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.
𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐃
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.
Walnut Springs Elementary and Dripping Springs Middle School are currently in a hold due to a power outage on the west side of the district. A PEC crew has been dispatched.
The agenda has been posted for the May 13 DSISD Board of Trustees agenda review meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Center for Learning & Leadership and be streamed live at dsisdtx.us/boardlivestream.
Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds are required to provide equitable services for eligible private non-profit school students, teachers, and other educational personnel. An initial equitable services consultation will be held for eligible private non-profit schools on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Center for Learning & Leadership (300 Sportsplex Dr.). If you are the authorized official of a private non-profit, please contact Dr. Rhonda Whitman, DSISD Director of Federal Programs, Assessments, & Instructional Materials, at rhonda.whitman@dsisdtx.us or 512.858.3053 for more information.
We 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 treating our teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
- Dripping Springs Elementary Teacher Luncheon (provided by DSE PTA & Hill Country Ranch Pizzeria)
- School Supply Drive for Dripping Springs High School teachers (organized by the Superintendent's & Principal's Student Advisory Councils)
- Cypress Springs Elementary Spa Day
Interim 4B grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃🥍
For the first time in program history, the Dripping Springs High School lacrosse team has qualified for the Texas High School Lacrosse League Class B semifinals! The Tigers will face TMI Episcopal on Saturday at 2:30 PM at Magnolia West HS. GO TIGERS!
𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊
The Rooster Springs Elementary PTA treated teachers and staff to lunch yesterday and the Dripping Springs Education Foundation stopped by Dripping Springs Middle School to deliver Chick-fil-A!
DSISD held its final Taxpayer Tuesday of the 2023-24 school year this morning at Walnut Springs Elementary! Following a campus tour, attendees learned about DSISD's budget development schedule, how the district builds its annual budget, an overview of the 2024-25 budget, and more.
The DSISD Board of Trustees visited Cypress Springs Elementary on Friday. CSE showcased its leadership, culture and academics for its annual Leadership Day. Trustees heard from the Student Lighthouse Team as well as student, parent and teacher testimonials. In the classrooms, students shared their Leadership Notebooks where they set goals and track their progress. Trustees also attended CSE's Friday assembly where they watched a second-grade music performance and the DSYSA cheerleaders.
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Dripping Springs High School teachers were treated to a massage while the Walnut Springs Elementary principals and their husbands cooked hamburgers and hot dogs for staff! #iamDSISD
𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒 🎉👏
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Throughout the week, DSISD, its campuses, students and families are showing their appreciation for our educators! Stay tuned this week for pictures of what's happening around our campuses.
⚾️𝐁𝐈-𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐒🏆
The Tiger Baseball team defeated Round Rock Cedar Ridge 2-1 in a winner-take-all game on Saturday to advance to the area round of the playoffs versus New Braunfels! Ticket links will be posted when they become available.
