SSMS Band Fittings are underway! Come try all the instruments! Appointments are available on January 13, 14, 15, 21, and 28. See flyer below for more information.
SSMS Middle School Elective Showcase is next week on January 23! All incoming 5th - 7th graders are invited to attend. We will have all our elective teachers available for questions. Our 6th grade core teachers will also be available to help parents decide between honors or on-level classes. We hope you can make it.
Thank you to the DSISD School Board for all of your support! We appreciate you!
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.
January is School Board Recognition Month! The 2025 theme, "Leadership for Tomorrow's Texas", emphasizes the critical role school board members play in shaping the future of our state. School Board service is a volunteer position with no salary. Trustees are required to complete annual mandated training in addition to countless hours dedicated to campus visits, events and meetings. At DSISD, we want to say 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to our Board of Trustees for their commitment, dedication and time to our students, staff and schools!
Check out this week's newsletter @ https://secure.smore.com/n/avy5z.
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Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz sits down with some of our Walnut Springs Elementary students to talk about the upcoming holiday season: https://youtu.be/_E9Jk16mBX0
A reminder that Friday is an early release day for all DSISD campuses! Buses will run 3 hours earlier than normal. PK-2nd grade bus riders must have a parent or designee to meet the student at the bus stop in the afternoon.
The DSISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 Academic Calendar at the Dec. 16 board meeting. To reduce the total number of instructional days during the school year, 10 minutes have been added to each school day. School times for the 2025-26 school year will be as follows: Elementary (7:40 am - 3:05 pm); Secondary (8:50 am - 4:15 pm). Visit www.dsisdtx.us/calendar to download the academic calendar.
Work on the construction of Elementary #6 and the Sycamore Springs Middle School expansion projects are moving along nicely! Both projects, which were included in the May 2023 Bond, are on time and on budget. We're excited to see these projects coming to life!
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On Wednesday, the Citizens' Bond Steering Committee (CBSC), composed of parents, students and community members, held their sixth and final meeting. Thank you to the 40 committee members for their work over the past couple of months to help develop a bond package recommendation for consideration by the DSISD Board of Trustees!
PALs is having a spirit wear fundraiser!! Orders will arrive after Christmas. The store closes on Dec. 15. Thank you for your support, PALS! https://gogandy.com/SS-SPIRIT24
Less than 100 copies of the 2024-2025 yearbook remain! Books are only available while supplies last. Order yours today by clicking HERE.
Friday was Snow Much Fun at the pep rally!
SSMS Weekly Attendance Update - Our weekly attendance percentage went up from last week, but we are still below our goal of a 1% increase. Please help us make attendance a priority. Go Tigers!🐯💛
Get into the holiday spirit with our festive Holiday Dress-Up Week starting tomorrow! Join the fun each day with cozy, cheerful outfits!
Merry Monday - Holiday PJs
Tinsel Tree Tuesday - Holiday Tree with lights and ornaments
Workshop Wednesday - Holiday socks and hats
Sweater Weather Thursday - ugly sweaters
Flannel Friday - anything and everything flannel
