DRIPPING SPRINGS — Just like other area school districts, Dripping Springs ISD approved and updated its hazardous transportation route designations on June 26. For state funding purposes, student transportation rides must reside 2 or more miles from the campus they regularly attend unless they resid...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The 2023-24 Compensation Plan will bring a pay increase for Dripping Springs ISD employees across the board. The plan, unanimously approved by the DSISD Board of Trustees on June 26, includes a 3% pay increase for teachers (based on median teacher salary) and all other employees (...

Last week, Dripping Springs ISD recognized its central office employees who have been with the district for five, 10, 15 and 20 years. “We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our district,” the district said. Front row (from left): John Crowley, Nanci Freeborg, Carla Fry, Diana Perry, Mark D...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — On May 23, Dripping Springs ISD announced Jennifer McGinnis and Dan Shane as the District Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively. McGinnis and Shane were chosen following an interview with a selection committee and will now represent DSISD in the Region 13 Tea...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — The most talented softball high school seniors in the Central Texas area will compete in the 23rd Annual Austin Area All-Star Game, which will be played at the Dripping Springs ISD softball field at 7 p.m. on June 7. The game will feature a North versus South team line-up with the...

(Editor’s Note: This post was edited on Wednesday, May 24) STUDENT SAFETY DRIPPING SPRINGS — To continue ensuring the safety of its students, Dripping Springs ISD will be adding more school resource officers (SRO) to campuses. Currently, DSISD has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hays County...

Applications are due May 26 DRIPPING SPRINGS — Due to three campuses exceeding functional capacity, Dripping Springs ISD launched its Temporary Transfer Program last week. For the 2023-24 school year, parents may request a transfer of their student(s) out of Dripping Springs Elementary School, Walnu...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Thursday, April 13, Dripping Springs ISD (DSISD) Board of Trustees candidates were questioned regarding their plans if they were to be elected. The candidate forum was held by the Hays County League of Women Voters at Church of the Springs to allow the public more insight on wh...

DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following a failed November bond, the Dripping Springs ISD community will have another chance to vote on a bond geared to keep up with the district’s growth. During the Nov. 8, 2022, general election, voters did not approve any of the three proposed bond propositions totaling $481...

HAYS COUNTY — Early voting for the May 6 election wrapped up on Tuesday, May 2. The ballot, which includes bonds for both Hays CISD and Dripping Springs ISD — $367 million and $223.7 million, respectively — will also give voters the opportunity to elect new school board members. According to Hays Co...