By Jennifer Hargrave A team of 17 dedicated high school students from nine different schools across North Texas have united their efforts for a life-changing cause. Under the leadership of Evellyn Hargrave and Lyla Zicarelli, both juniors at the Episcopal School of Dallas, this group — Team Cure Quest — is rallying the community to […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Beverly Tillmon, elementary math teacher at Personalized Learning Preparatory at Highland Meadows, represents the best of what it means to be an educator. Recently selected as the school’s 2024-2025 Campus Teacher of the Year, her leadership, guidance, and 55 years of experience have rewarded Tillmon with the unofficial title of matriarch […]
By Hailey Francis The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) announces its upcoming Literary Lions Luncheon on Wednesday, April 9, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the organization and honoring the founding individuals and families of FoDPL. The event falls during National Library Week, an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role of libraries, librarians and […]
By Juliette Coulter Drew Robinson, former Major League Baseball player and current mental health advocate for the San Francisco Giants, will headline Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 16th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Joining him as moderator is Eric Nadel, voice of the Texas Rangers and mental […]
By Collin Kim To honor Black History and inspire future changemakers, the Dallas Mavericks are hosting the 2025 Black History Month Art Contest, presented by AT&T, open now through Feb. 9. North Texas students, grades 8-12, are encouraged to create and digitally submit a visual medium that represents Black History and the growth of representation […]
Eight students across Dallas ISD will represent their school in the upcoming MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. These fourth and fifth graders were selected to participate in the final competition, which will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme is “What would Dr. King tell […]
By Elizabeth Lenart The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 16th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 18-20 and 22 and February 24-March 1, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to come select a dress and accessories […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy choir spread holiday cheer around the city this past month. From singing at malls and professional sporting events to performing in their annual showcase, students are working hard to bring the seasonal joy to everyone around them. “The holiday performances are by far my […]
By Juliette Coulter On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, more than 1,000 teen members from across North Texas will gather at the third annual Texas Peer-to-Peer Youth Conference to connect and learn from others about how to break the stigma of discussing mental health and to provide help and hope for their fellow students and communities. […]
Celebrating success this semester With the holidays upon us, this is the perfect time to reflect on some of District 3’s accomplishments. Our schools could not have achieved everything they have without every one of our students, team members and community members, so thank you to everyone who has offered their time and support so […]