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2019-20 NEWS RELEASES
JULY 2020
- Updated Resources on Return to School
- Enrollment Verification Process
- Return to School Update
- Message from Superintendent Washburn on Fall Planning
- Fall Return to School Update from Superintendent Washburn
- WSE Principal Melinda Gardner Selected for Harvard Institute
JUNE 2020
- Fall Planning Update from Superintendent Washburn
- June Board Meeting Summary
- DSHS Debaters Compete in National Tournament
- DSHS Alumni Association Launched
- Fall Planning Update from the Superintendent
- Budget Update
- DSHS Health Science Students Earn Certifications
- DSEF Awards Student Leadership Grants
- Message From The Superintendent
- DSHS Wins Musical Theatre Awards
MAY 2020
- End-of-Year Message from Superintendent Washburn
- Facility Construction Update
- May Board Meeting Summary
- District Teachers of the Year
- Five Senior Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent
- Update on Budget Development
- Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-State Honors
- DSHS Graduation Date Moved With Safety Measures
- Assistant Superintendent for Leaning & Innovation Approved
- Kindergarten Round-Up Goes Virtual
- SSE Receives "Lighthouse" Certification
- SSMS Production of "The Jungle Book" Goes Virtual
- Tech Theatre Students Place at State
- SSMS Students Qualify for National History Day Contest
- DSHS Class of 2020 Top 10 Students
APRIL 2020
- Superintendent's Update to Parents
- April Board Meeting Summary
- DSISD Board Approves Interlocal Agreement
- Pre-K Registration Deadline May 1
- HOSA Student is International Qualifier
- Staying Connected With Students
- DSHS Paw Print Honored as Best of Show
- Soccer Players Earn District Honors
- Message to DSHS Seniors and Their Families
- Message Extending Closure and Remote Learning to End of Year
- Campus Teachers of the Year Announced
- DSHS Senior Named Debate Academic All-American
- DSHS Engineering Program Students Make Protective Face Shields
- Jones is Central Texas Soccer Player of the Year
- DSISD Music Program Honored
- DSHS Tech Theatre Students are State Qualifiers
- Superintendent's Message on Remote Learning and Grades
- Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Updates
- Band Students Perform "Porch Concerts"
- March Board Meeting Summary
MARCH 2020
- Superintendent's Message on Extension of School Closure and Remote Learning
- DSHS Student Council Announces District "Virtual Spirit Week"
- Current School Status Extended to April 13 Following County Order
- May Board Election Moved to November
- Superintendent's Message - March 23
- Superintendent's Update - March 20
- Superintendent's Message - March 17
- DSHS Choirs Successful at UIL Competition
- Board Adopts Emergency Resolution
- Important Message on School Closure
- Superintendent's Update on Coronavirus - March 15
- Superintendent's Update on Coronavirus - March 13
- DSHS Students Place in "Letters About Literature" Contest
- DSHS Soccer Teams End Regular Season as District Champions
- DSHS Wins One-Act Play
- Superintendent Update Regarding Coronavirus
- DSHS Theatre Production Receives Eleven Award Nominations
- DSHS Debaters at Texas Forensics Association State Event
- Middle School UIL Academic Results
- DSHS Basketball Teams Named to All-District
- Hi-Steppers Successful at Competition
- Two Destination Imagination Teams Qualify for State
- DSHS Successful at VASE Art Area Contest
FEBRUARY 2020
- Middle School Students Qualify for State History Contest
- DSEF Awards Student Leadership and Innovative Teaching Grants
- Superintendent's Message Regarding Coronavirus and Healthy Habits
- Kindergarten and PreK Registration to Start in March
- DSHS Speech and Debate Student Named Academic All-American
- HOSA Student Qualify for the State Event
- DECA Students Compete at State
- DSHS Boys' Basketball District and Playoffs
- DSHS Choir Students Qualify for State Solo and Ensemble Contest
- State Wrestling Competition Update
- DSHS Day of Service Planned for Early March
- Students Honored at Regional Science Festival
- UIL Solo and Ensemble Festival
- Twelve DSHS Wrestlers Qualify for State Meet
- DSHS Swimmers Compete at State Meet
- Seven File for DSISD Board Election
- Engineering Students Participate in National Conference
- Debaters Qualify for TFA State Tournament
- DSHS Girls' Basketball Wins District
