Schools
RHS Eagle Theatre Co. receives multiple nominations, sets record
Rowlett High School’s Eagle Theatre Company is making waves in the local arts community, dominating nominations in two of the area’s biggest arts events. The talented troupe’s performance of Evita led to 11 out of 14 Schmidt and Jones Awards nominations, as well as 12...
GISD offers free meals to students during summer break
Garland ISD will continue nourishing bodies and minds after the school year ends, thanks to Student Nutrition Services’ summer feeding program. Starting June 12, students can receive free breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday at select campuses. "Summer can be a...
LCHS, NGHS named two of nation’s best high schools
Garland ISD is home to award-winning students, teachers and leaders. Lakeview Centennial and North Garland high schools are continuing that legacy of excellence, with both earning spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools rankings. The...
State-of-the-art natatorium coming soon to GISD
Garland ISD trustees recently approved a state-of-the-art design for the district’s new natatorium. The board voted 7-0 during its May 8 work session after receiving a proposal from the team of architects, engineers and experts who helped plan this facility. That team...
SGHS student Ryan O’Malley receives National Merit Scholar award
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the 2018 National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ryan H. O’Malley...
GHS sophomore wins state math competition title
Setting both school and district history, Zachary Nguyen is not only a sophomore at Garland High School. He is also a state champion in the 10th-grade Texas Math and Science Coaches Association number sense contest. Nguyen gave up a weekend over spring break to...
SGHS AVID student receives Dell Scholar scholarship
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a nationally recognized nonprofit and college-readiness system, announced today that 281 of this year's 500 Dell Scholars are AVID students. The Dell Scholars Program, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell...
GISD names Teachers of the Year
Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate the district’s leading educators at Garland ISD’s first-ever Teacher of the Year Luncheon April 30. After selfie snapping, honoree mingling, and words of gratitude from Superintendent Ricardo López and Board President...
Local entrepreneurs inspire Shugart students
Fifth-graders at Shugart Elementary School recently learned about African culture, entrepreneurship and fashion, thanks to a special visit. The campus welcomed Borokini and Iyabo Spears, two local designers, entrepreneurs and owners of Iyabos King and Queen Fashions...
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