Three candidates are running for two positions on the DSISD Board of Trustees in the May 3, 2025 election. Candidates are (in ballot order): Olivia Barnard, Tricia Quintero and Ron Jones. Additional information can be found at www.dsisdtx.us/elections.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/54ntp-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
Dripping Springs ISD’s annual federal report card as well as the 2023-24 TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report) are available at www.dsisdtx.us/page/accountability-ratings. Accountability ratings and reports can be found for DSISD and each of the district’s eight campuses.
Over the past month, the seniors at Dripping Springs High School have taken part in the beloved Senior Showcase, a DSHS tradition for nearly 30 years! During this event, students present or participate in exit interviews before staff and community members, reflecting on their time at DSHS and linking their experiences to their future aspirations. Thank you to the parents, staff and community members who volunteered their time to serve as panelists for our 2025 Senior Showcase!
Last week, Hays County Deputy Mark Andrews visited Dripping Springs Middle School to present information and the dangers about the drug fentanyl. We appreciate Deputy Andrews stopping by to educate our students on this important topic!
The DSISD Communications Department collected several honors at the TSPRA (Texas School Public Relations Association) Conference this week in San Antonio! 🌟 At the TSPRA Star Awards, DSISD earned Gold in three categories including Original Art (2024 Football Schedule, https://bit.ly/3EXBxZc), Video Marketing (DSISD Recruiting: Community, https://youtu.be/W01-Ao0ZB1c?feature=shared) and Website - Template Driven Design (2024 DSISD Website Redesign, www.dsisdtx.us). 🥇 DSISD also won Best of Category (Districts with less than 15,000 students) for its website redesign in May 2024.
🏊𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 Good luck to the 11 Dripping Springs High School swimmers competing at the UIL State Meet starting tomorrow in Austin!
Interim 3B grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/pbx3yv-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and Dazzlers dance teams earned Grand Champion titles in their respective divisions at the Crowdpleasers Regional Showcase this past weekend! The Hi-Steppers dominated by securing first-place finishes in Team Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Pom and recorded the highest-scoring team routine of the day. Additionally, the officers earned top honors in the Jazz, Lyrical, Open, and Small Ensemble categories. The Dazzlers also claimed a handful of honors with first-place finishes in Team Contemporary and the Officer Trio and runner-up accolades in Team Jazz and Team Pom. Congratulations, Tigers! 🐅🐾
The agenda has been posted for the February 18 DSISD Board of Trustees regular meeting: http://bit.ly/3ikL65o. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Center for Learning & Leadership and be streamed live at www.dsisdtx.us/boardlivestream.
The Tiger Basketball team will face Round Rock Stony Point in the bi-district playoffs on Monday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 PM at Johnson High School in Buda. DSISD employees and Gold Tiger cardholders receive free admission! Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/42RM6q.
A reminder that DSISD will be closed Monday, February 17.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/8rypx-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
A reminder that the candidate filing period for the DSISD Board of Trustees May 3 Election closes Friday, Feb. 14 at 5:00 p.m. Visit www.dsisdtx.us/elections for more information.
DSISD hosted Taxpayer Tuesday today at the Center for Learning & Leadership to discuss the 89th Legislative Session and how public education is impacted. The DSISD Board of Trustees Advocacy Subcommittee presented the board's legislative priorities for this session and what they've been advocating for in meetings with legislators.
The Dripping Springs High School HOSA program will sponsor a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 AM-3 PM in the front DSHS parking lot. Participants must be at least 17 years old and 115 pounds to donate. Please eat a full meal and bring a photo ID before donating. Make an appointment: http://bit.ly/4gxPp9U
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/w9szn-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
On Tuesday, DSISD hosted 70 area realtors for a Lunch & Learn to share information on district enrollment and projected growth, new attendance zones, district operations, finances, academics, bond updates and more. Thank you to the attendees for participating in our Certified Realtor Program and to Corridor Title for sponsoring the event!
DSISD Taxpayer Tuesday returns next week! Attendees will tour the Center for Learning & Leadership and hear the latest updates from the 89th Texas Legislative Session and how it is affecting public education and DSISD. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at www.dsisdtx.us/taxpayertuesdays. We hope to see you there!
