News Briefs

Dallas ISD is hosting its first-ever districtwide showcase of school offerings at this Saturday’s Discover Dallas ISD Fair at Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. Discover Dallas ISD will highlight the wide range of education options available to Dallas families. “In North Texas, our schools offer more educational options than are available anywhere in the Metroplex, and we have a track record of improving graduation rates and preparing students for college and careers,” said Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas ISD chief of School Leadership. “We want parents to see and experience what our schools are doing to put more students on…

The Dallas Morning News has the story on how O.W. Holmes Middle School, under the guidance of Sharron Jackson, is aiming to get all 802 students into an extracurricular activity. The clubs, which range from Magic: The Gathering to Russian Language and Culture, are helping students stay active and interested during the critical middle school years, the Dallas Morning News reports. Read the full story here. Photo courtesy Dallas Morning News.

All Dallas ISD schools and offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 25. We hope you have a safe, relaxing and happy break and will see you back on Monday, Nov. 28.

After changing the game this school year by launching seven new collegiate academies and a P-TECH, Dallas ISD announced the launch of 10 new district collegiate academies for the 2017–2018 school year. The collegiate academy expansion announcement was just one highlight from this week. Watch this video, or read below, to learn more! New group of collegiate academies These 10 high schools will open collegiate academies next year. Applications to attend one of the new collegiate academies will be accepted starting next month. (Learn more) Blue Ribbon celebration The School of Health Professions at Townview celebrated its Blue Ribbon status on…