Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Oct. 28

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 28, 2026

DALLAS - A special celebration will take place at Esperanza "Hope" Medrano Elementary School at 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, to honor the school's namesake and celebrate its lasting legacy. The event brings together generations of students, alumni, and community members for an evening of school pride, cultural traditions, and a fun-filled fall carnival, capped by special remarks from the Medrano family and student performances. All are invited to join the festivities and celebrate the school's history and lasting impact.

Feel-good Friday: Students bring books to life this Halloween
Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow will get into the Halloween spirit with a festive Book Character Parade beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Students will bring their favorite stories to life by dressing up as beloved book characters and marching through the halls in costume - combining Halloween fun with a celebration of reading, creativity, and school spirit.

ICYMI: Principal for a Day in Dallas ISD
Nearly 200 civic and business leaders traded their usual routines for campus leadership roles. As part of Dallas ISD for "Principal for a Day" event, representatives from organizations like Amazon, Dallas Regional Chamber, Google, and the Dallas Mavericks gained a firsthand look at the daily excitement, challenges, and rewards of running a school. The unique experience brought community leaders and public figures into classrooms across the district, giving them the opportunity to connect with students and staff while strengthening community partnerships that drive student success.

For access to photos, click here.

October board meeting
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, for their monthly board briefing. A link to the livestream can be found here.

To view the meeting in Spanish, click here.