With car accidents as the number one cause of teenage deaths in America, two Duncanville High School students are getting in the driver’s seat to decrease that statistic. Juniors Chase Apperson and Emilu Mata are members of the 2012-13 Teen Advisory Board with the Teens in the Driver’s Seat program.

At Acton Elementary, education involves not only the mind, but the body as well. The school is teaching its students Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and Habit #7 is “Sharpen the Saw.” That means taking care of the body by eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and spending time with family and friends.

Duncanville, Texas (May 11, 2012) – A seasoned coach with several Coach of the Year awards, four state championship titles, and a proven track record of building a strong, positive culture among his players, Danny Henderson will be a good fit for the “City of Champions,” according to Duncanville ISD Athletic Director Cathy Self-Morgan, as Duncanville High School’s next Boys Head Basketball coach. Henderson will replace Eric McDade, who recently accepted a position with Southlake Carroll ISD.

Do you HAC? According to district reports, only about 42% of Duncanville ISD parents do. Not sure what that means? HAC stands for Home Access Center. It’s a one-stop web portal that allows parents to view student schedules, attendance records, grades, and academic progress through a secure web interface. This summer, HAC will also be a parent’s key to revolutionizing the registration process as Duncanville ISD launches Online Registration in early July.