Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Nov. 11

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 11, 2026

DALLAS - Nearly 3,200 Dallas ISD middle and high school students will have the opportunity of a lifetime to attend a private performance of the Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Thursday, Nov. 12. Through a partnership with Broadway Dallas, students spent weeks designing lighting for a song featured in the musical using professional theater software, giving them a unique opportunity to see their work come to life in a professional setting. Media are invited to capture student arrivals, pre-show excitement, student-created projects, and interviews beginning at 10:30 a.m., ahead of the 11:30 a.m. performance.

Bond community meeting
Dallas ISD will host a Bond Community Meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy to outline future plans for the campus. Community members are invited to attend, learn more about bond plans, and ask questions as the district continues planning for future improvements.

Samuell High School begins a new era
Dallas ISD is offering the community a first look at the future of W.W. Samuell High School, unveiling new campus renderings as part of the district's historic 2026 Bond Program. The project will bring a modern learning environment to southeast Dallas while honoring the school's rich history and longstanding community legacy. With design underway and construction expected to begin in April 2027, the new campus is scheduled to welcome students in fall 2030, marking an exciting new chapter for generations of Samuell Spartans.

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