DSISD is looking for students to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge at the beginning of each regular Board of Trustees meeting for the 2024-25 school year! Meetings begin at 6:00 PM in the Center for Learning & Leadership (300 Sportsplex Drive). If your student is interested, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/u9ezGig3ELqTRFVD6
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Student Pledge Leader Sign-up
This week's Inside DSISD newsletter is now available at dsisdtx.us/newsletter. Catch up on the latest news and see upcoming district events! #iamDSISD
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Inside DSISD Newsletter: August 14, 2024
The Dripping Springs High School HOSA program will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the front DSHS parking lot. Visit https://bit.ly/3X1Ckix to register! Participants must be at least 17 years old and weigh 115 pounds.
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Welcome back, Tigers! Have a great 2024-25 school year. #BeyondLimits
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Parents walking in students
Walnut Springs Elementary
Teacher with students
Superintendent Dr. Morris-Kuentz with students
Students at desk
Students at desk
Students smiling at desk
Students standing up in classroom
DSISD elementary schools welcomed students and their families back to campus Monday morning for Meet the Teacher. Our youngest Tigers are ready for Tuesday!
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Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
Meet the Teacher 2024
DSISD staff came together Friday morning for our annual Convocation to kickoff the 2024-25 school year, featuring live music, student performances, door prizes, games, breakfast, and more! Thank you to the students who took part in the program and those who helped us run the event! Also, a shoutout to DSHS alumni the Bob & Tanner Band for their performance! #BeyondLimits
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Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Convocation 2024
Dripping Springs High School welcomed freshmen and new students yesterday for the new student orientation, ROAR. Students toured the campus, met administrators, learned more about student organizations, and more!
6 months ago, DSISD Communications
ROAR
Principal Angela Gamez
DSHS assistant principals
Cheer squad
Hi-Steppers
Tiger Band drumline
Students at ROAR
Students at ROAR
Students at ROAR
Students at ROAR
On Saturday, approximately 100 Dripping Springs High School seniors participated in a college application boot camp organized by the DSHS Counseling Department. Seniors received information regarding the application and admissions processes, and had the opportunity to have their application essays reviewed by staff.
6 months ago, DSISD Communications
DSHS students at college application boot camp
The application window for Community Advisory Committees is NOW OPEN until August 30. Community Advisory Committees serve an important role for the district by helping DSISD stay connected with its stakeholders and giving parents and community members the opportunity to participate in our processes and programs. Visit dsisdtx.us/committees to apply!
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2024-25 Community Advisory Committees
On Thursday, Cypress Springs Elementary and Dripping Springs Elementary welcomed families for a Meet & Greet with new principals Amber Daige (CSE) and Kellie Raymond (DSE).
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Amber Daige
Kellie Raymond
Amber Daige
Kellie Raymond
Amber Daige
Kellie Raymond
Amber Daige
Kellie Raymond
Visit dsisdtx.us/bts2024 for all of your back-to-school information including school supply lists, academic calendar, transportation, menus and more!
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DSHS back-to-school events
DSMS back-to-school events
SSMS back-to-school events
CSE back-to-school events
DSE back-to-school events
RSE back-to-school events
SSE back-to-school events
WSE back-to-school events
DSISD is excited to welcome back five Dripping Springs High School graduates who will be joining the district as teachers this school year! They are: Elizabeth Jones, DSHS Spanish Teacher (Class of 2020), McKenna Murray, CSE 3rd Grade Teacher (Class of 2018), Lightsey Puryear, DSMS Science Teacher/Coach (Class of 2018), Jayna Reid, DSMS SPED/Inclusion Teacher/Coach (Class of 2020), Dylan Smith, DSMS Science Teacher/Coach (Class of 2018)
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DSISD graduates returning as teachers
This morning, DSISD welcomed around 100 employees for the two-day New Staff Orientation at Dripping Springs High School. Staff hear from district leaders, learn more about the district and participate in professional development. We're excited to have you joining Tiger Nation!
6 months ago, DSISD Communications
New Staff Orientation
Superintendent Holly Morris-Kuentz
Deputy Superintendent Elaine Cogburn
Director of Student Support Services Kristen Ray with DSMS cheerleaders
new staff talking
new teacher
teachers and staff talking
new teachers
new teacher
Dripping Springs High School graduate Josh Malcom (Class of 2020) is spending part of his summer in France for the Paris 2024 Olympics! Malcom is currently a Sport Operations Specialist for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and has been in Paris since mid-July helping members from Nike outfit Team USA athletes for the opening and closing ceremonies! In May, he graduated from Oklahoma State University with a triple major in management, marketing and international business with concentrations in sports and nonprofit management.
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Josh Malcom
Rising Dripping Springs High School senior pitcher Cooper Rummel was one of 20 players to be selected to the 2024 USA Baseball 18U National Team, the organization announced this week! Rummel and Team USA will compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. As a junior, Rummel was named District 26-6A Co-Pitcher of the Year with a 9-1 record and 0.87 ERA. He finished with 88 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings on the mound. Photo Credit: USA Baseball
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Cooper Rummel
The DSISD Board of Trustees held its annual retreat at the Center for Learning & Leadership on Monday where they discussed a number of key district initiatives, governance, goals for the 2024-25 school year, 10-year planning, budgeting, and future campus needs.
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2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
2024 DSISD Board of Trustees Retreat
On Friday, July 26, first responders from various Hays County agencies will participate in an active shooter response exercise at Cypress Springs Elementary. This will be a coordinated event among the Hays County Sheriff's Office, Hays County Constable's Office, North Hays County Fire Department, and DSISD security personnel. Citizens can expect a heavy presence of first-responder vehicles around the CSE campus. Nearby residents may hear sirens and simulated gunshots from recordings to create a realistic training environment. Thank you to our first responders for working to stay prepared and to keep DSISD students and staff as safe as possible!
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We're just three weeks away from the start of the 2024-25 school year! In preparing for the school year, be sure to download the brand-new DSISD app where you can access news, events, important documents, menus and more right from your phone! You can also sign up for district and/or campus notifications to receive important updates and emergency alerts.
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iOS app download instructions
Android app download instructions
Skyward will undergo scheduled maintenance starting at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, and it is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Skyward Student, Educator Access, Family Access, and New Student Online Registration will be unavailable during this time.
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Last Wednesday, DSISD welcomed DSHS alumni, former staff, and community members for a special Open House at the Center for Learning & Leadership, the renovated DSISD administration building and Child Development Center. Guests toured the building, which showcases numerous historical items that have been preserved and are now on display, and visited with district leaders and the Board of Trustees.
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CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10
CLL Open House on July 10