News Briefs

A new statewide texting-while-driving law has gotten perhaps the most attention lately. It extends the ban on using handheld devices behind the wheel that was already in effect for active school zones. However, there are a few other laws now in effect as of Friday, Sept. 1, that directly affect Texas students. Here’s a brief list: Called “David’s Law,” SB 179 aims to curb cyberbullying, making it a Class A misdemeanor to use texts, emails, social media or other digital means that encourage another child to harm or kill themselves. The law is named in memory of David Molak, a…

The fall sports season is ramping up as high school football, volleyball, cross country and tennis competitors ready for games, matches and meets, followed closely by the beginning of middle school sports in the coming weeks. Find schedules by choosing your favorite Dallas ISD school from the list here and then selecting the sport. Make plans to attend an upcoming event to cheer on your favorite students and schools. Marching bands, color guards, drill teams, cheerleaders and more will be adding to the festivities at varsity football games. While today’s student-athletes are working hard to shine in and out of…

The Dallas ISD Health and Physical Education Department has a new name to reflect its additional role to provide districtwide support for the physical, social and emotional well-being of students, families and staff. Now called the Urban School Wellness Department, it will continue to provide curriculum, assessment and professional development for health and physical education for grades K-12. The department has become responsible for supporting district compliance with many local, state and federal mandates related to the overall health and wellness of the school community. That means it has to help build an infrastructure to support activities to achieve those…

As you may have heard in the news, Dallas ISD expects to see students enrolling in our schools from the Houston area. The Dallas Convention Center has been designated as the major shelter for the city. The students housed at this location will be provided transportation and enrolled in J.F. Kennedy Elementary, A.W. Spence Middle School, or North Dallas High School. The district is now working to secure uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies for the students. If you are interested in making a donation or serving as a volunteer, please contact Usamah Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations,…