News Briefs

The NCAA is looking for girls between the ages of 10 and 14 who are not yet in high school to be the honorary ball kids at the 2017 NCAA Women’s Final Four games at the American Airlines Center March 31 and April 2, 2017. The NCAA Ball Kid Battle will be coming to the 77th annual Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational Dec. 28, 2016. The Ball Kid Battle will consists of two rounds. Four finalists will be chosen from the first round: a contest held at the Dallas ISD Holiday Invitational December 28th at Conrad High School from 11 a.m.…

Students at the Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard donated Christmas tree ornaments for the Dallas Water Utilities’ Christmas tree at City Hall. The students got kudos for helping create one of the best decorated trees at City Hall. Here’s a full look at the tree:

Winter break lasts until Jan. 9 for teachers and staff, and students return to school Jan. 10. Have a great time off, and we will see you when you get back!

After four months of school that had too many incredible stories to count, winter break is almost here! We close out the semester with an especially great recap of district news. Watch the above video, or read below, to see for yourself! Preparing to be leaders See how sophomores at the Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy took a big step forward on their path to success after high school. (Learn more) Common Black College Application The community and State Fair of Texas came together to provide every senior at Madison and Lincoln high schools with the chance to complete the…