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District expands vaccination efforts to include 12 years and up, hosts Parkland pop up events this summer
0As we prepare for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, we want everyone to be healthy and safe when we return to all in-person instruction. This summer, Dallas ISD and Parkland Hospital are hosting several pop-up COVID-19 vaccine sites for individuals ages 12 years and up. Schools that opted into the program will offer service to both students and members of the community. Parkland staff will administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot, beginning the week of June 28 for the administration of the first shot, and will return the week of July 19 for the second dose. All minors must receive parental…
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…