BOARD MEETING AGENDA POSTED
The agenda has been posted for the March 30, 2020 DSISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. The meeting will be conducted via videoconference, as permitted by Governor Abbott's temporary suspension of Open Meetings Laws. Board members will participate remotely and members of the general public can use a link to connect to the meeting. Those who wish to share comments during public forum will be asked to fill out an online form prior to 6:00 p.m. on March 30 and will comment by phone.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS:
For any member of the DSISD community whose employment/ financial situation has changed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, applications for the Free and Reduced Lunch program are available. Currently DSISD is provided lunches for qualifying students Monday through Friday.
VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE LEARNING:
Click here to watch an introduction to remote/virtual learning from Superintendent Todd Washburn.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION:
DSISD continues to add information and resources to its Coronavirus webpage.
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:
The online registration system for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year is now open through April 3. Following online registration, campuses plan to be open to accept students' documentation on April 14 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and April 16 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; an announcement will be shared is the current closure of campuses impacts this schedule.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR PORTFOLIO PANELS:
Volunteers with all types and levels of expertise are being sought to sit on portfolio panels and help in the evaluation process for senior portfolio presentations at Dripping Springs High School. Volunteers may serve as a parent/community member, a professional, or both. The presentations are scheduled for April 13- May 1. Morning sessions are 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., and afternoon sessions are 12:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Click here to sign up.
TODD WASHBURN WELCOME VIDEO
Check out this video to hear from DSISD's new superintendent, Mr. Todd Washburn!
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.
The Dripping Springs High School Student Council has created "DSISD Virtual Spirit Week" to help the Tiger Nation stay connected during this period of the school closure/remote learning. From Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3, daily topics have been identified for students and families to share posts on social media with the hashtag "IamDSISDistance." CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
In alignment with the Hays County "Stay at Home, Work Safe" order and to fully support efforts to slow the spread of Coronavirus and keep our community safe, Dripping Springs ISD will be extending our school closure/remote learning format through at least Monday, April 13, 2020. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
At the March 23 meeting, the DSISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution to move the May 2 Board election to Nov. 3, 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Superintendent Todd Washburn's March 23 update addresses remote/virtual learning, including guidelines and key dates. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ LETTER
Superintendent Todd Washburn's update addresses the importance of supporting the social and emotional needs of our students. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ LETTER.
