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Dripping Springs ISD’s annual online verification process for all students opened Monday, April 29. According to state law, this process must be completed each year for all students – those who have previously been enrolled in DSISD and those who are new to our district and previously completed registration in the spring.

Family Access logins are used to begin this process. Parents received a reminder e-mail on Monday with their Family Access login information. If you do not have a login or cannot remember your password, please follow the directions in the reminder e-mail.

Please complete online verification for each child in your family as soon as possible; this process should be completed before Friday, May 24. During the verification process, parents will complete back-to-school forms. This process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Some campuses require additional forms, such as the parking permit request at the high school.

If you have problems with the online process, please contact your child’s campus and ask for the Skyward Family Access contact/Student Records Specialist. Computers are available at campuses for those who do not have one available at home.

Dripping Springs ISD will be hosting an elementary and secondary teacher job fair on Wednesday, June 12 in the Center for Learning & Leadership (300 Sportsplex Drive).

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet campus principals and ask questions. If you're interested in attending, please complete this registration form.

Dripping Springs High School sophomore Leela Bertram placed fourth in Individual Set Design at the UIL Theatrical Design State Championships last weekend at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.

This is the second consecutive year a DSHS student has placed in Individual Set Design after Natasha Newton captured the state title in 2023.

Dripping Springs ISD is experiencing a high concentration of growth on three campuses – Dripping Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary, and Sycamore Springs Middle School. Because of this rapid growth, these campuses have exceeded their functional capacity.

With capacity available at other schools, the district is allowing a limited number of transfers out of these three campuses for the 2024-25 school year. The application period is open until June 1, 2024.

Temporary Transfer Application & Information

For the 2024-25 school year, parents may request a transfer of their student(s) out of:

• Dripping Springs Elementary

• Walnut Springs Elementary

• Sycamore Springs Middle School

and into:

• Cypress Springs Elementary

• Rooster Springs Elementary

• Sycamore Springs Elementary

• Dripping Springs Middle School

To apply for a transfer:

• Students must live within the boundaries of DSISD. Proof of residency is required and must be included with the transfer request:

  • Current lease agreement AND a current electric bill OR

  • Settlement statement with signature page/warranty deed AND a current electric bill OR

  • Current tax statement indicating Homestead Exemption

• Transfers will be based upon campus and grade-level availability.

• Applications must be submitted annually and will be evaluated for space availability each year.

• Transfers are for a full academic year. A student will return to their zoned campus at the completion of the academic year for which the transfer was approved.

• Upon completion of elementary school, transferred students will return to their assigned zoned middle school campus.

• District transportation will not be provided for transfer students except as provided by law.

Do you want to make a difference in the education and opportunities for students and staff in Dripping Springs ISD? The Dripping Springs Education Foundation is inviting you to join their mission! DSEF is hosting a Board Member 101 & Open House to give you a glimpse into the impact you can have by serving on the Board of Directors.

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Center for Learning and Leadership, 300 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs

Registration: https://bit.ly/dsefboard101

This is your chance to learn about DSEF's vision and how you can be part of creating better opportunities for students and staff in the Dripping Springs community. Whether you're passionate about education, community involvement, or simply want to give back, DSEF would love to meet you!

In our latest Teacher Feature, DSISD spotlights Dripping Springs Elementary first-year teacher David Blaha, who incorporates music into some of his lessons to make learning more fun!