A former Dripping Springs ISD administrator has been tabbed to fill another void in the district’s executive leadership team. Joe Burns, who in June retired after serving as the Dripping Springs High principal for several years, was named as the interim Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Innov...

The three largest school districts in Hays County are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in additional funding for teacher pay raises following the signing of House Bill (HB) 3 by Governor Greg Abbott. HB 3, the public school finance bill, ensures an additional $11.6 billion in public s...

A pay raise for Dripping Springs ISD teachers is forthcoming after district leaders Monday approved the measure following passage of key legislation in Austin. Through approval of House Bill (HB) 3 in May, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month, DSISD is projected to receive roughly $3.7 mill...

Dear DSISD Families, The health and well-being of our students has always been one of the highest priorities in our district. In recent years, educators have become increasingly aware of the critical role that the mental health of students plays in their overall happiness. This awareness has emerged...

On May 20, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved by a 6-0 vote Superintendent Bruce Gearing’s recommendation of Steve Novickas as the next principal of Rooster Springs Elementary.  Novickas is currently in his second year as an assistant principal at Sycamore Springs Middle...

At its April 22 meeting, the Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to approve Superintendent Bruce Gearing’s recommendation of Melinda Gardner as the next principal of Walnut Springs Elementary. Gardner has spent her entire career in Bastrop ISD and currently is the principal of Lost Pine...

As the the 86th Texas Legislature churns forward, the pressure to address meaningful public school finance reform was on the clock last week. Ultimately, the Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill that would give teachers and librarians a $5,000 raise. The bill proposes $3.7 billion for mandated tea...

How Dripping Springs ISD will approach secondary education over the next century is now at the community’s doorstep.  While a formal decision won’t be made for a few more years, Dripping Springs ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing said residents will be on the clock to determine the number of high scho...

Teachers recognized for going above and beyond Trustee Barbara Stroud presenting to Sherry Gillmore. On Jan. 28, Dripping Springs ISD elementary students who placed first in the district UIL academic competition were recognized. Employees receiving Above and Beyond Awards for the month of January we...

A new safety video adopted by all four Hays County public school districts looks to educate students and teachers on the necessary steps in case of an emergency. The video, which was simultaneously announced and broadcasted to various Hays County law enforcement officers, public officials and studen...