Year: 2025
Fine arts, dual language, STEM and leadership programs Now is your chance to enroll your child in one of Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s innovative elementary or junior high specialized programs for the 2025-2026 school year! But applications close on Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m., so don’t wait. These are schools of choice that offer incredible opportunities…
Board hears presentation from demographer Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s Board of Trustees meeting on April 17, 2025, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Daniel Owobumuyi, a fifth grader from Remynse Elementary, started the meeting by leading the pledge of allegiance, and he did a great job. Thanks, Daniel. The board received…
STEM lab managers go above and beyond These STEM lab managers are STEMtacular! Four Ðǿմ«Ã½ STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) lab managers were recently surprised on their campuses with a special district recognition for their outstanding contributions to STEM education. Each year, Ðǿմ«Ã½ honors STEM lab managers who go above and beyond…
“If you want to take your students to the next level, this is the place to be.â€�  Ðǿմ«Ã½ family engagement specialist Eric Phillips was talking about Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s Family Expo, where local families get connected to community summer resources. “We are reaching the end of the school year, and we know we’re approaching summer,…
The article below is the fourth in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on and…
Martin places fourth at state contest Sprechen sie Deutsch? (Do you speak German?) More than likely, you don’t. But there are a bunch of students in the Ðǿմ«Ã½ who do, including nine from Martin High School whose team recently placed fourth at the Texas State German Contest at Texas State University in San Marcos.…
New items include turkey gumbo, teriyaki bowls and more In Ðǿմ«Ã½, students aren’t just the customers in the cafeteria, they’re the creators behind the menu. That’s the heart of the district’s innovative By Students 4 Students (BS4S) program. Now in its fourth year, BS4S gives students the opportunity to shape what ends up on…
Ðǿմ«Ã½ Education Celebration is April 25 Education Celebration 2025 – a private event at Six Flags Over Texas benefiting the Ðǿմ«Ã½ – is April 25, from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy unlimited rides, thrilling attractions and a night of fun while supporting Ðǿմ«Ã½ students and teachers. For each $30 ticket sold, $5 goes to the Ðǿմ«Ã½ school…
The Ðǿմ«Ã½ is accepting applications for positions on the Financial Futures Committee (FFC) until May 30. Click here to apply. Financial Futures Committee The FFC provides findings and recommendations from community stakeholders to the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Board of Trustees relating to budgets and long-range financial planning to support the district’s strategic plan. The committee…
Fun event promotes literacy Once upon a time in a land far away … Actually, the time is next Monday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. And it’s not so far away – it’ll be at the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Professional Development Center. But it will be magical and a very special time with your little ones.…