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2010-11 Theme Ride For The DD Brand!

*DISD Ratings for 2010* Dumas ISD - Exemplary DHS - Recognized DJHS - Recognized Cactus - Academically Acceptable Green Acres - Exemplary Hillcrest - Exemplary Morningside - Recognized Sunset - Recognized

Building Projects

DISD Superintendent Among Finalists
The Texas Association of School Boards on Monday named five finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year Award. Among them is Larry Appel, superintendent of Dumas Independent School District. The others are Arturo Almendarez of Calallen ISD, Eddie Coulson of College State ISD, Greg Wright of Hallsville ISD and Shane Fields of Albany ISD. The 2010 Superintendent of the Year will be announced Sept. 26 at the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Association of School Boards Convention in Houston.

Info for Parents and Students

Info for Patrons and Public

Info for Employees

txConnect Parent Portal

The txConnect Parent Portal is the link to your child's or children's progress at school.

New to Dumas Schools

If you are new to Dumas, Cactus, Etter or the surrounding Dumas Schools area. Come to the Enrollment Center located at 421 W. 4th Street in Dumas and enroll your children in school. Be sure to bring birth certificates and other important documents that will be needed. You can call the center at 935-6461.

2010-11 School Supply Lists

Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Click here to read and print a copy (several pages)

Student Dress Code

Grades PreK thru 4 English Spanish
Grades 5 thru 12 English Spanish

Student Code of Conduct

Click here to read and print a copy

Elementary and Secondary Menus

DISD/Aramark Food Service. See menus. (Breakfast menu is shown in italics.)

PLAN Assessment for All 10th Graders

The PLAN assessment (pre-ACT assessment) will be given to all 10th graders on October 27, 2010. This assessment opportunity is available to home-schooled students eligible to attend school in the district. Any home-schooled student interested in registering for the PLAN assessment needs to contact JoAnn Gift at Dumas High School - 935-4151.

EXPLORE Assessment for All 8th Graders

The EXPLORE assessment (pre-ACT assessment) will be given to all 8th graders on November 22, 2010. This assessment opportunity is available to home-schooled students eligible to attend school in the district. Any home-schooled student interested in registering for the EXPLORE assessment needs to contact Cheryl Powell at Dumas Junior High School - 935-4155.

Scholarship Information For Students

Dumas High School Scholarship page
Dumas Education Foundation (DEF)

Vaccination Information for Students

Make sure your children are up to date with their vaccinations. Students entering Kindergarten and Seventh grade must meet school vaccination requirements. Call 1-800-252-9152 for information on vaccines your children need.

Protect Against The Flu

Click for information from the district's School Health Advisory Council about the flu virus in English and Spanish.

Dumas ISD Parent Involvement Policy

The District's Policy begins: "...Everyone gains if school and home work together to promote high achievement for our children."

Region 16 Parent Involvement Newletter

Parents the Key Ingredient
English Spanish

Parent Involvement Newsletter from TEA

The newsletter is available in English and Spanish. Click here to read the recent and prior editions.

2010-2011 School Calendar

Look under the Calender menu above.

District Ratings

Dumas ISD received an Exemplary rating by the Texas Education Agency in 2010. Click here to see campus ratings and the TEA reports. See District and Campus Report Cards under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

DHS Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognizes graduates and those who have served Dumas High School. Learn more and how to nominate someone for this honor.

District Building Project

Click to see building projects web page and follow the work at the Intermediate School, DHS, DJHS and Morningside.

School Board Meetings

Agendas and summaries of board meetings are on the School Board web page.

Class Reunion Announcements

Click to see the list of classes announcing reunions.

Web Sites

Ask Jeeves for Kids
GlobalSchoolNet
School Matters
TX House of Rep. for Kids
TX Legislature Online

Bad Weather Announcements

Any announcements regarding bus and school schedules on bad weather days will be made on this web page, KDDD 95.3 FM, KVII Ch 7, and Time and Temperature at 935-5681 as early as 6:00 on the mornings we are experiencing snow or ice. Letter from the Superintendent on Nov. 12, 2009.

Instructional Technology

Check out the Instrutional Technology web page and information under the District Offices menu above!

Professional Development

Links to Professional Development offerings for the school year. Next summer's offerings will be posted later.

Reporting Child Abuse

Reporting child abuse online - Click Here
Phone - 1-800-252-5400

How to use YouTube videos at School

Click here for help.

DISD Masters Degree Incentive Program

The administration wants all employees to be aware of this program. Click to access this District Regulation.

Acceptable Use Policy for Technology

Access the policy and agreements for staff and students.

Texas Eduction Code: Safe Schools - Discipline

Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code under Subtitle G: Safe Schools describes the standards of discipline for Texas schools. Click to read the chapter.

Work Schedules

2010-2011 Schedules

State/Federal Agencies

Region 16 Education Service Center
Texas Education Agency
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL)
U.S. Department of Education