Dripping Springs ISD is a highly acclaimed school district that serves more than 8,800 students in grades PK-12 in northern Hays County.

Dripping Springs, Texas
STATE CHAMPIONS!!!!!
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Congratulations to our Superintendent, Dr. Bruce Gearing, for being named the @region13 2019 Superintendent of the Year! Dr. Gearing and the other 18 regional winners from around the state are now up for the @tasbnews Superintendent of the Year award, given out in Sept. #IamDSISD
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Former @DripFB standout Austin Novosad went 5-for-7 for 38 yards in Oregon’s 45-6 win over Liberty in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl this afternoon in Arizona. #iamDSISD #TPD
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Tonight, the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Holly Morris-Kuentz as the lone finalist for the DSISD superintendent position. By law, a 21-day waiting period will occur prior to the formal hiring. #iamDSISD District News: bit.ly/3tgDgyn
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SET. MATCH. CHAMPIONSHIP! TIGERS ARE 6A STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations, @DSTigerVBall!! We’re so proud of you! #iamDSISD
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Thirteen Tiger seniors in five different sports signed National Letters on Intent announcing their commitment to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Congratulations! #iamDSISD
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Former Tiger football standout Curtis Raymond (Class of 2018) will be playing in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday as part of the TCU football program! Good luck and congrats on a fantastic season! #iamDSISD #Tiger4Life
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Congratulations to seven Tiger seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level!
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As a public display of our appreciation, respect, and gratitude for the Class of 2020, tonight and each Friday night for the remainder of the school year, we will turn on Tiger Stadium lights at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 military time) for 20 minutes. Supporting our seniors! #iamDSISD
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STATE BOUND! @DSWomensSoccer defeats Alamo Heights on penalty kicks in the regional final to advance to the state tournament! #IamDSISD
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Congratulations to the Dripping Springs High School Class of 2019! Can't wait to see how you continue to learn and make positive contributions to our world! #IamDSISD
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Class of 2019 Senior Walk ... a Dripping tradition! #iamDSISD
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Two DSISD student-athletes spent a few hours showing their support to our hard-working H-E-B employees by lending a hand to wrangle carts in the parking lot. Way to show your Tiger spirit, sophomore Logan Husch and his brother, DSMS eighth-grader Tyler!! #iamDSISD
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Today senior Ty Kaatz will be one busy guy ! He is an outfielder on DSHS baseball team, playing Game 2 of Area series vs. SA Southwest HS (home, 1 p.m.). Then, Ty will compete in the UIL State Track & Field Championships as a member of boys' 4x400 meter relay squad. #iamDSISD
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Congratulations Dripping Springs High School Teacher of the Year Sara Freeman! #iamDSISD
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Nine senior Tiger athletes signing national letters of intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Congrats!!
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Welcome new teachers to Dripping Springs ISD ... you're now a part of the Tiger Nation! #IamDSISD
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Tiger volleyball bringing home a third @uiltexas championship trophy! 🏆🏆🏆 1994 - 3A Champions 2015 - 5A Champions 2022 - 6A Champions
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Congratulations to DSHS rising senior Avery Kalsu for being named the Female Athlete of the Year by the @statesman during their inaugural Best of All-Centex Preps awards banquet Monday night! Several other DS standouts also attended the banquet. Congrats to all! #IamDSISD
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DSHS baseball fell to Rouse, 2-1 in 14 innings, in game two of the regional final series to end the 2021 season. The Tigers set a school record for wins with a 30-13-1 record and made their first trip to the regional finals in 23 years. Congrats on a great season! #iamDSISD
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TIGERS WIN! For the first time since 1998, @dstigerbaseball is headed to the regional final after defeating Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial 5-4 in game three of the series. The Tigers will play Leander Rouse in the Region IV-5A final next week. Congratulations, Tigers! #iamDSISD
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Associate head coach Thomas Acker has been named the next HEAD COACH for the Tiger basketball program! #iamDSISD Congratulations, Coach Acker! 🐅🏀 District News: bit.ly/3nMEWlh
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DSHS senior Jayci Goldsmith repeats as 5A girls' singles tennis 5A state champion, defeating Corpus Christi Flour Bluff's Femke Tjon-A-Joe in three sets! Congrats Jayci!
