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Dallas ISD resumes classes while monitoring inclement weather
0Dallas ISD is ready to kick off the spring semester tomorrow, Jan. 7. We’re excited to welcome students back into warm buildings, with teachers and staff eager to start the new year strong. Winter weather is forecast for Thursday, Jan. 9 and Friday, Jan. 10. If conditions require adjustments, cancellations, or postponements to operations, Dallas ISD will communicate to parents and team members through the district’s website, social media channels, and send phone calls and text messages. Once a decision is made, these alerts will be sent as soon as possible. We are also monitoring athletic events and extra curricular…
Dallas ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month
0By: Justin Amaro, Communication Services January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring all nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “leadership for tomorrow’s Texas,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect educational opportunities for our students and the state’s future workforce. Rolinda Schmidt, president of the Texas Association of School Boards, credited the value and importance of trustees for their honorable service in leading the state’s 5.5 million public school children. …
Dallas ISD offers free meals over winter break
0Food and Child Nutrition Services will offer meals to Dallas ISD students during winter break. Meals are available for children up to 18-years-old and up to 21-years- old for those with disabilities. Distribution will be held at select sites across Dallas ISD on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. Each student will receive two days’ worth of breakfast and lunch meals to enjoy at home. Meals are designed to be heated and served at your convenience. Children must be present to pick up meals. For more information, click here.
Dallas ISD seniors receive early acceptance letters
0As the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, seniors across the district are celebrating early college acceptance letters. “I’m very appreciative of the opportunity I’ve received,” said Samantha V., a senior at W.H. Adamson High School. “Being first generation, this whole process is new territory that no one else before me has been through. A very big milestone for not just me but my family.” Students are being admitted to prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth College, Brown University, the University of Chicago, Davidson College, and Barnard College. “I feel good about my colleges,” said Jared…