Senior Spotlight: Ramiah Boyd, Singley Academy

The Insider Irving ISD 5/17 6:13A AndreAnna Tate

2,379 students will cross the home plate this Friday, May 20 at Globe Life Field for graduation. Ramiah Boyd will be among the students graduating from Singley Academy at 4 PM, and she describes this moment as bittersweet. While she can’t wait to...

Senior Spotlight: Jonathan Cruz, Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

The Insider Irving ISD 5/12 8:55A Irving ISD

Jonathan Cruz knows Irving well. He was born here and has spent his entire education journey in the district.  He started at Pierce Early Childhood School, went to Lively Elementary and then de Zavala Middle School. In high school, he went to...

Celebrating A Real Lifesaver

The Insider Irving ISD 5/11 12:46P Irving ISD

Last fall, a group of students at Irving High School noticed a classmate gasping for breath and brought it to the attention of their teacher, Mackenzie Harper, who called for help.  Among those summoned was Irving High School Clinic Nurse Kala...

Senior Spotlight: Emerson Marroquin, Irving High School

The Insider Irving ISD 5/9 10:22A Claire Garcia

For Irving High School senior Emerson Marroquin, graduating from high school is his first step in investing in his future. Four years ago Marroquin immigrated from El Salvador and joined the Irving High School family as a newcomer student with...

Student Honor Societies Recognized

Irving BubbleLife iReporter 5/9 12:30A Jacqui Nickell

Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics), Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish), Société Honoraire de Français (French), Rho Kappa (Social Studies), Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society. Lakehill's...

Senior Spotlight: Girah Lundy-Joseph, MacArthur High School

The Insider Irving ISD 5/6 11:14A AndreAnna Tate

After applying to various colleges and universities, Girah Lundy-Joseph awaited anxiously for acceptance letters to start coming in, like most seniors across the country. One day while sitting in class, she checked her email to find an acceptance...

#myIrvingISD School Lunch Superhero

The Insider Irving ISD 5/6 4:59A Irving ISD

Today is a special day. It’s School Lunch Hero Day. As we honor these heroes, we want to recognize one employee in particular that has gone above and beyond for students and staff. Meet Rosie Castillo, cafeteria supervisor at Elliott Elementary...

The Lasting Impact of an Irving ISD Bus Driver

The Insider Irving ISD 4/26 6:07A Claire Garcia

For Carolyn Alexander, her days as a school bus driver start before the sun is up. She rises around 5 AM, quickly prepares for the day and is on her way to work within the hour.  While she now only serves in a part time capacity, Alexander has...

A Father’s Wish Comes True

The Insider Irving ISD Headlines 4/22 11:08A Irving ISD

This past Wednesday was a special day for MacArthur High School seniors Angel and Sammy Root.  The MacArthur community banded together to orchestrate a mock graduation ceremony for the brothers to...

Our Community Salutes DFW Recognizes Area High School Students' Decision to Join the Military

Irving BubbleLife iReporter 4/20 4:01A Stephanie Patrick

Military-focused nonprofit honors high school students enlisting in the service. Event planned at The Heights Church in Richardson.   Local high school students making the decision to pursue careers...

Irving ISD board to decide fate of teacher at center of LGBTQ sticker controversy

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth Education 4/18 5:35P

IRVING, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Last September, hundreds of Irving ISD students walked out of their high school. They were protesting what they described as targeted discrimination against LGBTQ...

The Importance of Parent Involvement

The Insider Irving ISD Headlines 4/18 11:14A AndreAnna Tate

Parents like Gabriela Garcia are essential to the success of our students, district and community. Garcia, mother of two Irving ISD students, has served as a volunteer in the district since 2012. Leonel is in kindergarten at Brown Elementary and...

Investing in Our Future Educators

The Insider Irving ISD 4/15 6:24A Claire Garcia

For Nimitz alumnae Mikaela Jauregui and Jennifer Garcia, their dream of being a teacher is closer than ever thanks to the Irving ISD I Am Next initiative. Through I Am Next, high school students across the district receive training and real...

Irving ISD Ranks Second for Meal Program

The Insider Irving ISD Headlines 4/13 8:31A Irving ISD

Kroger School Food Ratings has released their rankings, selecting Irving ISD as the second best school district in North Texas and 21st in the state of Texas. The ratings e valuate districts on how well they provide meals to low-income area...