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Congratulations to health sciences teacher Lauren Milner for being awarded the Dripping Springs High School @OneTigerNation Teacher of the Year Award! #IamDSISD
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STATE BOUND ... AGAIN! @DSSoccer_Boys defeat Brownsville Rivera 2-1 to punch their ticket to the UIL State Tournament for the second consecutive season! #iamDSISD
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Congratulations to the DSHS Class of 2020! #iamDSISD
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Congratulations to @DSHSsball's Camille Corona for being selected as the 2018-19 5A-6A Softball Athlete of the Year by the Texas Girls Coaches Association! A first for a DSHS softball player. Camille is headed to UT to play for the Longhorn softball team this fall. #IamDSISD
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Congratulations to superintendent Dr. Bruce Gearing, who is one of five public school administrators from across Texas selected as state finalists for @tasbnews's (Texas Association of School Boards) annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award. #IamDSISD
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Congratulations to the Tiger Band for earning Silver Medal at state contest!
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DSISD staff helped to check out technology for families who needed a device for students to do remote learning. Thanks to parents for filling out survey and thanks to today's helpers! #iamDSISD
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At last night's UIL 5A Area D Marching Contest, the Tiger band ranked first and qualified for state!
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STATE BOUND! @DSWomensSoccer defeats Cedar Park 2-0 to advance to the state semifinals! #iamDSISD
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THEN AND NOW... a group of seniors who spent two years as classmates at Dripping Springs Elementary being taught by Lisa Stoll, have stayed friends through their Dripping Springs years. "The Stoll Squad" got together at DSE recently and re-created photos taken in 2010. #iamDSISD
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Sights and sounds from the @DSWomensSoccer team's trip to the 5A State Tournament. Congrats Coach Perrine, staff, and Lady Tigers on a fantastic season! #IamDSISD
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After advancing to the regional finals on Friday night in San Antonio, the @dstigerbaseball seniors were recognized by principal Angela Gamez and received a standing ovation during Friday's graduation ceremony after arriving an hour late but in time to walk the stage! #iamDSISD
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Tonight the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Angela Gamez as the next principal of Dripping Springs HS. Ms. Gamez currently is an assistant principal at DSHS; she will start her new duties following Joe Burns' retirement at the end of this school year. #iamDSISD
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A historic season is capped off the perfect way as the @DSWomensSoccer team captures their first state title in program history following a 2-1 victory over Frisco Wakeland! The Lady Tigers finish the season with a 27-1-1 record, a school record for wins. #iamDSISD
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Congratulations to MICHAEL LEMONDS, Dripping Springs High School 2019-20 Teacher of the Year! Mike, who teaches Business and Real Estate, is in his fifth year with DSHS. He will now be eligible for DSISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. #iamDSISD
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With last Friday's victory over NB Canyon, @DSTigerVBall's head coach Michael Kane secured his 700th coaching victory (354 with the Tigers and 346 total at St. Michael's and Hays HS). Over his 23 years, Coach Kane has a .720 winning percentage. Congrats Coach! #IamDSISD
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STATE BOUND!!! @DSSoccer_Boys defeat Brownsville Porter 2-0 to advance to the UIL State Tournament for just the second time in program history (2010)! Congratulations, Tigers! We are proud of you! #DrivingSuccess
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Good luck to the 7 Tigers that are heading to the state track meet on Friday! Marleena Mickel (2 mile), Avery Kalsu (400 meters), Bobby Holt (800 meters), and the boys 4x400 relay team of Tyler Herron, Andres Perry, Zyle Nance, and Ty Kaatz will all run for @DS_Track. #IamDSISD
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STATE BOUND! Congratulations to the Tiger Band on advancing to the UIL 6A State Marching Contest! This will be their 5th consecutive trip to the state contest and 17th overall. They will compete at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, Nov. 7. #iamDSISD
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At May 11 meeting, DSISD trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Karen Kidd as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation. Full story available at dsisdtx.us, under "District News." #iamDSISD
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Congratulations to the DSHS Tiger Band for placing 10th in the 5A finals. That’s out of 254 bands in 5A!! Cedar Park HS won the state title. #iamDSISD
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Tiger soccer finishes runner-up at the state tournament to finish 26-4 on the season, advancing to its first state championship game. Congratulations on a great season, we're proud of you! #DrivingSuccess 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 26 wins 328 points 117 goals 18 shutouts
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Congratulations to DSHS graduate Jordan Batson who has been promoted to head coach for the girls' varsity basketball program! #iamDSISD
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A TIGER SWEEP tonight in Cav Country as @DSFBTPD defeats Lake Travis 38-31 and @DSTigerVBall wins 3-0 to hand LT its first district loss! GO TIGERS! #iamDSISD
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Congrats to the @DSTigerVBall team for moving on in the 5A playoffs! The Tigers are bi-district champions after defeating Seguin in straight sets Tuesday night. The area round is next! #iamdsisd
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Eight more Tiger student-athletes sign national letters of intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level!
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Senior Walk Class of 2018! A great Tiger tradition.
