Announcements
向日葵视频 ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
向日葵视频 ISD鈥檚 Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in 向日葵视频 ISD is receiving the best鈥
向日葵视频 ISD reminds families to keep sick students home (En espa帽ol)
With the first week of school about to close, 向日葵视频 ISD is reaching out to families to remind them about keeping students home who are showing symptoms, among other health protocols.
District Looking for Feedback on Safe Return to 向日葵视频 Plan (en espa帽ol)
向日葵视频 ISD is looking for input on our safe return to in-person instruction plan. This is part of our submission for $155 million in one-time federal funding, called ESSER funds.
向日葵视频 ISD teacher honored at 向日葵视频 FC Game
Paredes Middle 向日葵视频 teacher Kiara Dailey scored the Teacher of the Match recognition at an 向日葵视频 FC match Wednesday night.
Students to get free meals all year (En espa帽ol)
向日葵视频 ISD students will receive free meals all year no matter what their family income is. Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student. Yes, but: Even though鈥
向日葵视频 ISD Appoints New General Counsel
Stuart Bowen has been appointed as the general counsel for 向日葵视频 ISD. A lifetime public servant, Stuart has served elected officials of both parties in rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, providing legal strategy, managing crises, and ensuring regulatory鈥
Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day
As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanch茅z Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. 鈥淚鈥檓 so excited. This is so great, there鈥檚鈥
Oak Springs Students Receive Free Backpacks at Fourth Annual Event
Parents and their children were moving and dancing to a DJ鈥檚 music at Oak Springs Elementary on Monday while waiting to collect a free backpack and school supplies. While the event was an outdoor, drive-thru event, the pull of the music was too strong for鈥
向日葵视频 ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High 向日葵视频 in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited 鈥渃ongratulations!鈥
Students in Extracurricular Activities Don't Need Masks During Most Practice, Play (En Espa帽ol)
Students in extracurricular activities, including athletics, won鈥檛 have to wear a mask when outdoors and socially distanced or when engaged in vigorous physical activity.
Texas Supreme Court ruling doesn't affect 向日葵视频 ISD mask mandate (En espa帽ol)
Masks will still be required in all 向日葵视频 ISD schools and facilities regardless of the latest Texas Supreme Court ruling, which blocked temporary restraining orders that had allowed Dallas County and San Antonio to impose mask mandates.
向日葵视频 ISD offering free COVID tests Monday (en espa帽ol)
Families and staff who live and work in zip codes designated as COVID-19 hot spot can access a free COVID-19 rapid test at one of four drive-thru events this Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-11 a.m. Why it matters: Testing is one of the screening tools鈥