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Submitted by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department coordinator   Students across the district took top awards at Texas Math & Science Coaches Association State tournaments held in San Antonio, Texas earlier this semester. Dallas ISD sent 465 students from 23 campuses to the TMSCA state contest, where they competed in categories like Number Sense, Mathematics, Calculator Applications, and Science. Teams are awarded individual trophies for placing first through sixth place in any of the four events in each grade level. At the high school level, the School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center received 32 individual trophies…

Submitted by Julian Spearman, Student Activities Department coordinator The sympathetic nervous system activates which gland for the stress response? If you answered adrenal gland, you may have tested well in the Texas Academic Pentathlon Regional Super Quiz –  alongside 25 competing Dallas ISD middle school teams.  Super Quiz was one component in the regional competition, which tested students’ knowledge of literature, math, science, social studies, and fine arts.  Recently, 279 Dallas ISD students competed in the Region V Academic Pentathlon Meet hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School by Student Activities.  The national theme for Academic Pentathlon changes each year. This…

Submitted by Shendolyn C. Anderson, Computer Science and Technology coordinator  In collaboration with the Next Steps Initiative, Microsoft recently hosted its second Dallas ISD Middle School Day to empower the next generation of innovators.  Over 150 scholars were treated to a day filled with rigorous activities centered around technology, computer science, and engineering.  “The Computer Science and Technology Department continues to ignite the flames of our young scholars by providing engaging student experiences that develop the whole child,” said Shendolyn Anderson, coordinator of the Computer Science and Technology department. “This initiative aligns with our district’s goal of providing students with…

Submitted by Student Activities Department Over 2,000 elementary school students visited Skyline High School to participate in the spring University Interscholastic League A+ competition. Hosted by the Student Activities Department, the annual competition provides elementary students the opportunity to compete in various academic events, including: Chess  Puzzles Creative writing Dictionary skills Listening Maps Graphs and charts Number sense Ready writing Science Social studies Spelling Storytelling High fives and encouraging words could be seen and heard throughout Skyline High School as the students walked in and out of the competition sites throughout the day. Support from coaches fosters a love of…