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This morning, DSISD welcomed around 100 employees for the two-day New Staff Orientation at Dripping Springs High School. Staff hear from district leaders, learn more about the district and participate in professional development. We're excited to have you joining Tiger Nation!
Rising Dripping Springs High School senior pitcher Cooper Rummel was one of 20 players to be selected to the 2024 USA Baseball 18U National Team, the organization announced this week! Rummel and Team USA will compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. As a junior, Rummel was named District 26-6A Co-Pitcher of the Year with a 9-1 record and 0.87 ERA. He finished with 88 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings on the mound.
Photo Credit: USA Baseball
Skyward will undergo scheduled maintenance starting at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, and it is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Skyward Student, Educator Access, Family Access, and New Student Online Registration will be unavailable during this time.
The DSISD Technology Department will load a necessary Skyward update beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. The update is expected to be completed by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. Skyward Student, Educator Access, Family Access, Employee Access, True Time, HR, and Skyward Business will be unavailable during that time.
🎶𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑🎷
Dripping Springs High School musicians Grace Bertram (baritone saxophone) and Adrian Fisher (cello) were each named an Outstanding Performer at the 2024 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin! Only 2-3 percent of students earn this honor each year. Congratulations!
🏐𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑🤼♂️
Congratulations to Dripping Springs High School student-athletes Henley Anderson and Alec Rill on being named Athletes of the Year for their respective sports at the Austin Area High School Sports Awards ceremony! As a sophomore, Anderson recorded 717 kills, 395 digs and 60 aces in leading the Tigers to the regional finals. She was recently named to Team USA's U-19 squad. Rill captured the 6A state championship in the 215-pound weight class with a 49-2 record as a senior. He finished his career as a three-time state placer and the school record holder with 163 career wins.
Are your kids looking for some summer fun?! DSISD Community Services offers half-day and full-day summer camps in a variety of categories including arts & crafts, brain builders, performing arts, sports and more! Summer Camp Catalog: dsisdtx.us/summercamps
DSISD is currently experiencing a partial telephone outage. At this time, we cannot receive incoming calls to any 512-858-XXXX number. However, our metro lines are functional.
Metro Lines: Central Office: 512-465-6100; CSE: 512-465-6187; DSE: 512-465-6170; RSE: 512-465-6200; SSE: 512-465-6139; WSE: 512-465-6171; DSMS: 512-465-6164; SSMS: 512-465-6136; DSHS: 512-465-6160
Given the forecast for significant thunderstorms on Friday, the Commencement Ceremony for the DSHS Class of 2024 has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 1.
🎓 One final to-do item for these Tigers 🐅
𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗟
We are finally to the last week of school! Check out this 90-second message from Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz: https://youtu.be/kskq9abznfM. Have a great last week, Tigers!
A reminder that DSISD campuses and offices will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. #iamDSISD
Are you interested in teaching at DSISD? We will be hosting two teacher job fairs on Wednesday, June 12 in the Center for Learning & Leadership! Please register by scanning the QR code below or visiting https://bit.ly/4aNUAjf.
Welding is a rapidly growing Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathway at Dripping Springs High School where students are able to work on a variety of projects and develop the skills needed for today's workforce. Watch this video to hear from teacher David Saenz and several DSHS students: https://youtu.be/e1-KPrrAFM0?feature=shared
DSISD enjoyed celebrating and recognizing our May 2024 retirees Monday night. These 14 individuals have combined for 193 years of service to DSISD and 393 years to education! THANK YOU for your service to our district and have a wonderful retirement! Retirees: Suzanne Carn-Allen, DSE; David Daugherty, Special Services; Sara Freeman, DSHS; Millie Hogg, DSMS; Denise Ladner, Financial Services; Andrea McCarthy, DSHS; Vicky Metzger, DSHS; Stephanie Needham, WSE; Tracy Neef, DSHS; Kathy Shepherd, DSHS; Angela Tennison, DSHS; Cindy Tudor, Transportation; Jena Walker, Special Services; Kirsten Walker, SSE
On Thursday, Dripping Springs High School recognized 116 seniors for earning certifications through the school's Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs! Currently, 184 DSHS students have earned certifications with additional students testing over the next few weeks.
Whether students are going on to college or straight into the workforce, these certification courses provide valuable technical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to help students build career portfolios and earn higher wages. These certifications introduce students to knowledge and skills that are foundational to future jobs and help set them apart from their peers.
𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified EKG Technician
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Real Estate Salesperson License
Texas State Floral Association Level 1 Certification
ACC Biotechnology Level 1 Certification
Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam
American Welding Society 9.1 Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Employment Professional Career Preparedness Certification
Certified Solidworks Associate
Certified Solidworks Professional
Congratulations to sophomore Leela Bertram on placing fourth in Individual Set Design at the UIL Theatrical Design State Championships!
We 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 treating our teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
- Dripping Springs Elementary Teacher Luncheon (provided by DSE PTA & Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria)
- School Supply Drive for Dripping Springs High School teachers (organized by the Superintendent's & Principal's Student Advisory Councils)
- Cypress Springs Elementary Spa Day
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃🥍
For the first time in program history, the Dripping Springs High School lacrosse team has qualified for the Texas High School Lacrosse League Class B semifinals! The Tigers will face TMI Episcopal on Saturday at 2:30 PM at Magnolia West HS. GO TIGERS!
