Author: The Hub

As part of National Volunteer Month, we are recognizing those who do great work in helping out at different schools within the district. Here is a letter Daisy Perez, a student at Stockard Middle School, wrote to Ms. Estrada, a volunteer at the school.

Alumnos selectos de 12º grado de cada preparatoria integral y magnet de Dallas ISD, recibirán el compromiso de $2500 de beca, durante la Recepción Anual de Becas del Superintendente este martes en Emmet Conrad High School. Padres, directores de escuelas, consejeros y miembros de la Junta Escolar estarán presentes para felicitar a los 62 estudiantes seleccionados por los comités de becas de sus escuelas para recibir los premios según su necesidad, carácter, calificaciones, ensayos y recomendaciones. Este es el decimoquinto año del programa de becas del Superintendente, que ha otorgado más de 2 millones en becas desde su inicio. Las…

Serving tasty, nutritious meals to more than 150,000 students each day is no easy feat. Every school day, the district’s Food & Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) team is responsible for providing 46,000 breakfasts, 120,000 lunches, and 10,000 after-school snacks at more than 215 school sites—a gargantuan task by any standard. Dallas ISD boasts an award-winning food service team that has received state and national recognition for its innovative approach to child nutrition. The vanguard of the FCNS staff are the cafeteria workers—those who personally greet and serve students, and occasionally cajole them to eat their veggies along with the more coveted menu items…

Premiere music ensembles from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts are performing this week as part of The Grand Concert. The concerts happening April 21–22 will feature a variety of music styles. The lineup is: April 21: Meistersingers, Opera Ensemble, Piano, Symphony Orchestra, BTWHSPVA Jazz Singers, Pop Ensemble, R&B Ensemble April 22: Wind Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Varsity Girls Choir, Junior Varsity Orchestra, Varsity Orchestra, Varsity Mixed Choir, Mariachi Pegasus, Latin American Ensemble, Jazz Combo I, Midi Ensemble The event is being held at the high school located at 2501 Flora St. Tickets to the concerts are $10.

On Tuesday, April 21, McDonald’s is offering a free breakfast for students in grades 3–8 who are taking the STAAR exam. The students can choose either a fruit and maple oatmeal or Egg White Delight McMuffin Sandwich. The meal comes with apple juice or milk and apple slices. Here are the details: The promotion goes from 5:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Student(s) must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian This is an in-restaurant promotion only; any drive-thru customers will be asked to visit the restaurant’s lobby for this promotion No coupon required Teachers who show a valid school ID will also…

Select seniors from every Dallas ISD comprehensive and magnet high school will receive commitments for $2,500 scholarships at Tuesday’s annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Reception at Emmett Conrad High School. Parents, principals, school counselors and trustees will be on hand to congratulate the 62 students selected by their campus scholarship committees to receive the awards based on need, character, grades, essays and recommendations. This is the 15th year of the Superintendent’s Scholarship Program, which has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships since its inception. The scholarships are funded through an annual fundraiser, traditionally the Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year, on…

Rosalinda Montejano has worked at Harry C. Withers for three years. Montejano’s son currently attends Withers, and her pre-teen daughter attended the school. Montejano said it’s important for the community to support schools, which is why she volunteers three to four times each week by decorating classroom doors, offering her time to the Latin Advisory Committee, and helping with school events such as Paw Paw Palooza. Montejano said her efforts are her way of giving back to the teachers who so willingly help her children and other students every day.  

Dallas ISD teachers will have the ability to earn a higher salary at a faster rate under the district’s new salary schedule. In the 2015–16 school year, the starting base salary for new Dallas ISD teachers will be $50,000. For reference, new teachers previously had a starting salary of $47,382. Meanwhile, newly hired teachers with more than two years of teaching experience will have the ability to earn a base salary of $58,000, with the capacity in the coming years to earn up to $90,000. When excluding any cost of living increase, the base salary under the previous salary schedule…

With colorful superhero capes flapping in the wind, students at Lee McShan Elementary cheered and applauded as they gathered to shake off nervous energy during a STAAR pep rally last Friday. Students in grades 3-5 donned yellow, red or blue capes and superhero t-shirts while members of the Lincoln High School band and dancers pumped up the crowd in the name of academics. Younger students looked on and cheered for those who are taking the test this week. “We’re going to rock the STAAR test,” students yelled as they whirled to show off their capes. The capes were made possible thanks…

Hailey Ortez volunteers weekly at William Lipscomb Elementary. A Woodrow Wilson High School freshman, Ortez volunteers after school helping with Parent-Teacher Association events and after school activities. Hailey has a brother who attends Lipscomb and her mother is the parent liaison at the school, so her volunteer work at Lipscomb is a family affair. Ortez said she loves being around children and wants have a career working with people in the community.