News Briefs

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees elected its officers on Thursday, June 22. Dan Micciche (District 3) will serve as Board President; Edwin Flores (District 1) is First Vice President; Joyce Foreman (District 6) is Second Vice President; and Audrey Pinkerton (District 7) is Board Secretary. Trustees Miguel Solis (District 8) and Foreman won re-election to their seats in May. Trustee Dustin Marshall (District 2) won re-election after a runoff election in June. The officers were selected after Marshall was sworn in on Thursday.

The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) EduCareer Expo for 2017 Dallas ISD graduates offered a one-stop shop for those interested in enrolling at a DCCCD campus. North Dallas High School played host to the event on Thursday, June 22. Students could speak with representatives from all DCCCD colleges, receive assistance with applying for financial aid and enrolling, and also receive the required meningitis vaccine.

A mural, created by Skyline High School Class of 2016 graphic design and illustration students, was recently installed at the Dallas Zoo Education Center. “It was truly a learning experience for the students as well as (teacher) Mr. (Brandon) Harper and I,” teacher Elizabeth Hughes-Ross said in an email. “We all learned how to effectively communicate better and build upon the strengths and weaknesses of one another as family.” The project was presented to Skyline graphic design students at the end of their sophomore year. When they returned to school the following year, students created renderings for the mural, and…

Spend the next 74 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch this video, or read below, to learn more. Fun at camp A variety of Dallas ISD summer camps are still going on across the district! (See photos) Summer Dance Intensive The Dallas ISD Summer Dance Intensive wrapped up after teaching students a variety of dance skills, including ballet and modern dance. (Learn more) Summer Meals Program kickoff Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services celebrated the official kick off of the Healthy Summer Meals for Kids program at a…