Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: March 9

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2026

DALLAS - The Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communications Magnet Lady Tigers defeated the Fredericksburg High School Billies 77-49 to claim the UIL 4A Division II State Basketball Championship, for the second year in a row. This marks the third consecutive year the Lady Tigers competed at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the championship title.

UNDER EMBARGO: Senior student to be surprised with full-ride scholarship
Woodrow Wilson High School senior, Aaron G., has been selected as a UT Impact Scholar, earning a first-dollar, full tuition scholarship to The University of Texas at Austin. At 10:45 a.m., Thursday, March 12, representatives from the university will surprise Aaron on campus - with his family in attendance - to formally announce the honor. Only 100 students across Texas receive this prestigious award, which recognizes exceptional leadership and academic potential.

Dallas ISD seniors invited to apply for Superintendent's Scholarship
The Superintendent's Scholarship application is now open to all Dallas ISD graduating seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited career or technical school, community college, or university. At least one student from every high school will receive a $3,000 scholarship to support their postsecondary education. Applicants must be submitted online by Friday, March 13.

To read the eligibility and requirements, click here.