This month, homes across North Texas will receive invitations in the mail from the U.S. Census Bureau to participate in the 2020 Census, a count of all the individuals living in the U.S. The questionnaire will ask the head of household if the home is owned or rented, how many people are living at the address, and their names, sex, birthdates, family relationships, and race.
Respondents will not be asked about citizenship status, and by law, all census information is kept private. Residents can respond to the census online, by phone or by mail. Â The census is important because the data is used to allocate federal dollars for schools, housing aid, transportation, health programs, services to the homeless, food programs, and more. Census data is also used to draw voting districts, which translate to seats in the U.S. Congress.
To help families respond to the census, all Dallas ISD schools will make a computer available to parents to submit their census information. And during the week of March 23-27, more than 100 Dallas ISD schools are hosting Census Nights to make computers available and to share census information. In May, census takers will begin visiting homes that have not responded to the questionnaire.
To learn more, visit the Census Bureau FAQs page at https://2020census.gov/en/help.html.
Kimball High School Construction Underway
Kimball High School is undergoing a $16.2 million makeover, expected to be completed in the spring of 2021. The work will include additions to the administrative area, a classroom addition (storm shelter), small athletics and kitchen additions, major athletic renovations, minor interior and exterior renovations, and site improvements including courtyards and parking lots.
Kudos to Kimball, Carter Boys’ Basketball Teams
Congratulations to the Kimball High Knights for making it to the 5A Region II finals and for finishing the season with an overall 23-8 record. Thanks, Coach Nicholas Smith! A big shoutout also to Coach Lyndon Love and the Carter High Cowboys for going as far as the 4A Region II semifinals and earning a 29-8 record for the season. You all rock!
Come Out to a Community Budget and Bond Meeting
Superintendent Hinojosa will be holding community meetings focused on the district’s 2020 budget as well as proposed plans to improve district schools and facilities. Five meetings are planned at schools in communities across the city for your convenience. Have your questions and suggestions ready for the superintendent to address. Here are the meetings:
Moises Molina High School, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – 6 p.m.                                                                         Â
Wilmer-Hutchins High School, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – 6  p.m.
Hillcrest High School, Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 6 p.m.
David W. Carter High School, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – 6 p.m.
Skyline High School, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 6 p.m.                                                   Â
