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Legacies are being built in neighborhood schools, and families can see for themselves just what these schools have to offer. For the first time, these campuses will be represented at the Discover Dallas ISD on Saturday, Nov. 9. From elementary to high school, Legacy schools, also known as neighborhood schools, offer more than just academics and enrichment programs. For many families, they are tradition and home; they are the legacy that each generation looks forward to being part of. By designating these schools that are anchors in their communities as legacy schools, Dallas ISD is building on that sense of…

All Dallas ISD campuses are serving as polling sites for Election Day, and will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students will not report to school however, this day is designated as a professional development day for teachers.   This measure will ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff while the campuses are open to the public for the election. The district’s administrative offices will remain open and central team members will work a regular day. Dallas ISD Votes! Early voting will run from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1. Registered and eligible voters may cast their ballot…

Submitted by Marc Drumwright, Food Child and Nutrition Services Many students do not get their fair share of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the day. These foods can be hard to find, expensive, and difficult to prepare for families who are on a tight budget or just don’t have enough time. To give students greater access to a wide variety of fresh seasonal produce, Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services features a special fruit or vegetable on campuses every month as part of the Harvest of the Month Program. All Harvest of the Month produce is locally grown, and…

When they leave the polls, Dallas voters will receive a one-of-a-kind “I Voted” sticker created by a Dallas ISD student. Mareily L., a student at W.W. Samuell High School, entered the image in the annual Dallas County Elections Office sticker design contest. Her drawing won the contest, and it will now be passed out at polling locations. A member of the Student Voter Empowerment Club, Mareily was one of many students from Dallas ISD who participated in the contest.  She was recently honored by Dallas Elections Administrator, Heider Garcia, during a public presentation to the Commissioners Court. “I’m thankful for…