News Briefs

The Dallas Independent School District is sharing important information about a data breach that has affected Dallas ISD and many other districts. PowerSchool, the company that provides the student information system used by our district, recently notified us of a cybersecurity incident affecting their data systems, which compromised their company-level security. The compromised data included personal identifiable student and staff information from districts around the globe. PowerSchool took immediate steps to address the incident and protect their clients, and they have assured us the incident was contained before any of the compromised data was replicated or disseminated. Their response team…

The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears’ bid for a third UIL Class 5A Division II Football State Championship fell just short Friday night, as they were defeated by the Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School Lions 38-35 at AT&T Stadium. In a game that pitted one of Texas high school football’s most storied programs against a rising force, SOC (14-3) battled until the final whistle, but the undefeated Lions claimed their first state title.  The Golden Bears, who entered the game averaging 37.4 points per contest, were stymied at key moments by a relentless Randle defense. Senior quarterback Carter K.,…

In an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in school cafeterias, Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services will participate in Plastic Free Lunch Day on Nov. 22. An opportunity to educate students and the community on ways to positively impact the environment, plastic items used during lunch services will be replaced with biodegradable alternatives. This is just one small way that Dallas ISD continues to enact positive change in North Texas.  Plastic cutlery, cups, and straws will be available upon request for students. Plastic Free Lunch Day was started by middle school students in Brooklyn, New York.…

Families who are interested in sending their student to one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to apply online now. The application process is open from November 2024 through January 2025. Dallas ISD offers more unique opportunities and programs than any school district in the area. Click here for more information and browse over 100 unique educational opportunities. Applications are open NOW for the following: Legacy Schools Transfers Pre-K through 12th Grade P-TECH and Early College Program Magnet Schools Montessori Schools Single-Gender International Baccalaureate Dual Language Personalized Learning Transformation Schools Talented and…