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This Week in Dallas ISD: Jan. 12 edition
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This Week in Dallas ISD: Jan. 12 edition
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After two weeks of rest and relaxation, students and staff returned back to school for another great week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more.
School Board Recognition Month
January is School Board Recognition month, a time to thank local leaders for their dedication to serve as advocates for children and public schools (learn more).
Golden Bears on the move
South Oak Cliff High School students started reporting to the Village Fair School while their usual campus undergoes comprehensive renovations (learn more).
Renovations at Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood Elementary School celebrated its new renovations at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday (see photos).
IB status
Robert E. Lee Elementary School, which will become Geneva Heights Elementary School in July 2018, is officially now an International Baccalaureate campus (learn more).
Top teacher
The National Society of High School Scholars named School for the Talented and Gifted teacher Thelvie Cullins, Jr. as a Top Ten 2017 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year (learn more).
STEM Expo
Registration is now open for the Largest STEM Expo in Texas happening Jan. 20 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center (register).
Application month
Reminder: The application window is open to apply for one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for next school year. Applications are due by Jan. 31 (learn more).