News Briefs

The Dallas ISD 2025-2026 graduation season is almost here. Commencement ceremonies are held at various locations throughout the district and will be streamed live. Commencement Streaming links will be shared in May 2026. If you are unable to watch a commencement ceremony live, all graduation events will be shared on the Class of 2026 Graduation showcase webpage after the event.

Food and Child Nutrition Services will provide free meals to students over Thanksgiving break.  On Monday, Nov. 24, families can go to select locations to pick up three days’ worth of meals for children 18 and under, or 21 and under for those with disabilities. Meals are designed to be heated and served at your convenience. Children must be present in the car to pick up meals. Click here for times and locations. Click here to see cooking instructions and tips for preparing meals at home.

The Dallas ISD STEM Expo returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the Automobile Building at Fair Park. The expo will feature interactive exhibits including aircraft-technology demonstrations, engineering-design challenges, virtual-reality experiences, and hands-on science activities for students of all grade levels. The event brings together district departments and campuses, as well as industry and academic partners, to showcase real-world opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Launched in 2014, the STEM Expo began with about 500 participants and has since grown into a districtwide celebration of student creativity and potential. The event is the…

Dallas ISD is hosting community conversations about the proposed 2026 Bond program. This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions about future school improvements. There will be a meeting in each district to share the planning process. Check out the times and locations below. Date Time District Place Monday, December 1 5:30 p.m. 1 and 2 Career Institute North 10115 Midway Road Dallas, TX 75229 Monday, December 8 6:00 p.m. 7 Sunset High School 2120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208 Monday, December 8 6:00 p.m.  4 John Quincy Adams Elementary School 1335 Pleasant Dr. Dallas, TX 75217…