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Board President Lew Blackburn shares end of school message
0On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you, and congratulations! Another successful school year is in the rear view mirror and I know that all the students and teachers of Dallas ISD are ready for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. There have been so many great accomplishments in the district this year and, along with my fellow trustees, I am proud of our students and staff. Thank you to all our teachers and campus staff for educating our students. You have been with our students every day. Thank you to all of our parents for supporting our students at…
Retirees leave a legacy of leadership and service
0Applause, please for our retirees! Some 300 district employees have earned the rich rewards of service and are moving into another chapter of their lives. Together, these employees have more than 6,300 years of service with Dallas ISD. Watch Superintendent Michael Hinojosa share his thanks with the retirees in the above video, and scroll down to see who is retiring. Academic Improvement & Accountability Ann Smisko Bryan Adams High School Morrine Carpenter Shirley Taylor Nathan Adams Elementary School Susan Eagle Birdie Alexander Elementary School Pansy Evans Louise Kreis Gayle Walters Kellie Washington Gabe P. Allen Elementary School Mary Butson Kimberly…
Dallas ISD announces class of 2016 valedictorians and salutatorians
0The Dallas Independent School District announces and congratulates its 2015–2016 valedictorians and salutatorians, selected based on academic achievement. The graduates are listed below with their chosen college or profession. A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School Valedictorian: Joshua Sammuel De-Anda, UCLA Salutatorian: Diana Ibarra, Texas A&M University at College Station Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Valedictorian: Dalton Sherman, Pomona College Salutatorian: Kevin Mondy Jr., Hampton University Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Valedictorian: Ella Hofmann-Coyle, Stanford University Salutatorian: Margaret Canady, Harvard University Bryan Adams High School Valedictorian: Samuel Malone, University of Texas at Austin Salutatorian: Jordan Baldomero, United States Marines W. H. Adamson High School Valedictorian: David…
Students revitalize South Dallas community through art project
0Students at multiple Dallas ISD schools are using their artistic skills to help revitalize a South Dallas community. In partnership with the City of Dallas, AT&T, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Mesa Design, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity hosted the Mill City Connecting Through Art Competition. The competition saw students from six schools paint wooden fence panels that are now displayed at the corner of Collins and Clarkson streets. Dallas ISD Trustee Bernadette Nutall applauded the partnership that went into the artistic project. “Teamwork always makes the dream work, and I think it’s great when you have schools, the community, and…