The Blazer Beat
April 10, 2026
North Lake Family,
We have completed the first week of STAAR testing with 100% of our students completing the exam and all arriving on time. Thank you for supporting our students! As we prepare for our next round of testing next week, our Biology and US History are ready to take on the challenge. Students who are enrolled in Biology will test on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and US History students will test on Thursday, April 16, 2026. We ask again that students come with a fully charged laptop, lunch that does not need to be heated up, and plan to arrive on time.
I would also ask parents to take time to complete the Dallas ISD Parent Survey linked below. This survey is a very helpful tool to assist our decision-making and see the feedback you have for our campus and Dallas ISD. We are very close to our goal and I ask that you take some time to complete the survey.
This weekend is also our Class of 2026 Senior Prom at the Omni Hotel in Las Colinas! We are excited for our Seniors to come dressed to impress and show off their dance moves! Thank you to our Senior Sponsor, Ms. Ferguson, and our Senior teachers for working with our students this year. North Lake ECHS Staff will be on hand during prom to support our students.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and has time to recharge with family/friends. Let’s make it a great week! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Adrian Hernandez
Principal
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernandez2648
Familias de North Lake,
Hemos completado la primera semana de las pruebas STAAR, con el 100% de nuestros estudiantes presentando el examen y llegando todos a tiempo. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes! Mientras nos preparamos para la próxima ronda de exámenes la semana que viene, nuestros grupos de Biología e Historia de los EE. UU. están listos para afrontar el desafío. Los estudiantes inscritos en Biología presentarán el examen el martes 14 de abril de 2026, y los estudiantes de Historia de los EE. UU. lo harán el jueves 16 de abril de 2026. Solicitamos nuevamente que los estudiantes traigan su computadora portátil con la batería completamente cargada, un almuerzo que no requiera ser calentado y que se aseguren de llegar a tiempo.
También quisiera pedir a los padres que dediquen un momento a completar la Encuesta para Padres del Dallas ISD, cuyo enlace se encuentra a continuación. Esta encuesta es una herramienta muy útil para respaldar nuestra toma de decisiones y conocer sus opiniones y sugerencias sobre nuestra escuela y el Dallas ISD. Estamos muy cerca de alcanzar nuestra meta; les pido, por favor, que dediquen un tiempo a completar la encuesta.
¡Este fin de semana también se celebra el Baile de Graduación de la Clase de 2026 en el Hotel Omni de Las Colinas! ¡Estamos entusiasmados por ver a nuestros estudiantes de último año llegar vestidos para impresionar y lucir sus mejores pasos de baile! Agradecemos a nuestra asesora de la clase de último año, la Sra. Ferguson, y a los maestros de los estudiantes graduandos por su trabajo con nuestros alumnos durante este año. El personal de North Lake ECHS estará presente durante el baile para brindar apoyo a nuestros estudiantes.
Espero que todos tengan un excelente fin de semana y encuentren tiempo para recargar energías junto a sus familiares y amigos. ¡Hagamos de la próxima una gran semana! ¡Gracias!
Atentamente,
Adrián Hernández
Director
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernández2648
Dr. Baker 10th/11th Grade
Dr. Hart 9th/12th Grade
North Lake ECHS Families!
I hope everyone had a great four day weekend! As we move into April our Seniors are going to be making some big college decisions. At this point most of our Seniors are comparing financial aid letters, attending visits/fly-ins, working with me on financial aid appeals, etc. as they and their family decide which college option is right for them.
As of today a little over 25% of our seniors have committed to a college, while the remaining 75% are comparing options. The deadline to enroll in most private colleges is May 1st, so the majority of our students should be enrolled by the end of this month. I will keep you updated on their progress!
Celebrations:
- Nicolette was accepted to Davidson College with a FULL scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and food with exclusively grant and scholarship aid!
Applications: 100% of our students have applied to at least 3 colleges and universities, and all but one student has confirmed acceptances with me!
FAFSA: 97.4% of our students have completed their FAFSA/TASFA!
Scholarships: I am so happy to announce that our seniors have SURPASSED their scholarshipUpcoming Events for Juniors:
ASP X Davidson Info Meeting: On Saturday, April 18th from 10:00-12:00 ASP will be hosting our annual ASP X Davidson Scholars informational meeting! Representatives from Davidson College will be at the event talking about the scholarship and meeting interested students, I have reached out to invite students individually, invited students at SAT Prep, and spoke to the Junior class about the event today during the huddle. So far North Lake has had a student in each cohort since the scholarship was started last school year, and I am excitedly looking for students who may be strong candidates for the program!
Thank you all for your continued support! goal! As of today our seniors have earned $20,619,678 in scholarships and grants!
Beginning on the first day of school (August 12, 2025), all students will be expected to adhere to the the North Lake Early College dress code and uniform policy.
Wednesday will be "Uniform Day" On Uniform Wednesdays, students are required to wear their ECHS uniform shirt, black slacks, khaki slacks or a skirt (no shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms in normal position, i.e., arms hanging naturally, as student is standing straight and upright).
Senior Only Uniform of grey slacks or Grey/Blue plaid skirt with the North Lake ECHS uniform shirt or Senior Shirt!
North Lake ECHS Uniform can be purchased at Levine's two locations or via their website https://levinesstores.com/collections/north-lake-early-college-high-school.
Students will be required to follow the North Lake Dress Code on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the image below which outlines the do's and don'ts.
All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 25/26 school year, small personal non clear bags are allowed. Dallas ISD will provide all students with one free clear back from the school year. I would recommend the mesh bag as they are more durable for the year. If you require a backpack, you can pick up at open house or first day of school
Mesh/Clear Backpack examples - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+backpack&crid=21Z8OKVNB5ZZY&sprefix=Mesh+Bac%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_1_8
Seniors Only, click on the photo for product info at Levine's
John Johnson - Assistant Principal
Monique Gossett - Campus Coordinator
Kara Hoover - English I Cluster Lead Teacher
Kane Cortez - MAPS and Algebra I
Ana Martinez - Biology and AP Environmental Science
Hector Osegueda - AP Human Geography and AP African American Studies
Aaronia Ferguson - English II, Senior Sponsor and Cluster Lead Teacher
Bethany Tam - Dual Credit German
Jeff Heiple - Geometry and Cluster Lead Teacher
Samah Al-Hamadi - Dual Credit Biology
Alexandra Locker - Algebra II
Swati Chakarvarty - Honors Chemistry
Aubry Born - Dual Credit English
Dr. John Davis II - Special Education
Elida Rueda - Parent Support Specialist
Dr. August Darbonne - Dual Credit US History and Mexican American Studies
Dhara Katbamna - Dual Credit Math and AP AB Calculus
Kelly Green - Dual Credit Government and AP Economics
Steven Nguyen - Dual Credit Health/PE and Cluster Lead Teacher
Michelle Smith - Dual Credit English
Danny Whitsell - Business and Financial Literacy
Nurse Archie - School Nurse
Natasha Sublet - Office Manager
Sandra Fisher - Financial Clerk and Parent Liaison
Cledy Olivares - Campus Safety Monitor
Tierra King - Teacher's Assistant and TSIA2 Math Tutor
Tonya Caston - Data Clerk/Registrar
