Inside Dallas ISD

Meet Fran Harris, one of 10 2018 Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Harris is a 1982 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School, where she dominated the basketball court and played on the Golden Bears women’s team that went to the state championship. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2017/07/11/dallas-isd-announces-its-first-ever-athletic-hall-of-fame/ Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at a commemorative ceremony in May. “It is an honor to be named to the inaugural class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame,” Harris said. “It brings back a lot of memories from growing up in Oak Cliff, going to South Oak Cliff High School and…

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…