News Briefs

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Dallas ISD employees can still buy professionally prepared roses from Skyline High School’s Eco-Tech cluster! The beautiful roses cost $4o for a dozen or $25 for a half dozen. Thursday afternoon is the deadline to order the flowers in time for Valentine’s Day. Supplies are limited. Those who are interested in purchasing flowers for Valentine’s Day can contact Shawn Coyle, who teaches the floral design class, at 972-502-3537 or scoyle@dallasisd.org. In addition to teaching the practical skills of floral design—many of the Eco-Tech students have gone on to work at floral shops…

Ann Richards Middle School held an “On Track” brunch to celebrate its more than 300 eighth-graders who are on track to go on to high school next school year. The students in the Class of 2021 celebrated at the brunch have maintained satisfactory academics, behavior and attendance so far this school year. Parents and family members were honored at the event for being foundational in their students continued success. “The On Track brunch was a chance to recognize our students for how much work they have put in so far this school year,” said Ann Richards Middle School Principal Francine…

Did you know that Molina High School has a restaurant that serves lunch to the public twice a week? Culinary students at the school help operate M.J.’s Cafe at the school. The cafe is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Oak Cliff Advocate has more tasty details on the cafe here.

African Americans have had immeasurable impact and contributed to the quality, progress and access of education to all races and creeds within the Dallas Independent School District and community. Read about some of our schools’ namesakes and their historical contributions to Dallas ISD. Yvonne A. Ewell: Yvonne A. Ewell graduated from George Washington Carver High School and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree. She began her career as a teacher in Ladonia, Texas, before moving to Dallas to teach for Dallas ISD. Ewell later became a principal at Arlington High School. Ewell spent the last 11 years prior to her…