DVISD CTE programs showcased at Central Texas summit
DVISD Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator Tashara Angelle was invited to present at the Central Texas Regional Summit in San Marcos. She focused on what the CTE department is doing to help improve student access to workforce and economic opportunities in our Read More
Collins Elementary girls attend We Are Girls statewide conference
Thirty-five third through fifth-grade girls from Collins Elementary attended the We Are Girls Conference at Anderson High School on November 16th. We Are Girls is designed for girls in grades 3-8, and the adults that care about them, including but not limited to: Read More
Dailey Middle School student selected for All-Region Band
A Dailey Middle School band student will represent the school and DVISD as part of the Region 18 All-Region Band. Ozell Sabur was selected after auditioning on tuba. He the only student in Del Valle ISD to win a placement in the All-District Band this year. Student Read More
Pre-K students at Smith Elementary learn about healthy foods through gardening
Smith Elementary School Pre-K students are learning about ways to be healthy, including eating fruits and vegetables. Part of the lesson introduces the life cycle of plants through hands-on gardening activities. The student planted carrots, radishes, and Romanesco Read More
Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary Gets Lesson in Fire Safety
Firefighters from Austin Fire Department Station 48 provided Hornsby-Dunlap students lessons in fire safety. Students were taught how to Stop, Drop, and Roll and learned about the importance of a smoke detector and how to check to see if it works. Firefighters Read More
Collins Elementary joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day
Students and staff at Collins Elementary School celebrated World Kindness Day by reading “A Little Spot of Kindness,” a book that teaches how to spread kindness at school and home. Each student received a sticker to spread kindness to others throughout the day and Read More
DVHS students create murals at Austin art venue
A group of Del Valle High School students recently spent time painting murals at W’ALL Austin. W’ALL is a music venue, art park, and community space located at 6400 FM 969. The students’ original murals are 8 feet by 8 feet, using “the environment” as a theme. Each Read More
Students and parents gain an understanding of the future at Dailey Middle School’s College and Career Night
Dailey Middle School collaborated with Communities In Schools to host a district-wide College and Career Night. The College and Career Night was free and open to all Del Valle students and parents. Representatives from a variety of colleges, businesses, and trade Read More
District recognizes employees who served in U.S. Armed Forces
At the November 12th Board meeting, the district recognized employees who served in the U.S. armed forces. They were introduced by Army veteran Trustee Darla Wegner, “To our district employees who answered the call to serve this country, thank you for Read More
Popham Elementary performs tribute to Veterans
The Popham Elementary School community came together for their annual Veterans Day program on November 11. The Popham Choir, under the direction of Jediah Gonzalez, honored veterans by performing “Veterans Thank You,” an original composition written by Ms. Gonzalez. Read More
Ojeda Middle School cross country teams bring home District titles
The Ojeda Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country teams traveled to Bastrop for their District Meet on October 23. Both the 7th-grade girls and boys teams returned with the District Title. The 7th team earned the 1st place team trophy and placed three runners in Read More
DVMS PE Teacher receives CATCH Champion Recognition
Del Valle Middle School physical education teacher Pia Bellocchio was named a Texas CATCH Champion of 2019 by the Texas Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance. She is a 12-year veteran teacher at DVMS. The recognition notes her continued Read More
DVHS students vote for the first time
Del Valle High School students are casting their votes for the first time during the November election. Each year, students in the high school’s government and economics classes register to vote, then on election day walk with their teachers to the Del Valle ISD Read More
Former German diplomat speaks to Foreign Diplomacy Class at DVHS
Dr. Stefan Schlüter, a former German diplomat, and current Program Director at the German Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Academy in Berlin visited students in Del Valle High School’s Foreign Diplomacy Class. His visit was part of a pilot program with Dell Computer Read More
DVHS teacher recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
High School science teacher Inez Muniz Miret was recently recognized as a recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Established in 1983, PAEMST is the highest award given by the U.S. Government to kindergarten Read More
Cardinal Belle to be featured in dance uniform catalog
Alyssa Viteritto, a Del Valle High School 11th grade student and Cardinal Belle, was selected out of hundreds of students to be a model for Varsity Brand. Varsity is a nationwide cheer and dance company that markets apparel, camps, and contests to dance and cheer Read More
Gilbert Elementary art classes create a collaborative installation
The school year at Gilbert Elementary School is off to a colorful and creative start, with a collaborative art display featuring work from the entire school. The theme is “Building Better Together” and each grade took part in designing their own brick or mortar Read More
LEAD volunteer awarded Breakfast of Champions recognition
Martha Vela was recognized as an Outstanding Parent Volunteer at the Learn All The Time (LATT) Breakfast of Champions. Breakfast of Champions is an annual event that recognizes outstanding contributions from Central Texas volunteers, administrators, site coordinators Read More
Reading Rockstars Authors aim to inspire Newton Collins students
On Friday, October 25, Newton Collins Elementary School welcomed Reading Rock Stars authors in connection with the Texas Book Festival. Authors Tania de Regil, Duncan Tonatiuh, and Andy Griffiths visited students at Newton Collins and presented free, autographed Read More
OC hosts Skilled Trade Fair
Workforce Solutions Capital Area and Goodwill of Central Texas hosted a Career Skilled Trades Fair at the Del Valle Opportunity Center on October 10 during the school’s Open House. The event offered students a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in a variety of Read More
DVISD maintenance director presents at statewide conference
Executive Director of Maintenance and Facilities Steven Alves presented at this week’s TASBO Operations and Facility Masters Conference in Denton. His session, Maintenance According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, addressed placing student needs at the Read More
DVHS CTE students participate in National Night Out
CTE Health Science Practicum students from Del Valle High School participated in National Night Out at the Easton Park community. National Night Out is a nationwide initiative to bring emergency and law enforcement personnel into communities for positive Read More
Cardinal Band and Dance Guard place 1st in Jourdanton Marching Contest
The Proud Cardinal Band and Dance Guard placed first at the Jourdanton Marching Contest on Saturday, October 12. The group soared over 11 other bands to earn a score of 85.125 while also winning five caption awards for best music, best visual, best effect, best color Read More
Hornsby-Dunlap first grade class wins best lunch behavior award
Noemi Castro’s first-grade class at Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary won the “Golden Spatula” for best behavior in the cafeteria. Students were excited to know they set an example of great cafeteria behavior, such as sitting at the table, keeping hands to themselves, Read More
Communities in Schools hosts Fall Garden Day at Dailey Middle School
Students, families, teachers, and staff joined Communities in Schools for the annual Fall Garden Day at Dailey Middle School on Saturday, October 5. The event was an opportunity to strengthen a strong sense of community while learning about gardening. A representative Read More