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Sixty-two graduating seniors in Dallas ISD’s Class of 2018 were recognized on Wednesday, April 18, with Superintendent’s Scholarships. Each honoree received $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. Selection for the Superintendent’s Scholarship Program is based on need, character, grades, recommendations and the promise of future success. The scholarships are funded with proceeds from the annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament. Two other scholarship awards were also announced during the ceremony: This year’s Sulentic Famly Foundation Scholarship recipients are Lal Lawmi, Emmett J. Conrad High School; Kateryna Desheva, Hillcrest High School; and Fatima Mendoza, Irma Rangel…
Dallas Mavericks mascot Champ visited Mr. Moore’s class at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy on April 18. Mr. Moore’s class won second place in the Buzzer Beater Book Challenge sponsored by North Texas Ford and the Dallas Mavericks. Mr. Moore’s class will also get 250 books of their choice from First Book Marketplace.
The Junior League of Dallas is accepting applications through May 7 for its popular Grants for Innovative Teaching program. For more than a decade, Junior League has funded hundreds of teachers’ projects designed to present students with exciting learning experiences. The grants of up to $2,000 are eligible for teachers, librarians, principals and assistant principals. For more information and to apply, visit the Junior League of Dallas’ website at https://www.jld.net/gfit/.
There are just a few more days for Dallas ISD employees and students to donate for scholarships that help deserving Dallas ISD seniors of all races attend college. The Dallas ISD United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Workplace Campaign ends on April 16. Dallas ISD campus employees can donate to the campaign by contacting their campus or department’s UNCF representative. Learn more here. This is the top of the current leader board of which high school feeder pattern has contributed the most donations: Samuell: $3,412.34 W.T. White: $2,648.61 Central Department: $813.25 Skyline: $750.00 Carter: $625.00 Funds raised by each campus will…