News Briefs

For today’s Throwback Thursday feature, we are taking you back down memory lane with one of our DallasISD alumni, Courtney Thomas. She is a proud graduate of the Bryan Adams High School, Class of 1984. She also attended George W. Truett Elementary School and W.H. Gaston Middle School. Her Dallas ISD pride is true because now, just 30 years later, she currently serves as a Dallas ISD principal at Thelma Richardson Elementary. Beyond the academic side of things, Principal Thomas was truly a social butterfly. As a student, she loved the social aspect of school because she met some of…

Josh Derrough-Harvey, a senior at W.H. Adamson High School was named Sports Illustrated’s High School Athlete of the Month presented by the U.S. Marine Corps. This year, Derrough-Harvey faced adversities many teens his age would never have to face. He along with his fellow teammates took pledges from men in the community, to help stop domestic violence, garnered national attention. For his efforts off the field, the national sports magazine sat down with the running back to learn about why he chose to push past the challenges in his personal life. Derrough-Harvey’s story was received by various media outlets, who wanted to capture a…

Adequate funding for Dallas ISD’s youngest students and for those who have fallen behind topped the discussion during the district’s legislative breakfast on Nov. 18. Superintendent Mike Miles spoke to approximately 40 people including Rep. Roberto Alonzo, District 104, and several legislative aides as he outlined Dallas ISD’s Legislative Agenda starting with full state funding for full-day pre-K programs and support for programs that provide remedial instruction for students who fail one or more STAAR/EOC assessments. “If we’re truly committed to ensuring every student performs on grade level by third grade and helping students accelerate learning to close the achievement gap,…

In observance of “Be a Hero, Anti-bullying Week,” Seagoville Middle School will host an anti-bullying program during which 100 men will gather in support of their efforts. These men will share personal experiences with students in a small group setting while spreading the message of respect. The 2014 Men in Black “Day of Empowerment and March against Bullying” will be 9 a.m-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, located at 950 Woody Road, Dallas, TX 75253. Various Seagoville community leaders will include elected officials, business leaders, clergy, parents and staff. Dallas ISD has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying. Learn more on the…