News Briefs

In December, Dallas ISD announced its two new Principal of the Year winners. This video highlights what all the finalists love about their jobs, and how they tackle challenges at their schools. Our principals are back at school today to prepare for students’ return to class on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Organizers who were planning Billy Earl Dade Middle School’s  first “Breakfast with Dads” event in December became concerned that not all the 150 male students who had signed up to participate would be matched with an adult male mentor. That’s when Kristina Chäadé Dove, who had served on the Dade site-based decision-making committee, issued a call of action on social media. Word spread, and about 600 volunteers showed up to support the students. Read the story from The Washington Post here.

Winter Break for students and staff is almost here!! Reward yourself by watching the above video of this week’s great news. Happy holidays. We will see students back on Jan. 9. Tis the Season Generous donations from partners to schools across the district brightened the holiday season for students (learn more)! BOMLA Celebrates the Blue Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy celebrated its National Blue Ribbon status at a special ceremony (see photos). Winter Break meals Select schools across the district will serve students free meals over the break (see the schools). Athletic Hall of Fame The district announced the inaugural class of the inaugural class…

Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign ended up raising $120,000, which far surpasses the original $80,000 goal! The campaign supports the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs.