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Clear or mesh backpacks required for all secondary students
0The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and the district has taken several steps to ensure schools are safe learning environments. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students in sixth through 12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks. Other bags will no longer be allowed. Students will be able to carry in their backpack a non-clear pouch no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products. Our decision stems from safety recommendations made by the district’s Safety Task Force and Internal Task…
Back to School Enrollment Fair on August 6
0We’re ready to welcome you back to school. Parents of students in all grades – pre-K through 12th – can receive help to complete their child’s enrollment for the new school year. Join us during the This Is Home Registration Fair on Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ellis Davis Field House, located at 9191 S. Polk St. You will receive in-person assistance with your child’s registration. Free school supplies and backpacks will be given away until supplies last and other services to help you prepare for back to school will be available. Please come prepared…
Mourning a Tragedy
0Our Dallas ISD family joins in mourning with the families and loved ones of the more than 50 people—including several children—who died this week in an overheated truck in San Antonio. The story of those who perished as they were seeking a better life is all too familiar for many of us. This tragedy reminds us of the difficult choices faced by those who are driven to live the American dream—including thousands of families we serve each day. This is a time for empathy, compassion, and understanding. As a people, we are all connected by the bonds of humanity. As…
Dallas ISD to Induct Seven into Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022
0Dr. Michael Hinojosa will be inducted into the fifth class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame along with six other impressive individuals who have made significant contributions to the district’s athletics programs. This year’s Hall of Fame nominees also include an Olympic swimming gold medalist, the winningest football coach at South Oak Cliff High School, the first female athletic coordinator in district history, a two-time consensus All-Southwest Conference quarterback, the winningest Black football coach in UIL history, and the winner of the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In addition to Hinojosa, the individuals selected for enshrinement into the…