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Just hours after the tornado ripped through north and northeast Dallas Sunday night, Dallas ISD Maintenance and Facilities workers were on the ground assessing the damage to district schools. “I’ve been through hurricanes and widespread damage, but I’ve never seen anything like that,” said David Bates, Executive Director of Maintenance and Facility Services. “You could see the tornado had just picked up and tossed around cars. It even lifted up a storage container and threw it on the roof of a house.” After surveying the initial damage, Bates and his team met after midnight to strategize on where crews should…
Dallas ISD is overwhelmed with gratitude from those looking to support our schools and families impacted by Sunday night’s storm. Here’s how you can help. Monetary Donations Monetary donations are being accepted by the Dallas Education Foundation via the Dallas Foundation, our fiscal agent, at DallasISDTornadoReliefFund. For questions about monetary donations please call (972) 925-3053. Other Donations: School Supplies and Gift Cards Dallas ISD is currently accepting gift cards, preferably in $25–$30 increments. Mail the gift card to 9400 N. Central Expressway, Box 21. For questions about gift card donations, please call (972) 925-5440. We are currently identifying families most in…
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts officially opened its new state-of-the -art recording and production studio on Oct. 16. The studio is the culmination of a $1.7 million capital campaign that began with the Advisory Board and the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball. “The Arts Magnet has long been a pacesetter at honing the skills of talented young people to prepare them for success in their chosen artistic career,” Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said. “This new recording and production studio represents a giant leap forward in our arts education program.” Designed by Russ Berger Design Group, the…
If you’re headed to an upcoming Dallas ISD Athletics event, online ticket sales have been temporarily suspended. Cash only tickets may be purchased at the gate. We apologize for the inconvenience and anticipate resuming online sales in the coming weeks.