Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Oct. 7

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 7, 2026

DALLAS - Just two years after graduating from Sunset High School's P-TECH program, Sarai Lopez-Castillo has earned two college degrees, enrolled in a master's program, and returned to Dallas ISD as a full-time employee. Lopez-Castillo earned an associate degree alongside her high school diploma, gained real-world experience through a district internship, and now serves as a marketing communications coordinator for Dallas ISD's Construction Services/Bond Office -demonstrating how early college pathways accelerate career success.

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VISUALS: Clara Oliver students receive free books
More than 200 students at Clara Oliver Elementary School had a fun-filled morning as United to Learn hosted a Book Bash on campus. The celebration combined music, excitement, and literacy, and each student received a free book of their own to take home. The goal is to spark a love of reading and make choosing a new book an experience students won't forget.

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Dallas ISD fall break
All district schools will be closed Thursday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Oct. 9 for fall break. Campus staff will return on Monday, Oct. 12, and students will return to class Tuesday, Oct. 13.