By: Justin Amaro, Communication Services January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring all nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “leadership for tomorrow’s Texas,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect educational opportunities for our students and the state’s future workforce. Rolinda Schmidt, president of the Texas Association of School Boards, credited the value and importance of trustees for their honorable service in leading the state’s 5.5 million public school children. …

Food and Child Nutrition Services will offer meals to Dallas ISD students during winter break. Meals are available for children up to 18-years-old and up to 21-years- old for those with disabilities. Distribution will be held at select sites across Dallas ISD on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. Each student will receive two days’ worth of breakfast and lunch meals to enjoy at home. Meals are designed to be heated and served at your convenience. Children must be present to pick up meals. For more information, click here.

As the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, seniors across the district are celebrating early college acceptance letters. “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity I’ve received,” said Samantha V., a senior at W.H. Adamson High School. “Being first generation, this whole process is new territory that no one else before me has been through. A very big milestone for not just me but my family.” Students are being admitted to prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth College, Brown University, the University of Chicago, Davidson College, and Barnard College. “I feel good about my colleges,” said Jared…

The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy choir is spreading holiday cheer around the city. From singing at malls and professional sporting events to performing in their annual showcase, students are working hard to bring the seasonal joy to everyone around them. “The holiday performances are by far my favorite and the most memorable each year,” said Aston S. “The seats are filled, your mom is cheering for you, and you get to sing with your brothers. What more could you ask for?” A senior, Aston said one of his favorite songs to sing over the holiday season is “O Holy…