𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦🥇Congratulations to the Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and Dazzlers for their outstanding performances at the Crowdpleasers Texas State Showcase this past weekend, where both teams brought home state titles! The Hi-Steppers earned first-place honors in both Team Hip-Hop and Team Pom, while their officers claimed the Overall State Champion title by winning the jazz and open categories. The Dazzlers triumphed in the Team Contemporary, Team Pom, and Team Jazz categories, and also received the prestigious Academic Award.
Junior DECA student Jack McClure earned the prestigious Gold Level Certification for Dripping Springs High School's Tiger Shack 🐅☕️! This certification required a 50-page written report and a 10-minute video presentation, placing the Tiger Shack among just 288 school-based enterprises nationwide to receive this distinction. Jack will represent DSHS DECA at the International Career Development Conference in April in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations! 🥳👏
On Wednesday, Dripping Springs High School juniors Allie Jenkins and Collin McAfee, both members of the DSHS JROTC Military Club, were honored with the Special Forces Association Excellence Award! This award is presented annually to students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic achievement, military proficiency, and strong leadership, judgment, and core values.
Dripping Springs ISD’s annual federal report card as well as the 2023-24 TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report) are available at www.dsisdtx.us/page/accountability-ratings. Accountability ratings and reports can be found for DSISD and each of the district’s eight campuses.
Over the past month, the seniors at Dripping Springs High School have taken part in the beloved Senior Showcase, a DSHS tradition for nearly 30 years! During this event, students present or participate in exit interviews before staff and community members, reflecting on their time at DSHS and linking their experiences to their future aspirations. Thank you to the parents, staff and community members who volunteered their time to serve as panelists for our 2025 Senior Showcase!
The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and Dazzlers dance teams earned Grand Champion titles in their respective divisions at the Crowdpleasers Regional Showcase this past weekend! The Hi-Steppers dominated by securing first-place finishes in Team Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Pom and recorded the highest-scoring team routine of the day. Additionally, the officers earned top honors in the Jazz, Lyrical, Open, and Small Ensemble categories. The Dazzlers also claimed a handful of honors with first-place finishes in Team Contemporary and the Officer Trio and runner-up accolades in Team Jazz and Team Pom. Congratulations, Tigers! 🐅🐾
The Tiger Basketball team will face Round Rock Stony Point in the bi-district playoffs on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 PM at Johnson High School in Buda. DSISD employees and Gold Tiger cardholders receive free admission! Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/42RM6q.
A reminder that DSISD will be closed Monday, February 17.
Interim 3A grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.
Skyward Family Access is currently unavailable due to a maintenance issue. The DSISD Technology Department is working diligently with Skyward support to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience!
On Saturday, the Dripping Springs High School cheer squad placed 13th out of 75 6A Division 2 schools at the UIL Spirit State Championships! The Tigers matched their highest state finish in program history (2022) and earned their best finish as a 6A program. Congratulations, Tigers!🐅🐾
DSISD will return to normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 22.
With the Winter Storm Warning that is in effect for our area, all DSISD schools and district offices will be closed Tuesday, January 21. This closure includes all activities, events, and meetings scheduled for Tuesday.
DSISD is monitoring weather conditions for early next week. A reminder that Monday, Jan. 20 is a district holiday. Parents will be notified via email, phone call and text if there are changes to Tuesday's schedule. Visit www.dsisdtx.us/weather for information on bad weather procedures.
Good luck to the Dripping Springs High School cheer squad as they travel to Fort Worth to compete in the UIL Spirit State Championships! The squad performs in the qualifying round on Saturday at 8:30 AM at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
A reminder that DSISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
The Dripping Springs High School Theatre program will present five performances of "Footloose The Musical" from Jan. 23-27 in the DSHS auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at www.dshstheater.ludus.com. DSISD employees and Gold Tiger cardholders receive free admission but need to select their seats at the link.
Term 2 grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades PK-12.
The DSISD Community Services Spring 2025 Catalog is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 (https://5il.co/34hym)! Register for a variety of classes and events including Medicare 101, sign language, tax planning, mother/son and father/daughter dances, and more! Registration for spring 2025 Kids College (after school) enrichment programs is also open (https://5il.co/34der).
DSISD is currently monitoring weather conditions. Temperatures are forecasted to remain above freezing in our area through Friday afternoon, but we will notify families of any changes via email, phone and text.