On Saturday, February 20, 2016, Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy had approximately 196 teams competing from kindergarten through university levels. Students selected one of six challenges and worked for 6 months to present their solution to the challenge. On the day of the tournament, each team then faced an Instant Challenge where they must solve a problem while "thinking on their feet" with the team centered solution.

Two of our very own BA teams are advancing to state! Superior Nobility and Tacos and Dog will both advance to the state competition in April. Along with these two teams, two other BA teams places second, one team placed third, and one team placed fifth. Congratulations to the teams and a huge thank you to Debra Jones and JROTC!

Although it's homecoming week at Bryan Adams HS, the students still took a day to stand for something greater than themselves. Yesterday, students and staff alike all had a "Pink Out" day for Breast Cancer Awareness. The hallways were flooded with pink shirts, shoes, and even tutus! Thank you to everyone who participated in this day!

However, this is not Bryan Adams' only effort to help with the battle against cancer. Bryan Adams HS is currently hosting a fundraiser to raise money towards the battle against pediatric cancer. “Our staff and athletes would like the opportunity to give back to kids that are not given the opportunity that most people take for granted daily,” said Gil Baber, Bryan Adams’ Athletic Director. “Every person knows someone who has been effected by this tragic disease and hopefully with our assistance through this program we can help children less fortunate have a more fulfilling childhood.  If each person would take the time to donate whatever they are capable of, we can make a huge difference in kids’ lives.”  All money that is generated from Bryan Adams’ efforts will support kids who are fighting cancer at Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas. Please click here to donate: https://donate.go4thegoal.org/fundraise/team?ftid=57338 

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-Twitter: @BryanAdamsHS

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-School Website: dallasisd.org/bryanadams

As students returned to what is now known as the Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy for the first day of school, they were greeted in a MAJOR way. As students stepped off of the bus or out of their parents' cars, the belles danced, the cheerleaders cheered, and the band played songs to awaken them and get them excited for the day ahead! 

This is the first day of the Leadership Academy, including the newly developed uniforms featuring a school crest and the new block schedule. Students will now be challenged more inside of the classroom, as well as given more real world experience outside of the classroom. 

To learn more about the Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, click here: www.dallasisd.org/bryanadams

To sign up to become a Community Partner, click here: tiny.cc/BApartner

On the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2015, Bryan Adams hosted a Parent & Volunteer Celebration Dinner, in which active parents and volunteers from the 2014-2015 school year were honored. All attendees received gift bags and certificates, as well as dinner and dessert courtesy of the Bryan Adams Culinary Arts department. A slideshow featuring students and staff holding a "Thank you, volunteers" sign played in the background. Special awards such as "Outstanding Leadership", "Very Involved Parent" and a "Community Service" certificate were awarded by the Bryan Adams Community Liaison, while Communities in Schools (CIS) awarded parents and volunteers with certificates and mini-trophies. Bryan Adams appreciates all of our parents and volunteers! 

You can view the slideshow on the Bryan Adams website (http://www.dallasisd.org/bryanadams) or by clicking here: http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Maker/d20753378k5223125o1l1/volunteer-appreciation-15-2

Special thanks to: 

• Bryan Adams Culinary Arts Department
• Communities in Schools
• DISD's Volunteer and Partnership Services
• Bryan Adams Library Staff
• Casa View Elementary Community Liaison- Maria Casarez
• BRYAN ADAMS PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS!