Dallas International School
 
Famous French Flutist Visits Campus
The students sat, enraptured, as Jean Ferrandis swayed back and forth on stage, his gleaming flute appearing to be just another part of his tall figure. Sweet...
Dallas International School     Mar 14 2017
Diversity Art Exhibit Showcases Student Creativity
As the lawyers at Hunton & Williams, LLP streamed out of their offices and into the break room-turned-art gallery, the noise level rose precipitously. “This...
Dallas International School     Mar 7 2017
DIS Director Travels to France to Give Conference on Cartoonist Father
Harold LeDoux had always wanted to go to Angoulème, France. The capital of the comic strip, as the place is known, was originally a paper-producing town,...
Dallas International School     Mar 1 2017
Robotics Challenge Stretches Young Minds
The students crowded excitedly around the laptop as they plotted their robot’s next move. The task seemed simple: get the robotic car past the obstacles in...
Dallas International School     Feb 22 2017
Abroad in Taiwan: A Conversation With Betsy Dryburgh
DIS students often set aside time to study abroad at one of their many sister schools around the globe before they graduate. When sophomore student Betsy...
Dallas International School     Feb 7 2017
DIS Student Council Donates Food to Shelter
As snow flurries swirled outside the window in the icy late afternoon of January 6, the members of the DIS student council had a conundrum to solve: what to do...
Dallas International School     Feb 1 2017
Chinese New Year Celebration Brings Down the House
Normally, it’s pretty hard to get a cafeteria stuffed with middle and high school students to quiet down. But when a group of DIS 6th graders took the stage...
Dallas International School     Jan 26 2017
Dallas International School Alumni Return to Campus
Several Dallas International School alumni sat on the lit stage of the MPR as pictures of their college and professional experiences flashed on the projector...
Dallas International School     Jan 11 2017
Where In the World: Paul Priam (Class of '10)
One thing becomes very clear very quickly once you start talking to Paul Priam: he’s going places. Priam, a DIS alumnus who graduated in 2010, is back in...
Dallas International School     Nov 30 2016
Young Adult Novelist Visits Dallas International School Campus
A good story has to feature interesting characters. Luckily, author Kay Honeyman has a lot of real-life characters to give her inspiration. In addition to...
Dallas International School     Nov 17 2016
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Mea Ahlberg, Director of Admissions
Dr. Mea Ahlberg is captivated by cultures. You could say that they’ve been her life’s work. “I love the interaction with people of different backgrounds and...
Dallas International School     Nov 11 2016
"No one expected us to do it" - The High School Soccer State Champions Speak
No one expected them to be there, on that soccer field, in that championship match. Not even the players themselves. “We didn’t think we even had a team,...
Dallas International School     Nov 3 2016
Where In the World: Cody Gelbrich (Class of '13)
Cody Gelbrich is no stranger to adversity. He’s had some tough breaks, but he manages to maintain a smile while chatting about his somewhat bumpy road to one of...
Dallas International School     Oct 27 2016
Students Relish Experiences Overseas Through Foreign Exchange Program
Courtney Mawet’s reminiscing. Ask her about her recent trip to Spain, and the 9 th grader won’t be able to contain her excitement as she remembers her favorite...
Dallas International School     Oct 21 2016
Students Learn Through Unique Mural
The first thing that you notice when you walk into the courtyard of the Churchill Way campus of Dallas International School is the color. Not only are there...
Dallas International School     Oct 14 2016
Juniors and Seniors Bond During Outdoor Retreat
The three students all smiled when asked what their favorite part of the junior-senior retreat was. “My favorite was the scenery, especially at night,” said...
Dallas International School     Sep 26 2016
Where In the World: Danial Saiyid (Class of '13)
Imagine if you finished your undergraduate degree in less than three years. Your friends are still in school. You have all the options in the world in front of...
Dallas International School     Sep 26 2016
Cross-Country Team Finishes at the Top
The Dallas International School boys and girls middle and high school cross-country teams competed in their first meet of the year at the renowned Garey Homer...
Dallas International School     Sep 20 2016
Where In the World: Marie and Camille Prulhiere (Class of '14)
As identical twins, Marie and Camille Prulhiere can be difficult to tell apart. It doesn’t help that they do virtually everything together. The Prulhiere...
Dallas International School     Sep 8 2016
Dallas International School Breaks Ground On a New Era
The crowd watched as the donors on stage twisted twelve shovels in the air, feigning a turn of the first scoop of dirt that would become the new sports area and...
Dallas International School     Sep 1 2016
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