News Briefs

Nathan Adams and Tom C. Gooch elementary schools played host to a special visitor on Thursday, Nov. 3, to spotlight both schools’ top readers in the Speeding to Read incentive program sponsored by Texas Motor Speedway. NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kyle Larson stopped by to talk a little bit about reading and help recognize students who had read the most books in the program. At Nathan Adams, the top three readers received backpacks from Target, and the Top 100 readers were given tickets to attend the AAA Texas 500 on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Texas Motor Speedway. Target’s Bullseye mascot also…

During the PTA Fall Carnival, two Charles Rice Learning Center students dressed up as the presidential candidates—and a secret service agent, for good measure—to encourage parents to vote. Skye Turner was Hillary Clinton, Jakorian Jackson was Donald Trump, and Brandon Johnson played the very serious secret service officer. Eighty-five Dallas ISD elementary schools will be used as polling locations on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

The 4th annual Cougars Running Wild 5K and 1-mile Fun Run is set for Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning and ending at Dallas ISD’s Bryan Adams High School. Besides promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle, the event raises funds for the school’s PTSA to support students and teachers. Runners of all ages are invited and encouraged to participate. Register online here. Packet pickup is Nov. 10-11 at Luke’s Locker, 7317 Gaston Ave., or on race day at the school.

The Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at the base of Reunion Tower. Once again, Dallas ISD students and staff can participate at no cost if they sign up through their schools. Forms from schools must be received by Dallas ISD Health and PE by Nov. 11. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt, those who finish will receive a finisher medallion and no-cost bus rides will be available to and from the event. PE teachers who sign up the highest percentages of students in their schools to participate have a chance to receive cash…