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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 Lizandra Ayala, a teacher at William Anderson Elementary, and Jennifer House, a librarian at Stevens Park Elementary. Lizandra Ayala, teacher at William…

In addition to Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 2–6 is School Nutrition Week! The week is a chance to celebrate those who help bring healthy, nutritious meals to Dallas ISD students. 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; The district has approximately 200 Maria Luna Central Staff, including its warehouse, central kitchen employees, and LRE (Lunch Room Equipment); On average, the district serves…

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 2–6. On Monday, Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa shared a message with Dallas ISD teachers and staff thanking these “uncommon heroes” for the outstanding work they do every day to support students. Watch Hinojosa’s message above, and check back in all week for more Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week-related stories.

Four Dallas ISD campuses were the focus of a recent project with the American Architectural Foundation to reimagine how the schools should look and function. The foundation provided pro bono support to create architectural drawings and conceptual designs. Committees comprising staff, students and community members for each school worked with architects to prioritize needs and desires. There are common elements in the plans, from flexible learning spaces and courtyards to multipurpose and flexible classrooms. Other elements address what a committee saw as failings of existing buildings, such as not providing welcoming entrances for students or visitors. The three-day process included…

Dallas ISD school counselors will be honored at a special event on Tuesday, May 3, and the top counselor will emerge from 42 nominees at schools across the district. Counselors serve a variety of roles on campuses, from providing college preparation and helping students apply for scholarships, to helping students deal with grief and promoting anti-bullying programs. Elementary Schools Meca Anderson, William Anderson Angie Baker, Walnut Hill Todd Bingamon, Obadiah Knight Yakima Boone, Wilmer-Hutchins Jennifer Brent, Elisha M. Pease LaSonja Coleman, Wilmer-Hutchins Aimey Cole, James Bowie Tammy Dortch, Rosemont Chasity Dyer, Annie Webb Blanton Nina Hagler, L.O. Donald Gina Hall-Green,…

¿Quieres enterarte de los más recientes acontecimientos en Dallas ISD pero solo tienes 122 segundos? La última edición de “Esta Semana En Dallas ISD” te ofrece un resúmen.

Volunteers and partner groups annually contribute thousands of hours of time and numerous in-kind donations and financial resources to help Dallas ISD schools extend learning experiences for students. This year alone, volunteers have logged more than 265,444 volunteer hours, which is equals 15,926,640 minutes. One way the district recognizes their contributions each year is to invite campus staff to nominate those volunteers and partners they feel go above and beyond in their efforts to make a difference on their campus. In this 47th year of honoring those who donate their time, talent, and resources to Dallas ISD, the district received over 170 nominations. These are the…

The spotlight continues to shine on the Sunset High School Robo*Flash, and for good reason. As far as anyone can determine, it is the first robotics team comprised solely of students with special needs. The group was recognized as trailblazers by Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and the Board of Trustees during the April 28 board meeting. The high-spirited team captured the audience with their inspirational story and fun-loving camaraderie. The team was joined by the entire Robo*Bison Amistad team, faculty sponsors Friedrich Elliot and Pauline Tatum, Principal Luz Martinez, Executive Director Suzanne Villalpando, and student Ivonne Torres who came up…

Updated May 3: The deadline for students to register for the nation’s first ever public school Futsal Tournament has been extended to May 6! Click here for the online team form or go to: http://goo.gl/forms/FzcXy4B41e (must be on your Dallas ISD Google Account; use your EAD username and password) Go here to see a video about Futsal.  Original story:  The Health & Physical Education Department is pleased to announce the nation’s first ever public school Futsal Tournament to be held in Dallas ISD! Futsal is similar to indoor soccer, but involves only five players at a time. (Go here to see what the game looks like).…

Want to catch up on the great things that happened this past week in Dallas ISD, but only have 106 seconds? The latest edition of This Week In Dallas ISD, which you can watch above, has you covered. A written recap is below: Super Superintendent Scholarship recipients Sixty-five of Dallas ISD’s best and brightest seniors received nearly $200,000 in district scholarships at this week’s Superintendent’s Scholarship Ceremony and Reception. (Read this) Excitement grows for new single-gender schools Excitement continues to build as students prepare for the two new single-gender schools opening next year. Here’s why students, parents, and teachers are so excited. Most…