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The President's Back-to-School Message to America's Students
The President talked directly to students across the country on the importance of taking responsibility for their education, challenging them to set goals and do everything they can to succeed. The White House wanted to make sure that as many schools and classrooms nationwide could participate in this special opportunity, so they made the President’s address and all the information that came with it available online. Whether you are a teacher, a school board member, or a member of the media, you will find information to help you watch and be engaged with the President in welcoming our students back to school.

11-16-09

N1H1 Flu (Swine Flu)
As students return to campus activities it is possible that students may be exposed to a Type A flu that could potentially be the H1N1 flu (Swine flu).  Please be aware that physicians are not required or is it CDC’s recommendation to confirm H1N1 flu by extensive testing.  If the flu sample taken by the physician indicates type A flu it is being treated as if it is the H1N1.  While this relatively new (novel) flu has generally been mild and most individuals recover without incidence it is highly contagious and has been known to cause serious complications thus students experiencing flu like illness should seek medical attention for testing and treatment.  Flu like illness symptoms are: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and extreme fatigue. Your assistance in monitoring for flu like illness and taking active precautions will help to prevent the possible spread of this flu ...

10-15-09

Special Ticket Prices for Irving Symphony Orchestra
SONIC FLIGHT:  October 10, 2009 at 8:00 pm.  This one-of-a-kind gravity defying production will feature selections from the world’s most enduring masterworks enhanced by four of the world’s leading aerial artists in soaring customized presentation exclusively for the ISO.  This special ticket price is available exclusively to Irving ISD:  Last Minute Tickets $5 for students, family, staff, and faculty (only 20 available at this price.)

10-12-09

OpenOffice will Replace Microsoft Office on Irving ISD Student Laptops
In an effort to familiarize our students with emerging standards and to extend our bond funds, all student laptops will now come with OpenOffice as the productivity suite.   So OpenOffice 3.0 will replace Microsoft Office 2003 on student laptops.  Teacher laptops will also have OpenOffice, but will continue to have Microsoft Office 2003 for one more year.  For the 2010-2011 school year, the district will have to move to Microsoft Office 2007 for teachers and staff.  All desktops will continue to have Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.  Teachers and students may familiarize themselves with OpenOffice by using the Tutorials & Guides link provided.

10-12-09

  • Online Meal Payments

10-09-09

30th Annual Irving ISD Band Festival
The 30th Annual Irving ISD Band Festival will be at 7:00 p.m. on September 29 at Irving Schools Stadium.  A $2.00 donation to the IISD Fine Arts at the door is suggested.  This years festival will feature the seven middle school bands, three high school bands and a exhibition performance by the Texas Christian University Marching Band.

10-01-09

Meals Prices Announced for 2009-2010
Breakfast and lunch prices will remain unchanged for the 2009-10 school year, the IISD Food Service Department announced today.  As in past years, the Irving ISD offers some of the lowest meal prices in the greater D/FW area, as the table attached clearly illustrates.  This means that students, and their families, will have extremely nutritious and healthy meals available at bargain prices...

10-01-09

Lunch and Breakfast Menus Posted
Lunch and breakfast menus are posted for secondary, elementary and early childhood schools for the start of school.  Food services will post their menus online each month for use by parents and students.  We encourage students to participate in our nutritious and delicious meals.  Remember that breakfast is free to all elementary and early childhood students!

10-01-09


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Irving ISD on Twitter
Staying on pace with current technology, Irving ISD now has one more way to keep students, teachers and parents informed about what is happening in the District with daily posts on Twitter. Matt MacVeigh, public information specialist, posts about a dozen new articles each week for Irving ISD and in just over two months has gained almost 300 followers, some of whom are from inside the District and others from the community.

10-01-09

  • Meet the Teacher Night

9-21-09

Credit by Examination ApplicationCredit by Examination for Grades 6-12
(September 18 Deadline)  Credit by Exam can allow secondary students to earn credit for courses they have taken but not passed or allow students to advance to courses that challenge them without having to take courses that cover information they already know. 

