News Briefs

June 2026 Dallas ISD Board of Trustees meetings recap The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on June 25 for the last meeting of the 2025-2026 school year.  Below are highlights.  Board approves updates to Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 school year  The Board of Trustees approved the Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 school year. Required by law, it outlines student responsibilities, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures for all campuses. The Student Code of Conduct includes fees related to retrieving confiscated mobile devices. Under the policy, students may be charged a fee ranging from $5…

Dallas ISD is launching a universal student badge system for all students for the 2026–2027 school year.  Printed directly on each campus, the new ID badges will feature a consistent district-wide design customized with individual school mascots. Campuses will be provided with all necessary equipment and supplies, including lanyards and ID badge cards. While Dallas ISD has always required student badges on campus, this new universal badge simply combines multiple student services into one easy-to-use ID for transportation, meals, library checkouts, and athletic events, helping streamline operations and enhance campus security. For more information, families and staff are encouraged to…

Written by Michelle Read, Student Activities Department Six Dallas ISD high school students competed at Skyline High School in the 2026 Roland G. Parrish Scholarship Debate. Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, each participant showcased public speaking skills and critical thinking, earning a $3,000 scholarship for their achievements. Made possible by the Roland G. Parrish Charitable Foundation and held in association with the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, the annual event has been a cornerstone of the Dallas ISD community for eight years. This year’s intense debate tackled a timely civic issue with the topic: This House would ban private…

Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services is celebrating the beginning of free summer meal programs at Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy on Wednesday, June 10. The kickoff event is open to children and adults, and everyone is welcome to enjoy a day filled with food, entertainment, and community fun. This event is in partnership with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Click here for more information. Event Details Date: Wednesday, June 10 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Albert C. Black Jr. STEAM Academy Address: 4200 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX 75216