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Merit Scholarships announced
National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced more than 3,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2017 National...
Grads make senior walk through Hillside Academy
On Friday, June 2, graduating seniors from several Garland ISD high schools returned to their elementary school, Hillside Academy for Excellence, for a "Senior Walk." These Hillside Academy alumni, now graduating seniors, from Rowlett High School, Sachse High School,...
Teacher challenges O’Banion students
Students at O'Banion Middle School recently received a special treat, courtesy of teacher Joshua Hopkins. The sixth-grade math instructor challenged students to raise money for Pennies for Patients, a program that benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. But this...
NFHS grad continues community service
Jordan Johnson, 2011 Naaman Forest High School graduate, will be a Texas Tech University senior in the spring of 2018 and will have the honor of serving as vice president of the Collegiate 100. The group, under the umbrella of the 100 Black Men of West Texas,...
Lister ES families graduate fitness program
Families at Lister Elementary School have a leg up on health and fitness now, thanks to a community-fueled initiative. The Lion community completed Project Families in Training (FIT), an 11-week program sponsored by the YMCA of Dallas and funded by United Way,...
National Merit $2500 winners named
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program....
GHS students breakfast with Dallas Cowboy
Breakfast is believed to be the most important meal of the day, and Garland ISD wants to make sure its students start their mornings off right. The district, in partnership with Dairy Max and Fuel Up To Play 60, recently challenged all high school students to eat...
Special Olympics showcase athletic abilities
Elementary school students from across the district enjoyed a fun-filled day of friendly competition at GISD's Special Olympics Track & Field event April 25. Staff, peers, family members and local officials gathered at the outdoor event to cheer on the competitors...
Celebrate Teachers of Year
Every day, thousands of Garland ISD teachers encourage, inspire and motivate students to aim for academic success. These dedicated doers work to make a difference in the lives and futures of tomorrow—and their hard work and devotion do not go unnoticed. Toward...
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