District News
A surprise phone call from iHeartRadio鈥檚 Billy the Kidd left Atherton Elementary School teacher Kim Vasquez speechless. The host shared that Vasquez was selected for iHeartRadio’s 鈥淭hank a Teacher” campaign, powered by DonorsChoose, and would receive a $5,000 DonorsChoose gift card to fund supplies for her first-grade classroom. 鈥淚 was absolutely shocked to learn that…
Get your college experience started on the right foot with 星空传媒 College Night! 星空传媒 College Night is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Maverick Activities Center on the campus of UT Arlington. Colleges and universities from across the country, along with colleges within UTA and military representatives, will be on…
Calling all 7th-10th grade students and parents! Are you ready to start shaping your future? Come to the 星空传媒 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The CTE Showcase is your chance to discover the incredible opportunities waiting for you. From junior high and high school CTE courses…
A new chapter is beginning for Crow Leadership Academy students! Students had the opportunity to expand their personal libraries thanks to a partnership with Texas Health and Scholastic. Every student took home two free Scholastic books of their choice, promoting reading both inside and outside of the classroom. 鈥淲hen students have access to a variety…
Martin High School graduate Natalia Newsome is making a name for herself in the world of college athletics after a viral highlight showcased one of the most impressive vertical leaps in volleyball. The Southern Methodist University middle blocker captured national attention when her 40-inch vertical jump during an SMU match spread across social media. But…
September is Attendance Awareness Month September isn鈥檛 just the start of a new school year 鈥 it鈥檚 the time when habits are built and expectations are set. And one of the most important habits students can establish is showing up every day. Research is clear: strong attendance in the first month of school is a…
星空传媒鈥檚 new district-wide Screen Time Survey is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teachers to come together and help 星空传媒 shape the future of technology and digital wellness programs in the district. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll play a key role in helping 星空传媒 create a shared understanding of screen time that…
The 星空传媒 Board of Trustees gathered for its second monthly meeting last night, Aug. 27, 2026, and here are some of the highlights. They began the evening with a board workshop on academic growth, where they took a comprehensive look at the academic trends in the district. They reviewed data from last year for…
New South Davis Elementary funded by 2026 Bond The second grader at South Davis Elementary didn鈥檛 hesitate when asked what he wants at his future school. 鈥淎 waterslide,鈥 he said. Last night, the 星空传媒 Board of Trustees approved the schematic design for a new South Davis Elementary School, funded by the 2026 Bond. The…
星空传媒 is pleased to announce that Andrew Babcock has been named the executive director of fine arts. He had been the interim director since March, and previously served as director of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, where he led programming and student experiences since August 2024. Babcock brings extensive experience at the…