Inside Dallas ISD

Mission Continues and 22 Kill Dallas, a group that promotes awareness of the growing suicide rate of veterans, joined Roger Q. Mills Elementary School teachers, parents and students to beautify the school. Celanese also joined the effort that was part of United Way Grow South Grow Strong. The group donated a refrigerator, computer desk, coffee maker and microwave. They also refurbished the teachers lounge; reupholstered clinic beds and painted the clinic; created an outdoor classroom and beautified the courtyard; repainted the basketball court, and more. “I met the most amazing veterans over the last few weeks as we prepped for…

With the help of the Exchange Club of East Dallas and volunteers from Southern Methodist University and Woodrow Wilson High School, Mount Auburn Elementary School put the finishing touches on an outdoor classroom over the weekend. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) school will put the outdoor classroom to good use. “As a STEAM campus, we see the beautiful opportunity to integrate our lessons into this outdoor space,” said Jamie Bernstein, nurse at Mount Auburn Elementary.

Students and staff – including two past principals – of the School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center celebrated the school’s 2016 National Blue Ribbon on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The event included words from Principal LaSandra Sanders; former principal Dr. Myrtle Walker; and other district and city officials. The Townview “Big D” band performed along with drill team members, and the event culminated in cake and ice cream for everyone. This year, 329 schools received the National Blue Ribbon recognition, including Dallas ISD’s Dealey Montessori and Dealey International Academy.

Woodrow Wilson’s Robotics team competed in the Dallas Regional B.E.S.T. Robotics competition this month, and their team was the top qualifying team to advance to the Texas UIL State competition. Woodrow was the only Dallas ISD team to advance in the large school category. Meanwhile, the School for the Talented and Gifted robotics team advanced in the second place spot to the small school category. The UIL State contest for B.E.S.T. Robotics is Dec. 8–10 in Frisco.