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Seven Dallas ISD seniors have been named 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars, which is one of the nation’s most prestigious scholarships. The Gates Millennium Scholarship will cover all college-related costs for the seven students at the university or college of their choosing. The scholarship will also cover tuition for select graduate school programs, if the students choose to attend. The Dallas ISD 2016 Gates Millennium Scholars are: Cheyenne Allen, Seagoville High School Seth Crouch, Samuell High School Maya Farr-Henderson, School for the Talented and Gifted Landon Finley, South Oak Cliff High School Vernon Johnson, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Khagindra Kadariya, Conrad…

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chick-fil-A on Tuesday is offering a free chicken sandwich to employees who show their teacher/staff ID. The deal is valid between 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

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…