Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: April 24

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2026

DALLAS - ​​Dallas ISD will celebrate its four state basketball champions-Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet, David W. Carter, Justin F. Kimball, and James Madison high schools-with a community parade kicking off at 10 a.m., tomorrow, April 25. The parade will begin at the American Airlines Center Orange Lot and loop around the arena, followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m., honoring the teams' historic achievements.

Please contact a media relations team member to RSVP

Families are invited to attend Fam Jam
Dallas ISD families are invited to join the fun during Fam Jam from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 25, at Francisco "Pancho" Medrano Junior High School. This event will feature free health screenings, immunizations, academic activities, and resources to support students and families. With prizes, activities, and community connections, Fam Jam is all about bringing families, schools, and communities together.

Dallas ISD connects students to nature at Environmental Education Center
With Earth Day on everyone's mind, we're highlighting Dallas ISD's Environmental Education Center, which gives students hands-on opportunities to connect with nature in fun and meaningful ways. Through outdoor classrooms and interactive lessons, students explore sustainability while building real-world science skills. It's a place where learning goes beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors.

Click the image below to view a video about the Environmental Education Center.