This week, DSISD hosted Taxpayer Tuesday at Sycamore Springs Elementary. Stakeholders began with a campus tour led by Principal Cody Spraberry. Following the tour, Deputy Superintendent Elaine Cogburn and Chief Financial Officer Gina Mitschke gave a presentation on school district revenue, spending requirements, property taxes and how recapture works for Texas school districts. A recording of the presentation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rwZFNKiLIw.
The Dripping Springs High School Theatre program will present five performances of "Footloose The Musical" from Jan. 23-27 in the DSHS auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at www.dshstheater.ludus.com. DSISD employees and Gold Tiger cardholders receive free admission but need to select their seats at the link.
Term 2 grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades PK-12.
DSISD is currently monitoring weather conditions. Temperatures are forecasted to remain above freezing in our area through Friday afternoon, but we will notify families of any changes via email, phone and text.
The DSISD Community Services Spring 2025 Catalog is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 (https://5il.co/34hym)! Register for a variety of classes and events including Medicare 101, sign language, tax planning, mother/son and father/daughter dances, and more! Registration for spring 2025 Kids College (after school) enrichment programs is also open (https://5il.co/34der).
Our Taxpayer Tuesday series returns next week! Join us for a tour of Sycamore Springs Elementary and hear a presentation on how recapture (payment back to the state) affects DSISD. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at www.dsisdtx.us/taxpayertuesdays. We hope to see you there!
January is School Board Recognition Month! The 2025 theme, "Leadership for Tomorrow's Texas", emphasizes the critical role school board members play in shaping the future of our state. School Board service is a volunteer position with no salary. Trustees are required to complete annual mandated training in addition to countless hours dedicated to campus visits, events and meetings. At DSISD, we want to say 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to our Board of Trustees for their commitment, dedication and time to our students, staff and schools!
DSISD wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with peace, joy, and relaxation! #iamDSISD
Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz sits down with some of our Walnut Springs Elementary students to talk about the upcoming holiday season: https://youtu.be/_E9Jk16mBX0
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/a0jry4-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
A reminder that Friday is an early release day for all DSISD campuses! Buses will run 3 hours earlier than normal. PK-2nd grade bus riders must have a parent or designee to meet the student at the bus stop in the afternoon.
The DSISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 Academic Calendar at the Dec. 16 board meeting. To reduce the total number of instructional days during the school year, 10 minutes have been added to each school day. School times for the 2025-26 school year will be as follows: Elementary (7:40 am - 3:05 pm); Secondary (8:50 am - 4:15 pm). Visit www.dsisdtx.us/calendar to download the academic calendar.
Work on the construction of Elementary #6 and the Sycamore Springs Middle School expansion projects are moving along nicely! Both projects, which were included in the May 2023 Bond, are on time and on budget. We're excited to see these projects coming to life!
The agenda has been posted for the Dec. 16 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.
On Wednesday, the Citizens' Bond Steering Committee (CBSC), composed of parents, students and community members, held their sixth and final meeting. Thank you to the 40 committee members for their work over the past couple of months to help develop a bond package recommendation for consideration by the DSISD Board of Trustees!
The DSISD Board of Trustees visited Sycamore Springs Elementary on Dec. 11 and experienced lots of learning and holiday cheer. The Trustees checked on 4th grade’s performance of The Nutcracker, visited Polar Express Day in an ACC classroom, practiced writing and revising with 5th grade, and finished their day shopping in Market Days in 3rd grade!
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/4fg68-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
🧸𝗧𝗢𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗦🧩
On Friday, the Marines collected nearly 20 full boxes of toys and a $1,500 check from the Dripping Springs High School JROTC's Toys for Tots drive! Thank you to everyone who donated to help children in the Austin area!
Sophomore Anvika Jain has been named one of two students to represent Texas at the YMCA National Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. in March 2025! Anvika will advocate to members of the U.S. Congress in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Congratulations, Anvika!
Interim 2B grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.