9-21-09

Meet the Teacher / Parent Orientation
To help you know when schools are hosting a "Meet the Teacher" or "Parent Orientation" night, we have put together the following list.  If you have further questions, please contact your school office.

9-21-09

Irving ISD Implements New Phone System
Effective July 15, new phone numbers for the IISD Administration Building and new numbers for all other support buildings will be activated. The new main number for the Administration Building is 972.600.5000.  New school phone numbers will be effective by August 24, 2009...

9-16-09

Back to School Information

Back to School School Supply Lists

Registration for Students New to Irving

Freshman Orientation

Fall Calendar

and MORE

8-26-09

  • Sales Tax Holiday / Tax-Free Weekend (August 21, 22, & 23)

8-24-09

Nimitz HS, Keyes Elementary offer Free Breakfast & Lunch in July!
Through the IISD Food Service Department’s Summer Feeding Program, everyone between the ages of 1 and 18 years is eligible to receive free breakfasts & lunches at either Nimitz High School or Keyes Elementary School (click here for dates and meal times).   Please call the school you wish to visit for more information about meal service times and for information about parking and designated school entrances for visitors.

8-14-09

Tracks and Athletic Fields Closed to the Public for Renovation
All Irving ISD high school tracks and athletic fields will be closed to the public from June 8th through July 31st to facilitate track surface renovations.  For questions or concerns, please contact the Irving ISD Athletic Department at (972) 215-5215.

8-14-09


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Seeing Double: Twins at Bowie
A few sets of twins at a 900 student middle school is about normal, but during the 2008-2009 school year 16 sets of twins attended Bowie Middle School.

8-14-09

District Offers Free Breakfasts & Lunches This Summer!
The Irving ISD Food Service Department cares about “our kids” and other children in our community.  Hunger doesn’t stop just because school is out for the summer; we want to make sure that children have access to healthy meals.  Through our Summer Feeding Program, everyone between the ages of 1 and 18 years is eligible to receive free meals* at any of our Summer School locations (see the attached tables for open schools, dates, and meal times).  

7-06-09

  • Summer Online Courses!  (8th grade students going to high school next year)

  • Summer School / Summer Camps

6-22-09

Take the Opportunities Offered by Summer Online Courses
Eighth-grade students entering high school next year can earn some credits in the summer to make room for more electives or provide greater flexibility in scheduling.  Several online courses for high school students are being offered again this summer:  World Geography (1 credit),  Health (½ credit), and Communication Applications (½ credit).  June 10th deadline to apply online.

6-22-09

Logo:  Summer School - Summer CampsSummer School and Summer Camps
Information is available on the web about summer school, summer TAKS Academy, PSAT/SAT prep courses, summer camps, athletic camps, and more for students in the Irving ISD district...

6-22-09

Summer Athletic Camps
Irving ISD is offering a variety of summer sports camps for students from grades 4 through 9 (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.)  Registration forms and complete camp information brochures are available online.

6-22-09

DigiGirlz High Tech Camp
Microsoft is proud to offer technology programs specifically for youth. One of our signature programs, DigiGirlz High Tech Camp for girls, works to dispel stereotypes of the high-tech industry. We continue to look for opportunities to give young people a chance to experience, firsthand, what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology.  This is an exciting three-day experience and it’s FREE of charge. Space is limited so apply early!

6-22-09

2009-2010 School Calendar Approved
Logo:  School CalendarThe Irving ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2009-2010 school calendar at the April 6th board meeting.  The calendar includes 177 days of instruction for students and 185 work days for teachers ...

6-08-09


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Online TAKS Prep for Austin Middle School
With the TAKS test looming in late April, Irving ISD schools are always looking for effective ways to prepare the students.  Austin Middle School is one of the campuses that is finding success with its after-school online TAKS prep program. 

