Schools
Donations drive GRS Giving Place to continue impacting students
Since opening its doors in 2013-14, the district’s GRS Giving Place has helped hundreds of students receive necessities in order to pursue success. Serving the district’s foster care and homeless population, as well as students and families who face hardships, this...
Remington College offers back to school safety tips
As August approaches and everyone heads back to school, remaining vigilant about safety is important. Check out these tips from the Criminal Justice Department at Remington College to help keep everyone safe this school year! Here are 15 things you can do to support...
NMSC announces scholarship winners
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These Merit Scholar designees join more than 3,200 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in...
Naaman Forest HS wins college, career readiness award
Hobsons, the global leader in college and career readiness technology, named Naaman Forest High School as the Naviance College and Career Readiness winner in the 2017 Hobsons Education Advances Awards. The award was announced Wednesday, July 12. The high school in...
Sarah Hazelton receives law degrees
South Garland High School alumna Sarah Hazelton was awarded dual Juris Doctor and Master of Legal Studies degrees from Empire College School of Law in Santa Rosa, California June 4. She also holds a B.A. in History from University of North Texas. While...
Jordan Merritt of Garland completes Pharmacy Camp
Jordan Merritt of Garland was among 26 students from nine states to participate in Harding University College of Pharmacy’s ninth annual Pharmacy Camp in Searcy, Arkansas. College faculty and students partnered with Walgreens to present the camp June 18-23. As...
Jackson Tech Center receives sports equipment donation
Dr Pepper Snapple awarded Jackson Technology Center a Let’s Play equipment donation valued at just over $10,000 as part of its partnership with Good Sports. This donation includes inflatables, fitness equipment, badminton and tennis racquets, equipment bags and flag...
GHS, SMU partner for engineering project
Garland High School advanced engineering students are experiencing real-world application, thanks to an initiative fueled by Southern Methodist University. The Smart Infrastructure Innovation Initiative (S3i) brings the high school students and their collegiate...
Armstrong ES nurse receives support, hugs
Armstrong Elementary School nurse Stephanie Howeth recently received an unexpected visit at her doorstep. Driving up in a rose-colored fire truck, the Pink Heals of Collin County, colleagues and family members surprised Howeth with cheers, hugs and words of...
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