Inside Dallas ISD

Five students at Carter High School have received full-ride scholarships to attend Texas Christian University. The five seniors were awarded the TCU Community Scholarships, each valued at more than $250,000, at a ceremony on Thursday. Two of the recipients, Nahjae and Tahjae Selby, are twin sisters. The other recipients are Deanna Harper, Rickey Perry and Patricia Smith. Each of the recipients had a chance to say a few words of thanks, and most broke down in happy tears. The TCU Community Scholarships are awarded based on merit, academic achievement, volunteerism, and diversity. Watch the above video to see the moment the students…

A partnership between Dallas ISD and Children’s Health has provided two incredible programs to keep students active and healthy. GoNoodle, an online interactive program, gives students fun breaks in between lessons at 157 Dallas ISD Schools. “Teachers absolutely love it,” said Jennifer Finley, director of Dallas ISD Health Services. “The nice thing about GoNoodle is that it’s not just designed for the younger population, it really does span K-12.” Ayden, a first-grader at Edna Rowe Elementary School, agrees. “I like doing GoNoodles because they are fun and we can get a lot of exercise from them,” she said. Eighteen Dallas ISD…

Dallas ISD has benefited this school year from the support of more than 26,000 volunteers and $8.4 million in documented donations. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time set aside to thank volunteers and recognize them for their service. Dallas ISD will recognize some of its outstanding volunteers at the 2016-2017 Volunteers and Partners Awards Reception on April 20. This year’s finalists are: Volunteer Impact Award for Student Support Arnulfo Aleman: Rosemont Schools Melanie Arrona: John H. Reagan Elementary Robert Bailey: Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Florence Rickey Cheatham: Billy Earl Dade Middle School John Conners III: John F. Peeler Elementary…

Five members of the Thomas Jefferson High School family were honored on Friday, March 31, at the TJ Alumni Association’s annual awards ceremony. Four of the honorees are distinguished graduates: H. Russell “Rusty” Brutsche; Michael Carter; Craig Melde and Audrey Pinkerton. Another honoree is longtime staff member and parent volunteer Annette Elliott. Brutsche, Class of 1963, founded a company that changed the face and sound of live rock-and-roll concerts. Interested in building things but also having a love of music, he started his career as an engineer designing laser systems at Texas Instruments. Later, he devoted his professional efforts to…