Lance Currie for DISD

There's still time to vote. We can directly help our kids thrive by voting to support replacing 70+ year old buildings, removing all portables, and modernizing classrooms. Let's go!

Thank you Coach Martinez! We appreciate what you are building at The Thomas C Marsh Preparatory Academy.

Building a winning culture: Cesareo Martinez transforms Marsh athletics | The Hub Cesareo Martinez knew he wanted more than wins when he took the athletic coordinator role at Thomas C. Marsh Preparatory Academy. He wanted a family. In his first year as Marsh’s athletic coordinator and soccer coach, that vision translated into back-to-back championships for the girls’ soccer t...

Honored to visit the US Capitol to meet our with North Texas congressional leaders on education and workforce issues with the Dallas Regional Chamber. Always humbling to walk through this history and to know we can speak directly with our representatives.

DISD D1 Newsletter - March 2026 Recap

- 2026 Bond Community Meeting - April 13
- Universal Free Pre-K
- Pre-Primer Pilot Program
- WT White Scholars Program

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Join me on Monday, April 13, to talk about the very important DISD bond election. Early voting starts April 20, and election day is May 2.

DISD D1 Newsletter - February 2026 Recap
- 2026 Bond Sent to Voters
- WT White Advanced AP Program
- District 1 Educators of the Year
- TJ Celebrates 70 Years

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Congratulations to the finalists for Teacher and Principal of the Year in District 1. It was great celebrating with you last night.

Please take a moment to congratulate
- Dr. Phillip Meeker, Principal at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy
- Mr. Ralph Ibarra, Teacher at Prestonwood Montessori
- Mr. Adrian Hernandez, Principal at North Lake Early College High School
- Mr. Michael Dixon-Peabody, Teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School

These amazing teachers and principals serve our students well every day, when we are so incredibly thankful for their contributions. Let's cross our fingers and hope that all of them win Teacher or Principal of the Year in May.

DISD D1 Newsletter - January 2026 Recap
- Proposed 2026 Bond
- Mid-Year Student Progress Report
- Dalla Education Foundation
- District 1 Updates

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Due to anticipated winter weather, Dallas ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Please visit the district’s website and social media channels for the latest regarding a decision to hold school for Tuesday.

Students will be required to make up the day. More information will be provided later.

Congratulations to Blen T. for her amazing win at the MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. We are so proud of you!

“He taught us to choose love over hate, peace over violence, and hope over fear."