News Briefs

Anyone who went to Justin F. Kimball High School in the ’90s might know Staci Johnson without realizing it. Johnson was the “Mighty Knight,” the school mascot, while in high school. The Hub caught up with Johnson as part of the AlumNow series to see how she got from being the “Mighty Knight” to now helping Dallas ISD students with special needs. What was your favorite subject/activity/involvement in high school? School mascot; being the mascot was awesome. Being the mascot allowed to show my school pride at every given moment. I loved my school and supporting my peers when they did well.…

Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign is underway, and it’s a chance to support the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. Here are some thoughts from Dallas ISD employees on why they support the United Way employee giving campaign: “I give to United Way because it has been such a big help to so many people. There have been children and teachers in my school who have received help from United Way.” — Alpher Garrett-Jones, principal of Charles Rice Learning Center “I think the importance of giving to United Way is not measured by…

Spend the next 65 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Free college tuition Seniors at most of our comprehensive high schools can apply to receive free tuition at any Dallas County Community College District campus through the just announced Dallas County Promiseprogram (read this). Transportation FAQ Dallas County residents voted to dissolve Dallas County Schools, an outside agency that bussed students. Families should not notice any change during this transition, as bus routes and times will stay the same (learn more). Education…

The Marsh Military Museum will honor Veterans Day by being open to the public starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. A rededication ceremony at 5:30 p.m. will mark the fifth anniversary of the museum, believed to be the first such facility at a public middle school. The museum is located at T.C. Marsh Preparatory Academy at 3838 Crown Shore Drive. It features donated items by community members and includes memorabilia as far back as World War I. Guided tours are conducted by members of the award-winning Marsh Leadership Cadet Corp (LCC). First dedicated on May 8, 2012, the Marsh…