News Briefs

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…

The Dallas Area Regional History Day contest was held Saturday, Feb. 18, at Townview Center. Students participated from the Dallas, Sunnyvale, Highland Park, Plano, Hockaday and Mesquite School Districts. More than 300 students from 27 schools competed with 204 entries on topics related to this year’s theme “Taking a Stand” in history. The following 32 Dallas ISD students won medals for their projects. Eighteen of them will advance to the Texas History Day Contest at the Bob Bullock Museum/University of Texas on April 29. Junior Division: Group Exhibit: 1st place: Irma Rangel YWL School – Karley Sanchez and Wendy Sifuentes for “Women’s Rights…

Students have until Sunday, March 12, to apply for a Stars on the Rise scholarship, which is provided by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For 34 years, Stars on the Rise has given millions of dollars to talented students who can’t afford college. Stars on the Rise scholarships are open to all high school seniors regardless of ethnicity or immigration status. If you are a graduating senior in Dallas ISD, apply and learn about qualifications and requirements here.

Spend the next 119 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! The Seuss is loose Schools across Dallas ISD honored the legacy of late children’s author Dr. Seuss with readings and special visits from leaders of the district, city and community. (See photos from the day) Single-gender celebration Parents and staff gathered for the naming ceremony and celebration for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred Florence Middle School, the district’s newest single-gender school for boys. (Learn more) New choice schools and programs Dallas ISD’s Office of Transformation and Innovation announced a…