GIRLS' SOCCER STATE FINALS:
The Dripping Springs High School girls' soccer team faces Frisco Wakeland in the UIL Conference 5A State Championship on Friday, April 16. The game will be played at Georgetown ISD's Birkelbach Field at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and parking is $5 per vehicle. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.
VERIZON HOTSPOT RECALL:
Verizon has issued a recall for the Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot devices that are being used by some students for distance learning. DSISD is continuing to work directly with Verizon to obtain replacement devices. For questions or concerns about the technology issued to you, please contact tech.help@dsisdtx.us. For more information, please click here.
DISTRICT OF INNOVATION UPDATE:
DSISD is reconvening the District of Innovation Committee to review the DOI plan and discuss potential updates. The committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees to either renew or amend the plan at the May 24 board meeting.
SENIOR PORTFOLIOS:
Each spring graduating seniors at Dripping Springs High School make a portfolio presentation for assessment before a panel consisting of educators, community members, parents, and professionals. The DSHS senior class will have 500 students presenting portfolios. Volunteers with all types and levels of expertise are being sought to sit on portfolio panels and help in the evaluation process— either as a parent/community member, as a professional, or both. Volunteers are needed to participate in virtual presentations on Zoom (April 21-23; 26-30). More information and a sign-up link can be found here.
"RETURN, REIMAGINE, RECONNECT" WEBPAGE PROVIDES UPDATES ON RETURN TO SCHOOL:
The "Return, Reimagine, Reconnect" webpage shares information and updates on school protocols in 2020-21. Information is available on the instructional plan, remote learning, in-person learning, the collection of feedback, and other resources. Frequently Asked Questions on many topics are available as well.
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We partner with students, parents, and the community to provide a personal and exceptional education for every student.
The Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees named Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz as the lone finalist for the new superintendent at an April 13 special meeting. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Four Dripping Springs High School band students have qualified for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble competition based on their performances at the Region 18 Solo and Ensemble Festival. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
At a special meeting April 12, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously (7-0) approved new elementary and middle school attendance zones that will go into effect in August of 2021. The zones incorporate the district’s new elementary school being constructed on Darden Hill Road: Cypress Springs Elementary. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
The Dripping Springs High School wrestling teams posted strong performances at the District 13-5A Meet on Saturday, April 10, with the boys repeating as district champions and the girls tying for fourth place. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
The Dripping Springs High School list of “Top 10” students by academic rank for the Class of 2021 has been announced, including valedictorian Makayla Banton and salutatorian Gabrielle Avena. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
