Written by Adam Bennett, Bond Department Students at five Dallas ISD Elementary schools started the new school year in a brand-new facility. John Quincy Adams Elementary School, Everette L. DeGolyer Elementary School, Geneva Heights Elementary School, George Peabody Elementary School, and Hall Personalized Learning Academy at Oak Cliff are the first of 16 replacement campuses made possible by the Bond 2020 program. “In 2021, when we announced we were kicking off the design process for 16 new campuses across the district, people said we were being overly ambitious. And we were,” said Brent Alfred, Dallas ISD Chief Construction Officer. “But…

Dear Dallas ISD team, Wow! I hope you are energized after our fantastic first week of school. As we settle into the rhythm of the academic year, I wanted to take a moment to note what made the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year so successful. First, we successfully opened five new campuses. Opening even one by the start of the school year is a big lift, much less five! And yes, while it was right down to the wire with a couple of those schools, credit goes to our Construction Services and Bond Office, as well as the staff…

Submitted by Thomas Garner, Partnership and Volunteer Engagement Department Whether they know it or not, fathers have a superpower to make a positive difference in the education and social development of their children, says Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator Thomas Garner. His belief is so strong that Garner is on a mission to recruit as many fathers and father figures as he can to support Dallas ISD’s All Pro Dad program. With that goal in mind, Thomas is gearing up for the All Pro Dad “Dad’s Draft” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ellis Davis Field House. …

The Royce West Leadership Academy Eagles were welcomed back with a slam dunk on Aug.12 to celebrate the establishment of the school’s partnership with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2024-2025 school year. As an adopted school, the Mavs plan to invest in the school by providing funds to help meet essential needsfor the campus through their Mavs Take ACTION! program. Students at Royce West will benefit in a multitude of ways through mentorship programs, educational resources, and several opportunities to engage with the Mavericks organization. Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, Champ, and the Mavs ManiAACs connected with the school community by…