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Candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16 to submit their filing packets to secure a place on the ballot. The first day to file is Wednesday, Jan. 17. Three seats are up for election: District 9, South Dallas and parts of Downtown Dallas, Pleasant Grove, Deep Ellum, Uptown, and East Dallas, currently represented by Justin Henry District 3, Northeast Dallas, currently represented by Dan Micciche District 1, Northwest Dallas, including North Dallas, Addison, parts of Carrollton and Farmers Branch, currently represented by Edwin Flores Candidates may file an application in-person at the Office of Board Services, located at…

UPDATE: TUESDAY, JAN. 16, 2 P.M. Dallas ISD schools and offices will be open Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Buses will run their normal schedule, and all students and team members are expected at their regular time. Campuses will open doors 30 minutes earlier than normal to accommodate students. We encourage families to send students to school with warm clothing, including coats, gloves, and hats, as extremely cold temperatures are expected throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. UPDATE: MONDAY, JAN. 15, 3 P.M. Due to inclement weather, all Dallas ISD schools, after-school activities, athletic events, and offices…

To help fight hunger among children in our Dallas community during the holidays, the Food and Child Nutrition Services department plans to provide a “pop-up” meal service FREE of cost to all children 18 years and younger. Two breakfasts and two lunches will be served in a “pop-up” format on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Meals are served while supplies last and provide an optimal blend of whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables, aimed at fighting hunger. Weather conditions: If the weather is GOOD, we will have a “Pop-up” meal service.  A delivery truck will park…

Dallas ISD will hold virtual Discover events on Dec. 2, 2023 and Jan. 20, 2024. These virtual sessions will help parents and guardians understand the application process for choice schools and explore the variety of programs available at each grade level. Experts from each of the different programs will be available to answer questions. The deadline to apply for a choice school is Jan. 31, 2024. Team members with Dallas ISD will also be available to discuss transfers, special services and accommodations available within the district. Dallas ISD offers more unique choices and opportunities than any school district in the…