News Briefs

Falling behind in classes can significantly impact a high schooler’s path to graduation, so the district is hosting a GrA²D Fair with the theme “Credit Catch-up,” aimed at students who may have fallen behind in their studies, dropped out, or faced truancy. The event provides a crucial opportunity to get back on track for graduation in 2025. Parents/guardians, educators, and community stakeholders are also encouraged to attend and gain valuable knowledge and resources to help students. Hosted by Graduation, Recovery, Attendance, Advocacy, & Dropout Intervention Department, the event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 14 at the…

To enhance safety at athletic events, Dallas ISD now requires all students attending district-hosted games without a parent, guardian, or other adult responsible for the student to present a current student badge for entry. The badge must be for the Dallas ISD school that is competing in the athletic event. This requirement also applies to visiting non-Dallas ISD schools. Students without a school-issued ID, and Dallas ISD students from other high schools, will not be permitted to enter the event unless accompanied by an adult. Middle and elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult to enter any athletic event.…

Starting the school year with perfect attendance sets the stage for academic success, ensuring students begin their educational journey on the right foot – fully engaged and ready to learn. Since frequent absences can hinder progress and understanding, the Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy, and Dropout Intervention Department is heading a month-long perfect attendance competition, challenging Dallas ISD students to be present and engaged from the first day of school. Students are automatically entered into the challenge if they have perfect attendance from day one through Aug. 30. There will be one student winner per Trustee district.  “We must encourage students to…

Dozens of Dallas ISD team members are preparing to host a new event that will reach out to families whose children receive certain special services in the district. The Special Populations Back to School Expo will include 22 vendors and offer a variety of resources. Parents of students who receive districtwide services from programs such as adapted physical education, assistive technology, deaf or hard of hearing, music therapy, orientation and mobility, occupational therapy/physical therapy, speech, and vision will benefit from participation in the expo. The event focuses on students who receive the specific services mentioned and will not include a…