Schools
Homer Johnson leaves mark on GISD
Leaving a lasting mark, Homer Johnson has announced his retirement from Garland ISD. The legendary Executive Director of Athletics will end a 68-year career with the district Aug. 31. “Sixty-eight years of service in education is incredible, but 68 years in one place...
Alpha Charter School adds staff
Garland’s Alpha Charter School has recently added two new staff members. Michael Watkins will serve as principal and Trina Garnes will be Director of Teaching and Learning/Grant Coordinator. Michael Watkins After graduating from North Garland High School, Michael...
Alpha Charter announces free, reduced-priced meal policy
Alpha Charter School, 701 West State Street, Garland, Texas 75040 announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy,...
Join GISD bus drivers’ family
The most important requirement for Garland ISD bus drivers is that they love children. According to Ernest Del Bosque, an assistant director in the Transportation Department, driving a school bus is not something you do just for a paycheck. “It’s all about the kids,”...
SGHS students excel in auto collision repair program
South Garland High School 2016 graduates Juana Morales and Diego Ayala not only enjoyed success in the auto body collision repair class at South Garland High School, the duo also placed first in a statewide competition. Students all over Texas were asked to design and...
GHS math/science team excels
The Garland High School math/science team traveled to Lubbock July 12 to attend the seventh Texas Tech Summer Math/Science Camp and compete at the July 16 contest. Led by two outstanding seniors, Linh Nguyen and Andrew Doan, Garland High School won its fourth...
GISD adopts changes in ELL
Transforming bilingual education in Garland ISD, the district announced a new direction for its English Language Learners Department (ELL) during the July 19 board meeting. Bilingual LEADS, which stands for language education academic development system, aims to...
NAACP, GISD host Back-to-School Rally
It feels like summer just started but the first day of school, Aug. 22, will be here soon. Garland ISD and the Garland Unit of the NAACP will work together to help parents and students get prepared for that first day. They want all GISD students to have access to...
NGHS student receives AFL-CIO scholarship
Thirty students from affiliated union families in Texas are receiving a $1,000 boost from the 2016 Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Program toward paying for their higher educations. One of the winners, Juan Bruselas-Calcano, was a Garland ISD student. Ranked in the top 10...
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