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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.
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10-12-09 |
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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. |
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10-01-09 |
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9-21-09 |
 Credit 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 |
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Back to
School Information
 
School Supply Lists
Registration for Students New to Irving
Freshman Orientation
Fall Calendar
and MORE |
8-26-09 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
 Summer
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...
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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
 The
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.
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6-08-09 |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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01-20-09 |
 Holiday
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.
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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 |
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 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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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