The Dallas ISD 2019 United Way employee giving campaign kicked off Friday to benefit a great cause: fundraise $190,000 for the nonprofit that provides programs and services that help Dallas ISD students and families. “We’re excited to partner once again with Dallas ISD,” said Emily McGee, corporate relations manager of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. “We have to invest resources and time on individuals that are going to be leading our future.” Attendees at the kickoff event held in the lobby of the Linus D. Wright Dallas ISD Administration Building enjoyed a photo booth, snacks, light music and information on the United Way.…

“Welcome back to TJ! You got this! We are so, so happy you are here today!” It’s Wednesday morning, and Thomas Jefferson High School Principal Sandi Massey is enthusiastically greeting and dishing out high-fives to every student as they show up for their first day at Thomas Edison Learning Center. Sunday night’s tornado did serious damage to TJ, causing students to attend Edison this school year while a replacement campus is built. “Words can’t express how happy I am to see these students show up here today with smiling faces and great attitudes,” Massey said. “We are going to make…

Updated Oct. 23: Due to ongoing power outages, Dallas ISD is canceling classes at the following schools, Wednesday, Oct. 23 for students: Cary Middle School, Dealey Montessori, Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High School, Kramer Elementary School, Jose “Joe” May Elementary School, Francisco Medrano Middle School Original story: A decision will be made by 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 on whether the following campuses will reopen for students that day: Dealey Montessori Franklin Middle School Hillcrest High School Kramer Elementary School Jose “Joe” May Elementary School Medrano Middle School Students from Cary Middle School have been assigned to Franklin and Medrano…

Updated Oct. 22: The following schools will remain closed today, Tuesday, Oct. 22: Dealey Montessori, Franklin Middle School, Hillcrest High School, Kramer Elementary School, Joe May Elementary School, Medrano Middle School, Cigarroa Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School, Jefferson High School, Cary Middle School, Walnut Hill Elementary School. Original story  Dallas ISD officials spent today assessing the damage caused by Sunday night’s storm that caused 20 schools to close on Monday. Of those schools, these six have power restored and are expected to open on Tuesday, Oct. 22: Victor Hexter Elementary School Thelma Richardson Elementary School Roosevelt High…