News Briefs

Earlier this week, Stonewall Jackson Elementary School students celebrated 20 years of their school garden. The Advocate magazine was there to take part in the community celebration. In addition to some great pictures snapped, take a look at the article that was written here.

Students from Sarah Zumwalt Middle School are learning aquaponics in science. WFAA-TV (ABC) took a look inside of one of the vertical farming classes to see what type of vegetables have been grown. To view the full story click here.

Some of our youngest students from Seagoville North Elementary School received a surprise visit by KDFW-TV (FOX 4) Meteorologist, Evan Andrews, earlier this week. Second-graders from the campus recorded a quick clip that aired on Good Day FOX 4.  See their smiling faces in the video here.

As a student at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Jordan Cleaver, Class of 2008, found the perfect outlet to fuel her love of the arts. Today, Cleaver is a working cellist who, at a young age, has found herself in the company of royalty. AlumNow, The Hub feature that profiles Dallas ISD alumni, caught up with Cleaver as she took the time to perform and talk with students during career day at Alex W. Spence Talented and Gifted Academy. What are you doing now? I am a professional cellist. Briefly list a few of…