Inside Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD’s Partnerships and Volunteer Services team has been working vigorously to secure donations and ensure that the district’s partners help uplift our students and community. “Dallas ISD is fortunate to have the support of a wide variety of agencies, individuals, businesses – public and private, higher education organizations, faith-based groups, and others,” said volunteer coordinator Tonya Mayberry Davis. “The support helps to impact student achievement and provide much-needed resources for our campuses.” These partnerships provide students with much-needed materials to make it through the school year, helping to take some of the load off parents. DFW YES is one…

Keeping students healthy is a mission for Nancy Ramirez, a nurse at Henry B. Gonzalez Personalized Learning Academy. As students and teachers get acclimated to the new school year, school nurses have the arduous task of making sure students have their immunization records up to date, a job Ramirez is committed to daily. Like nurses throughout the district, Ramirez is staying busy with outreach to parents. “I do my best to be proactive, and it’s an ongoing process as we also receive students who transfer from out of state and out of the country, and do our best to connect…

On Tuesday, a small group of alumni, teachers, and staff gathered to say their final goodbyes to Geneva Heights Elementary as we’ve known it, as a five-day demolition project began. “I have been at Geneva Heights for 21 years, so it is sad to see it come down, but I am so excited to be getting a brand-new building,” said teacher assistant Maricruz Espinoza. The school’s $31 million reconstruction investment is part of Dallas ISD’s Bond 2020 project. This building has been a staple in the community since it opened its doors in 1931 and has served many generations of…

Join us Friday, September 9 for a special “stadium-theme” meal as we welcome the start of the season for our Dallas Cowboys football team. Served on Friday, September 9 at all schools, our all-new Cowboy Burger features: USDA beef patty Sliced American cheese Delicious onion rings Tangy BBQ sauce Whole grain bun Crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles are optional toppings, and many condiments are available. With flavors as big as Texas, grab a Cowboy Burger and celebrate the return of professional football!