Check out the good things that have been happening at Dyess! Our students have been busy learning, growing, and having fun! From hands-on classroom activities to special events and creative projects, there’s always something exciting happening at Dyess. These photos capture just a few of the many moments that showcase our students' hard work, curiosity, and love of learning.

We kicked off this Friday with smiles, school spirit, and a whole lot of high-fives! Our students were thrilled to be greeted this morning by the McMurry University football players as part of our High Five Friday tradition.

The energy was contagious as players lined up to welcome students with high-fives and positive vibes to start the day off right. Moments like these remind us how important community partnerships are in building confidence, character, and connection for our kids.

A huge thank you to the McMurry War Hawks for taking the time to inspire and uplift our students. We’re grateful for your support and for being such awesome role models!

📸 Special moments from our first Employee Awards Prize Patrol of the year!
Congratulations to these six deserving AISD employees who were recognized by their peers for fostering collaboration, promoting active classroom engagement, and building strong partnerships with the school community:
⭐️ Auxiliary: Melissa Pine, Taylor Trojans Lead Custodian
⭐️ New Teacher: Samantha Lozano, Abilene High School
⭐️ Paraprofessional: Aileen Bunting, Cooper High School
⭐️ Student Support: Susan Blagrave, Diagnostic Speech Pathologist
⭐️ Substitute Teacher: Sharon Hendrix
⭐️ Teacher: Pearl Gonzales, Clack Middle School
Thank you for the passion you bring to AISD every day!

Our amazing Dyess Pep Squad was out bright and early this Friday morning, spreading school spirit and positive energy as they greeted their classmates! With big smiles and plenty of cheer, they set the tone for a fantastic Friday.

Way to go, Pep Squad — thanks for kicking off the day with such radiant school pride!

Every day is a great day to be in AISD! 💫 Swipe through for some memorable moments from the first few weeks of the 2025-26 school year. 📲

Make afternoons awesome in Abilene with Mentoring Alliance After School! Register now on their website @ thementoringalliance.com

Here is a sneak peek into September with Dyess Elementary PTO! Order PTO shirts, shop the student store Fridays from 7:15-7:45, and participate in the COOP fundraiser.

Military families are a crucial part of our school community. 🇺🇸 During the Month of the Military Child, we're proud to celebrate the incredible military-connected students in AISD who show resilience, strength, and adaptability every day! To all of our military families — thank you for your service and for allowing us to be part of your journey. 💜 Learn more at www.abileneisd.org/militaryfamilies!

ICYMI: It’s Youth Art Month, and our talented students are shining at The Grace Museum! ✨ 🎨 🖼️ Each year, this special exhibition showcases incredible artwork from students, celebrating creativity and the power of art education. We’re so proud of our students and teachers who are part of this year’s display! Don’t miss it—stop by The Grace Museum and see the exhibition through March 20.

Thank you to Dyess Air Force Base and the Dyess AFB School Liaison Office for helping coordinate this amazing learning opportunity for AISD students! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

Today, we celebrated the inaugural recipients of AISD's new Employee Awards Program, recognizing outstanding educators and staff who go above and beyond to support our students and community. Congratulations to the following individuals: 🏆 Teacher: Karl Wilcox, Cooper High School 🏆 New Teacher: Alfonso Santoya, Alcorta Elementary School 🏆 Student Support: Victoria Smith, Crockett Early Head Start 🏆 Auxiliary: Mary Rangel, Mann Middle School 🏆 Paraprofessional: Kathy Spivey, Hartford SAP 🏆 Substitute Teacher: Georgia Smith, Bowie Elementary A special thank you to First Financial Bank Texas for sponsoring the program and providing each winner with a gift card! 🔗 Learn more about the Employee Awards Program here: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1986715 #chooseabilene

Our End of School Bash was a great success! Thank you to all the families who came and spent the evening with us as we celebrated another great year at Dyess Elementary✈️❤️