ISSUE WITH INCOMING CALLS (10/21):
DSISD schools and offices continue to be unable to receive incoming calls at 858 numbers. Campuses can still place calls. Our service provider continues to work on resolving the issue.
Alternate 465 "metro" lines are functioning:
Central Office: 512-465-6100
DSE: 512-465-6170
RSE: 512-465-6200
SSE: 512-465-6139
WSE: 512-465-6171
DSMS: 512-465-6164
SSMS: 512-465-6136
DSHS: 512-465-6160
DYSLEXIA PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT:
The DSISD Special Services Department will host a Parent Information Night on Oct. 28 to discuss Dyslexia and social-emotional learning, including support for all students with Dyslexia (both at-home and on-campus learners). This virtual meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and is accessible via Zoom link.
COVID CASE DASHBOARD:
The district's dashboard of staff and students who have active test-confirmed COVID-19 cases is now being updated when new cases are reported. An active case indicates that a student or staff member participating in on-campus activities has tested positive for an active COVID-19 infection. Once a case is cleared to return, it is no longer considered an active case and will be removed from the dashboard count.
SUPERINTENDENT'S DISTRICT VIDEO UPDATE:
Superintendent Todd Washburn provides a district video update that addresses instruction, social-emotional support for students, safety protocols, and the process for requesting a change in learning format.
"RETURN, REIMAGINE, RECONNECT" WEBPAGE PROVIDES UPDATES ON RETURN TO SCHOOL:
The "Return, Reimagine, Reconnect" webpage shares information and updates on the return to school for the 2020-21 year. Information is available on the instructional plan, remote learning, in-person learning, the collection of feedback, and other resources. Frequently Asked Questions on many topics are available as well.
TOUR OF NEW DSHS CLASSROOM WING:
Principal Angela Gamez leads a tour of the new classroom wing at Dripping Springs High School, with Career and Technical Education and science classrooms.
VISION:
We inspire and equip students to be life-long learners and positive contributors to the world.
MISSION:
We partner with students, parents, and the community to provide a personal and exceptional education for every student.
Early voting for the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees election begins on Oct. 13 and continues through Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Four candidates are running run for two positions on the DSISD Board of Trustees (in ballot order): Ron Jones, Barbara Stroud, Lori Broughton and Stephanie Holtzendorf. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Oct. 19-23 is National School Bus Safety Week and Dripping Springs ISD asks all drivers to join the effort to provide a safe environment for bus riders by observing school bus laws and displaying courtesy to buses and bus riders. This year’s theme is "Red Lights Mean STOP!" CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Of the 35 Dripping Springs High School choir students who participated in the virtual first round of the Texas Music Educators Association all-state audition process, 23 students earned a spot in the Region Choir, and will advance to the Pre-Area round of auditions. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Dripping Springs ISD trustee Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick has been re-elected to a three-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards’ (TASB) Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 13, Position B. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
DSHS senior Lauren Sanders is one of 100 students selected to be published by the iWRITE Nonprofit Organization. Lauren’s entry was a poem called “The Truth of the Stars.” CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