6-08-09

6-08-09

IISD Make-Up Day is May 25
Irving ISD students and staff will be in school on May 25 as the make-up day for the district having closed January 28 due to inclement weather.  IISD Board of Trustees discussed the current school calendar during the regularly scheduled noon work session April 7, 2008. At that time, the Board’s directive to the administration was that in the event of bad weather, the first bad weather day to be used should be May 25 instead of April 10, which is also noted on the adopted calendar as a weather day. Trustees voted on and accepted the 2008-2009 school calendar on April 21, 2008.

5-26-09

DCHHS Swine Flu Health Alert
We are asking for your assistance in educating your staff and public regarding this public health threat. Please distribute the attached information to your administrators, parents and students.  Dallas County Health and Human Services is actively involved in investigating and looking for potential cases of swine influenza infections occurring locally.

5-11-09


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Living Museum at Houston Middle School
Famous African-Americans come to life at Houston Middle Schools Living Museum which opens once a year in February in honor of Black History month.

4-13-09

DRAFT 2009-2010 School Calendar
Attached for review, distribution and discussion with staff, parents and community members is a proposed DRAFT 2009-2010 school calendar.  The calendar is a result of preliminary discussion with the Board of Trustees during multiple Noon Work Sessions and is to be release for additional input. 
All comments and/or suggestions are welcomed and should be submitted to:  Ralph Diaz, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at rdiaz@irvingisd.net.  Other acceptable options include voicemail at 972.215.5005 or fax comments to 972.215.5003.

4-13-09


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Irving ISD Media Fair
Hundreds of student projects were shown to the public at The Academy of Irving ISD covering a dozen different categories in this year's Technology Media Fair.  This is an opportunity for Irving ISD to showcase technology projects created by students from Pre-K through 12th grade.  Projects shown that night were all students who placed in the district contest in either 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.

4-13-09

Spelling Bee Videos
Irving ISD students competed in spelling bees for their respective high school zones in the Board Room at the IISD Administration Building.  Students in grades 4-8 from IISD elementary and middle schools competed in the spelling bees.

4-13-09

  ●  OPEN HOUSE  (Texas Public Schools Week - March 9-13)

  ●  Day Light Savings Time Begins  ("Spring Forward" on March 8)

3-10-09

Murder Mystery Dinner - Buy Your Tickets Now!
(Fri. February 13, 2009) Tickets are $20 ($15 for students) and on sale now.  If you've ever derived joy from solving a mystery, winning a game of Clue, or simply are intrigued by the thought of letting a night of secrets unfold around you, then you need to attend the Murder Mystery Dinner at The Academy!  If you know of a business or organization that would be willing to donate (prizes, food, funds, etc.), or would like to assist with mystery, please email, Jason at MurderMysteryAtTheAcademy@gmail.com.

2-16-09

Cluster Spelling Bees Held
Irving ISD students in grades 4-8 from IISD elementary and middle schools will compete in spelling bees (grouped by their respective high school zones.)  The MacArthur Cluster Spelling Bee will be held January 21st, the Nimitz Cluster Spelling Bee on January 22, and the Irving High Cluster Spelling Bee on January 28.

1-30-09

  ●  1st Semester Exam Schedule  (Grades 6-12)

01-20-09

Holiday Events LogoHoliday Programs Scheduled
Approximately 40 holiday programs featuring IISD bands, choirs and/or orchestras will be presented throughout the month of December at district schools. For more information, access www.irvingisd.net/finearts/December 2008.html.

12-25-08

Special Ticket Prices
The Irving Symphony Orchestra presents Deck the Hall on Saturday, December 13 at 7 pm.  Special ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for students/children.  This show features The Grinch & FELA, a Grammy-Award winning pop sensation from Mexico City!  Make plans to join the Irving Symphony Orchestra for a all-new full-scale holiday production for the whole family.  LESS THAN 100 SEATS REMAIN. This Irving ISD exclusive $20 offer is available only by phone 972 831 8818.

