Inside Dallas ISD

It was another great week in Dallas ISD! Watch this video, or read below, to catch up on the latest news. Pre-K registration kicks off Pre-K registration kicked off on Monday! To celebrate, several young students talked about why they love school, and early education leaders answered questions from parents (learn more). Scholars Recognition Ceremony The Dallas ISD Scholars Recognition Ceremony celebrated 4,600 students who are achieving academic excellence (watch this). Music teacher award The Dallas Symphony Orchestra named Alfonso Manzanera of Stevens Park Elementary School as its Music Teacher of the Year (read this). Summer internships More than 900 students interviewed for 370 paid…

Sunset High School female students had a dream come true: their very own high quality prom dress to keep! Mockingbird Bridal donated $9,000 worth of prom dresses to the school. The students browsed the collection of dresses before picking out the perfect one. “We are very grateful to Mockingbird Bridal for making this happen, ” said Sunset High School Community Liaison Nora Garcia. “This is like a dream for these girls. They get these dresses and for free.”

Dallas ISD held a special ceremony to celebrate 4,600 students in grades 7–12 who have demonstrated academic excellence. More than 600 students attended the Scholars Recognition Ceremony at Ellis Davis Field House. The event celebrated students who have met the college and career readiness level on the PSAT, SAT or ACT, or have scored in the 95th percentile on the STAAR. Students received pins and cords celebrating their accomplishments. “We are hoping beyond the recognition piece of it, this will help motivate students on their path through determination,” said Mitch Morken, Director of Advanced Academic Services. Watch the above video…

The Rotary Club of Dallas invites nominations from all district schools for its annual Service Above Self Teacher Awards. To call attention to the importance of service contributed by teachers, the organization will award up to $10,000 in cash awards and gifts to the selected teachers. The award is designed to recognize teachers who: perform over and above their job descriptions in ways that benefit the community, at-risk and disadvantaged students; demonstrate selfless conduct for the benefit of others; plan classroom instruction that reflects innovation and creativity; The deadline to apply is Mon., April 16, 2018. Honorees will be notified Mon.,…