Inside Dallas ISD

The 2022-2023 school year is off to a busy start for John F. Peeler Elementary School Principal Tito Salas, and he is showing his school spirit in a rap video dressed up in a “Peeler Pirates” costume with a hook for a hand. The rap video, produced by Dallas ISD Public Safety Officer Mauricio Montoya, was originally meant as a special “welcome back” message for Salas’ students, and it has now been making its way around YouTube.  Over the summer, Salas knew he wanted to come up with an idea to get Peeler Elementary excited. His own children, who are…

Dallas ISD made significant gains despite COVID-19 challenges to learning and maintained its pre-pandemic score of 86. With the B grade from the Texas Education Agency, the district has a baseline for success as staff, students and families begin the 2022-2023 school year.  “These results clearly reflect the hard work and commitment of our staff and the innovation and versatility that drives Dallas ISD,” said Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde. “The ratings provide encouraging data points that will map the programs and supports for this year. As I have told our schools, ‘You got us here, preparing students during difficult circumstances, now,…

Dallas ISD’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise Department has been recognized as a Supplier Diversity Champion by Subcontractors USA, a Vaskey Media Group. The Supplier Diversity Champion Award celebrates companies who work tirelessly to foster business growth in minority communities and promote business diversity initiatives. Subcontractor USA is committed to fostering economic growth among subcontractors and delivering credible information through strategic connections, such as Dallas ISD. Through consulting, networking, and business development initiatives, they have developed a mutually beneficial platform to promote significant procurement opportunities and economic growth within Texas. “Because diversity is an important element in building our community, Dallas ISD…

Dallas ISD held a summer commencement ceremony – the last graduation for the class of 2022 – at Ellis Davis Field House on Aug. 9th. Approximately 170 students who graduated from 25 Dallas ISD high schools walked the stage. Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership Tiffany Huitt opened the ceremony with a welcome speech. She thanked the school counselors and administrators for working alongside the educational team to ensure students were attending regularly and providing social and emotional support. “Graduates, I want to congratulate you for reaching this important milestone in your lives and I commend you because you have…