News Briefs

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,…

The spotlight continues to shine on the Sunset High School Robo*Flash, and for good reason. As far as anyone can determine, it is the first robotics team comprised solely of students with special needs. The group was recognized as trailblazers by Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and the Board of Trustees during the April 28 board meeting. The high-spirited team captured the audience with their inspirational story and fun-loving camaraderie. The team was joined by the entire Robo*Bison Amistad team, faculty sponsors Friedrich Elliot and Pauline Tatum, Principal Luz Martinez, Executive Director Suzanne Villalpando, and student Ivonne Torres who came up…