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Congratulations Walnut Springs Elementary Principal Julie Pryor, who learned today she is one of five statewide finalists for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Elementary Principal of the Year Award! #iamDSISD @HEB #HEBEducation
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Dripping Springs neighborhoods are being treated to the sound of outdoor music weeknights at 7 p.m., thanks to Sycamore Springs MS band students. During this time of remote learning and social distancing, the students are performing “porch concerts." #iamDSISD
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STATE CHAMPION! Congratulations to @DSHS_Wrestling junior Chase Warden for capping off a perfect season with a state championship! DSHS finished 8th place as a team; Clayton Jetton finished 5th in his division and Tony Quevedo and Luke Norton scored points at the meet. #IamDSISD
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Class of 2020 Senior Walk ... a Tiger tradition! #iamDSISD
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HEADED TO THE 'SHIP! Tiger soccer will play for its first state title following a 1-0 win over Katy Jordan! Adam Knutson scores the goal with 9 minutes to play. Tigers will face FW Trimble Tech or Frisco Wakeland in the championship on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. #DrivingSuccess
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DSHS volleyball beats Canyon HS in the regional final, taking 3/4 sets! Headed to state tournament!! Way to go Tigers!
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State send-off for Tiger girls' and boys' cross country teams at today's pep rally. Good luck tomorrow at state championships!! #iamDSISD
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Congratulations Dripping Springs Elementary Principal Kellie Raymond, who made it to the semifinalist round in the H-E-B Excellence in Education program for Elementary Principal of the Year! Only 50 principals (elementary & secondary) made it to the semifinal round. #iamDSISD
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All Dripping Springs ISD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to approaching inclement weather. Extracurricular activities also are canceled. #iamDSISD
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DISTRICT CHAMPS! Congratulations to the DSHS girls' cross country team on capturing the District 26-6A title! All runners placed in the top 20, led by Madison Johnson (3rd place). The Tigers will compete in the Region IV-6A Championship on Oct. 24 in Corpus Christi. #iamDSISD
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DSHS list of top 10 students by academic rank for the Class of 2020 is: Johnny Dollard (valedictorian), Jason Oliphant (salutatorian), Ashley Rummel, Riley Wheaton, Cailey England, Rachel Stanley, Rebecca Depinto, Alexander Yount, Brooke Rummel & Cameron Duran. Congrats #iamDSISD
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Congratulations DSISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Brandis Smoland (SSE) and Secondary Teacher of Year Sara Freeman (DSHS)! #iamDSISD
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Tonight the DSISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved to hire Todd Washburn as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Washburn will begin his new role leading DSISD’s seven campuses immediately. #iamDSISD
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Welcome new teachers to Dripping Springs ISD ... you're going to love being part of the Tiger Nation! #iamDSISD
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Each day this week as we near Valentine's Day on Friday, we'll highlight married couples who both work in DSISD. Thank you for making the Tiger Family a big part of your own families! Keep looking for posts throughout the week to see other DSISD couples! #IamDSISD
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Lady Tiger soccer team has defeated Gregory Portland HS 4-2 in the regional semifinal playoff round in Corpus Christi. After being tied 2-2 in regulation, the game went into OT then penalty kicks. DSHS plays Alamo Hts. Saturday 2 pm in regional final. Go Tigers!! #iamDSISD
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The final update for the 2018-19 #LoneStarCup was released by @uiltexas and @OneTigerNation is in 2nd place. Congratulations on a wonderful school year! #IamDSISD
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Lady Tiger softball team with 1-0 and 4-3 wins over Foster HS Friday to win the regional final and earn a ticket to the state tourney!
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Tigers win game 5, 15-12. STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
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Great photo taken by DSHS senior Stephen Thomas! #iamDSISD
A great super blue blood moon photo from Stephen Thomas in Dripping Springs. Full photo gallery here: bit.ly/2rVeYP8?utm_medium=so…
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The state tournament-qualifying @DSWomensSoccer team was sent off to the state tournament with a mini pep-rally by their peers this afternoon. The Lady Tigers play Mansfield Legacy HS on Thursday at noon at Georgetown's Birkelbach Field. Go Lady Tigers! #IamDSISD
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Here we go Tigers! #iamDSISD
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Graduation may be delayed but we still had the chance to honor the DSHS Class of 2020 with the Senior Sunset and fireworks show! Love our seniors! Thanks KDRP for live broadcast. #iamDSISD
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Congratulations Dripping Springs High School Class of 2017!
