News Briefs

Before thousands of feet hit the street for the Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K on Saturday, Dec. 9, students are encouraged to use their creative talents to design posters that show their school spirit and pride. Entries are due on or before Friday, Nov. 10, and will be judged in three grade-level categories: elementary, middle and high school. Photos of entries may be uploaded via an online Poster Submission Form accessible to Dallas ISD employees. Posters will receive points by meeting certain criteria: Five points each for including campus name, school mascot, principal’s name, executive director’s name; 10 points each for using…

Real School Gardens with Boston Consulting Group and Sprouts Grocery installed an outdoor learning garden to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Walnut Hill Elementary School. Watch the above video to see how the garden came to be.

Let’s face it, with Halloween right around the corner many kids (and adults) get lost in the excitement of dressing up and going door-to-door for sweet treats. But, we want students, staff and community to remain safe while being out on Halloween. This year, the Dallas ISD Police Department would like to share some simple safety tips to help our Dallas students and parents in making the most of their experience on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treat safety tips Do not go trick or treating alone. Never go inside a house. Don’t eat candy that is not properly wrapped. Always have…

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees at their Oct. 26 meeting recognized the mayors of Wilmer and Hutchins for their support of their citizens and Dallas ISD. The proclamation of recognition for Wilmer Mayor Casey Burgess states: Mayor Casey Burgess serves and leads the more than 4,000 residents of the City of Wilmer. Mayor Burgess supports the vision and mission of the Dallas Independent School District.  Due to Mayor Burgess and his team’s collaboration with the District, the children of Wilmer, Texas now have a new elementary school.  Please join me in thanking Mayor Casey Burgess for his unwavering support…