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Submitted by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department coordinator The sympathetic nervous system activates which gland for the stress response? If you answered adrenal gland, you may have tested well in the Texas Academic Pentathlon Regional Super Quiz –  alongside 25 competing Dallas ISD middle school teams.  Super Quiz was one component in the regional competition, which tested students’ knowledge of literature, math, science, social studies, and fine arts.  Recently, 279 Dallas ISD students competed in the Region V Academic Pentathlon Meet hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School by Student Activities.  The national theme for Academic Pentathlon changes each year. This…

Submitted by Shendolyn C. Anderson, Computer Science and Technology coordinator  In collaboration with the Next Steps Initiative, Microsoft recently hosted its second Dallas ISD Middle School Day to empower the next generation of innovators.  Over 150 scholars were treated to a day filled with rigorous activities centered around technology, computer science, and engineering.  “The Computer Science and Technology Department continues to ignite the flames of our young scholars by providing engaging student experiences that develop the whole child,” said Shendolyn Anderson, coordinator of the Computer Science and Technology department. “This initiative aligns with our district’s goal of providing students with…

Submitted by Student Activities Department Over 2,000 elementary school students visited Skyline High School to participate in the spring University Interscholastic League A+ competition. Hosted by the Student Activities Department, the annual competition provides elementary students the opportunity to compete in various academic events, including: Chess  Puzzles Creative writing Dictionary skills Listening Maps Graphs and charts Number sense Ready writing Science Social studies Spelling Storytelling High fives and encouraging words could be seen and heard throughout Skyline High School as the students walked in and out of the competition sites throughout the day. Support from coaches fosters a love of…

Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts’ Mock Trial team is continuing to make waves on the national scene. Eryn Anum (Theatre, 2025), Audrey Buehler (Theatre, 2025), Molly Chakery (Theatre, 2024), Isabel Gameros (Theater, 2024), Maxine Louthan (Theatre 2025), Erin Mansour (Theatre 2025), Ellie Oddo (Visual, 2026), and Abigail Smith, (Theatre 2027), recently placed second out of 48 schools in the 2024 National High School Mock Trial Competition in Pennsylvania.  The National High School Mock Trial Championship is the ultimate law-related education experience for the best and brightest high school students in the U.S. The program is…