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FINAL Tiger football drops a heartbreaking back-and-forth battle to Vandegrift in the state quarterfinals, 27-24, to finish 12-2 in their 6A debut season. Congratulations on a fantastic year, we’re proud of you! #iamDSISD
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STATE BOUND! The @dshs_tiger_band has qualified for the state competition by finishing second at area this weekend in Pflugerville. The band will perform in the state prelims at the Alamodome on Monday, November 4 at 9:15 a.m. Congratulations! #IamDSISD
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Tigers win! DSHS defeats Boerne champion in regional quarterfinals in straight sets, 25-21, 25-15, 25-20
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Ten 10 DSHS seniors sign National letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college! Congrats Avery Kalsu, Mackenzie Murray, Sarah Nading, Kylar Raymond, Mikayla Kanetzky, Jayna Reid, Danny Henry, Emma Jones, Xavier Phillips, and Zach Tjemeland. #iamDSISD
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Congrats Tiger quarterback Tanner Prewit, the Austin American Statesman Player of the Week. Against Tivy HS he passed for 273 yards and rushed for 183 yards (456 total offense) leading DSHS to 48-35 win. Prewit accounted for 5 of 6 DS touchdowns. #iamDSISD
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Congratulations DSHS Class of 2018! The Tiger Nation is proud of you. #iamDSISD
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STATE BOUND! Congratulations to the DSHS Tiger Band on advancing to the UIL 5A State Marching Band Contest! DSHS will perform in the prelims on Monday, Nov. 1, at 6:45 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The top 12 bands advance to finals the following day. #DrivingSuccess
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DSHS baseball advances to the regional quarterfinals with a 5-0 win over San Antonio Jefferson HS! Cameron O’Banan strikes out nine batters in his complete-game performance. Congratulations to Coach Payne on his 300th career win! #iamDSISD
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DSHS senior swimmer Micah Slaton qualified in two events for the U.S. Olympic Trials in June (100M and 200M Butterfly).
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Due to inclement weather, Dripping Springs ISD schools will be closed on Thursday, March 5. See: dsisd.txed.net.
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On September 6, Uvalde CISD students and staff return to school for the first time since the tragic May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School. On Tuesday, we encourage DSISD students, teachers, staff, parents and the community to wear maroon and white to show support for Uvalde!
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Congratulations to 2019-20 DSISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Kristin Wright (RSE) and District Secondary Teacher of the Year Michael Lemonds (DSHS)!
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What a comeback!! In regional semifinals, the Lady Tiger volleyball team beat Gregory Portland HS 3-2 by winning 3 straight sets after dropping the first 2! Regional final Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at South San Athletic Center vs. Alamo Hts. HS. Way to go! #iamDSISD
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Congratulations Tiger basketball coach Craig Swannack, selected as Central Texas Coach of the Year.
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Tigers win regional playoff game 69-35!
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Congrats to the seniors who signed National Letters of Intent today! Baseball: Adam Newbill Basketball: Dylan Ducharme Cheer: Kaitlyn Marshall Dance: Michelle Hiller Football: Nathan Prehar Lacrosse: Aiden Kane, Owen Rhodes Track & Field: Mai Zimmerman Volleyball: Kylie Vu
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NOT DONE YET! Taliyah Copeland delivers the go-ahead goal with less than two minutes to play to send @DSWomensSoccer to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP with a 1-0 win over Friendswood! #iamDSISD
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The new DSHS classroom wing is substantially complete! #iamDSISD
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Here we go!
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Tiger Band headed to state. Great send-off! Good luck #iamDSISD
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Good luck to Camille Corona and Logan Hulon, former DSHS softball standouts (Class of 2019) and current members of the Texas softball team who will be playing in the Women's College World Series finals this week! #DrivingSuccess #WCWS @DSHSsball
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The Tiger football team moved into the AP state top 10 poll for Class 5A this week. DSHS is ranked 10th, with a 4-0 season record.
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The DSHS Tiger Band has been announced as one of 12 finalists in the UIL 5A State Marching Contest! DSHS will perform in the finals tomorrow at 3:15 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. GOOD LUCK TIGER BAND! #DrivingSuccess
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Join us in celebrating National Principals Month as we recognize DSISD's wonderful campus leaders. Thank you for your passion, vision, and leadership. You are truly life-changers! #IamDSISD #ThankAPrincipal
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TIGERS WIN! @DSSoccer_Boys are headed to the 6A state championship game and will face Katy Seven Lakes tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. in Georgetown. Keep it going, boys! Proud of you! #iamDSISD
#UILState Boys Soccer 6A Semifinal FINAL SCORE: ⚽️🥅 SHOOTOUT Allen @AllenHS_Eagles 1️⃣ Dripping Springs @DSSoccer_Boys 2️⃣ Box Score ➡️ bit.ly/3L3lGcv
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Congratulations Natalie Mahany, Texas PTA Elementary Teacher of the Year! dsisdtx.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?…
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