News Briefs

Parents, students and community members are invited to join the STEM Environmental Education Center to learn more about the programs and resources available for students and teachers at the center. The open house is Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. The center is located at 1600 Bowers Road in Seagoville. The center’s mission is to help diverse learners develop an awareness, appreciation, and concern for the environment, and as citizens use 21st century knowledge and skills to make informed, responsible decisions, solve current environmental problems, and prevent new ones.

Fans and community members are invited to attend a fundraiser for the multi-time state championship basketball team at Justin F. Kimball High School. The fundraiser is from 12–4 p.m. at Southwest Center Mall, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road. Come join in the fun and watch performances by the legendary Knight Train Band and the Kimball Knight Cheerleaders. For more information, call Kimball High School at 972-502-2100.

Another Friday marks the end of another great week in Dallas ISD! The TEA announcing that more schools received academic distinctions, 16 of our seniors being named National Merit semifinalists, and festive celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month were just some of the highlights this week. TEA distinctions More Dallas ISD schools are seeing academic gains according to a new report. (Learn more) Hispanic Heritage Month Arturo Salazar Elementary hosts a great event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. (Watch a video from the event) Food for thought An official from the United States Department of Agriculture got a firsthand look at the…

Next Tuesday, Sept. 27, is ACT School Day, an important day in the life of seniors in the class of 2017. On that day, at 9:30 a.m., all Dallas ISD high schools will administer the ACT Plus Writing tests to seniors during the regular school day. The district’s Postsecondary Success department has covered the cost of the in-school college entrance exam to help seniors meet college admission requirements. Students should know that all U.S. four-year colleges and universities consider the ACT exam an important benchmark of students’ ability to successfully complete college work. That means your score can determine whether…