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Focus on the Journey!
 

Dumas Staff Association and the DISD Board of Education Honor Employees at the 2012 DSA Banquet.  Click to see pictures.



Info for Parents and Students
Info for Patrons and Public
Info for Employees

Scholarship Information For Students
Dumas High School Scholarship Page
Dumas Education Foundation (DEF)

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Apps that can help manage texts that come while you are driving: PhoneGuard, TextToggle, DriveSafe. Works for moms and dads, too.

Bullying and Harassment
How does one report bullying or harassment? Board Policies FFH (Local) and FFI (Local) are related to harassment and bullying. Each policy defines the problem and what a person should do if faced with these issues.

txConnect Parent Portal
Click here to access information regarding your child's or children's progress.

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.

Student Dress Code
Grades PreK thru 4 English Spanish
Grades 5 thru 12 English Spanish

2011-12 School Supply Lists Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Click here to read and print a copy (several pages)

Elementary and Secondary Menus
Click here to see the Elementary and Secondary menus and the food service web page.

Make Online Payments for Meals
Click here to access MyNutriKids.com to make payments for your child's or children's lunch.

Student Code of Conduct
Click here to read and print a copy

Public School Choice
Public notice for the 2011-12 School Year

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."
Parent Involvement Newsletters
North Plains Opportunity Center
This alternative high school campus will open in the 2012-13 school year with about 40 students. Currently, these students attend the XIT High School in Dalhart. Watch for more information during the summer. Click here for a picture of the campus located at 1015 N. Maddox.

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

ESL Classes for Adults
For those interested, classes in English are being offered at Cactus Elementary and the Dumas YMCA on the following schedule:
-- Cactus Elementary on Monday and Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
-- Dumas YMCA on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
If you have questions please call Saw Brindley at 806-930-9574.

Quantum Learning Video
Dumas ISD teachers are implementing the Quantum Learning practices in the classroom. Click here to see a video where staff members from Dumas, McPherson,KS and Thomwood, IL speak about their experiences with Quantum Learning.

Tax Abatement Applicants
Click here to search the list of tax abatement applicants at the Texas Comptrollers Office.

Classes of DHS Web Site

District Ratings
Dumas ISD received a Recognized rating by the Texas Education Agency in 2011. 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.

Class Reunion Announcements
Click to see the list of classes announcing reunions.

Bad Weather Announcements
Any announcements regarding bus and school schedules on bad weather days will be made on this web page, KVII Ch 7, the Dumas ISD twitter (dumasisd) and KDDD 95.3 FM as early as 6:00 on the mornings we are experiencing snow or ice. To receive tweets from Dumas ISD on your cell phone send the text message "follow dumasisd" to 40404. Letter from Superintendent
Employee Benefits Hub
Access to the cafeteria plan, including medical reimbursement and supplemental insurances, offered to employees by Dumas ISD. This site is operated by Financial Benefit Services, LLC. Click here for access.  Access is also under the Online Resources menu above.

Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Click for information and an application.

MyTRS
MyTRS is access to member info at the TRS website.

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

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

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
2011-2012 Schedules
2012-2013 Schedules

State/Federal Agencies
Region 16 Education Service Center
Texas Education Agency
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL)
U.S. Department of Education
TX Legislature Online
TX House of Rep. for Kids
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