News Briefs

Wednesday, March 15, is the Texas priority deadline for aspiring college students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the application is the first step toward receiving federal aid for college or a career school. Many colleges also use FAFSA data to determine student eligibility for state and school aid. Graduating seniors can receive up to $5,815 in Federal Pell Grant Funds, which do not have to be repaid, to help pay for tuition and fees at public and private colleges, community colleges and career schools. Hundreds of Dallas ISD seniors who are eligible to receive…

Wednesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a time to recognize and honor the achievements of women who have contributed to our culture and our lives. Several Dallas ISD schools have been named to honor women. Below is a list of district schools, with brief summaries of major accomplishments of some of the women whose names grace the buildings. Birdie Alexander Elementary School: Birdie Alexander (1870-1960) taught music in Dallas public schools, where she became supervisor of music in 1900. In Dallas she is credited with laying the foundation for the system of music education in the public schools. She…

The boys basketball teams at Skyline and Madison high schools have both advanced to the UIL State Basketball Championships. The teams will compete in the State Semifinals being held March 9-11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The teams advanced in the regional tournaments held earlier in the month. The games are scheduled for: 3A State Semifinals – Thursday, March 9 Madison High School vs. Santa Rosa High School 1:30 p.m. 6A State Semifinals – Friday, March 10 Skyline High School vs Cypress Falls High School 7:00 p.m.

The Dallas ISD Visual and Performing Arts department would like to congratulate the 12 All State musicians who performed Feb. 11 at the Texas Music Educators Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio. Students competed in auditions held at the region and area levels this past fall before making it to the state competition. These students represent the top 1 percent of all Texas High School musicians. All State Musicians include: Carter High School:  Demetrius Ethley, Director Kenoly Kadia – 4th Chair Bass 2 – Texas Small School All-State Choir Sametria Richardson – 2nd Chair Soprano 1 – Texas Small School All-State…