks to ‘Our Uncommon Heroes’ Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, which is May 2–6, is a chance to recognize those who commit themselves to helping all students succeed. (Read profiles on teachers and staff) WFAA anchor Brandon Segura surprised two Dallas ISD teachers at their homes very, very early in the morning. (Watch this) Heart of Child Nutrition Award The Food and Child…

As part of School Nutrition Week, Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department recognized outstanding cafeteria teams across the district for going above and beyond in serving students. FCNS presented the Heart of Child Nutrition Award to the following cafeteria teams: A. Maceo New Tech High School Mata Montessori Gonzales Elementary John B. Hood Middle School Anne Richards Middle School To celebrate School Nutrition Week, here are a few fun facts to chew on about the great work happening in the Dallas ISD Child and Nutrition Services Department: The district has more than 1,300 food services cafeteria staff employees covering all Dallas ISD campuses;…