News Briefs

Dallas ISD is considering the closure of the Barbara M. Manns Education Center, currently housed at the district’s Nolan Estes Plaza. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: This notice advises the public that Dallas Independent School District will be conducting a public hearing for Barbara M. Manns Education Center located at 3313 S. Beckley Avenue Dallas, Texas 75224. The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss plans with the community of the proposed closing of Barbara M. Manns Education Center and receive public comment on this potential closing. The date, time, and location of this public hearing will be as follows:…

Thirty-one Class of 2017 Dallas ISD graduating seniors were recognized this month at a special reception for receiving United Negro College Fund (UNCF) scholarships. Funds for the UNCF scholarships were raised through Dallas ISD employee donations. Money was collected by feeder pattern, making it a friendly competition to benefit the most students. The Class of 2017 recipients are listed below with their high schools and intended colleges and universities: Kirsten Arthur, North Dallas HS, Texas A&M Commerce BreAsia Austin, Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, Dillard University Bri’Anna Bloomer, Wilmer-Hutchins HS, Texas A&M Commerce Parker Campbell, James Madison HS, Prairie View A&M University…

The school year might be over, but several Hillcrest High School students still have great memories of prom thanks to Salon Pompeo. Salon Pompeo provided six well-deserving students with free hair care (blow outs/updos for girls, boys clipped and styled), nails and make up services—along with a rental dress or tuxedo—for the school prom on May 13. The six students all excelled in areas of academic achievement, community service or outstanding perseverance.

Spend the next 83 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. Summer camps Dallas ISD Summer Camps kicked off across the district this week, including camps on mechanical engineering, inventions and forensics. (Learn more) Superhero Field Day Volunteers from advertising agency Publicis Hawkeye teamed up with Frederick Douglass Elementary School to celebrate Superhero Field Day during the last week of school. (Learn more) Destination Imagination Bryan Adams High School students won third place in the Destination Imagination Global Competition held in Tennessee. (Read this) National Literacy…