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Interim bridge program approaches close with dozens of school improvements
0By next June, the district’s $148 million interim bridge program will wrap up having completed its goal of making critical infrastructure improvements at some 30 schools across the district. As its name implies, the interim bridge program, approved by trustees in 2015, was a stopgap funding measure created between the 2008 and 2015 bond programs to address pressing campus maintenance and space issues. Funded with a combination of dollars from the 2008 bond program, maintenance tax notes and the district’s reserve fund, the bridge plan has paid for new roofs, plumbing upgrades, replaced outdated air conditioning and heating systems, built…
Great school year comes to an end
0What a fantastic year! Now that 2016-2017 has come to a close, we celebrate another great year of gains in student achievement, college readiness, staff development and hope for bright futures. Thanks to all the students, their parents, campus staff, support staff, volunteers and partners who dedicate themselves to greatness. Don’t miss the free and fun learning opportunities available this summer and also free summer meals for youth age 18 and younger at 200 Dallas ISD campuses. The 2017-2018 school year begins on Monday, Aug. 28.
Summer Meals Program serves breakfast, lunch to students over the break
0More than 200 Dallas ISD schools will offer students free breakfast and/or lunch over the summer. The Summer Food Service Program brings free meals to children and youth 18 years and younger at participating sites throughout Dallas. All families have to do is find a site, have their child show up for breakfast and/or lunch and enjoy a healthy meal – no registration is needed! You can go here to see the site nearest you participating in the Summer Food Service Program. The website lists the dates and times the meals are offered. Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services and…
Dallas ISD high schools release list of top graduates in the Class of 2017
0Learn which members of Dallas ISD’s Class of 2017 have risen to the top of the academic rankings at its 36 high schools with our list of valedictorians (ranked No. 1) and salutatorians (ranked No. 2). Commencement ceremonies began May 25 and continue until Monday, June 5. Find the schedule here. The valedictorians and salutatorians are listed below, in order of their school’s commencements. Hillcrest High School Valedictorian: Devany Morales. Morales plans to attend Baylor University and major in neuroscience. Salutatorian: Delaney Shiu. Shiu plans to attend Baylor University and major in pre-med. School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne…