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Written by Chandler Flowers, Communication Services junior associate. Summer Breeze, Dallas ISD’s free summer program, begins on June 2, bringing two months of fun for every kind of student. Students who participate in Summer Breeze will have a chance to connect with their peers, partake in rigorous tasks, accelerate learning, and improve their social and emotional well-being.  The program started in 2021, and has been successful among parents and students in the district, with almost 30,000 students participating last year. Extracurricular and academic activities for students will be spread across all of Dallas ISD’s campuses. Transportation, as well as breakfast…

Starting Monday, June 2, Dallas ISD offices will begin operating on summer hours for the months of June and July. District offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday. Additionally,  Dallas ISD offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday. The district will also be closed for summer break from June 30 through July 4. All central staff will return to work July 7. Additional resources are linked below. Student Enrollment Information Extended Learning Opportunities: Summer Breeze 2025-2026 School Calendar Immunization Requirements Summer Meals

Submitted by Michelle Read Six Dallas ISD high school students participated in the 2025 Parrish Scholarship Debate at H. Grady Spruce High School, each earning a $3,000 scholarship. This year’s debate focused on whether books in public schools should be banned. Both sides defended their positions, advocating for protections against harmful content or defending students’ free access to ideas. The event displayed impressive speaking skills and thoughtful arguments. Made possible by the Roland C. Parrish Charitable Foundation and held in association with the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, the debate has been a fixture in the Dallas ISD community for seven…

Dallas Education Foundation continues its commitment to educational excellence by funding literacy kits for elementary school students across Dallas ISD.  These innovative kits bridge literacy and STEM education, helping kindergarten-through-fifth-grade students connect what they read to real-world scientific concepts. The literacy kits are designed to make abstract STEM topics tangible by providing grade-specific manipulatives that complement our reading curriculum. By reinforcing informational texts with hands-on tools, the kits deepen students’ understanding and engagement across disciplines, laying a strong foundation for future learning. “These literacy kits are a game-changer for Dallas ISD students,” said Roberto Gonzalez, executive director of Reading Language…