Last week, Dripping Springs ISD students resumed classes for the fall semester, officially kicking off the 2022–2023 school year.
Doors opened for the first day of school across all eight campuses on Tuesday, Aug. 16, after weeks of teacher, staff, and administration preparation. Nearly 8,500 students were registered in DSISD this year, according to the district.
“We are so excited to have our Tiger Family back together,” Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz said in a statement. “We’ve been waiting for our parents and students to be back in our buildings.”
The theme for this year’s staff is “Deep Roots, Strong Future.”
“Dripping Springs is an amazing place to raise a family and a community committed to supporting a strong education,” she explained. “Our school board, our leadership team and our staff are all united in our goal to make sure Dripping Springs maintains the same level of educational excellence we’ve always been known for.”
In light of continued COVID- 19 concerns and renewed concerns over school safety, Dr. Morris-Kuentz addressed the district’s measures for cleanliness and security.
“Our school district is like many other public education entities facing challenges,” she said. “But we want you to know that, as a community, deep roots will get us through, and we’ll be working as educators to provide each student with a safe learning environment and the promise of a strong future.”
Among these challenges, the district continues to search for additional teachers and staff. DSISD hired almost 50 new employees and 10 transfers in June, according to a report from its human resources department. The district currently has over 50 open jobs listed on its website.
