General Information

Principal:  Romikianta Sneed

Grade Levels:  Pre-K4 - 8th 

School Hours: 7:45am - 3:20pm

Trustee District: District 9, Edward Turner

School Division/Feeder Pattern:
Schools Region IV Madison/Lincoln High School Feeder Pattern

Motto: We are One School – One Team – One Dream.

Mission: At Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Arts Academy, our mission is to provide a safe and secure learning environment in which students gain the behavioral and academic skills to become successful.

Vision: Our vision is to provide an atmosphere that develops the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally.

Solid Uniform Colors:

• Top: White or Navy Blue solid collared shirts
• Bottoms: Navy Blue or Khaki
• Jackets & Sweater: (Navy Blue Only)

School Colors: Blue and White

Backpacks Requirement

• Clear backpacks PK4-8th

Mascot: Bengals

Meet the Teacher Night

• Thursday, August 7, 2025, Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM

How can I find out who my student's teacher is?

• Parents/Guardians will be able to meet during Meet the Teacher Night and teachers will reach out to welcome.

Enrollment Information

When can you expect registration to be confirmed?

• Registration for Returning Students Only will be confirmed within 48 hours.

Application-for NEW students

• Please apply here: choosedallasisd.schoolmint.com

• Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open on November 1, 2025.