Inside Dallas ISD

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!

Dallas ISD is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month during September to promote strong, consistent attendance habits that will set students up for success at all grade levels. The theme for the 2022-2023 school year is “Show up! Attendance Matters.” Parent Services has coordinated several exciting competitions and activities for students and staff to help build routines, increase engagement, provide access to resources and support learning. Weekly kickoffs  Each Wednesday throughout the month, central and campus staff are encouraged to participate in weekly attendance awareness kickoffs. The four themes are “Shining the Light on Attendance” on Sept. 7, “Dallas ISD with a Western…