Inside Dallas ISD

To say the faculty and students of Dallas Environmental Science Academy love their cafeteria staff is a major understatement. Invited to nominate the cafeteria staff for the Heart of Child Nutrition Award sponsored by the Food and Child Nutrition Services Department, the school responded with a whopping 141 nominations — the most of any district school. Tuesday, FCNS Executive Director Dora Rivas presented the DESA cafeteria workers their award. Food Services Specialist Amy Jah, who works with the team at DESA, describes the team as among the district’s best. “Ms. Rodriguez and her staff strive to excel in all aspects…

When Stockard Middle School eighth-grader Jordan Lovelace dances, heads turn. He immediately captures the attention of everyone in the room. That’s exactly what happened when he auditioned for the School of American Ballet in January. His grace and technique not only won Lovelace one of 200 spots in the ballet company’s national summer intensive, but it also garnered him a scholarship to cover his tuition for the five-week program that begins in June. Andrea Soto, Lovelace’s dance teacher at L.V. Stockard Middle School, is beyond proud of her star student and is overjoyed at his opportunity to train with some of the…

May 4-8 is National Teacher Appreciation Week! The National PTA in 1984 designated the first week of May as a special time to honor those who lend their passion and skills to educating children. Like their counterparts across the nation, Dallas ISD teachers play an essential role in student success. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we invite the community to join us in recognizing the dedicated educators who wholeheartedly commit themselves to providing an exceptional educational experience for all children. Each day this week, we will recognize three of the hundreds of exemplary educators in the five divisions of the district. As…

“Outstanding,” “nice,” “helpful,” “muy buena,” and “muy amable” are just a few of the ways the Arcadia Park Elementary faculty and students describe their cafeteria staff. Valerie Waiters and team prepare and serve breakfast and lunch for 600 students and supper for 200. The Arcadia Park cafeteria team was the first to be honored with the Heart of Child Nutrition Award presented by Food and Child Nutrition Services. FCNS will recognize a school cafeteria team each day this week in observance of School Nutrition Appreciation Week. The award and praise are both well-deserved said FCNS Specialist Amy Jah, who surprised…