♟️Elementary South Chess Tournament is a wrap!
🏆 3rd Grade: 1st–Rosemont, 2nd–Stemmons, 3rd–Douglass
🏆 4th Grade: 1st–A.C. Black, 2nd–Douglass, 3rd–Peeler
🏆 5th Grade: 1st–Miller, 2nd–Peeler, 3rd–Kleberg
Thank you players and coaches for a great day! #chessmasters
🤖📚 Libraries were the original search engines—AI is just catching up. Shout out to @DISD_Libraries for leading the way in blending books & bots and helping us to incorporate AI in our instruction and administrative tasks! #SchoolLibraryMonth @DISDLibrarian @dallasschools
"I deeply appreciate Patricia Alvarado, our Director of Library Media Services, for her unwavering dedication and dynamic leadership. Patricia is incredibly receptive to feedback—she not only listens with intention but actively seeks input to refine and enhance library services across the district.
What truly sets Patricia apart is her fearless willingness to try new ideas. Whether it’s piloting emerging technologies, reimagining library spaces, or integrating innovative programming, she consistently pushes boundaries to ensure our libraries remain vibrant, future-ready learning hubs.
Above all, Patricia is a fierce advocate for libraries. She champions equitable access to information, resources, and literacy-rich environments for all students. Her passion is matched by her innovative problem-solving skills—she approaches every challenge with creativity, grace, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Her leadership has truly elevated the role of libraries in our district." - Dr. Charissa Govan, Professional and Digital Learning Executive Director, Dallas ISD @DISDLibrarian @CharissaGovan
Wishing our teachers an awesome week!
Thank you for your dedication, patience, passion, and support being a bright light in the lives of our students!
Teacher superpower: shaping futures!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek@RyanZysk@BenMilamES @Region3_DISD @dallasschools
💛Behind every successful student is a teacher who believed in them. Thank you to all our educators who inspire and uplift every day. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Caillet is going through a phase... please come with us:
Our principal in moving on to pursue another opportunity in 2025-26, we want the imput of the community as we search for a new leader. Click the below link to know more. https://t.co/IpJwDfnryd
Caillet is going through a phase... please come with us:
Our principal in moving on to pursue another opportunity in 2025-26, we want the imput of the community as we search for a new leader. Click the below link to know more. https://t.co/IpJwDfnryd
📅 REMINDER!
Central offices and campuses will be closed Friday, April 18.
Central office employees return Monday, April 21.
Students and campus employees return Tuesday, April 22.
📚🌍 Celebrate International Children's Book Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the power of stories that spark imagination, inspire young minds, and bring cultures together. 📖✨ Share your favorite children's book in the comments! 📚💛
What a day of strategy and sportsmanship at the Dallas ISD Middle School Chess Tournament! Huge congratulations to all the students who competed! ♟️✨ The future of chess is bright! #DallasISD#StudentSuccess#ChessChampions