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Dallas Reads to Dallas ISD Students on 11-11-11
Posted on November 6, 2011 | No CommentsAt 11:11 a.m. on Nov.11, 2011, students throughout Dallas ISD will spend 11 minutes of their day reading a book, magazine, or other printed publication. With an emphasis on literacy,... -
Dallas ISD Schools Nominated for 2011 Blue Ribbon Honors
Posted on December 11, 2010 | No CommentsAUSTIN – Commissioner Robert Scott has announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools whose students... -
Dr. Lew Blackburn Receives Education Award: Five Stars in the Lone Star State
Posted on November 21, 2010 | 1 CommentThe National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) held their annual conference November 17-21 in Fort Worth, Texas. On Thursday, November 18, as part of the opening night reception, five... -
District 5 Celebrates Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School
Posted on November 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe new Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School will be the first new elementary school for the Wilmer-Hutchins area in more than 30 years. We celebrate this new school for our youngest community... -
Wilmer-Hutchins Area Schools Officially Named
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsIn 2008, while working to provide information about the school bond election, I spoke with constituents of the Wilmer-Hutchins area. They asked if the schools in their area would be... -
Thank you, Dallas ISD District 5
Posted on May 9, 2010 | No CommentsThank you, voters of District 5. Again, you have shown your support for my leadership, representing you on the school board. We ran a respectful and courteous race, as you... -
Wilmer Hutchins Area Schools
Posted on August 18, 2009 | 5 CommentsThe 2008 bond program is underway. In the first phase, three schools are of interest to constituents in the Wilmer-Hutchins area; the high school, middle school, elementary school, and the sports stadium. The Wilmer-Hutchins High School will receive renovations totaling more than $20 million. The Kennedy-Curry Middle School will receive a drastic make-over, also totaling more than $20 million. The new Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School will be built at a cost of about $14 million. Additionally, the Wilmer-Hutchins Sports stadium will receive a $1.7 million renovation.