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Summer learning sessions have begun, and the Dallas Independent School District urges motorists traveling near schools to help keep students safe by observing speed zones and using caution. Some campuses in Dallas ISD are currently hosting tutoring sessions and other student-centered activities, while others are beginning their summer school sessions. In addition, a large number of Dallas ISD campuses are participating in the annual summer meal effort. This means traffic near active campuses could include students. Drivers are encouraged to observe speed zones when flashing light signals are active, and to be aware of students walking near schools.

Huffington Post recently profiled Dallas ISD’s Farm to School program, which is a part of the district’s effort to “ensure the next generation is a healthier one.” Click here to read the full profile from Huffington Post.

More than $1.37 million in Stars on the Rise scholarships will be awarded to 275 graduating seniors across north Texas, including from Dallas ISD. The program is coordinated by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and funded through drives and corporate donations. The scholarships range from $2,000 to $96,000 – the highest amount representing a four-year scholarship from Austin College. During the past 32 years, the fund has given more than $30 million in scholarships to more than 3,500 students. A news conference on Tuesday, June 16, highlighted the amounts raised and the partnerships that make the scholarships possible.…

Dallas ISD’s top-performing seniors–those named valedictorians and salutatorians of their graduating classes based on academic achievement–have closed one chapter in their education and are looking forward to the next. The star students will soon be headed to top Texas schools such as Texas A&M University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Woman’s University, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Christian University. Out-of-state choices include Harvard University, Cornell University, and the University of California, among others. View a list of valedictorians and salutatorians, and what universities they will attend, here. Related story: Scholar-athletes rise to the top of their class

A third of this year’s Dallas ISD valedictorians and salutatorians are scholar-athletes. Honored for outstanding academic achievement, these students also excelled in golf, football, track, baseball and other sports. Many will attend college on athletic and academic scholarships. Director of Athletics Gil Garza congratulated these academic and athletic stars. Garza said the accomplishments of this year’s scholar-athletes is evidence that the district’s athletic program is growing in the right direction. “We are very excited to announce that 34 percent of the valedictorians and salutatorians from our 22 comprehensive high schools participated in athletics this school year,” he said. “This fact…

Para el próximo otoño, el salón de artes culinarias de Lincoln High School será transformado para incluir una cocina profesional, un restaurante, un comedor privado, y mucho más como parte de la renovación y expansión de $2.25 millones y 5,400 pies cuadrados del espacio de enseñanza. El programa de Emprendimiento en Artes Culinarias ofrecerá capacitación para preparar a los estudiantes para el empleo en la industria de los servicios alimenticios o como trampolín para estudios universitarios en este ramo. El programa está organizado en cuatro áreas identificadas federalmente: restaurantes y servicios de alimentos y bebidas; hotelería; viajes y turismo; y…

Talmadge “TJ” Vaughns Jr. is a recent Dallas ISD graduate and young entrepreneur. The Dallas Examiner profiled this star student who has learned first hand that hard work pays off at the end. Click here to read the full profile.

Most of the recently graduated Dallas ISD high school seniors grew up attending elementary, middle and high schools within the district. Before they start college or enter the workforce, some recent graduates shared what impact Dallas ISD has made on their futures.  Today, Eden Phillips, a graduate from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, shares what Dallas ISD means to her.

Under the direction of their teacher, Ms. Green, fourth-graders at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School compiled a video to discuss and show the many benefits of empathy. Also, be sure to watch until the end of the video to see some adorable outtakes.

Summer winds are blowing again for students across the district. The Dallas Winds Symphony conducted a weeklong band camp for Dallas ISD students. Nearly 600 middle and high school band systems filled Booker T Washington High School to improve their musical skills and learn from Dallas’ finest. With live performances by district band directors and workshops led by top area conductors, Dallas Winds Band Camp was an upbeat for teachers and students alike.