News Briefs

Spend the next 136 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. Superintendent scholars Sixty-two Dallas ISD seniors were named Superintendent Scholarship recipients on Tuesday. Each honoree received $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. (Learn more) Parade for Madison Boys basketball team The Madison High School boys basketball team enjoyed a community parade to celebrate their winning of the 3A State championship. (See photos) Spring Plant Sale Multiple Careers Magnet hosted its annual Spring Plant Sale this week that benefits the…

Dallas ISD has five teachers competing in the Dallas Mavericks Classroom Champions program. The top five vote getters in the competition will receive $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for their school. The Dallas ISD teachers are: Arleen Averill – Cigarroa Elementary Claire Price – Stevens Park Elementary Ruth Ortiz – Stevens Park Elementary Shynise Stiff – L.V. Stockard Middle School Yuridiana Lewis – Cary Middle School Voting ends on April 30 at 11:59 pm. The winning teachers will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 1–5. To find out more about each teacher or to cast a vote for…

Sixty-two seniors in Dallas ISD’s Class of 2017 were recognized on Tuesday, April 18, as recipients of the Superintendent’s Scholarship. Each honoree received $2,500 to go toward costs at the college or university of their choice. Selection for the Superintendent’s Scholarship Program is based on need, character, grades, recommendations and the promise of future success. The scholarships are administered by the Dallas Education Foundation and funded with proceeds from the annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament. Three other scholarship awards were also announced during the ceremony: The Sultentic Family Foundation Scholarship recipients this year are Elsy Janeth Morales, H. Grady Spruce High School;…

The Dallas Independent School District’s (Dallas ISD) Multiple Careers Magnet Center (MCMC) is hosting its annual Spring Plant Sale, Wednesday, April 19, and Thursday, April 20. For 21 years, Dallas ISD has been in partnership with the Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., which helps run the magnet school’s garden. The plant sale is open to the public. Students at MCMC who help maintain the greenhouse garden will benefit from the fundraiser that will help purchase various garden supplies. MCMC serves students with special needs. The plant sale will include herbs, perennials and vegetables. The gardener association in return donates all proceeds…