News Briefs

Several Dallas ISD volleyball teams qualified for UIL high school volleyball playoffs this week. District 9-6A was a fight to the finish with two Dallas ISD fighting to live another day in the transition to playoff action. Skyline and W.T. White, tied at 5-7, will face off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at W.T White High School to close the race for the fourth place spot for playoff qualification. Carter led District 11-4A into playoff contention undefeated at 10-0 to take first place ahead of Lincoln (7-3), Wilmer-Hutchins (6-4) and Madison (4-6) to round out the four playoff sports…

Spooktacular students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts joined WFAA-TV Channel 8 during their Party on the Plaza. Click the video below to see them perform the zombie dance routine from “Thriller.” http://www.wfaa.com/story/life/2014/10/31/daybreak-halloween-special/18233367/

Parents are taking over the role of learners at L.G. Pinkston High School on Nov. 1 as they gather to participate in the PREP U Academic Rally Super Saturday and Resource Fair, featuring a half day of workshops, resources and fun activities to encourage them to participate more fully in education. Hundreds of parents and students are expected to take part in the Parent Resource and Empowerment Program University Super Saturday, which is free and open to all Dallas ISD families. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes refreshments, free health screenings, more than 30 resource booths, demonstration tables,…

Mavs forward Richard Jefferson speaks to students in an assembly on Oct. 21 at Boude Storey Middle School. He encouraged students about the importance of an education and shared tips on reading and studying.