News Briefs

The Dallas ISD Police Department announced that Lieutenant Jason Rodriguez has been promoted to Assistant Police Chief. Rodriguez has been on the force for 11 years. Rodriguez has a BA from Sam Houston State University and a Masters Degree from Amberton University. Rodriguez is also a graduate from the FBI National Academy, the Law Enforcement Management Institute Leadership Command College, and a part of the 42nd class for Leadership Dallas. “I am humbled by this opportunity to serve our students and employees as Assistant Police Chief,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez is the first Hispanic appointed to be a part of the Police Executive Staff…

The purpose of the HBCU EXPERIENCE is to expose students to a myriad of college opportunities, specifically historically black colleges and universities. Students will be exposed to the educational and exciting experience of college life on an HBCU campus. Equally important, Dallas ISD high school bands and drill teams will perform and showcase their talent! The following bands will be showcased during the HBCU EXPERIENCE: – Sunset High School – Wilmer-Hutchins High School – South Oak Cliff High School – Lincoln High School – Pinkston High School Date: September 21, 2016 Location: STEAM Middle School at D. A. Hulcy Time:…

The first day of school kicked off Monday morning, and parents were ready to document the moment with a camera. These are some of the first day of school photos submitted by parents of Dallas ISD students. The post will be continually updated throughout the day. If you have a photo to share, email thehub@dallasisd.org.

After 88 days of summer vacation, school officially kicks off on Monday. Get ready for the big first day of classes by watching the above video with recent great district news, or read below! Pounding the pavement for pre-K Members of Dallas ISD’s early learning team, district staff and volunteers went door to door in Dallas neighborhoods to let people know about available pre-K opportunities in the district. (Watch this) “Fish Camp” at Spruce More than 125 incoming Spruce freshmen got their first taste of Timberwolf spirit at a fun welcome camp at the school. (Read this) Backpack donation Professional basketball player…