Del Valle ISD Book Bus engaging families during summer
Del Valle ISD is taking literacy on the road during summer break to keep students and families engaged through the District’s Book Bus. Families have access to free books, family resources, and more for all grade levels at dozens of stops on Thursdays during June and Read More
DV students participating in district technology internships
A group of ten Del Valle High School students are gaining work experience this summer through internships with the Del Valle ISD Technology Department. Students were selected for their skill set based on interviews with the technology team. The students will earn a Read More
Gilbert Celebrates Literacy through Poetry
Poetry can be celebrated at any time of year, but students at Gilbert Elementary recently participated in a day dedicated to this form of literature. Titled “Poem in Your Pocket Day,” students chose a poem and kept it in a special pocket. Throughout the day, students Read More
Dailey Band Students Celebrate Music with Virtual Concert
Thanks to technology, the hard work of students and the creativity of staff, 100 band members at Dailey Middle School had the opportunity to showcase their talents with a virtual concert. Led by Mr. Shawn Davis, Director of Band and Mr. Keaton Ainsworth, Assistant Read More
Hornsby-Dunlap ES student is DVISD Spelling Bee champ
Appropriate. That was the championship word spelled by Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary student, Xavier Valverde to win the district-wide spelling bee. Xavier ended in first after competing with thirty other elementary school spellers. The bee went nine rounds into the Read More
Del Valle ISD breaks ground on new Hornsby-Dunlap and Smith Elementary Schools
Del Valle ISD celebrated the start of two new school buildings with groundbreaking ceremonies at Hornsby-Dunlap and Smith Elementary Schools on May 17, 2021. In November 2019, Del Valle ISD voters passed a $284 million bond proposal. Two projects included in the 2019 Read More
Elementary Schools Partner to Present “Reading with a Purpose”
Parents of developing readers are being equipped with resources to assist with strengthening their child’s reading. Creedmoor, Del Valle, and Popham Elementary Schools partnered to host “Reading with A Purpose.” The program is a literacy-based parent series focused on Read More
Calming room offers serene environment for DVMS staff
While Del Valle Middle School teachers and staff are focused on taking care of students, the school’s counseling team wanted to make sure staff is taken care of as well. DVMS Counselors Alexis Baker and Diana Birdsong created a calming room on campus for teachers and Read More
Award-Winning author visits with Smith Elementary students
Smith Elementary students recently enjoyed a virtual visit from award-winning, bestselling, Austin-based author Chris Barton. Barton met with 3rd through 5th grade students to read his book, “What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?” The story is about Read More
DVCC Donates Baby Supplies
Facilitated by School Board Trustee Susanna Woody, the Del Valle Community Coalition, recently donated baby supplies to the district. The contributions, sponsored by Tesla, will benefit parents of infants as well as the teen parenting program. “A big thank you to Ms. Read More
DVE Students Receive Grants for STEM Education
Students at Del Valle Elementary are getting a boost to their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) lessons with two grants from the Educational Alliance. The Alliance is a national program offered by Exxon Mobil. The grants help provide students tools to Read More
Motivating Students through the House System
Gilbert Elementary third through fifth graders are getting an extra dose of motivation this spring. The administration team was inspired to implement a House System to support positive behavior and academic growth on campus. Team teachers created a House Name based on Read More
Dailey MS hosts curbside literacy night
Tyler Copeland, the librarian at Dailey Middle School, didn’t let the pandemic stop families from getting their hands on some books. In celebration of books and literacy, parents and students enjoyed a curbside family night at Dailey Middle School. The event included Read More
DVHS students assisting community vaccination effort
About 100 Del Valle High School health sciences students are getting hands-on experience filling Covid-19 vaccine doses. The students diluted and filled syringes of Pfizer vaccine at the Travis County Fire Rescue ESD No. 11 vaccination site at Circuit of the Americas Read More
Hillcrest ES Pre-K students plant garden
Pre-K students at Hillcrest aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, especially when it’s part of a fun learning opportunity. Springtime served as the perfect time to have a lesson in the garden to learn about the life cycle of plants. The kids have been busy sowing Read More
District Fine Arts Event showcases student talent
The 8th Annual DVISD Fine Arts Event featured work and performances from about 600 students and 80 staff members on Saturday, April 17. The event was virtual for the second year in a row with the theme “Arts Connect Us.” The hour-long Facebook live event featured Read More
Popham LEAD art club students sweep local art contest
LEAD Art Club students from Popham Elementary School took all four places in a poster design contest organized by the Caldwell-Travis Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). This year’s theme, “Healthy Forests = Healthy Communities,” allowed students to create Read More
Del Valle High School announces new football coach
The Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees approved hiring Bobby Acosta as the new Del Valle High School head football coach at a special meeting on Friday, April 2. Acosta joins DVHS from IMG Academy in Florida, where his 2020 season culminated in an 8-0 record, a GEICO Read More
Two DVHS students believed to be first in Texas to earn Paralegal Certification through state program
The path to a legal career starts with high school graduation for two Del Valle High School 12th grade students. Through DVISD’s Legal Studies program Emma Castro and Miles Diggs each received their Paralegal Certification, in what the Center for Legal Studies and the Read More
DVHS student selected for state artwork display
March is National Youth Art Month and one DVHS student is showcasing her talent to an audience across the state. Del Valle High School senior Daniela Macias Castillo was selected for this year’s exhibition sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. Any Pre-K Read More
Dailey Middle School student earns Boys & Girls Club honor
Dailey Middle School 7th grade student Teryn Garza was named Boys & Girls Club Austin 2021 Junior Youth of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. For consideration in the Read More
Take-and-give locker open outside of Collins Elementary
Families in the community around Newton Collins Elementary School have a new “Little Locker Library” to pick up free books, art supplies, and crafts. The Austin YES! Foundation, with support from Todd Hart, provided the library for DVISD families. The locker box is in Read More
DVHS student featured on CBS Austin for her volunteer work
Katia Kinchion, a junior at Del Valle High School, was featured on CBS Austin news in recognition of her work as a young community leader for the local nonprofit, B.R.A.V.E. Communities. B.R.A.V.E. stands for building relationships, awareness, voices, and engagement Read More
Popham Elementary takes kindness across the district
The unconventional school year has created challenges for students, families and staff alike. Keeping the year’s challenges in mind, Popham Elementary School is working hard to spread positivity and kindness across DVISD schools. The Popham Kindness Campaign is Read More
DVE student competes in international chess contest
Del Valle Elementary 5th-grade student Kenneth Hunt participated in an international chess competition notching three wins against a group of kids from 86 countries. The Intercontinental ChessKid FIDE Challenge brought together more than 1900 children for a virtual Read More