News Briefs

In honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Chick-fil-A on Tuesday is offering a free chicken sandwich to employees who show their teacher/staff ID. The deal is valid between 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

In addition to Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 2–6 is School Nutrition Week! The week is a chance to celebrate those who help bring healthy, nutritious meals to Dallas ISD students. To celebrate School Nutrition Week, here are a few fun facts to chew on about the great work happening in the Dallas ISD Child and Nutrition Services Department:        The district has more than 1,300 food services cafeteria staff employees covering all Dallas ISD campuses; The district has approximately 200 Maria Luna Central Staff, including its warehouse, central kitchen employees, and LRE (Lunch Room Equipment); On average, the district serves…

The Preston Hollow People recognized one of our seniors at Hillcrest High School for a $10,000 scholarship they were awarded from the Sulentic Family Foundation last month. See the full article here.

Dallas ISD school counselors will be honored at a special event on Tuesday, May 3, and the top counselor will emerge from 42 nominees at schools across the district. Counselors serve a variety of roles on campuses, from providing college preparation and helping students apply for scholarships, to helping students deal with grief and promoting anti-bullying programs. Elementary Schools Meca Anderson, William Anderson Angie Baker, Walnut Hill Todd Bingamon, Obadiah Knight Yakima Boone, Wilmer-Hutchins Jennifer Brent, Elisha M. Pease LaSonja Coleman, Wilmer-Hutchins Aimey Cole, James Bowie Tammy Dortch, Rosemont Chasity Dyer, Annie Webb Blanton Nina Hagler, L.O. Donald Gina Hall-Green,…