As Dallas ISD continues to lend a helping hand to families displaced by Hurricane Harvey who are now arriving in the City of Dallas, the district is collecting donations of uniforms, school supplies and backpacks for students expected to enroll in district schools. Donations may be dropped off at Dallas ISD’s Education Center, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Friday, Sept. 8 (with the exception of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4). The drop-off area is available on the first floor of the building. Those who wish may also purchase school supplies for the…

In response to the challenges created by Hurricane Harvey, Dallas ISD is committed to serving any students from Houston and the surrounding areas. Students from the Houston area are expected to start enrolling in Dallas ISD schools. Dallas ISD campuses will immediately enroll these students who will be staying with family, friends, in shelters and hotels. Campus administrators will work with these families to secure uniforms. Students will be enrolled in the appropriate grade based on the information provided by the family. Nurses will look up the students’ immunization records. If they are not able to pull their immunization records, the…