BOARD MEETING AGENDA POSTED
The agenda has been posted for the March 25, 2019 Board Meeting.
FAMILY ACCESS TO BE UNAVAILABLE:
The DSISD Technology Department will be making updates on the Skyward server beginning at 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, until Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m.. During this time, Family Access will be unavailable.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR OFF-CAMPUS PE CREDIT PROVIDERS:
DSISD allows students in Grades 6-12 to earn credits that meet the district and state physical education (PE) requirements at off-campus, district-approved vendor locations. Organizations that would like to apply to become a new off-campus PE credit provider an submit an application to DSISD's Learning and Innovation Office by March 29, 2019. For more information, please visit the Off-Campus PE page.
SEX EDUCATION CURRICULUM REVIEW:
The district’s School Health Advisory Council has been in the process of reviewing curriculum resources options for use in Seventh-Grade Sex Education instruction. Parents and community members are invited to review the curriculum options being considered Wednesday, March 13-Monday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Extended hours for review will be offered on Monday, March 25, from 7:30 a.m-6:00 p.m. (The district is closed March 18-22 for Spring Break.) To review and provide input on the curriculum options being considered, please visit the Learning & Innovation Office at the DSISD Administration Building. Questions regarding this opportunity or those needing individual consideration regarding availability times may call the Learning & Innovation Office at 512.858.3010.
NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BEING PILOTED:
DSISD is excited to announce the initial pilot implementation of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas allows teachers to provide a personalized learning experience through instructional support, class calendars, messages, notifications, assignments, collaborative activities, and resources that are tailored to each student in one easy-to-use, easy-to-access platform. For more information about the Canvas system, please see the Learning and Innovation Department's webpage.
DSISD COMMUNICATION TOOLS VIDEO:
DSISD uses many communication tools and methods to connect with parents and other stakeholders. This video provides a reminder on where to find these tools and how they're used to communicate.
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.
On March 15, the Dripping Springs High School production of Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding" was rated as the First-Place Advancing Play (among eight competing schools) at the UIL District 25 5A Contest. Griffin McKitrick and Kenzie Olsen were honored as the Best Actor and Best Actress, and Julia Harris was selected as All-Star Technical Crew. The next step will be the Bi-District contest on March 28 at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.
DSISD's two middle schools -- Dripping Springs Middle School and Sycamore Springs Middle School -- finished first and third, respectively, at the UIL District One-Act Play Contest held on March 9, 2019. In addition, students from both schools received multiple awards. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
The Dripping Springs High School Lady Tiger and Tiger basketball teams were well-represented in post-season district honors, including three special award winners at the district level. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Jose Rios, Juan Rios, and Ivan Venegas qualified for the boys' state powerlifting competition after a strong showing at the regional meet on March 9 in Burleson. In addition to the individual places, DSHS finished third as a team in the region. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
The Dripping Springs High School production of "Little Shop of Horrors" received eight nominations in the 2019 Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards program. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
