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Mayor Mike Rawlings, valuable partners and outstanding robotics teams get kudos from trustees
0Outstanding elementary school robotics team, fantastic partners and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings got shoutouts from the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees at the May 23 meeting. Trustees kicked off their presentation of board recognitions with a resolution honoring Rawlings, who they called “The Education Mayor.” The board then recognized these robotics teams for their accomplishments: The New Robolution of Alex Sanger Preparatory won the STEM Research Project Award at the U.S. Open National VEX Robotics Championship held in Iowa April 1-3. The “STEM Research Project” award is presented to the team that develops and delivers an effective research project presentation…
Reception celebrates outgoing board members, new trustees sworn in to serve
0Multiple generations of Dallas ISD leadership, community members, teachers and principals celebrated the accomplishments of outgoing Dallas ISD trustees Lew Blackburn and Audrey Pinkerton at a farewell reception. Blackburn for 18 years has represented District 5, which covers Oak Lawn, West Dallas, Wilmer, Hutchins and portions of East Oak Cliff. Pinkerton for the past three years represented District 7, which covers North Central Oak Cliff and parts of West Dallas. Both trustees decided not to run for reelection. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa thanked the trustees for their tireless service supporting Dallas ISD schools and students. “Dallas ISD is in its strongest…
Dallas ISD Class of 2019 looks ahead to bright future
0Dallas ISD graduation ceremonies kick off May 23, and about 8,700 seniors will earn their diplomas and head into the next chapter of their lives. See the Dallas ISD Class of 2019 graduation ceremony schedule The Dallas ISD Class of 2019 has earned millions of dollars in college scholarships. From studying abroad in South Korea to attending some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, these graduating seniors have an especially bright future ahead. Catch up on some Dallas ISD Class of 2019 news: Seven Dallas ISD seniors earn prestigious Gates Scholarships Dallas ISD awards $155,000 in Superintendent’s Scholarships to 62…
2019 retirees include many with 30-plus years of service
0More than 300 employees assigned to campuses and departments across Dallas ISD are bidding friends and colleagues farewell this spring as they prepare to enter the next chapter in their lives. The 2019 group of retirees are leaving behind them more than 6,600 years of service to the district. List of High School Retirees List of Middle School Retirees List of Elementary School Retirees List of Central Staff Retirees Among this year’s retirees are a number of longtime, valued employees, including these who have achieved 35 or more years of service: Skyline Special Education Teacher Katherine Woolridge with 41 years…