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).
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!
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
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.
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!
🧸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!
Interim 2B grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.
A reminder that DSISD schools and offices will be closed November 25-29 for the Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume Monday, December 2.
The Dripping Springs High School JROTC is partnering with Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps to help raise toys and money for Austin area children! You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the following locations until December 1! Donations can also be made at www.austin-tx.toysfortots.org.
The Dripping Springs High School JROTC is partnering with Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps to help raise toys and money for Austin area children! You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the following locations until December 1! Donations can also be made at austin-tx.toysfortots.org.
A reminder that our final two attendance zoning community meetings will be held tomorrow at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in the Center for Learning & Leadership. More information, including the "starter option" maps, can be found at www.dsisdtx.us/attendancezoning.
We appreciate our custodial and maintenance team for keeping RSE safe & clean! #RiSEoftheTiger #IamDSISD
Happy National Principal Appreciation Month to Mr. Steve Novickas! Thank you for over five years of leadership and service to the Rooster Springs community! #RiSEoftheTiger #IamDSISD
Homecoming Parade VIBES! #RiSEoftheTiger #IamDSISD
DSISD Homecoming festivities! #RiSEoftheTiger #IamDSISD
Every October, National Principals Month shines a spotlight on the transformative power of our school principals. These dedicated leaders play an essential role in shaping our community and paving pathways to success for every student and staff member on their campus. 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗦👏
Interim 1B grade reports have been posted to Skyward Family Access for grades 3-12.
Looking for a way to honor a DSISD employee? Tiger Stripes for Staff, DSISD’s employee recognition program, invites parents, students, community members and DSISD employees to submit positive notes about employees as a way to honor them for everything they do! Visit www.dsisdtx.us/tigerstripes to show your appreciation!
🗓️ Mark your calendars! 🗓️
And sign up to volunteer for our Book Fair. Your support makes a difference. Let's inspire a love of reading together! #RiSEoftheTiger #IamDSISD
