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 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