BOARD MEETING AGENDA POSTED
The agenda has been posted for the July 22, 2019 Board Meeting.
WSES/DSMS DESIGN COMMUNITY INPUT MEETING:
A Schematic Design Community Input Meeting for the new Walnut Springs Elementary/Dripping Springs Middle School project has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Walnut Springs Center for Learning & Innovation. Architects for the project gathered parent, staff, and community feedback this spring and will make a schematic design presentation on the 23rd. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to give feedback.
APPLICATIONS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
In DSISD, opportunities exist for community advisory committees that strengthen ties between the school and the community and enhance the core educational process. Committees provide input to the district on a variety of subjects, including district and campus planning, gifted and talented programs, student health initiatives, and facilities recommendations. Additional information is available regarding the opportunities for involvement, as well as the application and selection processes. Individuals interested in serving on an advisory committee for the 2019-20 school year should complete and submit an application by Sept. 6, 2019.
STAAR RESULTS AVAILABLE:
Student results from the 2019 STAAR state assessments are available at texasassessment.com. Follow instructions to log in and view test results.
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 Tuesday, July 23, an emergency drill will be held at Dripping Springs Middle School most of the day, starting at 8 a.m. Dripping Springs ISD is partnering with local law enforcement agencies and first responders to simulate an emergency scenario; many emergency vehicles will be parked at the site. This drill is part of DSISD's ongoing effort in emergency preparation, Standard Response Protocol training, and collaboration among various agencies.
For families who are new to Dripping Springs ISD, registration is done by using the online system to fill out registration information, then visiting the student's new campus on a specified registration date (August 1) to submit required documents. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Dripping Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing has been named the Region 13 Superintendent of the Year in the 2019 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) program. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Approval of the 2019-20 budget and compensation plan were among the action items addressed at the June 24 Board of Trustees meeting. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Susan Maxey has been hired as Dripping Springs ISD's new Director of Special Services. Ms. Maxey has been the Executive Director of Special Programs at Luling ISD since 2017. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
