News Briefs

Registration is now open for the largest STEM Expo in Texas! The STEM Expo, which will feature a variety of fun, hands-on activities, is set for Saturday, Jan. 20 at Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St., from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Scheduled sessions include: 3D Printing, Build Your Own Flashlight, Concrete Bowling, Green Screen Tech, and Robots on the Move. To register or find more information, visit www.dallasisd.org/stem. The event is free and open to all Dallas area students and families. Don’t miss this opportunity to build, design, create and explore!

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…