- Board Filing Period Closes February 14
- Students Compete at Special Olympics Bowling Games
- Board Member and Teacher Honored by DS Chamber
- Two DSHS Students are Finalists for State Spirit of Community Awards
- Wrestling Teams Advance to Regionals
- Thirteen Seniors Sign Their Committment on National Signing Day
- Youth in Government Student Compete at State
- UIL Announces District Realignments for 2020-21 and 2021-22
- Tiger Swimmers Qualify for State Competition
JANUARY 2020
- January Board Meeting Summary
- DSHS Students Qualify for State DECA Competition
- DSISD Students Successful at Stock Show
- DSHS Campbell Melton Seventh at State UIL Congress Debate
- Tiger Swim Teams Successful at District
- Two All-State Band Members Selected
- Honors for PTA Reflections Program
- Facility Construction Update: January 2020
- Statesman Honors Tiger Student Athletes
- January is School Board Recognition Month
- Community Meeting on Schematic Designs of Elementary School Projects
- Spring Community Services Offerings Published
- Board Filing Period to Begin January 15
DECEMBER 2019
- SSE Selected as a CREST School
- December Board Meeting Summary
- Schematic Design for Elementary Number 5 is Presented
- DSHS Tiger Cry Yearbook Honored
- Elementary Academic UIL Results
- Applications Available for Bond Advisory Committee
- Long-Range Planning Committee Continues Work
- FFA Students Advance to Regional and State
- District Mental Health Initiative
- Middle School Spelling Bee Champions
- Band Students Qualify for Area Auditions
- Holiday Concerts Planned
- All-District Honors for DSHS Volleyball and Football Teams
NOVEMBER 2019
- DSISD Board Votes to Hire Washburn as Superintendent
- November Board Meeting Summary
- Designs for New WSE Presented
- SSE Students Selected for National Children's Choir
- End of Season for DSHS Volleyball and Football
- DSHS Students Recognized as AP Scholars
- DSHS Debaters Compete at Region 13 Congress Meet
- Ten Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
- Middle School Theatre Productions
- DSHS Fall Sports Teams in Playoffs
- Cross Country Teams Wrap Up Season at State
- DSHS Choir Students Qualify for Area
- LRFP Meeting Held
- Parent University Presentation No. 2
- DSHS Teachers Complete Externship Program
- DSHS Senior Honored by National Speech and Debate Association
- Student Bowlers Compete at Special Olympics Event
OCTOBER 2019
- DSISD Board of Trustees Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent
- Veterans Day Programs
- Long-Range Facility Planning to Begin in November
- Cross Country Teams from DSHS Qualify to State Meet
- DSHS Band Advances to UIL State Competition
- DSHS Band Enters UIL Competition Season
- DSHS Students Perform Well on College Entrance Exams
- October 21-25 is School Bus Safety Week
- DSISD Receives Top Rating in FIRST Financial Report
- DSHS Honored by Special Olympics
- Two New Mental Health Professionals for Secondary Students
- DSISD Trustee Elected to TASB Board of Directors
- DSHS Debate Program Honored
- PTA Reflections Contest
- Superintendent Search Update
SEPTEMBER 2019
- Long-Range Facility Planning Committee Being Formed
- Board Meeting Summary
- Dyslexia Parent Information Night
- Mental Health Initiative
- Commended Scholars in National Merit Program
- Communication Tools Include Emergency Notification Options
- Elementary # 5 New Planning Update
- Four Named as National Merit Semifinalists
- 2019 DSEF Schoolhouse Scramble
- 2019-20 Lockdown Schedule Set
- DSHS Yearbook Receives Honors
- Elementary Early Release Dates
- Board Meeting to Include Additional Public Forum Opportunities
- Elementary #5 Planning Update
- DSISD Launches CANVAS Learning Management System
AUGUST 2019
- Opportunities for Input on Superintendent Profile
- Gearing Among Finalists for 2019 Superintendent of the Year
- District Enrollment Nears 7,200 Students
- Community Meeting for Input on Elementary #5 Design
- DSISD Board Approves Contract for Purchase of Property
- Board Approves Interim Superintendent
- Bus Safety Reminders
- State Accountability Ratings Released
- DSISD Students at Lone Star Leadership Academy
- Enrollment Verification
- Back-to-School Events 2019-20
- Clear Bag Policy to be Implemented at Varsity Football Games
- Interim Assistant Superintendent for L&I and Superintendent Search Firm
- Message From the Board of Trustees Regarding 2018 Bond