News Briefs

On Friday, Nov. 14, special guests volunteered to read to students across Dallas ISD during a JFK Day of Service Celebration/Veterans Day Literacy Event. The effort was part of Dallas Reads, a language and literacy initiative of the district. The purpose was to highlight the importance of literacy and public service as well as to honor community heroes such as veterans, police, firefighters and others. The day also gave the opportunity for high-school students to earn community service hours by reading to elementary students. Pictured below, members of the National Honor Society chapter and Homecoming Court at L.G. Pinkston High…

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…