Record-breaking donations, Dallas ISD police officers stepping up in a time of tragedy, and a new Back to School website is just some of the big news in this edition of This Week in Dallas ISD. 2016-2017 budget approved Trustees approved a $1.4 billion budget for next school year that provides funds to open new collegiate academies, new single-gender schools, support for the growing early childhood program, and much more. (Read this) Record-breaking donations The district announced this week that volunteers and partners put in record-breaking donations and volunteer hours during the 2015-16 school year. (Read this) Get ready for…

Dallas ISD parents and students can learn about new student registration, school hours, meal information, and more on the Back to School homepage that launched July 12. Click here to view the Back to School homepage. Aug. 22 is the first day of school for students.

Under the 2016–2017 district calendar approved by trustees in December, next school year will begin Aug. 22 2016, and end June 1, 2017, and include a full week off for Thanksgiving break. District administration recommended the proposed calendar based on input from administrators, teachers, parents, and students. Click here to see survey results reflecting the opinions of members of the public and district employees about the best dates for winter break, inclement weather makeup days, and early release days for next school year.   Below are some of the key dates of the approved calendar, which includes 175 days of instruction, seven professional development days, and…

Approximately 258,000 meals were served to children 18 and younger during the month of June as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Select Dallas ISD schools participate in the free meal program along with churches, recreation centers, and other activity sites throughout the city. The Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children in low-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have the benefit of school breakfasts and lunches. For more information on the program or to find the nearest participating location where a child can receive a…