News Briefs

In these uncertain times due to the spread of COVID-19, something as important as the 2020 Census may have been overlooked by many families. However, it is important to remember that this effort is not only a count of all the individuals living in the U.S., but its results have very real implications for communities over the next decade. Sept. 30 is the last date to provide information to the Census Bureau. “By counting everyone in the Dallas ISD community, the census provides information that translates into funds for lunch programs, better schools, transportation and other services in our state…

Dallas ISD students who are U.S. citizens and will be 18-years-old on election day, Nov. 3, are reminded that the deadline to register to vote in Texas is fast approaching. The good news is it’s easy to get registered. There are three ways to register: 1) you can download a voter registration application at www.dallascountyvotes.org, fill it out and drop it in the mail by Tuesday, Sept. 22. 2) You can also deliver your application to the Dallas County Elections Department at 1520 Round Table Drive in Dallas. 3) You can also pick up an application at Dallas County Elections…

All Dallas ISD high school students are invited to register for the free upcoming ACT and SAT boot camps! The ACT 101 Boot Camps will be held virtually on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. Students can register here: bit.ly/2020-21_bootcamps The SAT 101 Boot Camps will be held Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 at a location to be determined. Space is limited so students are encouraged to register now to reserve a spot. If you have any questions, contact Aren Robinson at arerobinson@dallasisd.org.

In order to raise awareness on the link between school attendance and academic achievement, Dallas ISD is hosting the national September Attendance Awareness Month with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism to give all students an equitable opportunity to learn, grow and thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Attendance Awareness Month will provide the district with an opportunity to raise student and community awareness on the importance of school attendance and demonstrate that attendance is a top priority. See below how we are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month and join in the fun by using the hashtag #ShowUpDallasISD!