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AlumNow Spotlight: Donnell Armstrong
0The AlumNow series showcases former students’ post-graduation successes. We recently caught up with Donnell Armstrong, who is now an assistant principal at W.T. White High School. Read about his educational journey at Dallas ISD and how his teachers impacted him to give back to his community. What high school did you graduate from and what year did you graduate? Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation in 2009. What is your current occupation? I am an assistant principal at W.T. White High School. What made your Dallas ISD education unique? It prepared me to successfully navigate through new experiences in…
Dallas ISD launches first summer arts intensive camp for high school students
0For Naomi, Stephen, and others, the summer arts intensive offered more than just new techniques, it gave them space to grow as artists among peers who share their creative drive. Dallas ISD’s Visual and Performing Arts Department hosted a first-ever, district-wide summer arts intensive, inviting high school students to immerse themselves in one artistic discipline for a week of hands-on creative exploration. Students chose from jewelry making, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, painting, or drawing, and worked in small groups to develop their craft in a studio-like environment. “They spent a week experimenting with new materials and making their own personal…
Chess continues to grow in 2025
0Written by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department The Dallas ISD chess program is one of the most popular in Dallas ISD, with about 6,000 students participating in all grade levels across 200 campuses. The Student Activities Department hosted 10 competitive tournaments this year to accommodate the high interest in chess. Michelle Read, student activity coordinator, said participation has doubled for kindergarten through second grade students since its addition to Dallas ISD programs last year. “This is a clear sign of growing interest in chess amongst our youngest students,” she said. “It has been interesting to watch young chess players challenge…
Dallas ISD shares summer safety tips for students and families
0With summer break in full swing, Dallas ISD safety officials are sharing helpful reminders to keep students safe and healthy throughout the season. “Summer is a time to celebrate accomplishments, like finishing the school year or graduating, and to look ahead to new adventures,” said Chief Albert Martinez of the Dallas ISD Police Department. “At the same time, the season brings its own challenges, such as extreme heat and large gatherings.” Martinez encourages having a basic safety plan in place before participating in any summer activity. Simple steps like wearing a life vest during water activities, applying sunscreen before spending…