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Cuellar pre-K students lead the charge in aeroponic farming
0While most pre-K students spend their mornings practicing the alphabet, the youngest learners at Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School are busy managing a living laboratory. Instead of traditional garden beds, students manage glowing vertical towers, where leafy greens grow suspended in air, nourished by a specialized misting system. “This is totally hands-on. They can touch everything, like placing the seeds and tiny pots inside the aeroponic, and they can hear the water coming from the machine,” said Rocio Martinez, pre-K4 bilingual teacher. “They see with their own eyes that there is no soil necessary and you don’t need a big…
The work behind a Legacy at Adamson High School
0For David G., a W.H. Adamson High School senior, progress is not about where he started. But how hard he is willing to work. “I started playing soccer extremely late,” he said. “I had never really touched a ball before then. I had to make up that ground and I just put my head down and started to work.” Most athletes spend years preparing before stepping onto a varsity field, but David didn’t pick up a soccer ball until his junior year. Instead of backing down, he leaned in; proving to himself that growth comes from effort, not timing. He…
Daniel Suárez inspires Sunset and Adamson students with powerful story of perseverance
0Students at Sunset and W. H. Adamson High Schools recently welcomed NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez, whose journey to success resonated far beyond the track. As the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR national series championship, Daniel Suárez spoke candidly about his path from Monterrey, Mexico, to the top levels of the sport. He shared the challenges of moving to a new country, learning English, and breaking through cultural barriers in an industry where few were like him. His message was clear: success is possible, but it requires persistence and sacrifice. “The connection was immediate,” said David Lee, principal of…
Making waves at Dallas ISD’s inaugural adaptive swim classes
0Goggles in hand and smiles all around, students at W.H. Adamson High School are diving into a new era of athletics. By mastering the water, these students strengthen their physical endurance while securing their safety and claiming their independence both in and out of the pool. The inaugural adaptive swim initiative, a vital addition to the curriculum, is designed to provide essential water safety and aquatic instruction to students in the Functional Living Skills and 18+ Transition programs. Jennifer Rottkamp, FLS teacher and special education department co-chair, says the program provides her students with an athletic experience enjoyed by their…