Inside Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD is home to championship coaches. In 1997, Coach Devon Fortson arrived at Kimball High School and started a wrestling program at a time when most inner-city schools didn’t have many students interested in wrestling. At the time, there was no funding for a wrestling team, so Fortson, affectionately known as “Coach Buck,” had to depend on the benevolence of friends and other area coaches who donated uniforms and equipment. Twenty-four years later, Kimball’s wrestling program has grown into a championship program. The story really began in 1979 when Coach Buck was a student athlete who wrestled for Kimball.…

Seniors! Are you planning to attend Dallas College? Good news! Dallas College will be at your high school campus to assist with turning in required documentation and provide assistance registering for classes! In order to be registration ready students must:  Complete Admissions Application  Setup eConnect Dallas College Account Submit documents to the Admission/Registrar office: admissions@dcccd.edu Provide residency documentation (if applicable) Transcripts (High School & Other colleges attended) or Proof of GED – https://www.dcccd.edu/apply-reg/pages/admregoff.aspx.   Proof of Meningitis Vaccine (Age 22 and younger) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and Texas Application for State Financial Aid applications (FAFSA/TASFA)  Dallas…

Dallas ISD is honored to celebrate and recognize the hard work of its cafeteria staff. From preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards and navigating student food allergies, to offering service with a smile, Dallas ISD nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To honor their hard work and commitment, Dallas ISD schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 7. This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by the School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides parents, students, school staff and communities an…

In 2003, Steven and Yvonne Morgan were part of the athletics staff at Skyline High School. Steven was a varsity defensive line coach, and Yvonne was an assistant to the athletic trainer. Little did they know that their shared passion for athletics and empowering students to succeed would lead to a love connection that would culminate in marriage in 2005. Sixteen years later, they still love sports, and TOGETHER they are still empowering students to succeed in Dallas ISD. Steven is a proud Dallas ISD alum who graduated from Skyline. After graduation, he attended UCLA, and returned to Skyline after…