A concerning TikTok trend is circulating among students at Dalhart ISD, encouraging them to insert pencil lead, foil, or other conductive materials into their school-issued Chromebook USB ports to make the device smoke or spark. While some users see it as a prank or viral challenge, this is both dangerous and illegal.
Tampering with electronic devices in this way poses serious fire and electrical hazards. It can cause permanent damage to the Chromebook, lead to potential injury, and may include school disciplinary action or even criminal charges for property destruction. The lithium ion batteries, when short-circuited, can overheat, swell, catch fire, or even explode, posing a serious threat to the student and others nearby
Educators and parents are urged to talk with students about the consequences of participating in such trends. School issued technology is not only a valuable learning tool but also school property therefore, intentionally damaging or destroying it is not a joke, it's destruction of school property.
DES 2nd gd parents -
The Amarillo Sod Poodles have postponed their STEAM Day for students. They have not set a new date as of 4:00 pm this afternoon. We will notify you of the updated details as soon as they become available to us. Again No Sod Poodles game tomorrow. Thank you.
Friday was National Lunch Heroes Day. Mrs Roth's 1st gd class showed their support for our wonderful cafeteria workers!
A few additional pics from DES Science Day! What an amazing experience for all of our students!!!
DES is seeking gently used children's clothes sizes 4 - 6x to help stock our spare clothes closet. If you have donations you can bring them to Brenda or Janie at DES between 8 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. Thank you!
DES is celebrating Science Day today! Each 2nd gd class is hosting a Science experience for the younger students. What an exciting way to share what they've learned this year with their peers!
DES Kinder students visited the Discovery Center in Amarillo today!
Beginning June 10th(EOC) and June 17th (grades 3-8), you can visit your district's parent portal to Log In & Learn More about your child's STAAR results and how you can provide additional support at home.
May 2025 T3 Newsletters for Parents of EB students.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11HDNxeqRvf6sEavb7o6Lf3BhHYXlwj9F?usp=drive_link
2025-2026 DES Round-Up Reminders
Wednesday, April 23rd - Incoming Kinder
Thursday, April 24th - Incoming Head Start/ PreK
9 am -3 pm each day at DISD Central Office
More pics from the 1st gd trip to the Imagination Station in Stratford.
DES first graders who visited The Imagination Station had an "electrifying” time! We are all now full of energy. Thank you, Stratford!
Second grade 5th six weeks Amazing Astronauts.
First grade 5th six weeks Amazing Astronauts.
Kindergarten 5th six weeks Amazing Astronauts.
Headstart, Pre-K, and Special Classes 5th six weeks Amazing Astronauts.
Reminder/Recordatorio
Mrs. Roth's 1st grade class learned about recycling last week and took a quick trip to the recycling bins to dispose of their trash!
DES 2nd gd teachers, Mrs. Ritchey and Ms. Casey, took advantage of the beautiful weather on Friday, teaching their students how to fly kites! After flying kites, they returned to the classroom to write about their kite flying experience. What an exciting new outdoor activity for our students!!
Our PreK/ Head Start students participated in a Spring Music program on Thursday and Friday. Thank you to Mrs. Mari Gonzalez, our amazing Music teacher, for her hard work to plan and prepare for these amazing programs! And a huge shout out to all of the parents, family and friends that came to support their precious children!!
