Dickinson Gator Wellness

10/31/2025

When families face sudden income loss, like furloughs during a government shutdown, school meals can be a critical safety net.

✅ Reminder: Free & Reduced-Price Meal applications can be submitted any time of year if family income changes.
🔗 Apply now: https://www.mealappnow.com/mandks/splash.php
✅ This ensures kids continue to receive the healthy meals they need to thrive.

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Dickinson Independent School District

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

We're joining the fight to spread knowledge and protect our communities. Fentanyl is a powerful and dangerous drug, and awareness is key in preventing its devastating consequences.

Learn more: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl

10/17/2025

The Dickinson ISD Gator Wellness Center sincerely thanks the Samara Community Foundation for your generous donation! Your support plays a vital role in helping us continue to assist families with mental health services and essential needs.

We’re honored to collaborate with other outstanding Dickinson Independent School District partners — including M.I. Lewis Social Service Center, the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation, and Higher Up Texas — all working together to support student success academically, emotionally, and personally.

09/05/2025

09/04/2025

🌟 Character Strong Campaign Continues! 🌟

We are excited to continue our district-wide "Character Strong" initiative, led by the Dickinson Gator Wellness Center! Each month, we focus on a different character trait that reflects the values we want to instill in our students, families, and staff.

September's Character Trait: RESPECT ❤️

Respect means seeing value in all people and things and treating them with care. It’s about recognizing the worth in everyone and everything around us, and acting with consideration and kindness in all our interactions.

Let’s work together to practice respect in our classrooms, hallways, and community every day. By showing respect, we create a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and cared for. 💙🐊

07/09/2025

💙🚔 INTRODUCING: The Dickinson PD Guardian Program

We are proud to roll out the DPD Guardian Program, a voluntary system used to help keep our most vulnerable communities safe.

❓What is the Guardian Program?
A voluntary, confidential registry designed to help first responders identify and assist individuals who may have communication challenges or cognitive conditions.

📁 How does it work?
If an officer encounters someone who is lost, confused, or unable to communicate clearly, the Guardian Project allows us to access vital information on file to:
🧍🏽Help identify the individual.
📞 Contact their guardian or caretaker quickly.
🏡 Ensure their safe return home.

👨🏼‍💻 How to Enroll:
Scan the QR code or call the department non-emergency number at 281-337-4700 to enroll! It is voluntary and completely free.

05/08/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that Kim Jackson, the counselor at Calder Elementary, is the recipient of the prestigious Walter Kase Educator Excellence Award. This award is presented annually to three exceptional educators who have made outstanding contributions to fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and understanding in their schools.

Mrs. Jackson’s unwavering commitment to creating a safe and supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and rejects prejudice embodies the spirit of this award. Her work directly aligns with the legacy of Walter Kase, a Holocaust survivor whose dedication to educating young people, educators, and community leaders about the dangers of hate and the importance of love, respect, and empathy continues to inspire.

We applaud Mrs. Jackson for her exceptional dedication to nurturing an environment where all students can thrive. Her passion for promoting understanding and kindness is truly deserving of this honor.

05/01/2025

May’s Character Trait of the Month: CREATIVITY

At Dickinson ISD, we’re celebrating Creativity — using your imagination to make something new or solve a problem.

Whether it’s thinking outside the box, expressing yourself through art or writing, or finding new ways to help others, our Gators use creativity to shine in their own unique ways.

Let’s continue to inspire, explore, and lead with imagination!

04/14/2025

April is Month of the Military child! 💜

Join us for "Purple Up Day" on Tuesday, April 15th by wearing purple to show your appreciation for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military children. 🎖

At the Gator Wellness Center, we're proud to support and celebrate our military-connected students and families through our Gators Salute program. Click here for more information about this program's resources: https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/gc.gatorssalute

Let's come together and Purple Up, Gator Nation! 🐊

04/09/2025

Are you a grandparent raising your grandkids? Join us to connect with others who understand your journey on April 15, 2025, at 10AM. Whether you’re looking for support, resources, or just a friendly chat, this is the place for you. We’re here to help—see you there!

04/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬!

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and Dickinson ISD is proud to recognize a student for his heroic actions.

On March 13, 2025, Edward Osorto, a student at McAdams Jr. High School, exhibited remarkable courage when he saved a fellow student from choking. Edward noticed another student struggling to breathe due to a piece of gum lodged in their throat. Acting swiftly, Edward performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the obstruction and allowing the student to breathe again.

Edward received a standing ovation at the Dickinson ISD school board meeting tonight in recognition of his lifesaving efforts.