News Briefs

Students from Billy Earl Dade Middle School attended the Dade Leadership Academy, Nov. 13. The day-long workshop was captured by the Dallas Morning News in a feature report. To read the in-depth story, click the link below: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/best-southwest/headlines/20141113-dade-middle-school-students-challenged-to-improve-south-dallas-campus.ece

Robert E. Lee Elementary School opened its doors to the community during a special open house the morning of Nov. 11. The event was an effort led by Council members Phillip Kingston and Adam Medrano to re-introduce Robert E. Lee Elementary School to the community it proudly serves. Visitors were treated to welcome messages from a variety of speakers, including Board president Miguel Solis, Superintendent Mike Miles and new principal Bridget Ransom. Community businesses donated coffee and pastries to supplement the event. As a welcome, the parent group at the school presented Ms. Ransom with a basket that included gift…

UIL Football Playoffs are getting under way this week. Check out where the top Dallas ISD finishers will compete this weekend. CLASS 6A DIVISION I  REGION II BI-DISTRICT Skyline (10-0) vs. Lake Highlands (4-6) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 14 at Forester Field CLASS 5A DIVISION I REGION II BI-DISTRICT Kimball (7-3) vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (6-4) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 14, at Grand Prairie’s Gopher-Warrior Bowl Mansfield Summit (6-4) vs. Spruce (6-4) 7 pm, Thursday, Nov. 13, at Midlothian DIVISION II REGION II BI-DISTRICT Hillcrest (9-1) vs. Terrell (7-3) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov.14, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium…