Congratulations to the Dripping Springs High School FIRST Robotics team, The Spring Konstant, on advancing to the UIL FIRST Division State Championship! For the second consecutive year, the group won the most prestigious award in FIRST Robotics by capturing the FIRST Impact Award at the district contest. The Spring Konstant is competing at the state championship this week in Houston. Go Tigers! 🐾
Dripping Springs ISD will be hosting two community information sessions about the May 2025 Bond on April 9 in the Center for Learning & Leadership. Parents and community members are invited to attend either a morning session at 9:30 a.m. or an evening session at 6:00 p.m. We will be here to share information about the upcoming bond and answer your questions.
The agenda has been posted for the March 31 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 Dripping Springs High School JROTC Student-Led Military Club recently visited Camp Mabry in Austin, where they had the opportunity to meet with members of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and the Counterdrug Task Force. During the visit, students learned about the critical missions these units undertake to keep Texans safe and protect against emerging threats. They also explored various career and educational opportunities in both active duty and reserve service. One of the highlights of the visit was observing an sUAS drone in action, used for surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. Students were even given the chance to perform practice flights. At the Counterdrug Task Force headquarters, students received a briefing on ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, including raising awareness about the dangers of substances like fentanyl. Additionally, members of the Texas Army and Air National Guards discussed their missions and the wide range of military career paths available to those interested. What a great experience for our DSHS students!
On Thursday, the DSISD Board of Trustees took a deep dive into math by visiting several Sycamore Springs Middle School classrooms to experience math lessons firsthand, followed by a presentation from Instructional Coach Paula Matthews and sixth-grade math teacher Nicole McGilvray. The visit closed with a tour of the campus expansion.
Term 3 grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades PK-12.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/ysdzv-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
DSISD campuses and offices will be closed next week for spring break! Classes will resume on Monday, March 24.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/gadwj-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
Congratulations to the Dripping Springs Middle School Tiger Sinfonietta Orchestra on earning "1" ratings (highest honor) at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest!
DSISD will host two Community Information Sessions on the 2025 Bond on Wednesday, April 9 in the Center for Learning & Leadership. A morning session (9:30 - 10:30 AM) and evening session (6:00 - 7:00 PM) will be offered for DSISD stakeholders. The sessions will include a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, Deputy Superintendent Elaine Cogburn and Chief Operating Officer Scott Berry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
Parents and community members are welcome to participate in the Dripping Springs ISD Instructional Materials Adoption Review for grades K-3 Phonics that will be implemented in August 2025. The instructional materials can be reviewed at www.dsisdtx.us/page/instructional-materials-review or in person at the Center for Learning & Leadership (300 Sportsplex Drive) on school days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Friday, April 4.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at www.smore.com/n/u5g4a-inside-dsisd. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events!
𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦🥇Congratulations to the Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and Dazzlers for their outstanding performances at the Crowdpleasers Texas State Showcase this past weekend, where both teams brought home state titles! The Hi-Steppers earned first-place honors in both Team Hip-Hop and Team Pom, while their officers claimed the Overall State Champion title by winning the jazz and open categories. The Dazzlers triumphed in the Team Contemporary, Team Pom, and Team Jazz categories, and also received the prestigious Academic Award.
Junior DECA student Jack McClure earned the prestigious Gold Level Certification for Dripping Springs High School's Tiger Shack 🐅☕️! This certification required a 50-page written report and a 10-minute video presentation, placing the Tiger Shack among just 288 school-based enterprises nationwide to receive this distinction. Jack will represent DSHS DECA at the International Career Development Conference in April in Orlando, Florida. Congratulations! 🥳👏
On Wednesday, Dripping Springs High School juniors Allie Jenkins and Collin McAfee, both members of the DSHS JROTC Military Club, were honored with the Special Forces Association Excellence Award! This award is presented annually to students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic achievement, military proficiency, and strong leadership, judgment, and core values.
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!
