Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Sept. 3

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Sept. 3, 2025

DALLAS - Lizette Rivera, a Sunset High School alumna, returns to Dallas ISD as a first-year dance teacher at Robert T. Hill Middle School. Inspired by the mentorship of her own high school teachers, Rivera is now using her passion for performing to guide students in both dance and career preparation, while encouraging them to embrace creativity, resilience, and healthy lifestyles. Her journey reflects the power of mentorship and the lasting impact of a supportive school community.

To read the full story, click here.

Elementary school turns pages into progress
B.H. Macon Elementary School, a campus that surged 19 points and received a B rating from Texas Education Agency, recently partnered with Book Drive for Kids to bring a free book fair to students. Supported by Dallas Children's Charities, the event provided books for students at a campus where a daily reading log is now required for every child, beginning in pre-K.

For visuals from the event, click here.

Board Briefing
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, for their monthly board briefing. A link to the livestream can be found here.