Dickinson ISD Gator Bytes

The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees approved a list of five statements as they continue the difficult process of developing a 2011-2012 school year budget, while facing reduced funding of approximately $4-$7 million from the State of Texas.

The statements address job security, class size increases and teacher appreciation, proactive response regarding the superintendent's salary, administrative staff reduction in workdays and compensation and planning for any teacher furlough days in the event they are implemented.

The Board approved the statements to recognize and show appreciation for efforts of current employees and express the intent of the Board of Trustees to protect jobs of employees with the current financial situation.

Read the Board statements...

McAdams student named State Finalist

Abraham Parada from McAdams Junior High has been chosen as the 2011 "Do the Write Thing" State Finalist for Houston and Harris County. This is the first time we have had a State Finalist in
this contest from Dickinson ISD. Over 15,000 students participated in the competition and only 242 were chosen as School Finalists. Once they got it down to 242 competitiors, they then selected two State Finalists and two National Finalists. Abraham will attend an awards ceremony at Minute Maid Park later this month and has also been invited to an Austin ceremony in June. Way to go, Abraham!!

Reminder: Education Foundation Gala Friday

The Dickinson Independent School District Education Foundation is hosting its annual Seeds of Excellence Academic Recognition Gala this Friday. The event will feature the district's Teachers of the Year and Top 20 seniors from DHS. The gala will be held at South Shore Harbour and will begin at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available until Thursday. For more information, contact Jeannie Thielemann, 281-229-6088.

DHS softball player signs letter of intent

meganlamb Dickinson High school softball player Megan Lamb committed to play softball at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Megan received a full scholarship to play for the Lady Bulldogs. At DHS, Megan was a part of the Lady Gators varsity softball team and was coached by Kati Farias.

DISD hosts Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup

Dickinson ISD elementary campuses are looking for new "Gators" as the campuses host pre-kindergarten and kindergarten round-up events in May to prepare for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents can pick up or drop off registration information packets between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 2-31 at each campus. To find out to which campus your child is zoned, click here to view the attendance boundary maps.

Bay Colony, Calder Road, K.E. Little and San Leon elementary campuses will also host Round-Up Night events on Thursday, May 12. For exact times and more information about these events, as well as information on what to bring when registering and the qualifications for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, click here.

McAdams bands sweep competition

For the first time in school history the McAdams Junior High has three UIL Sweepstakes Bands in one year. On April 1, the MJHS Symphonic Band earned the UIL Sweepstakes award at the area competition. The band is under the direction of Robert Baker.

Not to be outdone, the MJHS Honors Band also received the UIL Sweepstakes honor. The Honors Band is under the direction of John Hinojosa. Last but not least, the MJHS Concert Band also received the UIL Sweepstakes award. That band is under the direction of Mary Santarelli. Good Job, Gators!!!!

Dickinson ISD FFA students place
at Galveston County Livestock Show

Dickinson ISD students had strong showings at the Galveston County Livestock Show this year. Several students had their livestock place in the top 10, with a few even taking away the grand prize. Over $19,000 in scholarship money was also awarded to these students. For a full list of the Dickinson ISD Galveston County Livestock Show results, click here.