Schools
Harmony Garland grad receives Congressional Award
Harmony Public Schools is proud to announce that 2016 graduate Ahmet Selimoglu has been awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal in recognition of his efforts toward volunteer service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration. Ahmet’s journey to the...
TI awards GISD teachers
Starting the summer with some extra spending money, three Garland ISD teachers recently won $10,000 grants. For the second year, the district’s Education Foundation partnered with Texas Instruments to offer TI Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Awards. This honor...
Summer meals for students
Although school is out for summer break, Garland ISD will continue to provide support for its students. The district’s summer feeding program kicked off this week, providing breakfast and lunch Monday-Thursday at select campuses. A list of schools, dates and times can...
Reel Owl Cinema graduates film makers
Tucked away in the halls of Garland High School is one of the area's oldest high school film programs and possibly the state’s first International Baccalaureate one. While some may not realize Reel Owl Cinema's prestige, Texas educators and industry professionals...
NFHS accounting students bring home state title
Four exceptional Naaman Forest High School accounting students have brought recognition to the school as well as the entire district. The accounting team, led by teacher Jenifer Zihlman and comprised of seniors Muhamet Berisha, Kyndall Brown and Gustavo Miralrio and...
NMSC announces scholarship winners
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced approximately 3,000 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 2016...
GISD announces teachers of year
Every day, thousands of Garland ISD teachers encourage, inspire and motivate students to aim for academic success. These dedicated frontrunners work to make a difference in the lives and futures of tomorrow—and their hard work and devotion do not go unnoticed. Toward...
Alpha Charter students visit college
Garland’s Alpha Charter School students enjoyed a visit to Texas College May 19. The college, located in Tyler, welcomed 23 students from the charter school to tour the campus. The group included four seniors. Alpha Charter’s Athletic Director Daryl Osby had a chance...
Ashlyn Bickings Teacher of Month
Jupiter Chevrolet’s Teacher of the Month wrapped vehicle will close out 2015-16 at Freeman Elementary School. Second-grade teacher Ashlyn Bickings won the honors May 12, receiving the surprise in front of her students and principal, Kelly Garcia. “I cannot believe my...
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