News Briefs

Dallas ISD is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month in September, promoting strong, consistent attendance habits that will set students up for success at all grade levels.  The theme for the 2025-2026 school year is “Show up! Attendance Matters.” The Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy and Dropout Intervention department is hosting weekly kickoffs for students and team members to help build routines, increase engagement, provide access to resources, and support learning. Participation varies by campus. Weekly kickoffs  Each Wednesday throughout the month, central office and campus team members are encouraged to participate in weekly attendance awareness dress-up days.  The theme for every week can…

Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services is continuing the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This means students who participate in after-school programs will receive free snacks or dinner. “It is so important for us to support all of our students and do everything we can to ensure that they receive good nutrition throughout the entire school day, not just breakfast and lunch,” said Debi Rowley, executive director of FCNS. “Our mission here at FCNS must extend to our students who are participating in after-school programs as well,…

Dallas ISD is launching a new “Season Pass” for tickets to all district regular-season home athletic events on GoFan.co, its exclusive ticket provider. Passes will go on sale on GoFan.co beginning Aug. 15 and will be discounted for one month. The season pass is designed to provide savings to district families, friends, and fans, especially if they have multiple children playing sports at various levels: middle school, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity. An adult season pass is $55 through Sept. 15, when the pass will go up to $70. The purchase of an adult ticket includes admission for that adult and…

As Dallas ISD gears up for the new school year, families can help ensure a smooth start by keeping these five important reminders in mind. By reviewing these key reminders, families can help students start the year prepared and confident. Dallas ISD looks forward to welcoming students back for a year of learning, growth, and success. 1. All new and returning students must enroll Enrollment is required for all students, whether they are joining Dallas ISD for the first time or returning for another year. Families can complete enrollment online or in person at their child’s campus. For enrollment information,…