12-15-08


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Breast Cancer Awareness at Houston
Some of Houston Middle Schools faculty suited up for a friendly game of volleyball against the 8th grade girls team and the money made from the ticket sales went to a worthy cause.

11-05-08

Mock Election Results
Irving ISD mock election was held on October 30 with 24,419 votes for the 2008 presidential candidates.  View the results of this election and see who the students picked as their choice for the next president.  Sample discussions questions are provide for further thought and research.

11-25-08

Fall Choral Concert
A Fall Choral Concert will be held in the Irving High School Auditorium on Thursday, November 13 featuring Austin Middle School, Crockett Middle School, de Zavala Middle School and Irving High School.

11-14-08

Murder Mystery: Advertisement Contest
In preparation for the Murder Mystery At The Academy, there will now be a school wide advertisement contest. We're looking for the "face" of the event, and are reaching out to the student populace to supply us with the perfect image. Don't go to the Academy? Don't let that hinder spirits; we're accepting entries from any and all students.

11-10-08

Fall Back: Ending Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time ends this weekend, at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2.   Clocks should be set BACK one hour.  How do I change my clocks?  The law establishing daylight savings time says that at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2 you should turn your clock back to 1:00 am.   In practice, just turn your clock BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, then your clock will be correct when you wake up on Sunday morning.

11-03-08

Mock Election
Irving ISD will hold a mock election for students to vote for the 2008 presidential candidates.  As in a real election, students will have to register to vote before the election and then come back to the election site and cast their vote on "election day".

■ Registration - Open October 23 through October 29

■ Vote - Voting for the Mock Election will be open on October 30 until 5:00 pm

Click here to learn more about the actual 2008 Presidential Election.

10-31-08

The Reluctant Dragon Slayer
(October 30, 2008)  The Irving High School Theater Department presents a children’s play written by Gary Varner and directed by Shawn Brentham:  The Reluctant Dragon Slayer.  The story of a girl dealing with the challenges associated with Dyslexia.  She decides to run from her fears, but a zany group of actors tells her the story of The Reluctant Dragon Slayer. She confronts her own “Dragons.”   The play will be in the Irving High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm on October 30, 2008.  Adults $7.00 - Student/Children $5.00 - Irving High Faculty/Staff-Free with ID.

10-31-08

KIDPROV
A definite IISD KID APPROVED FAVORITE! LAUGH & LEARN: KIDPROV is an Entertaining Improvisational Comedy Troupe that uses interactive modalities to promote & develop Confidence, Commitment, Cognition, Comfort, Community, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Comedy, & Communication. Monday, October 6, 2008 - 7:00 pm at Stephen F. Austin Middle School.

10-07-08

Musical “Grease”
Nimitz High School is presenting the musical “Grease” this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (September 25, 26, & 27) at 7:00 p.m. in the Nimitz High School Auditorium.  Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 for adults and $6 for students.

9-29-08

Meet the Teacher Night
When is my school holding a meet the teacher night?

9-26-08

Registration for Night School
Registration for Night School will be held September 3, 2008, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Union Bower Center for Learning.  The Irving ISD Night School Program serves students in grades 8–12.  Courses will be held at Union Bower Center for Learning and students may take a maximum of one credit. Courses are offered based on student enrollment and the availability of qualified instructors.  (Read More)

9-05-08

Student Schedules
When can I pick up my student schedule?

8-28-08

The Wolfpack Is Looking for New Players
The Wolfpack is looking for new players, with or without hockey experience.  Irving ISD students can play at the JV level starting in the 8th grade, and we can work with 6th and 7th graders for a developmental team.  We are also currently working concession at the Texas Ranger games to offset the cost of the Fall season.   Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Justin Miley for more info (jmiley51@yahoo.com or 214-226-0342).

7-31-08

 

 

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