Schools
TechFest promises fun, prizes, information
Enjoy a free night of family fun at GISD’s second-annual technology event. Formerly named Digital Resources Carnival, TechFest features interactive and innovative instructional tools, tips to stay safe online, virtual reality activities, programmable robots and much...
GISD board names interim superintendent
With great pleasure, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Deborah Cron as Interim Superintendent of Schools during a special called meeting Dec. 27. Cron brings to the position of interim superintendent a knowledge of the heartbeat of the Garland...
GISD agrees to pay big for superintendent’s resignation
Dr. Bob Morrison, former superintendent of Garland ISD, announced his retirement/resignation at a special board of trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20. Although no official reason for the resignation has been given, the employment termination agreement between Morrison...
GISD superintendent resigns abruptly
The Garland ISD board of trustees held a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 20 to announce the “retirement and resignation” of Dr. Bob Morrison, the district’s superintendent. No explanation was provided for his sudden departure. Additionally, taxpayers were not told...
Brandenburg MS coach receives FCA award
It was April 21st of 1966 when Coach Tom Landry helped with the official launch of the Dallas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was introduced to FCA in 1962, later stating, “FCA is about the future; about changed lives.” As a result, he faithfully...
Students explore future job opportunities
Several local organizations are participating in a Garland ISD program through which special needs students have an opportunity to learn job skills. The students, all 18-22 years of age, have completed the academic requirements of high school and are now in GISD’s...
Students join Spectrum, HISTORY to honor veterans
Spectrum, HISTORY and the students of Club Hill Elementary School will show appreciation for local veterans with a “Take a Veteran to School Day” event featuring appearances from Spectrum employees who have served in the United States military. Spectrum employees Mark...
Board discusses natatorium…again
After several lengthy discussions about the Garland ISD natatorium at September and October board meetings, trustees further deliberated the subject at a special 7 a.m., Oct. 31 meeting. Votes cast at the Sept. 13 meeting by board President Linda Griffin, along with...
Richland Collegiate HS student commended
Craig Hinkle, principal of Richland Collegiate High School, recently announced that Isra Abdulwadood of Garland, a Richland Collegiate High School student, has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. Abdulwadood joins some 34,000...
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