By Joyce Foreman, Dallas ISD Trustee District 6
On Monday, January 13, I had an opportunity to attend the completion of the basketball game between Kimball High School and South Oak Cliff High School, which had been tragically interrupted two days earlier. I wanted the students, parents, and community to know that I stand with our students and that neither school was responsible for the violence that happened at Saturday’s game. Monday’s match-up, which was not open to the public, ended with a win for South Oak Cliff, 56-54.
I am pleased that the Dallas ISD administration is enhancing security at the games, and I will be monitoring and working with the administration on concerns that have been shared with me. The safety of our students is our top priority.
USC recruits a Kimball cornerback
The University of Southern California has offered a scholarship to Kimball High School junior cornerback Ishmael Ibraheem, as the Trojans continue to recruit Texas players.
Ibraheem is rated the nation’s No. 7 cornerback and the No. 22 player in Texas for the next recruiting cycle, according to 247sports.com.
Carter High Renovations on Track
Renovations/additions to David W. Carter High School are 88% complete, according to the latest project update from Dallas ISD Construction Services. The school is undergoing a $56 million makeover, which began in April of 2018.
Education Is Freedom
On Sunday, January 12, I visited Friendship-West Baptist Church, where the nonprofit organization Education is Freedom (EIF) held a workshop that gave parents an opportunity to learn about academic options at Dallas ISD schools and receive assistance with FAFSA applications. Thank you, Ms. Ali and Education Is Freedom!
Last-chance Application Workshop
Don’t miss your last chance to apply to a specialty school in Dallas ISD! Join us on Saturday, January 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, 1700 E. Camp Wisdom Road. Learn more at www.dallasisd.org/yourchoices.
Families will be able to visit with school representatives to learn more about specialty programs and apply on-site for the school that best fits their child’s needs.
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