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This Is Home: Former student of Superintendent Hinojosa overcame shyness to become internationally recognized salesman
0Joe Soliz developed the confidence to become an internationally renowned salesman, studied under the leadership of then-teacher Michael Hinojosa, and met his high school sweetheart at W.H. Adamson High School almost 40 years ago. The life lessons he learned at his alma mater boosted this Leopard to succeed as a national assistant key account manager for Yakult – a company based in Japan that produces a world-famous probiotic beverage. “I was kind of shocked when I first walked into Adamson. I was really shy and was trying really hard to find my comfort zone at first,” Soliz said. “My kids,…
Top Four Things Parents Should Know About The 2021-2022 School Year
0With Friday, June 18, being the last day of school, we are already looking forward to an outstanding 2021–2022 school year that kicks off in August. These are four of the most important things parents should know about next school year. Dallas ISD will be back to in-person learning, districtwide. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to in-person learning in the fall. Other than 4th-6th grade students enrolled at the Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J. Hay, there will be no virtual option for students. The Texas Legislature did not pass the virtual bill that would allow districts…
Celebrating our Dallas ISD retirees
0Dallas ISD thanks all 2021 retirees for their service and commitment to the children of Dallas and wishes them the best in this next stage. For the list of retirees, click here. Gail David Dupree—40 years or service After 40 years at Dallas ISD, Gail David Dupree is retiring and looking forward to traveling with his wife to the 22 of the 50 states they have yet to visit. He would also like to work as a crossing guard for the elementary school near their house and being a full-time grandfather. Dupree has worked his entire career in education at Dallas…
Late receiving original Emancipation Proclamation, Texas sets tone for Juneteenth celebrations
0As recently as a few decades ago, Juneteenth resonated with relatively few people outside Texas and neighboring states. Named for the month June and the nineteenth day, Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 that Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamation – two and a half years after the signing of the formal proclamation. Today, Juneteenth is a holiday in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrations feature family and community gatherings, often with readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, religious sermons and spiritual songs. On June 19, 1865, the Union’s Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce…