No quiero dejar pasar la oportunidad antes de salir de vacaciones de decirles lo agradecida que estoy con ustedes y la labor que hacen por nuestros estudiantes. Como dice el Dallas Morning News, los resultados de su trabajo “vale la pena celebrarlos”. Sin duda tenemos mucho que agradecer. Una organización sin fines de lucro que clasifica escuelas que atienden a estudiantes de familias de bajos recursos premia con listones dorados, o Gold Ribbons, cada año a dichas escuelas que hacen un trabajo excepcional. Este año, el número de escuelas Gold Ribbon en el norte de Texas casi se duplicó, en…
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I didn’t want you to go on break before telling you how thankful I am for you and the work you do for our students. Because, as the Dallas Morning News just wrote, the results of our work are “worth celebrating.” Truly, we have a lot to be thankful for. A non-profit that rates schools serving students from less well-off families awards Gold Ribbons every year to schools that do an exceptional job. This year, the number of Gold Ribbon schools in North Texas nearly doubled, largely due to Dallas ISD. Check this out: 7 of the top 10 Gold…
Submitted by Student Activities Department. Dallas ISD’s cheerleading program is more than just chants and stunts. It’s about leadership, confidence, and community. This mission was on full display as more than 50 cheer teams from across the district came together for two spirited events: the High School and Middle School Cheer Showdown. Both events were held at Ellis Davis Field House, filling the arena with energy, teamwork, and pride. The annual cheer showdown serves as a crucial step on the road to UIL Spirit State Championships, where Dallas ISD teams compete at the regional and state levels. Designed as a…
UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 Due to anticipated winter weather, the 2026 STEM Expo for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 has been postponed to Feb. 14, 2026. The Dallas ISD STEM Expo returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Automobile Building at Fair Park. The expo will feature interactive exhibits including aircraft-technology demonstrations, engineering-design challenges, virtual-reality experiences, and hands-on science activities for students of all grade levels. In addition to hands-on STEM experiences, the expo will also offer resources focused on family wellness. Parkland Health will provide no-cost health screenings for Dallas County residents,…
Dallas ISD is hosting community conversations about the proposed 2026 Bond program. This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions about future school improvements. There will be a meeting in each district to share the planning process. Check out the times and locations below. Date Time District Place Monday, December 1 5:30 p.m. 1 and 2 Career Institute North 10115 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75229 Monday, December 8 6:00 p.m. 7 Sunset High School 2120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208 Monday, December 8 6:00 p.m. 4 John Quincy Adams Elementary School 1335 Pleasant Dr. Dallas, TX 75217…
Submitted by Student Activities Department. Each year, fifth-grade students from across Dallas ISD participate in an interactive debate workshop designed to build their skills. The overall goal is to prepare students for competitive debate and public speaking, honing confidence, communication, and critical thinking skills, and equip coaches with valuable resources. This year, over 350 students from 58 schools attended the annual 5th Grade Debate Workshop at E.D. Walker Middle School. The full-day event included a large-group introductory session in the morning to prepare students for smaller practice sessions in the afternoon. “The energy in the room was incredible. Students were…
Dallas ISD ofrece cientos de programas especializados, como P-TECH, Montessori y escuelas Legacy, diseñados para inspirar y empoderar a todos y cada uno de los estudiantes. Estas innovadoras opciones tienen base en la tradición, son impulsadas por la excelencia y dan forma al legado único de cada alumno. Acompáñenos durante el evento virtual de Descubre Dallas ISD para conocer nuestra gran variedad de escuelas de opción e infórmese sobre el proceso de solicitud. Las sesiones tendrán lugar de 9 a.m. a 11 a.m. el sábado, 6 de diciembre, para primarias y de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. para secundarias y…
From P-TECH and Montessori to Legacy Schools, Dallas ISD offers hundreds of specialty programs designed to inspire and empower every student. These innovative options are rooted in tradition, driven by excellence, and built to shape each student’s unique legacy. Join us for a virtual Discover Dallas ISD experience to explore our wide range of choice schools and learn more about the application process. The sessions will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, for elementary schools and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for middle and high schools. There will be one more session for all…
Una vez más las escuelas de Dallas ISD han recibido calificaciones superiores de parte de Children at Risk, una organización sin fines de lucro de investigación y defensa, en varias categorías de de las clasificaciones de 2025 de las escuelas del norte de Texas, demostrando así la excelencia y el compromiso de Dallas ISD con el alto rendimiento académico en todos los niveles. Al nivel de preparatoria, Dallas ISD se llevó cinco de los 10 primeros puestos entre todas las escuelas del norte de Texas. School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center se posicionó en…
Dallas ISD schools once again earned top honors from Children at Risk, a research and advocacy nonprofit organization, across multiple categories in the 2025 rankings of North Texas schools, showcasing the district’s continued excellence and commitment to academic achievement at every level. At the high school level, Dallas ISD claimed five of the top 10 spots among all North Texas schools. The School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center earned the No. 1 ranking, maintaining its long-standing reputation as one of the best public schools in the nation. Close behind, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet…