DSISD is currently experiencing a partial telephone outage. At this time, we cannot receive incoming calls to any 512-858-XXXX number. However, our metro lines are functional.
Metro Lines: Central Office: 512-465-6100; CSE: 512-465-6187; DSE: 512-465-6170; RSE: 512-465-6200; SSE: 512-465-6139; WSE: 512-465-6171; DSMS: 512-465-6164; SSMS: 512-465-6136; DSHS: 512-465-6160
Given the forecast for significant thunderstorms on Friday, the Commencement Ceremony for the DSHS Class of 2024 has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 1.
We wish all of our students and their families a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer! #iamDSISD
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This week, more than 180 students in the Class of 2024 who attended Dripping Springs Elementary, Rooster Springs Elementary or Walnut Springs Elementary participated in the annual Senior Walk!
DSISD spotlights Dripping Springs High School Theatre Director Coy Branscum in our latest Teacher Feature: https://youtu.be/ga8y57sDZOs?feature=shared. A DSHS Class of 2011 graduate, this is his first year as a full-time teacher.
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is available at dsisdtx.us/newsletter.
We are finally to the last week of school! Check out this 90-second message from Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz: https://youtu.be/kskq9abznfM. Have a great last week, Tigers!
A reminder that DSISD campuses and offices will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. #iamDSISD
On Tuesday, the DSISD 18+ Program held a graduation ceremony for four students who are completing the adult transition program this spring. Congratulations to Elizabeth Briones, Catherine Carriker, Lance Sorensen and Anthony Suehs! #iamDSISD
Are you interested in teaching at DSISD? We will be hosting two teacher job fairs on Wednesday, June 12 in the Center for Learning & Leadership! Please register by scanning the QR code below or visiting https://bit.ly/4aNUAjf.
The DSISD Special Olympics track and field team was represented by five athletes and three unified partners at the 2024 Summer Games last weekend in San Antonio. The team collected five medals while competing in 11 events. Congratulations, Tigers!
The latest Inside DSISD newsletter is available at dsisdtx.us/newsletter.
Welding is a rapidly growing Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathway at Dripping Springs High School where students are able to work on a variety of projects and develop the skills needed for today's workforce. Watch this video to hear from teacher David Saenz and several DSHS students: https://youtu.be/e1-KPrrAFM0?feature=shared
DSISD enjoyed celebrating and recognizing our May 2024 retirees Monday night. These 14 individuals have combined for 193 years of service to DSISD and 393 years to education! THANK YOU for your service to our district and have a wonderful retirement! Retirees: Suzanne Carn-Allen, DSE; David Daugherty, Special Services; Sara Freeman, DSHS; Millie Hogg, DSMS; Denise Ladner, Financial Services; Andrea McCarthy, DSHS; Vicky Metzger, DSHS; Stephanie Needham, WSE; Tracy Neef, DSHS; Kathy Shepherd, DSHS; Angela Tennison, DSHS; Cindy Tudor, Transportation; Jena Walker, Special Services; Kirsten Walker, SSE
The agenda has been posted for the May 20 DSISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Center for Learning & Leadership and be streamed live at dsisdtx.us/boardlivestream.
Congratulations to senior Makenzie Aeilts on becoming just the second Dripping Springs High School student to graduate high school with an associate's degree from Austin Community College! She earned her degree by taking dual credit, dual enrollment and AP courses offered through DSHS.
On Thursday, Dripping Springs High School recognized 116 seniors for earning certifications through the school's Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs! Currently, 184 DSHS students have earned certifications with additional students testing over the next few weeks.
Whether students are going on to college or straight into the workforce, these certification courses provide valuable technical, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to help students build career portfolios and earn higher wages. These certifications introduce students to knowledge and skills that are foundational to future jobs and help set them apart from their peers.
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Certified Personal Trainer
Certified EKG Technician
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Real Estate Salesperson License
Texas State Floral Association Level 1 Certification
ACC Biotechnology Level 1 Certification
Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam
American Welding Society 9.1 Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
Employment Professional Career Preparedness Certification
Certified Solidworks Associate
Certified Solidworks Professional
Congratulations to sophomore Leela Bertram on placing fourth in Individual Set Design at the UIL Theatrical Design State Championships!
Power has been restored to Walnut Springs Elementary and Dripping Springs Middle School.