Inside Dallas ISD

This March, the Principal of the Year Committee selected six finalists to compete for the honor of being recognized as Dallas ISD Principal of the Year. Two finalists were selected in each of three categories: Elementary, Secondary, and Choice/Magnet Schools. These finalists were among the top contenders selected from Network Cluster Principals of the Year, chosen by their peers in January 2022 and invited to apply for the district award. These campus leaders represent all areas of the district and have shown exemplary support of our staff, students, and community. From the finalists, one principal will be selected from each…

What better way to start the day than Pre-K? Tomorrow starts here, because Pre-K is the blueprint for life. Dallas ISD’s Pre-K program supports every facet of a child’s development, including early literacy, early mathematics, the arts, the sciences, social emotional development, character and leadership. The district’s early learning curriculums encompass academics in a manner that replicate real life. Students collaboratively engineer, paint, read, write, experiment and more as they problem solve, think critically and actively engage in learning. Teachers model language, read stories and practice writing in journals every day. There is also a focus on partnering with families and…

At the Academic Decathlon state finals, decathletes from four Dallas ISD high schools were the recipients of $7,500 in scholarships and winners of 48 individual awards, including 19 gold medals. Decathletes are interviewed, deliver speeches, write essays, and take exams in art, economics, literature, math, music, science, and social science, said Shenita Jones, coordinator of the Student Activities Department. “The Academic Decathlon is about mastering college-level material,” Jones said. “It is a competition where students not only learn to navigate a variety of academic challenges, but to navigate teamwork and leadership as well.” By earning top scores at the Regional…

Do you know a former Dallas ISD student-athlete, coach, administrator, or another individual who has made significant contributions to our storied high school athletic programs? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 class of the Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame, which acknowledges those who have raised the level of public awareness and support for high school athletics through their distinguished achievement and excellence, both on and off the field of competition. Nominees may be active or retired from their fields and must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. More information about the Hall of Fame,…