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UPDATE: TUESDAY, JAN. 16, 2 P.M. Dallas ISD schools and offices will be open Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Buses will run their normal schedule, and all students and team members are expected at their regular time. Campuses will open doors 30 minutes earlier than normal to accommodate students. We encourage families to send students to school with warm clothing, including coats, gloves, and hats, as extremely cold temperatures are expected throughout the day. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. UPDATE: MONDAY, JAN. 15, 3 P.M. Due to inclement weather, all Dallas ISD schools, after-school activities, athletic events, and offices…

To help fight hunger among children in our Dallas community during the holidays, the Food and Child Nutrition Services department plans to provide a “pop-up” meal service FREE of cost to all children 18 years and younger. Two breakfasts and two lunches will be served in a “pop-up” format on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Meals are served while supplies last and provide an optimal blend of whole grains, lean proteins, and plenty of fruits and vegetables, aimed at fighting hunger. Weather conditions: If the weather is GOOD, we will have a “Pop-up” meal service.  A delivery truck will park…

Dallas ISD will hold virtual Discover events on Dec. 2, 2023 and Jan. 20, 2024. These virtual sessions will help parents and guardians understand the application process for choice schools and explore the variety of programs available at each grade level. Experts from each of the different programs will be available to answer questions. The deadline to apply for a choice school is Jan. 31, 2024. Team members with Dallas ISD will also be available to discuss transfers, special services and accommodations available within the district. Dallas ISD offers more unique choices and opportunities than any school district in the…

Submitted by the Student Activities department Excitement about chess swept across Dallas ISD when, on two back-to-back Saturdays, nearly 3,000 students competed in the fall chess tournaments hosted by the Student Activities department. With the increased number of elementary and secondary students participating in the district’s tournaments, Dallas ISD boasts the largest districtwide chess program and hosts the largest chess tournaments in North Texas, said Dennis Raveneau, Dallas ISD tournament director. “Through playing chess, students learn to think critically, plan strategy, and execute a plan,” Raveneau said. “In addition to strengthening cognitive skills, playing in chess tournaments promotes good sportsmanship…