News Briefs

Graduation season is happening May 29–June 7, and in honor of Dallas ISD graduates, The Hub is spotlighting a different senior each day as the Class of 2015 prepares to take their anticipated walk across the stage. Today we spotlight Kiera Percy at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. Awards/honors, involvement: Classically trained vocalist, National Honor Society, TRI-M (National Music Honor Society) president, Outstanding Performer Award (UIL Solo and Ensemble) for three consecutive years, Salutatorian The biggest lesson I’ve learned in school: I’ve learned to never underestimate anyone. You never know if that person you meet can make a huge difference in your life or help you…

Graduation season is happening May 29–June 7, and in honor of Dallas ISD graduates, The Hub is spotlighting a different senior each day as the Class of 2015 prepares to take their anticipated walk across the stage. Today we learn about Omar Salazar at Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School. Awards/honors, involvement: Southern Methodist University Hunt Leadership Scholar, College Board’s AP Scholar with Distinction, Young Science Achievers Program grant recipient: conducted research that studied alternative energy, National Honor Society, Valedictorian The biggest lesson I’ve learned in school: I have learned that hard work can get you anywhere you want to go. You…

More than halfway finished with spring workouts, the Skyline High School football team is hosting its annual spring game to show fans, alumni and the community its rich tradition on the gridiron. The game is happening tonight at 7 p.m. at the Forester Field at the Forester Athletic Complex, 8233 Military Pkwy. Going into next season, the Skyline football team will have: 23 returning varsity players 13 returning starters (six on offense and seven on defense) The team currently has three players ranked in the Dallas Morning News’ top 100 for the 2016 season. Those players are No. 35 Da’Leon Ward, No.…

Univision Communications Inc. recently launched a mobile-optimized website that helps Spanish-speaking parents become further engaged in their child’s education, from pre-kindergarten through high school. The Clave al Éxito site, accessible at https://exito.univision.net, enables Spanish-speaking parents to better communicate with English-speaking teachers on their child’s academic progress. Features include a grade-by-grade guide on what their children should be learning each year; a Parent Academy with comprehensive videos and tools for parents to engage in their child’s education; grade-specific book recommendations; and a tool to track their child’s reading activity and share it with teachers. An estimated 81 percent of Hispanic Americans…