Academic UIL

Students compete in a variety of academic activities against students across the district.

Who: 2nd-8th Grades

When: Thursdays, Bi-Weekly

Contact: Katie Bowery, Kbowery@dallasisd.org 

TMSCA

The purpose of TMSCA is to enhance competition in UIL Math & Science contests through grade level and team competition. Contests include Number Sense, Calculator, Mathematics, and Science.

Who: 4th-5th Grades

When: Thursdays, Weekly

Contact: Cecilia Juarez-Villeseñor, Cjuarezvillasenor@dallasisd.org 

Lone Star Challenge

Lone Star is a theme-based four-event scholastic team competition wherein 4th, 5th and 6th grade students match their intellect with students from other schools. Nine-member teams are comprised of: 3 Fourth Grade Students; 3 Fifth Grade Students; and 3 Sixth Grade Students.

Who: 4th-6th Grades

When: TBD, Bi-Weekly

Destination Imagination

The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, fine arts and service learning.

Who: Kinder-8th Grades

When: Mondays, Weekly

Contact: Catherine Ruiz, Catruiz@dallasisd.org 

Debate

Students will participate in Dallas Urban Debate Alliance and attend debate tournaments under the World Schools debate format, where they will debate topics related to student interests in an engaged setting.

Who: 6th-8th Grades

When: Tuesdays, Weekly

Contact: Nancy Arteaga-Gonzalez, Narteagagonzalez@dallasisd.org 

               Maria Lopez Guzman, Mlopezguzman@dallasisd.org 

Chess Club

Students learn to play chess, do chess puzzles, compete in tournaments, and play peers in person or online. No experience necessary. Middle school and elementary will alternate bi-weekly.

Who: Kinder-8th Grades

When: Mondays, Bi-Weekly

Contact: Bridget Guerrero, Brguerrero@dallasisd.org 

               Kristan Salas, Ksalas@dallasisd.org